FAQ
Q: I have a problem using Tauschke MobileCreator. What can I do?
A: First read this FAQ - perhaps this can solve your problem. If not:Enable the "Open Output Window" option in the "Settings" dialog. Start your application using the "Green flag". If you can't find the answer to your problem yourself, you can copy&paste the output to an email and send it to tauschke@tauschke.com.
Q: I'm using Tauschke MobileCreator 1.8 and I simply can't start or compile an application. What is wrong?
A: You need JDK 1.4 or JDK 1.5 for Tauschke MobileCreator 1.8. You should update your JDK. It's true that SuperWaba needs JDK 1.1 object code to work properly, but don't be afraid - Tauschke MobileCreator uses special parameters to create such code with the Java compiler.
Q: I need a SuperWaba library installed on POSE or PalmSimulator. How can I load them with every statup?
A: For the "Palm Emulator" (POSE) you can just drag and drop the file on the
running emulator. Save the session.
The "Palm Simulator" has a "Autoload" folder in its application directory (if not create it) just copy the needed files into the folder.
Q: MobileCreator asks to reload a file allthough I haven't chnaged it in an extarnal application. What is wrong?
A: This is a bug in version 1.73. Please update your version.
Q: I'm using MobileCreator >= version 1.73. The Source Browser doesn't work correct. Is it a bug?
A: Ah - Yes! The used parser is a very simple one and surely has problems with some source files. But it is better than nothing. A better parser is planned for a future version of Tauschke MobileCreator.
You should avoid constructs like:
String col0[ ] = {"Options","Cut","Copy","Paste"};
String col1[ ] = {"Info","About"};
setMenuBar(new MenuBar(new String[ ][ ]{col0,col1}));
Use this instead:
String menu[][] = {
{"Options","Cut","Copy","Paste"},
{"Info","About"}
};
setMenuBar(new MenuBar(menu));
You should also avoid inner classes and don't use more than one class in a file.
Q: I'm using MobileCreator 1.7 Professional Licence. Everytime I start the internal debugger the applications hangs.
A: To use the internal debugger you have to use JDK 1.4. For a final release of your application you can switch back to any other JDK, disable the internal debugger ("Compiler" menu) and start your application. But never use the internal debugger with other JDKs than 1.4.
Q: I'm using MobileCreator 1.55 and I always get a "Warp/Exegen Error".
A: You need to complete your SuperWaba 3.5 SDK. Download this files and unzip them into the same folder you unzipped the SDK before.
Q: What is the difference between the Personal and the Professional Licence of Tauschke MobileCreator?
A: Click here to get an overview.
Q: Is there a debugger?
A: No - Yes :-).
For the Personal Licence:
There is an option to start the jdb debugger which is part of the JDK. Its not a graphical debugger so it feels a little bit strange to use it. You can also use Vm.debug to write text.
For the Professional Licence:
The Professional Licence has an integrated debugger. You can also use any java remote debugger (like JSwat).
Q: Where can I get a remote debugger?
A: You can take a look at the JSwat. Go to http://www.bluemarsh.com/java/jswat/.
Q: I am using Tauschke MobileCreator 1.51 Professional Licence. Everytime I start my application in the Palm emulator I get a "Can't access app class" error. When I start it using the Java bridge everything works fine.
A: You are using packages in your application. There is a bug in SuperWaba that causes this error when no CreatorID is specified. Go to the "Settings" dialog and set a CreatorID.
Q: During the installation I can register the software - why?
A: It's just to get the email addresses to inform all users about a new version.
Q: I alway get an error when I try to use packages.
A: If you want to use packages in your application you need the Professional Licence of MobileCreator. You can buy it here.
Q: Is MobileCreator freeware?
A: No. You can choose between two licences. The "Personal Licence" and the "Professional Licence". For more information go the the "Tauschke MobileCreator" licence page. The source code for MobileCreator is NOT available.
Q: Which JDK do I need to use MobileCreator?
A: You can use JDK 1.3 and higher. JDK 1.2.x should work but is not tested. Using JDK > 1.3 MobileCreator sets the -target 1.1 flag of the compiler. Irf you want to debug your applications using the integrated debugger of Tauschke MobileCreator Professional Licence you need JDK 1.4.
Q: Is it possible to create windows and forms with MobileCreator?
A: MobileCreator has no visual form designer. It is a planned feature for the "Professional Licence". You can use the "Class Wizard" to create a MainWindow or Window class.
Q: I wrote an application and want to start it using the "green flag". Nothing happens? What is wrong?
A: You should check your SuperWaba and JDK path (choose "Settings..." from the "Project" menu). The SuperWaba path is the path that contains the /lib/ folder (and some more)! The JDK Path contains the /bin/ folder.
Q: I've checked the "Install the application at Hotsync" checkbox - everytime I compile my application I have to start the Hotsync pressing the Hotsync button. Why doesn't MobileCreator start the Hotsync process?
A: Don't ask me - ask Palm! I don't know why it isn't possible to perform a Hotsync from the desktop.
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