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MDG2
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06/26/12 03:21 AM (13 years ago)

View Limit and Screen Limit Question

What happens to my BT App after it has reached the view limit on the free account ? Does my App stop working? Also, what happens after I reached my screen limit on the free account? BTW, I do know that I have the option to upgrade but I want to know the answer to the above questions.
 
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06/26/12 09:03 AM (13 years ago)
What happens to my BT App after it has reached the view limit on the free account? i believe that it stops people from refreshing the app so they will be unable to view your screens what happens after I reached my screen limit on the free account? u cannot create new screens but if you delete your old unused ones you can add new screens.
 
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06/26/12 10:16 AM (13 years ago)
Hi in New Jersey and London. a) @rob151 is correct. When the view limit is exceeded the buzztouch.com backend will not return the config data to the app when it's "refreshed." This is the data returned by the Data URL in the control panel (Core Settings). There are a few ways to deal with this if / when it happens. Upgrading is one way but not the only way. You could continue to use the control panel to make app changes, then move the config.txt data to a DropBox account or other web enabled server (like your website). This would involve setting the Data URL to the new location, then copying the data to that location each time you do an update. Great solution for some, not for everyone. b) Screen Count: @rob151 is correct, the control panel won't let you create new screens but you're OK to remove and replace screens. OR, you can add new screens to your app's config data manually after downloading the project.
 
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06/26/12 10:34 AM (13 years ago)
I'm asking because I built an app using the BT free account and when I downloaded the code and open in Xcode simulator the App opens to the homepage of my App and stays frozen. And I only have 1751 views. It was working for awhile but now this is happening. I don't know why.
 
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06/26/12 10:39 AM (13 years ago)
@David lists some great solutions. @mdg If your interested in self hosting, send me a message, or take a look here: http://buzztouchmods.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=8 The difference between self hosting and David's solutions are: 1. your supporting buzztouch with funding. 2. you can begin using plugins which increase functionality & control. HOWEVER if your app isn't the hottest app in the store - usually free or developer upgrading on buzztouch can do the job ;) David buzztouchmods.com
 
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06/26/12 10:46 AM (13 years ago)
MrDavid, I'm already on the BT Server self hosting account. I was just trying to figure why when I was I was on the Free account my App froze when it got to the home screen. I can send you the Xcode output report if you provide me with your email address. Its too long to paste into this post. @MDG
 
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06/26/12 12:01 PM (13 years ago)
@Mdg ahhhh! So this original question was to see if that was the reason for the freeze? Forget the xcode output, too much trouble for me to read! Do you do team viewer? David buzztouchmods.com
 
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06/26/12 12:11 PM (13 years ago)
i just downloaded Team Viewer. Whats next?
 
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06/26/12 01:32 PM (13 years ago)
Send me the TV ID and Pass (launch team viewer for this information), let's meetup right now as I have some time to help. Cheers, David buzztouchmods.com
 
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07/14/12 02:12 AM (13 years ago)
Hi David. I refer to your statements a. "This would involve setting the Data URL to the new location, then copying the data to that location each time you do an update. Great solution for some, not for everyone. ". The data you mean are all those found on files folder with the plugins,etc..? b."you can add new screens to your app's config data manually after downloading the project". Sorry for the noob question but how do i do this? Thanks a lot in advance.
 
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07/14/12 07:59 AM (13 years ago)
@rhundle a. he's talking about the config.txt file, make the app look for config.txt thats not on the bt site ;) b. After downloading the project, in xcode, edit the config.txt file, and add screens with new JSON code. Do a search on the forum, you'll find a lot of information on this! David buzztouchmods.com
 

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