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Oct 13, 2021
12:52 AM
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The Adobe Air forum seemed to be closed to new posts when I just tried now. I have been using Animate to create and publish apps with Air to iOS + Android for many years. Now I'm considering selling some of my apps on Desktop on a website, directly to customers. Is there anyone on here with experience selling desktop software on their website? Building a desktop app for Mac (.dmg file) seems the best result. The user just has to download the Air plugin to use it. On PC it's also possible, but a nasty popup will appear saying this is from an unverified publisher (Harman say this can't be fixed due to a certificate problem anyway..) So my question is: Is there a way to protect your software with a licence key? If anyone can share the method for this and how it can be technically done? For example: 1) The user buys your licence key (using an automated payment site like ejunkie) 2) The user installs your desktop app. From within the app, or on a entry screen, enters the licence code which unlocks the app. 3) But.. how do you stop this code being shared with your software on free download sites? Please share links to your own software or any advice here please! Thanks
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Jun 25, 2019
04:47 AM
1 Upvote
Thanks very much for the info! I’ll look into the Mac authoring tools first. When researching Certs I came across 2 potential companies - Thawte and Globalsign. Thanks again, Matt
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Jun 25, 2019
04:20 AM
Thanks, but you say 'easy' to create a batch for the certificate process.. For free? But I have no idea how to do that on the Mac. Bare in mind that I will never touch the Command line (Terminal) or anything complex like that. Is there a guide out there? Also, how recently did you publish to the Mac Appstore? Things change pretty fast with software, and I'd need to know the exact method before getting a Mac licence. I imagine that Apple would require you to use a proper paid Cert right? Is a DMG file the final output?
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Jun 25, 2019
03:40 AM
I’m also interested in Air for Desktop, as my some of my main mobile apps are more suited to Desktop actually. However, the process for creating Air for Desktop looks more complicated that for mobile, due to having to provide your own certificates. Questions: 1) Does anyone know if it’s possible to publish an Air for Desktop app for the MAC App Store? Is it even possible? (I use Adobe Animate on Mac, and I’m not very technical. I started out as a Designer..) 2) HARMAN - if you are reading this, I hope you will be providing up to date tutorials for beginners on how to publish to mobile and desktop from start to finish, using Animate. There’s very little info about Air for Desktop out there, and I would like to see this promoted more, plus a showcase of Air Desktop apps that developers have made. 3) I also think $99 per year is much farer for Indie devs, because we have so many other costs and some of us earn very little app revenue. 4) HARMAN - would you consider a 6 MONTH FREE TRIAL while we switch to your new software? Thanks, Matt
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Jun 24, 2019
07:39 AM
Ok, thanks Michael. I'm sure the various tiers are just guidelines. I don't see how it'll be possible for them to actually find out the correct income for each developer. Too much grey area. I'll start with the free tier, that's for sure.
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Jun 24, 2019
05:36 AM
I highly doubt you will have to get involved with chasing up app developers (like me) who use your plugins. Income that app devs make is a separate thing. The 'income threshold' should relate to the intellectual property owner. If you just make plugins that other devs use, or even publish on behalf of other clients - they should do their own accounting. p.s I will re-post on your help forum soon. The Advanced Camera Roll import needs a lot of work, and I've had no help yet. Currently I can't even use the plug in. I've already waited a few weeks.. Thanks, Matt
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May 18, 2018
12:42 PM
Hi Paul, Actually I don't think I'm going to be able to finish my app update before I go away away next week. But I'm sure someone will feedback their results very soon. If I do I'll let you know.. Thanks
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May 17, 2018
03:01 PM
Hi Cybo, can you please elaborate on that issue? Is that a warning you get after submitting to Apple, or before? I can at least publish to my device with Ad Hoc, but need to send a build to Apple soon..
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May 17, 2018
02:51 AM
Thanks! I'll try it out today..
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May 12, 2018
07:02 AM
1 Upvote
If someone could please post on this thread as soon as the new hybrid Air 30 beta is out - i'm eager to try it! Also, if there is a way for Adobe to contact us by email on important Air issues in the future please let us know. Thanks
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May 09, 2018
04:43 AM
Crisis averted for now, but this situation has been a wake up call. I'm still a bit confused about what it means for future updates if Apple does suddenly decide to force 64 bit. Can anyone please clarify this checklist of potential events? 1) Let's say I use the latest Air 30 build coming up (32 / 64 hybrid) 2) In 6 months time Apple forces all apps to be 64bit only (removing support for iOS 9 etc) 3) The future build of Air then forces 64 bit 4) Can we add this code to our xml doc? <key>MinimumOSVersion</key> <string>11.0</string> 5) Then, will the app be: a) rejected by Apple b) the app can only be updated by iOS 11 users (is this handled by Apple so that only 11+ users get the offer to update?) 6) For Air 30 do we still need to Add the Assets.car file using the online tool? Thanks, Matt
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May 09, 2018
01:24 AM
Thanks so much Chris and cheers to the whole Air team!
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May 08, 2018
03:33 AM
Thanks Cybobear - very well put. So many good points here. People have been stuck on the technical issues and pandering to Apple's game. It's all about the content and not the latest tech. That's all the user wants. And millions of kids will have to beg their parents for new iPads. It's just senseless and wasteful. And 'Fingers Crossed' - thanks for the Analytics tip.
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May 08, 2018
02:50 AM
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I agree. I'm also one of those types who don't feel the need to upgrade my iPad or iOS above 9. Can you tell me where in iTunes I can see the iOS versions our users have? I couldn't find that info. Thanks
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May 07, 2018
12:33 AM
The point is that many people don't update to their iOS version to 11. I've kept my iPad 3 on iOS 9 - precisely because I want it to work with as many apps as possible, and so I can test an earlier (slower) version of iOS to see how my apps perform on old software and hardware. If the app performs on that device it should be fine on newer devices. I also test on an iPhone 6 (iOS 11). That's all I have to test on. I think we all understand this is a major bad move and why. So does anyone have a direct line to an Adobe dev? Please speak up!
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May 06, 2018
03:27 PM
1 Upvote
Not for long. Look what trouble we had with Air 29. Apple's software is changing all the time, and it could be literally a week or month and some new requirement will stop our old Air version from working. Looks like this could actually be the end of my already very difficult career as an app developer!
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May 06, 2018
12:54 PM
2 Upvotes
"We've been hard at work adding new features to Flash Player and AIR and are looking forward to feedback from our development and Flash Player community" - Well my feedback is THIS IS A VERY BAD IDEA ADOBE! Please revert to hybid 32/64 bit support - this move would cause me to lose a client and I don't think I can carry on publishing to Apple at all after this. We make educational apps and many kids and schools often have older iPad devices. Adobe - we are urgently waiting your response. Thanks
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May 05, 2018
02:07 AM
William - I totally agree with you. This would be a disaster. I also have an iPad 3 and it's still perfectly fine. I don't want to have to fork out for a brand new iPad just to test. There are thousands of schools with iPads, and some of those might be 32bit devices. That's a big market and a big loss. ** I've just spoken to my client, and we are really worried. We make educational apps and since kids usually get handed down the older iPad models, that will kill off our future app funding for good. It's that serious! Let's hear it from Adobe.
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Apr 26, 2018
10:51 AM
3 Upvotes
Thanks foofook - Apple passed my app already with your handy hack. You're the hero of the day!
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Apr 26, 2018
02:27 AM
Hi Pravishti, We need your help again urgently for a new Apple bug on Air 29. This is the thread we're using for new errors: Re: Adobe Air SDK 29 is not accepted by Apple
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Apr 26, 2018
02:14 AM
1 Upvote
Hi, I've just had the same problem! Just when I thought I'd got it nailed, now this new bug!
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Apr 25, 2018
04:17 AM
Thanks, good to know about the Testflight method
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Apr 25, 2018
02:03 AM
Yes - in this version the Adhoc doesn't work! I also got a device error. it's a real joke.. I had to submit the app without testing. You have to test on an earlier version. Hope they fix it soon.
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Apr 25, 2018
01:43 AM
I always search 'download air sdk' and this is the page I got it from: Download Adobe AIR SDK I can confirm my steps above worked for the Apple review. - the icons need to be in a folder called 'icons' - I only put those 8 icons in the folder
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Apr 24, 2018
04:54 AM
Thanks Michael, The key thing was how to name the icons. Someone told me on another post, so here is the final list that worked for me: ***** FINAL ICON STEPS ***** *** Using Air SDK 29.0.0.122*** 1) Use this helpful tool to create an Assets.car file + all the icons Generate ios、android app ICON and Assets.car online 2) copy the iOS icons into a folder called 'icons' and place in your folder root with the Assets.car file 3) Add the Assets.car file in the Flash iOS settings in my Fla (I use Adobe Animate) 4) The icons in your xml file MUST have this folder structure and path: icons/icon_72 I have in recent years been getting away with these 'magic 8' icons only for iOS: Thanks Matt p.s if the Apple Review fails I will post back here. ** Adobe please fix the Adhoc device failure soon because I'm testing blind.
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Apr 24, 2018
03:24 AM
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Thanks for that - naming the icons like that did allow my build to upload without errors (still waiting for Apple review though) ***** FINAL ICON STEPS ***** *** Using Air SDK 29.0.0.122*** 1) Use this helpful tool to create an Assets.car file + all the icons Generate ios、android app ICON and Assets.car online 2) copy the iOS icons into a folder called 'icons' and place in your folder root with the Assets.car file 3) Add the Assets.car file in the Flash iOS settings in my Fla (I use Adobe Animate) 4) The icons in your xml file MUST have this folder structure and path: icons/icon_72 I have in recent years been getting away with these 'magic 8' icons only for iOS: Thanks Matt p.s if the Apple Review fails I will post back here. ** Adobe please fix the Adhoc device failure soon because I'm testing blind.
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Apr 24, 2018
01:57 AM
Thanks Flipline, I'm still trying to find a way to do this without the command line or xcode. Even if I add the new code or remove it, the error above about the missing file path still remains. Will have to leave it until an Adobe dev gives us an answer or updates Air. Really annoying having to guess with trial and error!
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Apr 24, 2018
01:53 AM
Thanks, but I won't be able to use the command line, and would prefer not to get into Xcode at all. Used to be so simple! I've also posted this issue here: iOS Icons
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Apr 24, 2018
12:58 AM
Hi Pravishtis, This has changed again it seems. Adobe had to fix a recent Apple bug in the Air sdk 29.0.0.122, but now Apple rejects apps, asking for an Assets.car I need a proper tutorial for how to add the icons please. ** Another urgent bug that needs to be fixed is that Adhoc publishing to devices is broken in 29.0.0.122! STEPS 1) This helpful tool creates an Assets.car file + all the icons Generate ios、android app ICON and Assets.car online 2) I've included the Assets.car file to the Flash iOS settings in my Fla (I use Adobe Animate) 3) added this code to my XML (please correct this if it's wrong) <iPhone> <requestedDisplayResolution>high</requestedDisplayResolution> <assetsCar>Assets.car</assetsCar> <InfoAdditions><
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