15 June 2008
BGHUDScroller...
June 19 2008 10:21 AM Filed in: BGHUDAppKit
Good news for those of you that are wanting a Horizontal HUD style scroller. I finally figured out how Apple does it and now my scroller is undergoing code additions so that it draws appropriately. I should have it out by tonight. I completely forgot about hoizontal scrollers until I was finishing up the tableview implementation.....der...didn’t look quite so nice with an Aqua scroller at the bottom ;)
In other news. BGHUDAppKit now has a mailing list. Subscribe to it so you can keep up to date with the latest news and releases.
In other news. BGHUDAppKit now has a mailing list. Subscribe to it so you can keep up to date with the latest news and releases.
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In the news...
June 17 2008 06:20 PM Filed in: BGHUDAppKit
Today was an exciting day. I’m off today so naturally I’m working on BGHUDAppKit, I came across a site created by Matt Brewer called Mac Fanatic. Matt has a lot of great tid bits on his blog, but be sure to check out his software podcast reviews and discussion boards. This site goes into the favorites for sure.
While browsing his posts I came across one mentioning HUD controls in Leopard and the options available to developers. I couldn’t resist so I emailed Matt to let him know of BGHUDAppKit. Turns out he had already played with it and like it. He posted a very nice review/post on it, read it here.
Matt even gave me a really good suggestion so I took his advice and now BGHUDAppKit no longer defaults to the standard Aqua appearence when no ThemeManager is hooked up. All the controls will now default to the Gradient HUD style. Like Matt says it will be much easier for those users just wanting the HUD appearence. I have to agree, gives the HUD guys what they want but also leaves themeing involved for those that want just a little more tweaking power.
In response to this I say: The only reason I work so hard and long on this framework is because I hear from people like Vincent, Matt, Mark, John and all the others that email me. Without the interest of the community this project would’ve died at BGHUDScroller (which was the only control I actually needed at the time)
While browsing his posts I came across one mentioning HUD controls in Leopard and the options available to developers. I couldn’t resist so I emailed Matt to let him know of BGHUDAppKit. Turns out he had already played with it and like it. He posted a very nice review/post on it, read it here.
Matt even gave me a really good suggestion so I took his advice and now BGHUDAppKit no longer defaults to the standard Aqua appearence when no ThemeManager is hooked up. All the controls will now default to the Gradient HUD style. Like Matt says it will be much easier for those users just wanting the HUD appearence. I have to agree, gives the HUD guys what they want but also leaves themeing involved for those that want just a little more tweaking power.
But, the work put into this framework is phenomenal and it seems that Tim isn’t sleeping until he implements every last single available control perfectly. If you need HUD controls in your project, I strongly believe this is the best framework available. The work is beautiful, it’s under heavy and active development, the developer is responsive to requests, it’s easily theme-able, and all the controls are already Resolution Independent.
In response to this I say: The only reason I work so hard and long on this framework is because I hear from people like Vincent, Matt, Mark, John and all the others that email me. Without the interest of the community this project would’ve died at BGHUDScroller (which was the only control I actually needed at the time)
Current Progress...
June 17 2008 10:26 AM Filed in: BGHUDAppKit
Updates complete...
June 16 2008 02:39 AM Filed in: BGHUDAppKit
Whewww...that was a long night. BGHUDAppKit is retain/release friendly. The GC Only restriction has been removed. I also added a new theme system so you only have to subclass one object to change the appearence of any BGHUD* class instead of subclassing one per required BGHUD* class.
The usage information has change!!! Please read Usage.rtf!!!!!!!!
From Usage.rtf
The usage information has change!!! Please read Usage.rtf!!!!!!!!
From Usage.rtf
When you first change the class to a BGHUD* class and run you will see that the appearance hasn't changed. You need to drag an Object Controller to your NIB and set it's class to either BGThemeManager or BGGradientTheme. Each BGHUD* control has a themeManager Outlet in IB. Connect that outlet to the Object Controller you just created. Now build and go and you'll see the change.
BGHUDAppKit going RR...
June 15 2008 10:21 PM
Ok for those of you that missed the memo, BGHUDAppKit is for GC supported apps ONLY!!! Because of this I have begun to add the required release/retain statements so this framework is R and R friendly. There are alot of you out there that are used to release/retain whereas I am not.
Other news!! I am making BGHUDAppKit themeable. It was originally designed with subclassing in mind but I think back to some of the windows controls I’ve used that provided a central theme manager to theme all the controls the same. So what I’m planning (and already tested!!!) is a central theme manager class that you instiate in IB and each control will have an IBOutlet that should point to a ThemeManager. That way you subclass one class, and the entire app looks the same. I’ll be providing my standard flat and gradient themes with the framework for your enjoyment.
Stay tuned, these updates will be rolling out in the next couple of days.
Other news!! I am making BGHUDAppKit themeable. It was originally designed with subclassing in mind but I think back to some of the windows controls I’ve used that provided a central theme manager to theme all the controls the same. So what I’m planning (and already tested!!!) is a central theme manager class that you instiate in IB and each control will have an IBOutlet that should point to a ThemeManager. That way you subclass one class, and the entire app looks the same. I’ll be providing my standard flat and gradient themes with the framework for your enjoyment.
Stay tuned, these updates will be rolling out in the next couple of days.