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Susan Metoxen
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01/10/13 01:30 PM (13 years ago)

Plugin Wish List

I am ready to start compiling the plugin Wish List. Feel free to dream big, but please be patient as it may take some time to accomplish this. Here is the template for the list. Please fill out all of these fields if you can, because it will make our list a lot better. I used one on my list to give you an idea of how to fill it out--the memory match game. For the OS field, please state if you want Android, iOS, or both. PLUGIN NAME: Memory Match DESCRIPTION: The memory match game is also known as the concentration game, and evolved from a card game. All cards are face down, and the user picks two. If they match, the cards are removed from the game. If not a match, the cards are flipped back over. As a plugin, the back of the cards and front of the cards need to be customizable in the control panel. If possible, the game should have allow for a couple size choices--maybe 12 cards and 24 cards. OS: Both Android and iOS Thank you! I will be sure to share the list. I am also planning some additional surveying from all of you on the list so that we can establish some prioritization for the developers. P.S. Developers, I will be reaching out to you soon to find out what you have in queue.
 
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01/10/13 01:40 PM (13 years ago)
Thanks Susan! Add me to the list of developers. I have 2 close to ready.
 
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01/10/13 02:33 PM (13 years ago)
My dream plug-in (when I have a chance) Plug-in Name: SMS Location Description: Users can use this plug-in to SMS their Geo-coordinates to another cellular phone in the form of a Google Map URL. Primarily I want to use it on my island to locate tourists who go hiking in the jungle and then get lost. They don't know where they are, we don't know where they are, and it takes hours, and sometimes over a day, to locate them. This could reduce the time it takes to locate them. Keep in mind after WWII Japanese infantryman Sgt Yokoi hid out in our jungles for 30+ years after the war, until the late 70's. It's pretty dense in some places. OS: iOS/Android Now, I haven't touched this project. So, if someone wants to do it, great. I'll be your first customer. But that's what I plan to do when I find time, which will be in a couple of months. Cheers! -- Smug
 
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PLUGIN NAME: Contact List DESCRIPTION: A screen that shows a list of contacts or names. This is the screen seen on the native ios contacts app. It would go well with the contact card plugin. Its benefit is the ability to quickly search by alphabetical order. OS: Both Android and iOS
 
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01/10/13 02:47 PM (13 years ago)
@smug on it like a car bonnet lol
 
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PLUGIN NAME: Multiple Splash Screens DESCRIPTION: Rather than the same pic everytime you load an app it's selects a random png file from a selection of say 8 files everytime you load the app. OS: Both Android and iOS I created one of these for a testapp so, fully aware of my abilities, it is pretty straightforward. However I couldn't figure out how to get around the code to make it work in my BT app so had to ditch the idea.
 
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01/10/13 03:36 PM (13 years ago)
@RobK - I'll take a stab at it - sounds pretty straightforward.
 
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01/10/13 04:16 PM (13 years ago)
I'd appreciate multiple splash screens as well... Let me know how it progresses, I can beta test, and of course when it makes the grade, if it's not too pricey, I'm happy to toss a few coins your way. Cheers! -- Smug
 
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01/10/13 04:33 PM (13 years ago)
Plugin Name: Database login screen Description: A screen that will display login fields for a database that doesn't look like a url and would match the theme of the rest of the app. Device: I like iOS but both would be good.
 
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01/10/13 04:34 PM (13 years ago)
Multiple splash screens would be useful. Ryan
 
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01/10/13 04:38 PM (13 years ago)
Not sure I understand about the db-is it a SQL db on a webserver or something native to the app? What kind of output should it be?
 
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01/10/13 04:50 PM (13 years ago)
SQL db. I can make a login page somewhere on my website for a database and then use the link to URL plugin to allow the user to access it but it doesn't look very slick even with a mobile site. A plugin wouldn't need to load the screen either which would also look more professional.
 
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01/10/13 04:53 PM (13 years ago)
Why not use jquery mobile if you're going to a web page anyway?
 
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01/10/13 04:53 PM (13 years ago)
The output would be a page within the database with the user's info and other options but this can be set up on the database side. At that point everything would be "cloud". I'm just looking for a nice integrated login page design feature for the app.
 
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01/10/13 04:58 PM (13 years ago)
The output would be a page within the database with the user's info and other options but this can be set up on the database side. At that point everything would be "cloud". I'm just looking for a nice integrated login page design feature for the app.
 
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01/10/13 05:03 PM (13 years ago)
Hello. My wish list..... Name- Calendar Description- a calendar that the user can add events, travel dates, dining reservations, flight numbers, resort confirmation numbers etc. The calendar would be part of the app so the user does not have to leave the app to store or retrieve events. OS- iOS for sure but Android is welcome too ;-) Name- MS office editable excel and word docs Description- a version of the current excel and word plugins that the user can edit and save to the app as a different named document or spreadsheet while keeping the original document or spreadsheet available for editing later. Like a scorecard. OS- iOS and Android Thanks
 
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01/10/13 05:05 PM (13 years ago)
Chris, Ok, a lot going on there. I'm at the BT plugin level. Hence the "I hate code" tag line. I bookmarked it though. Thanks Ryan
 
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01/10/13 05:46 PM (13 years ago)
I do like @Calypso Kid idea! LA
 
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01/10/13 05:57 PM (13 years ago)
To add on Calypso's idea, you could have two modes. One where the developer makes dates, and the end user only is read only. Or where the end user gets read+write.
 
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01/10/13 06:02 PM (13 years ago)
Name: RSS Feed Plugin Description: Pretty much the same thing as the RSS feed plugin in Buzztouch v1.5. My app that's on the iTunes App Store right now runs on several different plugins by the main feature of the app uses RSS feeds, and I cannot make an update to it using the v2.0 software because there is not an RSS plugin. If it were going to be different from the v1.5, the only thing that I would hope it would have would be more customization such as the layout and appearance of articles from feeds in the app. OS: Definitely both iOS and Android. I recently discovered that the RSS plugin in v1.5 does not work for Android, so I would hope that if someone made an RSS plugin, it would work for both. Thank you so much for your consideration, David
 
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01/10/13 06:11 PM (13 years ago)
Great ideas everyone! LA
 
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01/10/13 06:49 PM (13 years ago)
Hi All, I think this has been requested already before and might be in development somewhere in the Buzztouch world. Name: Event List Description: This plugin should allow the backend user to create and update and event list via the control panel, sorted by date, have a small logo of event (linked to url to enable updates), details like, date/time, venue, short description ( header 2 lines), possibly long description, contact info , website url of event, mail direct from app, call direct from app. OS: iOS mainly, Android for others... Also keen on the checklist plugin, I have had it developed, @Kittsy is making it into a plugin, could use some assistance in getting rid of some bugs, but having seen the app "Clear" ( https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/clear/id493136154?mt=8) if someone can make that a plugin it would be an awesome plugin to have available... Kristen
 
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Name: Mult-Item Selector Description: let the User choose items from a table view for a next-screen action. For example, select three fruits from a list of twenty fruits. Then add those three fruits into an array for use by a custom function on the next screen. Another use is select from a list of Contacts for an action of emailing that sub-set. OS: iOS initially, Android second. Github example: https://github.com/kentnguyen/KNMultiItemSelector Documentation, screenshots and video: http://kentnguyen.wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com/KNMultiItemSelector/README.html Thank you, -- Niraj
 
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One more addition, not as important as RSS feeds but others in the forum have mentioned it before: Name: Favorite Screen Description: Allows users to select several screens from an app and make them "favorites." These favorite screen would be easily accessible on the home screen. I've seen this used in this app (http://bleacherreport.com/mobile) where users can select their favorite teams and put those on the home screen. OS: Both Again, just thought I'd add this since I've seen a post every so often about this.
 
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01/10/13 07:57 PM (13 years ago)
I would like to see someone come up with a grouped table plugin... similar to our menu with image plugin but with the option to have multiple groups, each with their own title, similar to what's seen in this iOS developer guide: http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#documentation/userexperience/conceptual/tableview_iphone/tableviewstyles/tableviewcharacteristics.html
 
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01/10/13 08:39 PM (13 years ago)
Nice list, everyone! Thank you for following my format--it will make the cutting and pasting into a list so much easier. I hope to have a list published soon--maybe tomorrow.
 
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01/10/13 08:46 PM (13 years ago)
Thanks Susan
 
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01/10/13 09:43 PM (13 years ago)
I appreciate your efforts, Susan! Cheers! -- Smug
 
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01/10/13 10:11 PM (13 years ago)
+1 for Niraj's suggestion
 
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Name: settings screen Description: a screen which allows the app user to input settings. Such as url for header or background image so they can have personalized app screens. OS. both
 
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01/11/13 01:32 AM (13 years ago)
@Mr Stuck - just finished a settings plugin!
 
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01/11/13 01:43 AM (13 years ago)
@Chris1 good stuff!. Is it both platforms?
 
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01/11/13 02:02 AM (13 years ago)
Can anybody test the plugin i created in thier selfhosted controlpanel.?.. Its a flashlight plugin
 
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Can anybody test the plugin i created in thier selfhosted controlpanel.?.. Its a flashlight plugin
 
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01/11/13 02:08 AM (13 years ago)
@SuVinay Pawa. @MrDavid just released a flashlight plugin. Its in the plugin market now but its only for IOS does yours work for Android?
 
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01/11/13 02:11 AM (13 years ago)
Yes mr stuck mine is android only..but i have source and java files ready i dont know how to create a self hostedpackage for it...you can try the apk plugin..if you give me yur email id...this is the image of the plugin : https://www.buzztouch.com/applications112512/JAB127B6C26322B5512995137/images/flash.jpg The best part the button can be changed its a png file and also a toast message when no flash found..
 
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01/11/13 02:35 AM (13 years ago)
I can't help with plugin as don't know how to build them but more than happy to test an apk with feature. Email alanjellyjaw at gmail dot com
 
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01/11/13 02:51 AM (13 years ago)
Mailed you do give your response
 
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01/11/13 03:08 AM (13 years ago)
@smug I have just created your dream plugin for ios. I will call it location share. It has a Mapview at the top that zooms to the user location. It has a share button to press. When pressed an action sheet appears gives options to share your location with a googlemap url , with facebook, twitter, email and sms. I guess this will do what you need and others could use this for a foursquare experience of here I am.
 
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01/11/13 03:09 AM (13 years ago)
Works fine on my device. Looks cool. Good job. Can you make a strobe function?
 
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01/11/13 03:43 AM (13 years ago)
@Kittsy that sounds awesome. Hope someone makes android version.
 
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Sorry, my settings plugin is iOS only for now. It'll be an add-on for my other plugin I just finished, the webform generator. I'll post a demo video before long. Need to clean up a few things first. Susan, any word when submissions will open back up?
 
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Just a few ideas, in fact I have many but don't want to get carried away. PLUGIN NAME: Add To Favourites DESCRIPTION: All screens to be saved to a favourites screen/page which will list screens in the same way as the Menu Simple List; should include screen title, description and image icon. OS: iOS and Android PLUGIN NAME: Top Nav Bar dropdown Menu DESCRIPTION: Top left or right nav bar button, when selected displays a drop down menu, with links to app screens/pages. Example: http://www.capitalnewmedia.co.uk/buzztouch/extras/Main-Menu.png OS: iOS and Android PLUGIN NAME: Top Nav Bar Slide Menu DESCRIPTION: Top left or right nav bar button, when selected displays a menu that slides into view, with links to app screens/pages. Example: http://www.capitalnewmedia.co.uk/buzztouch/extras/slide-menu.jpg OS: iOS and Android PLUGIN NAME: Button and List Menu DESCRIPTION: This menu option allows developers to create a number of rows on a screen and each row can be a number of menu buttons, the second row can be a menu list, with title, description and image icon. And for each row you can decide how many buttons are displayed or how many screen listed and what screens they navigate too. Example: http://www.capitalnewmedia.co.uk/buzztouch/extras/button-list-menu.jpg OS: iOS and Android PLUGIN NAME: Chat Room DESCRIPTION: This plugin allows for a chat room, which users sign in with Facebook or Twitter account. Example: http://www.capitalnewmedia.co.uk/buzztouch/extras/chat-room.jpg OS: iOS and Android
 
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01/11/13 09:20 AM (13 years ago)
A +1 for Dragon's "Top Nav Bar Slide Menu", also known as the Hamburger button menu. The good news is that David Book has already implemented such a View Controller in his Scrapbook app that he showed in the Jan 9, 2013 Q&A Webinar! -- Niraj
 
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01/11/13 12:31 PM (13 years ago)
Thanks Susan - Some good suggestions here! My wish is for more time to work on these things.....
 
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01/11/13 01:06 PM (13 years ago)
I am working on the Hermione Time-Turner app, @ATRAIN. That will allow you to add more hours to the day. (Just kidding, for those of you who haven't read the Harry Potter series.)
 
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01/11/13 01:13 PM (13 years ago)
Sshhh don't tell the Missuss I'm messaging on her birthday, hopefully add a later of polish to a few plugins. Carousel plugin coming soon. Ssshhh
 
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01/11/13 01:14 PM (13 years ago)
Kittsy is totally right--the Carousel is almost ready to go. This will be very exciting!
 
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01/11/13 01:25 PM (13 years ago)
This is one awesome year so far! And its not even half way through January yet. Amazing
 
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01/11/13 08:32 PM (13 years ago)
I put all of your requests on to a list. Here is a link. http://whitebuffalomobile.com/PluginList.html
 
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01/11/13 08:59 PM (13 years ago)
Very very nice and useful Susan! Thanks
 
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01/11/13 09:17 PM (13 years ago)
@Susan, You can probably just delete my favorite screen plugin idea since there's already another one. I saw there's basically two of the same plugin on that sheet.
 
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01/12/13 04:56 AM (13 years ago)
Great work @Susan, is there a list with current plugins in review? I would suspect there should be quite a few.
 
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01/12/13 08:25 AM (13 years ago)
Most plugins that were pending have missing pieces. A few are almost ready. I am working on a list of plugins in development as well, but it may not be a public list. Developers may not want to share their work in process. For example, a developer may want to make a certain plugin, but find it to be much harder than he or she thought it would be and then give up. But I imagine the list we all just made will be very helpful to the developers, especially when we find a way to prioritize it for them.
 
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01/12/13 10:26 AM (13 years ago)
Couple of questions on this. Who will decide the pricing of these plugins the developer or BT team or both? and Will it be based on any particular criteria?
 
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01/12/13 03:54 PM (13 years ago)
The plugin developer will decide on the price.
 
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