CoronaCards/WP development on Windows 10

CoronaCards (Corona in native apps) CoronaCards for WP8
#41

If you just want to build a *.xap file, then click on “Build\Build Solution” from Visual Studio’s menu.  That will build the app without deploying it to a device or emulator.  The *.xap file is typically outputted under your project’s “bin” directory.

Also note that even though clicking the “>” toolbar button will cause a deployment failure due to a missing WP8 device/emulator, it’ll still do the “Build Solution” step up above and compile/output a *.xap file under your “bin” directory as well.

And if you look at the documentation in the link below, you need to build for “ARM” when building for a device.  Building for “x86” is for testing purposes only via the WP8 emulator.

   http://docs.coronalabs.com/daily/coronacards/wp8/build.html

#42

Joshua, thanks again for the info. I just sent the .xap over to test on a Windows Phone, so we’ll see what happens. 

As I’ve told Rob, I hate making news, but this is going in the next FtF for sure!

#43

Happy to help!

And I’ve got 1 more helpful tip, in case you don’t already know it.  When you install Visual Studio 2013, it comes with an “Application Deployment” tool that allows you or someone else to deploy a XAP to a WP8 device connected via USB.  Just do a Windows desktop search for “Application Deployment” and it should pop right up.

#44

Hit another snag, as my CoronaCards subscription for WP wasn’t renewed with my Pro subscription. I just sent an email to support, so it should be resolved shortly.

That “Application Deployment” tip is definitely useful. Regarding the device, I was chatting with another WP developer, and they were saying that the 520 is good to test the bottom of the device curve, as you said, but they said a good amount of folks are using the 820, which has specs that are a bit better, but isn’t being actively sold. A little food for thought for those looking to deploy to WP.

#45

Our tech-support group is usually pretty fast in resolving these things during business days.  So, you should here something fairly soon.  Once they’ve synced your WP8 CoronaCards subscription with your Pro subscription, then just so you know, you’ll be required to download a new license file with your updated authorization data.

If you need to test/debug stuff now, then in the mean time you can simply remove or exclude the license file from your WP8 project.  That’ll put Corona back into trial mode, which will show a “Trial” watermark onscreen.  There is no trial expiration time for WP8 CoronaCards.

And interesting point about the Nokia 820.  I would hope that people who are willing to pay extra for the better WP8 device models would make better potential customers too.  Like you would expect someone who pays for a “gaming rig” quality PC would intend to do more with it than simply e-mail and Internet browsing.  :slight_smile:

#46

Subscription issue already handled. Thanks Joshua!

I have to admit, I like the idea of Windows Phone, and the designs and user interface are very nice, but after using an iPhone for a couple of years (and having an S.O. who demands an iPhone) I can’t see myself ever using anything but Android. That said, I am strangely looking forward to getting my 520 in the mail, dropping my SIM in and taking it for a spin. 

#47

Just Some FYI…

Here are a couple good articles about Windows Phone usages and devices Ram / Power etc…

http://betanews.com/2014/12/30/windows-phone-is-stuck-in-the-low-end-market/

http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2014/12/22/windows-and-windows-phone-store-trends-december-2014-update/