List Object question

[mobichan]

I am trying to use the List object to load files for localization. But I can't seem to get the text files to load when I build in xcode. It works fine in the debugger on PC. I have 4 text files that are in my Binary Elements.

Can someone tell me what path I should be using to retreive the text file contents? And is this feature supported for iOS?

Cheers,

Mobichan

[AyreGuitar]

Don't use a path, You need to add the files to XCode using File > Add Files to <Project Name>

[mobichan]

Do you mean use an expression and just put the file name in quotes ( "filename.txt" ) ? Is it possible that Clickteam will be adding this functionality to MMF so you don't need to do the work in xcode?

[AyreGuitar]

mobichan - yes just use the file name in quotes ( "filename.txt" ). As for automating the process, I'm not sure how MMF would know which files you were using, since you can use variables for the file names.
It doesn't take long to add the files in XCode, you can do a whole directory (I usually use 'Data' for mine) or click multiple files. Also if you export using Application.CCI rather than ZIP, you don't have to add the files again each time you make a change until you're ready to export as Final Project.

Hope that helps!

[mobichan]

The reality is that I am making lots of new additions all the time (new objects, sometimes new extensions, deleting objects) so I export the zip every time to be sure. This means every time I export I need to re-add my fonts (and now I would need to re-add some text files). This also means editing the plist to add the fonts. Would this text file addition need to be added to the plist as well?

I was hoping MMF would know which files because they are added to Binary Data Elements (along with sounds).

Thanks for the help,

Mobichan

[AyreGuitar]

mobichan - I don't think you need to add the text file to the plist (I never do)
As for adding new objects, extensions and deleting objects - they should all be fine to just export the application.cci (much faster!)
The only time I export the zip is when I get a new Beta version of the exporter or start a new project
I'm sure if Clickteam can automate the copying of included files they will!