I just wanted you all to be the first to know that HanDBase 4.2.0 was submitted to the app store today for approval! There is an unknown in terms of the time it takes to get approved, but the last few updates seem to be live in the store about a week after I submit them.
Here's what is new:
Version 4.2.0 adds the following new features:
- External field types implemented- now you can use HanDBase's external field type to:
Capture a photo (iPhone only)
Select a photo from the library
Dial a phone number (iPhone only)
Launch a web page
The external field type stores data either external to the database, or in other fields, and enables us to communicate with external programs. We plan on adding many more external field types over the coming months, such as contact lookups, capturing GPS coordinates, barcode scanner readers, and much more!
- Desktop Connect now offers a zip archive of all images used by the above-mentioned photo picker and camera capture.
Version 4.2.0 addresses the following bugs:
Fixed memory leak in list view when changing views or db properties
Conditional fields were showing the wrong value of a Linked field type if set as an output value.
Unlike the other platforms, where the external field is an open API that developers can add their own features, the Apple terms of service for applications restricts this, so the external field type's plugins are actually built into the program at this time. Thus nothing extra you need to install, just select the external field type and choose the 'plugin' from a list. I am very excited about all we can bring with this field type to the iPhone. Feel free to suggest any ideas you may have here or to me directly!