Sky Harbinger for iOS - Page 2

troypiggo (Troy) · #21 11-07-2012, 04:07 PM

Sorry, thought I'd replied to this. Don't mind me, I didn't realise you could see the speed by tapping the wind dir icon. That's well and truly sufficient and no need for you to go to any more trouble than that.

BC · #22 13-07-2012, 10:51 AM

This looks excellent but I am having a bit of trouble starting it on my Ipod Touch (ios 5.1). I have Location Services on and WiFi connected and I get the message about no network connection or Airplane mode. If I turn Location Services off and run the app, it prompts me to double tap which puts me straight into the Settings page. I then exit from the Settings (since I have already set the location previously) and it is all running fine. A bit of a work-around to get in but a good app when I get there.

Edit: Now that I re-think it, since there is no GPS in the Touch, if I just turn off the Location Services for that app, the whole thing works just fine with about 1 extra tap. I was on a different tack because some apps require Location Services to be on, despite the lack of GPS in the unit (eg Stellarium's dynamic sky feature)

Bruce

kustard (Simon) · #23 13-07-2012, 04:14 PM

Hi Bruce,

Thanks for the feedback. I'm in the dark when testing it on iPod Touch devices as I don't actually have one physically to play with.

If you have the time (and inclination) can you PM me a step by step procedure of what happens with the app for when the location services are both on and off and what you have to do to get the app working smoothly. If you can make screenshots of each step then that would be great.

What I can do is detect iPod Touch devices and adjust for the fact that the hardware is different.

As I have said earlier I have to fix up a long running bug with the time and I also want to get the app to run natively on the iPad so happy to add this to the list of things to do.

Cheers,
Simon

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC

This looks excellent but I am having a bit of trouble starting it on my Ipod Touch (ios 5.1). I have Location Services on and WiFi connected and I get the message about no network connection or Airplane mode. If I turn Location Services off and run the app, it prompts me to double tap which puts me straight into the Settings page. I then exit from the Settings (since I have already set the location previously) and it is all running fine. A bit of a work-around to get in but a good app when I get there.

Edit: Now that I re-think it, since there is no GPS in the Touch, if I just turn off the Location Services for that app, the whole thing works just fine with about 1 extra tap. I was on a different tack because some apps require Location Services to be on, despite the lack of GPS in the unit (eg Stellarium's dynamic sky feature)

Bruce

michaellxv (Michael) · #24 13-07-2012, 06:47 PM

Simon,

I have it on an iPod touch and haven't had a problem with it. I may just be lucky as here at home connected to my wifi the location services does a reasonable job of finding my general area so it has something to go on. I haven't tried it away from home but i'll try to give it a try and let you know the results.

BC · #25 13-07-2012, 09:58 PM

Simon,

PM sent.

It is interesting that it works on Michael's.

Bruce

kustard (Simon) · #26 13-07-2012, 11:44 PM

Thanks guys, the more info I get the better

I've got your PM Bruce, I'll go over it and see what I can possibly change about to make it at least work more smoothly.

Cheers,
Simon

kustard (Simon) · #27 14-09-2012, 06:10 PM

Me again (and no I've not dropped dead - just lazy hehe),

I'm in the process of adding some new features to the app and have FINALLY fixed the time/date bug that has been plaguing people who have had issues when using some particular International settings.

Once I've tested the changes to make sure I've gotten everything I'll submit the app. Until then, here are some screenshots with some of the features.

Also, feel free to ask for additional features though I have decided that I'm not going to make the app run full screen on the iPad but it will still run in iPhone mode or at "2x".

Fixes and features:
1) Fixed time issues!
2) Adjusted the help text.

3) Orientation of device now changes display orientation (landscape only).
4) Added extra Date information.
5) Added estimated Dew Point calculation.
6) Precipitation and Instability share the same line, toggle between them by tapping on the label.
7) Added Comprehensive Information Block accessible via touching on along the bottom of the screen. Tap to remove. See screenshot 3!

Screenshots 1:
1) At the top you will see more time/date information.
2) New Dew Point calculation shown below "Humidity".
3) Precipitation and Instability show on the same line, tap label to toggle.

Screenshot 2:
1) Tapping the time label will show expanded date information.

Screenshot 3: (this is the good stuff right here guys!)
1) New Information Block display. Simply slide your finger along the bottom of the screen (along the moon and wind values) to select the data block that you wish to view in the Information Block. You now have a moon phase graphic with moon data and a more easily readable table of the information for that block. Tap the block to remove it. And yes, sliding up and down the datablock will make the moon graphic change smoothly though because of the small amounts of phase difference the change isn't massive

Cheers,
Simon

troypiggo (Troy) · #28 14-09-2012, 06:44 PM

Awesome! It's already one of my favourite and most-used apps.

Octane (Humayun) · #29 18-09-2012, 06:43 PM

Great stuff, Simon!

H

kustard (Simon) · #30 26-09-2012, 02:05 PM

App has been approved and is live on the itunes stores

kustard (Simon) · #31 01-10-2012, 08:02 AM

Just a quick heads up, it seems the 7Timer! website is offline and has been for about a day now. I'm hoping it returns soon but until then you'll get the "Black Screen with the S" display.

Cheers,
Simon

HCR32 (Peter) · #32 01-10-2012, 03:58 PM

Noticed that! and its has been playing up a little to Ill just hang in there till they sort them selves out it a good little app IMO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kustard

Just a quick heads up, it seems the 7Timer! website is offline and has been for about a day now. I'm hoping it returns soon but until then you'll get the "Black Screen with the S" display.

Cheers,
Simon

troypiggo (Troy) · #33 04-10-2012, 06:17 AM

I've been getting the black screen in SkyHarbinger since the update pretty much, but I can see 7timer website in Safari.

kustard (Simon) · #34 04-10-2012, 12:17 PM

Hi Troy,

The website has been very unstable lately, it's been very hit and miss for me both via the app and browser. I spent a good deal bug hunting and have come to the conclusion that its not an iOS6 issue but a timeout issue. It occurs on my iOS5 test devices as well. They have just decided to coincide...

I have updated the app to 1.0.3 which has an increased timeout timer (user adjustable) and some extensive error message displaying which will help debug any issues users of the app come across.

I've also programmed the app to run on the bigger iPhone5 and iPad displays.

I'd like to thank everyone for using the app and I apologise for these issues, I'm trying to make sure the app gets every chance to grab the data if it can but unfortunately most of this current drama is unrelated to the app as far as I can determine.

Anyway, the new version should be approved in a week or so and hopefully within that time the 7timer website stabilises back to normal.

Cheers,
Simon

troypiggo (Troy) · #35 04-10-2012, 12:58 PM

Awesome mate. Wasn't complaining about the app, it's one of my most used on the phone and love it.

gb_astro · #36 04-10-2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kustard

Anyway, the new version should be approved in a week or so and hopefully within that time the 7timer website stabilises back to normal.

Cheers,
Simon

Simon the 7Timer blog has a bit of info:

http://y234.cn/?cat=862

gb.

kustard (Simon) · #37 04-10-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gb_astro

Simon the 7Timer blog has a bit of info:

http://y234.cn/?cat=862

gb.

Thanks GB

kustard (Simon) · #38 13-10-2012, 04:44 PM

Hi all,

Thanks to everyone for their patience. The 7Timer website is back up and running normally.

As of today, the new version of the app (1.0.3) has been approved and should be ready to update to your device in the next 24 hours.

Cheers,
Simon

mithrandir (Andrew) · #39 13-10-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kustard

As of today, the new version of the app (1.0.3) has been approved and should be ready to update to your device in the next 24 hours.

It's up now Simon - 18:40 AEDT.

kustard (Simon) · #40 15-10-2012, 07:19 AM

Hi all,

In typical fashion, I've just found a bug with the app. It only affects the iPad as far as I can tell. When you bring up the data block the moon is in the wrong position.

Before I fix it up, is there anything else you can think of that might be useful?

Cheers,
Simon