Here’s a sneak peek at a new feature in CPM – the video is just 51 seconds long so take a look:
http://instantvideowebpages.com/play/?m=481
For anyone who likes to refer to the contents of the Corona SDK SampleCode folder, this is a lifesaver. 
Jay
PS - What’s that? You want something more earth-shattering? Like, oh, I don’t know, automatic Lua code generation? Hmmm… let me see if I have a video around here showing something like that…
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I’m going to make a video available later this weekend, but below is a screenshot of the new Code Generator in Corona Project Manager. At this point it handles the initial creation of the main.lua, build.settings, and config.lua files. While there are much bigger additions in the wings, being able to point-and-click your way to build.settings with all the variables is very nice.
Jay
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Will there be a demo version so I can try it before I buy? [import]uid: 9371 topic_id: 4020 reply_id: 12270[/import]
I don’t think I will have a demo version ready to go right away, but I will be offering a 60-day money-back guarantee, so you can buy it with no risk. Use it for 2 months and if you don’t like it, you get your money back.
Jay
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Cool thanks. It looks like it will save a LOT of time! [import]uid: 9371 topic_id: 4020 reply_id: 12273[/import]
Here’s a quick 2-minute video showing the code generator in the first version of CPM:
http://instantvideowebpages.com/play/?m=482
I’m in a spot in Alaska right now where my iPhone is my only Internet access, so I might be a little tardy in answering any questions.
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If you want a beta tester just ask, I’m good at finding bugs! [import]uid: 9371 topic_id: 4020 reply_id: 12371[/import]
awesome !
c
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Interested. Beta still open? [import]uid: 11904 topic_id: 4020 reply_id: 12530[/import]
I’m about done with the beta testing for this release. Looking at a launch date of the 1st or 2nd of December.
Thanks.
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Ok. Good luck with your launch. Will look forward to it. [import]uid: 11904 topic_id: 4020 reply_id: 12535[/import]
Ok. Got my copy. Thanks for making it happen. [import]uid: 11904 topic_id: 4020 reply_id: 12861[/import]
Thank you! I’m currently working on v2 so if you have any suggestions, feel free to send them my way. Either using the contact form on the CPM site (http://CoronaProjectManager.com) or in the new section here in the forums: http://developer.anscamobile.com/forums/corona-project-manager
Jay
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Will do. I’m just trying to piece it all together right now so no feedback yet. Thanks for asking though. [import]uid: 11904 topic_id: 4020 reply_id: 12864[/import]
Here’s a suggestion. Not a new feature per se but more of a noob (me) support idea. How about a remake of the ANSCA Tutorial 1 Hello World video outlining how you would work with CPM to do the same. Sort of taking the new CPM user through the flow. [import]uid: 11904 topic_id: 4020 reply_id: 12865[/import]
Great idea. It’s bedtime here in Alaska but I’ll poke at that in the morning.
Be sure and look at the tutorial videos (get to them from the Help icon in the toolbar) – those will help you get going, too.
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So far its going great! Asset management features + New Project creation is amazing. I love it how you offer various options for main.lua, build settings etc.
Suggestions from a newbie for v2…
Alphabetical sorting of Project Folder names in CPM
Grouping of Projects in CPM. A collapsable grouping option that could either be created in CPM or it could follows my folder structure.
Keyboard shortcuts for things you can do when you right click a project name on the left side of the application.
Printing - I may want to be able to print (or capture pdf of print) my asset inventory for apps.
If you add the same project folder 2 times in CMP it accepts both entries. Not sure if this is a problem yet but wanted to point it out.
Turning assets off & on is a very powerful feature but I have one problem. I am partially color blind (and so is a huge % of population to a certain degree) and have trouble seeing the asset states clearly. May I suggest another way to identify assets that are turned off (ie a X versus check mark)? You could make this an option if you like and call it support for Colorblind people or something.
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ksan - Just on your last suggestion, do you think this is enough of a change?
I could go checks and Xs, but if the addition of the X to the red ball is good then I’ll stick with that.
I’ll be back with more comments about the other stuff in the morning.
Thanks!
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Hi Jay, thanks for your quick response. Yes that example works perfectly for me. I also like the idea to accentuate only the red by a X while leaving the green as is. It creates more than 1 way to deliver the same message graphically. Great going! Have a good evening. [import]uid: 11904 topic_id: 4020 reply_id: 13050[/import]
More Feedback for tomorrow
Ability to select multiple projects in CPM and Delete them.
Ability to drag & drop multiple folders into CPM to create multiple new projects in 1 go.
Further comment on my prior grouping suggesting… I’m essentially making a local copy of all the sample apps I can find and want to follow the existing ANSCA grouping on the sample apps page. So I created a SampleCode folder to contain the Getting Started, Graphics etc subfolders which then contain the actual sample app subfolders.
Adding to the suggestion above, I’d like to be able to drag & drop my SampleCode folder into CPM which them would recurse the sub-folders and find & capture all projects. This would be a major time saver when setting things up but obviously not a big need in the long run.
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