What I want my app to do:
1.Download a .fmp12 file (filemaker database file) from my website
2.Open the file using Filemaker Go (so the database end up being saved in the FMGO data directory)
Possible or not ?
If possible, how do I do that ?
I can download the file but I don't know how to open it in filemaker go.
I've never done it myself , but there might be a way.
I wanted to do something like that at a time but in the end I choose something else.
Those links might help you :
inter-App communication https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/iPhone/Conceptual/iPhoneOSProgrammingGuide/Inter-AppCommunication/Inter-AppCommunication.html
App groups ( you must allow them in your app capabilities)
https://developer.apple.com/library/prerelease/ios/documentation/General/Conceptual/ExtensibilityPG/ExtensionScenarios.html
I hope it helps .
I think the closest you can get on Titanium is using Mads Moller's TiSocial module: https://github.com/viezel/TiSocial.Framework
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If I do something like download a PDF from dropbox, for example, there is an 'open in' option that lets me do things like share the file, open it in various programs, print it, etc.
Seems to be standard Apple stuff.
I am writing a CSV file in my app in Swift, and when complete, I would then like to allow the user to open this file in the same manner as above (letting them attach this to an e-mail, print, open in an app of their choice, etc).
I'm having a harder time than I thought finding the code to do something like this. Any pointers to get me started in the right direction?
Thanks!
You are describing a UIActivityViewController or, for sharing out a downloaded file, a UIDocumentInteractionController.
I want to allow users of my app to send PDF which is in the device.
The problem is, I don't see how to do that...
First, where are the files downloaded ? In which directory ? And how to list these files ?
I see there is NSfileManager but I don't understand how to use that.
I want something like DocumentPicker. (but available for iOS 7)
There is no common central directory in iOS that stores PDF files in way you describe. Nothing.
Each app has its own Documents folder, and apps have absolutely no way to see each others docs folder. So you, as a new pdf manager custom written app will not be able to look into other apps docs folder.
NSFileManager is a standard Cocoa class the handles files in a generic manner.
Is it possible for an non-beta user of my app to send me their whole app directory for analysis purposes?
I know the way via the Xcode Organizer to download the whole app directory. But is this also possible for a end user to save/export a package of the app including all document files and send me this package via email?
The application directory and its contents are not end-user accessible without the use of a third-party tool such as PhoneView or iExplorer.
Yes. I am sure there are many cheaper ways to do this, but I find PhoneView really handy for browsing the device and copying complete app folders.
Another approach I suppose - easier for the user but tougher for you - is to implement file sharing so that the user can drag stuff from your app via iTunes. It depends on how much / what kind of data you need from the user how you would implement this.
I have seen applications for iPad that let you view dxf and dwg files.
Does anyone know where to get info on how to do this? Are there any available tutorials? I haven't been able to find any.
I really need some direction on how to do this. The application I'm making just needs to show the files and layers.
Thanks for any help.
At present RealDwg is not available on iOS platform, so no way to view local dwg/dxf files.
But you have the other option. You create servers which open dwg files and send entities information in some format to your app, then your app can shows them. Through this way, your app can handle extremely large file. See AutoCAD WS.
I'm currently writing a mobile app (hopefully iOS or android) using the jquery mobile framework and phonegap.
It'll need to export/send csv files in some way to the users, but I'd be interested to hear ideas or suggestions about the best way of doing so. If this can be done on the js side of the app that'd be ideal as it's what I'm most familiar with. A couple of options I've considered are:
Uploading the file using the google docs api
Writing the file to the file system (then export e.g. via iTunes)
I'm new to this so any suggestions gratefully received! Thanks for your help
There are a few options that you could use depending on how you want it to work.
The main options would be to
Use the File API (http://docs.phonegap.com/phonegap_file_file.md.html#File) to store files on the filesystem of the device.
Upload the file to a server using a standard XMLHttpRequest.
Write a native PhoneGap plugin on each platform that you are interested in that could connect to Google docs.
As Dave pointed out you can write files with the FILE API. I have used the file api on iOs to write custom log files and havent found any yikes so far.