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Again ... a fistful of THANKS to all of you
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OK ... Queen BeeCon Widget release 1.0.2 is now in extras-devel
Partial Change Log
Code:
queen-beecon (1.0.2)

  * Source Modules: Changed architecture of source module ... now split into single modules according to QBW subfunctions ... expect some sneaky regressions!!!
  * New: Parameter Variables substitution for using with scripts which holds Network Connection status: $QBW_IS_CONNECTED (true=QBW Instance is connected to the network (either WLAN or GPRS) false=QBW Instance is NOT connected to the network (either WLAN or GPRS))
  * Changed: In Settings Dialog Box changed "Custom(")" to "Custom(Secs)" for custom timer label
  * Changed: In Advanced Settings and Tools Dialog Box it's now possible to scroll dialog both vertically and horizontally. So all buttons will be accessible even if you have big fonts 
  * Changed: In Advanced Settings and Tools Dialog Box added more checks for Import Instance/Command Data (It should now be more restrictive on Import Data consistency/congruency)
  * Bugfixing: System Proxy fetching logic bugged; fixed
  * Bugfixing: reset_rearm_timer DBUS method call was not disabling timer when timer update was disabled; fixed
  * Bugfixing: set_param_uint32 DBUS method call had problems if values = 0; fixed

queen-beecon (1.0.0.1)

  * New: Nothing - Release Candidate to Extras (0.1.9.9 -> 1.0.0.1)    
  * Changed: Nothing - Release Candidate to Extras (0.1.9.9 -> 1.0.0.1)
  * Bugfixing: Nothing - Release Candidate to Extras (0.1.9.9 -> 1.0.0.1)

queen-beecon (0.1.9.9)

  * New: Added "On Sight" Update Policy (If flagged, content is not updated if widget is out of sight (on other desktop) or if display is locked or in stand-by)   
  * New: Parameter Variables substitution for using with scripts which holds "On Sight" or "Out Of Sight" status: $QBW_ON_SIGHT (true=QBW Instance is "ON SIGHT", that is widget is on current desktop and display is not locked or on stand by. false=QBW Instance is not on current desktop and visible or display is off or on stand by)
  * New: DBUS method "is_on_sight" which returns true (QBW Instance is "ON SIGHT", that is, widget is on current desktop and display is not locked or on stand by) or false (QBW Instance is not on current desktop and visible or display is off or on stand by)
  * Changed: Optimized usability of settings for Widget Width and Height
  * Changed: Optimized progress animation logic for visibility when instance not On Sight
  * Bugfixing: - 

queen-beecon (0.1.9.8)

  * New: Implemented per-instance progress animation with customizable number of frames, timer, position and possibility to have it shown or hidden (Now every instance can have its own progress animation) + Settings for Hide/Show, frames #, timer, position and basename. 
  * Changed: Extended error message text to all DBUS methods
  * Changed: Now when command or script do not return any output no more "No Output" text gets printed inside the widget
  * Bugfixing: Added error message if non existing parameter is supplied to all DBUS methods "set_param_*" 
  * Bugfixing: Under certain conditions HotSpot Index was not properly reset in case update policies prevented execution of script from happening. Fixed.

queen-beecon (0.1.9.7)

  * New: -
  * Changed: Line width for widget contours FX when widget pressed set to 1px    
  * Bugfixing: Reentrancy issues for DBUS Monitor. Fixed
  * Bugfixing: "If you enter a long name for the title, the right part of the prefs gui isn't visible anymore and you can't scroll to the now hidden gadgets!". Fixed. Area is now scrollable also horizontally.
  * Bugfixing: Issues with positioning of small widgets with respect to bottom and right margins. Fixed. 

queen-beecon (0.1.9.6)

  * New: REVOLUTION!!! :) Implementation of multiple (9 = grid 3x3) Hot Spots to click on the widget. Clicked Hot Spot Index Position can then be passed to the executed script via Parameter Variables Substitution $QBW_HOTSPOT_PRESS (0=Not Pressed or other update policy,1=Top Left,2=Top Center,3=Top Right,4=Center Left,5=Center,6=Center Right,7=Bottom Left,8=Bottom Center,9=Bottom Right)
  * New: Parameter Variables substitution for using with scripts which hold Proxy related information: $QBW_HTTP_PROXY, $QBW_HTTPS_PROXY, $QBW_FTP_PROXY, $QBW_SOCKS_PROXY, $QBW_RTSP_PROXY (In the format <host:port>)
  * New: Parameter Variables substitution for using with scripts which hold Proxy related information: $QBW_IGNORE_HOSTS_PROXY (In the format <host1;host2;host...>)
  * New: Parameter Variables substitution for using with scripts which hold Proxy related information: $QBW_AUTO_CONFIG_PROXY_URL
  * New: Parameter Variables substitution for using with scripts which hold status or persistency information stored in configuration via DBUS method call set_param_string string:"rememberMe" string:<rememberthis> : $QBW_REMEMBER_ME. Useful, for example, for remembering values like counters across subsequent command executions. 
  * Changed: Logic to purge configuration settings of non-existent QBW instances from configuration file. (Check/Purge performed at every entrance in Settings dialog)    
  * Bugfixing: Reentrancy problem with Settings dialog box. At times, in case of laggy interface, 2 or more instances of dialog were opening. Fixed. 
  * Bugfixing: Incomplete unreferentiation of DBUS resources. Fixed. 
  * Bugfixing: Incomplete unreferentiation of callback functions for async command execution and timers. Fixed. 
  * Bugfixing: Incorrect logic for updating when widget desktop was active/on. It was updating also when active widget's desktop was swept off. Now updates content only if "Update on Desktop" is TRUE and Widget's Desktop is being swept on. Fixed. 

queen-beecon (0.1.9.5)

  * New: Added supplementary progress images/icons (cycle is "queen-beecon-progress[0-3].png") searching logic in directory storage in this order 1) "~/Mydocs/.images/queen_beecon_dir" 2) "~/.queen_beecon_dir"   
  * New: Added button in Command Edit dialog to add instance only commands to the list of stored commands   
  * New: Implementation of following DBUS methods: get_current_results_text (Get current content of results text) 
  * New: Parameter Variables substitution for using with scripts which holds the current content of results text ($QBW_CURRENT_RESULTS_TEXT=Current content of results text)
  * Changed: Default shape for Beecons is now rectangle. Hexagonal cell will be only shown when pressed  
  * Changed: Shadow/Light effects on widget surface, either when pressed or not, are now fixed in size (~4px)  
  * Changed: Changed some logic in simple Command Edit dialog box  
  * Changed: After instance imported, now advanced dialog box closes and reverts back to settings with all parameters reloaded
  * Changed: Changed Warning and Information notification in Advanced Settings to display hildon_banner*  
  * Changed: Changed DBUS connection acquisition for DBUS Monitor.  
  * Bugfixing: Refined and fixed logic for DBUS Monitor initialization and deinitialization   
  * Bugfixing: Changed and fixed logic for handling/displaying Exit Code if error spawning asynchronous command  
  * Bugfixing: New asynchronous execution logic was not releasing file handles. Fixed

queen-beecon (0.1.9.4)

  * New: Ability to execute scripts by intercepting specific DBUS broadcasted signals/methods/errors issued by the system or other applications + Relevant configuration parameters (Ex.keyboard lock, slide open/close, ecc.)   
  * New: Parameter Variables substitution for using with scripts triggered by intercepted DBUS broadcasted signals/methods ($QBW_EXEC_REASON=QBW_DBUS_MONITOR, $QBW_DBUS_VERBOSE_OUTPUT=Verbose Output see wiki)
  * Changed: Changed icons for displaying command execution in progress (shown when script in progress and hidden on execution completion)
  * Changed: Package installation now performs an automatic restart of hildon-home process
  * Changed: Synchronization in asynchronous script execution logic for Exit Status and Output   
  * Bugfixing: Memory reallocation bugs fixed in new async command execution logic  

queen-beecon (0.1.9.3)

  * New: Added icon for displaying command execution in progress (shown when script in progress and hidden on execution completion) 
  * New: Implementation of Asynchronous Non Hildon-Home blocking command execution (Test Drive is still Synchronous for command timing evaluation purposes)  
  * Changed: -  
  * Bugfixing: Memory reallocation bugs fixed for all string values management in settigs dialog box  

queen-beecon (0.1.9.2)

  * New: Added custom timeout in seconds for periodic update, not just predefined list of values
  * Changed: Restyle in settings configuration for Update Policies, Fonts & Colors Buttons  
  * Bugfixing:  

queen-beecon (0.1.9.1)

  * New: Parameter Variables substitution usable by script (Ex. Own Instance ID, Reason for updating content)
  * New: Implementation of Command and Results text orientation angle (w/ relevant configuration parameters)
  * New: New extended color dialog for background and foreground colors (Old color selection deprecated; backward compatibility for instances exported from previous releases is guaranteed and settings upgraded as necessary)
  * Changed: Restyle in settings configuration for Beecon Command Exit Statuses area & Command Title/Results Settings area + changed color settings appearance  
  * Changed: Removed Help hints from settings dialog box (refer to the WIKI)!  
  * Changed: Changed transpacency settings both for beecons and for snippets... now both are less transparent  
  * Bugfixing: Disabled instance (icon) wasn't correctly drawn on startup; fixed 
  * Bugfixing: Memory deallocation bug for >=3 Exit Status image file beecon_idxge2_ImgFilename; fixed 

queen-beecon (0.1.9)

    * New: New extended font dialog for command and results labels (Old font selection deprecated; backward compatibility for instances exported from previous releases is guaranteed and settings upgraded as necessary)
    * Changed: Due to new font settings implementation, exported instances from this release onward will have their fonts reset to command="Nokia Sans bold italic 12" results="Nokia Sans bold 12" when imported in previous releases
    * Bugfixing: Some fixing and cleanup in package install/uninstall 

queen-beecon (0.1.8-testonly-PR1.2)

    * WARNING This release is for testing purposes only as PR1.2 upgrade brought some instabilities which need forensics!!!
    * New: Implementation of DBUS methods: reset_rearm_timer
    * New: QBW is now integrated into the N900 system backup/restore features according to standard specifications as better described in SDK "Using Backup Application" http://wiki.maemo.org/Documentation/Maemo_5_Developer_Guide/Generic_Platform_Components/Using_Backup_Application#Custom_back-up_locations
    * Changed: Completely revised Timer logic and reset/re-arming for widget periodic auto-update
    * Changed: Visual feedback when Beecons pressed; now rectangle gets drawn as well as cell (better chance of noticing feedback for canvas-less Beecons)
    * Bugfixing: Fixed segmentation fault if dbus get_position method called and dbus_method_monitor turned on 

queen-beecon (0.1.7-PR1.1.1)

    * NOTE: Special Build for PR1.1.1
    * New: Implementation of Widget Instance visibility toggle and configuration parameter (for showing or hiding the widget also via DBUS)
    * New: Implementation of following DBUS methods: dbus_method_monitor, show, hide, wakeup, sleep, update_content, update_layout, exec, set_param_string, set_param_int32, set_param_uint32, set_param_double, set_param_boolean, get_param string, set_position, get_position, get_exit_status
    * New: Implementation of following DBUS signals: sig_content_updated
    * Changed: Enhanced DBUS implementation for Widget2Widget & System2Widget Inter Process Communication
    * Changed: Changed default values for some Update Policies in new QBW instances (updOnStartup now defaults to FALSE; updOnDesktop now defaults to FALSE) to prevent bugged Beecons from freezing hildon-home even after restart
    * Respect: To querty12@talk.maemo.org Many, many, many, many, many thanks for supporting QBW IPC implementation 

queen-beecon (0.1.6)

    * New: Simple DBUS implementation for Widget2Widget & System2Widget Inter Process Communication
    * New: Added Widget Instance ID in Settings Dialog Title
    * Changed: Compiled Vs. PR1.2
See complete Change Log in the WIKI

Usual WARNINGS apply to extras-devel material


Please expect some regressions (=bugs) due to restructuring of source code and new Logging Subsystem.

Instructions for enabling verbose logging to file for QBW will be soon posted to the WIKI.
For those of you needing to activate it (@techie) just open up X-terminal and go to
Code:
~/.queen_beecon_dir/
Issue the following command:
Code:
run-standalone.sh dbus-send --session --print-reply --type=method_call --dest=oh.no.more.qbw /oh/no/more/qbwid0 oh.no.more.qbw.logger_action string:v4
Watch out ... v4 will produce a very detailed logfile:
Code:
queen_beecon.log
with system slow down side effect and ~/.queen_beecon_dir/ directory filling quite quickly.
(Verbose levels may be set to v0, v1, v2, v3, v4)
Keep file system space monitored if you need this level of verbosity!

If you would like to setup permanent verbosity to a specified level, also to monitor QBW startup, just go to:
Code:
~/.queen_beecon_dir/
and issue:
Code:
touch queen_beecon.log.<verbose level>
ex:
Code:
touch queen_beecon.log.v4
then restart you phone ...
Remove the file and restart the phone for disabling logging if not needed any more.

Feel free to experiment with all extended features and please report bugs and experiences or feature requests here.
Please, report any problem or crash during installation/upgrade if they still persist
Have fun!!!
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WIKI updated with QBW Application Logging Subsystem documentation.
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Could you make an easy way to install new beecons/scripts please? (perhaps define a standard folder structure inside a compressed file, perhaps some install directions file inside to guide instalation, and use a custom extension; kinda like how Firefox does with XPIs, and add some GUI to install/uninstall them)
 
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Originally Posted by TiagoTiago View Post
Could you make an easy way to install new beecons/scripts please? (perhaps define a standard folder structure inside a compressed file, perhaps some install directions file inside to guide instalation, and use a custom extension; kinda like how Firefox does with XPIs, and add some GUI to install/uninstall them)
This is a good question and I still haven't figured out a good answer.

Here are a few issues I mused about.
  1. QBW is not a standalone application; it is a Hildon-Desktop/Home plugin (a library) with plenty of constraints and with a certain fixed integration with the whole system. Messing with it it's a pain in the a**
  2. I tried to find a simple operational way to achieve what you are asking for, here, but to my knowledge and due to the nature of HD-HH I couldn't find any better, faster, simpler, cuter or leanier way.
  3. QBWs, which get shared by the community or myself, are just mockups or proof of concepts which are meant to be "abused", "mishandled" and further customized to match each one's expectations and visual/functional taste
  4. The complexity of some QBWs requires manual intervention to adapt to each and everyone's environment (Ex. the QBW Instance ID used for inter-widget communication varies on each machine). To my knowledge, the automation of this adaptation process is very time consuming and far from being error-proof. I preferred to focus my effort in the most interesting area of functionalities
  5. QBW is a very powerful tool and can do a lot of good and nasty things... so: the more you expose its behaviour and the more "open" the code and effects will be
  6. Maemo 5 ain't for doubleclickerz
I know there is no proper answer here...
However your question deserves a proper spot inside QBW's WIKI!!!
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Originally Posted by No!No!No!Yes! View Post
Maemo 5 ain't for doubleclickerz[/B]
may i request this feature, please?:-)

i would need it in combination with hidden qb widgets
which are distributed all over a nice desktop without any
icons or widgets, at least you cant see them. the desktop
wallpaper tells a certain story or contains elements, example:

* think of a girl which hears music with her headset
--> double clicking on the headset activates a hidden qb widget
and this one turrns on/off musicplay over my bt headset

* double clicking on the rising sun which appears on my
wallpaper starts for instance om weather

etc etc etc

what do you think, am i crazy?


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Originally Posted by BluesLee View Post
may i request this feature, please?:-)

i would need it in combination with hidden qb widgets
which are distributed all over a nice desktop without any
icons or widgets, at least you cant see them. the desktop
wallpaper tells a certain story or contains elements, example:

* think of a girl which hears music with her headset
--> double clicking on the headset activates a hidden qb widget
and this one turrns on/off musicplay over my bt headset

* double clicking on the rising sun which appears on my
wallpaper starts for instance om weather

etc etc etc

what do you think, am i crazy?


Blues
No new features needed here...

I think this here will go to WIKI as well!!!
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Originally Posted by No!No!No!Yes! View Post
No new features needed here...

I think this here will go to WIKI as well!!!

hmm... i know that its done that way and i realized it that way.
but with a double click feature the chances are much less
that one clicks on the hidden widget by mistake for instance
when sliding from one desktop to the other or when activating
the desktop menu. this applies to all hidden widgets...

what do you think?


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Originally Posted by BluesLee View Post
hmm... i know that its done that way and i realized it that way.
but with a double click feature the chances are much less
that one clicks on the hidden widget by mistake for instance
when sliding from one desktop to the other or when activating
the desktop menu. this applies to all hidden widgets...

what do you think?

Blues
Uhm... one-click is standard behaviour for almost all Desktop Widgets and hardly a few users raised issues about this.
However I'll give a check if it's technically feasible and the amount of rework and testing necessary.
Stay tuned...
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thanks for checking this out... i think that the MyContacts widget
has such a feature. reason there: no one wants to call someone
by incident. the double click feature makes such things safe.
i wouldnt care about a widget which does monitoring or whatever..

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