▶ Why do I get an error message after building a standalone?
LiveCode 5.5 when using the externals you will see this error after building the standalone:
Error Could not find suitable build of lcext \'mergDoc-5_1.lcext\' for device
The externals still work fine so ignore the error for now. I'm waiting on a response from RunRev about resolving the issue but it appears to be a minor bug in the standalone builder.
▶ What is the poll for?
I'm using the poll to drive development so when I want to start work on a new external I will look to see what is highest polled. Some other factors will come into the equation also but the poll will make a significant impact on the development of mergExt. Each time a new external from the poll is added to mergExt I will clear the poll, add some new ideas from the Ideas topic in the forum and drop ideas that haven't been well supported off the list.
▶ Can you add my great external idea to your poll?
Sure, post it to the Ideas topic in the forum.
▶ Can you implement an external for me using a commercial library?
It's quite likely I can so please contact me to discuss your requirements.
▶ What if I need something you have on the poll or ideas topic in the forum urgently?
If you need one of the ideas on the poll or forum implemented urgently then please contact me. I will only charge half my usual rate to develop if I retain the copyright and it uses open source libraries or public apis that allow it to be part of mergExt.
▶ How often can I expect updates and new externals?
I will attempt to add a new external or update at least monthly but quite likely more often than that. I will focus on the externals placing higher in the poll. To get something added to the next poll please post it to the ideas topic on the forum. Each time I add an external from the poll to mergExt I will reset the poll with the other highest placed ideas and any new ideas. Ideas that get no votes might fall off the list. I will also monitor the use list and the forums to see if there's something urgent that needs to be done (that's how mergXattr came about).
▶ If I buy more time to access updates before my time is up will it be added to what I have left?
Yes! You can buy more time whenever you like and it will be added to what you have left. If your time has run out then it will start from when you purchased it.
▶ How do I include an external in my app?
Once you unzip the external you will see a README.html file, LICENSE.txt file and a folder named iOS. Please ensure you read the files as particularly in the case of an external that uses an open source library there may be licensing requirements to comply with.