NetRemote Designer 0.9.4 (posted 20-Sep-2005)

[Jlee]

I don't think it's the case that you have to purchase the beta, more that you missed the period during which you could join the beta trial with 60 days free but you can still have a nice discount.

But I agree that it's unfortunate if some users who want to check out the new version of NR are caught in a sort of limbo period (i.e. prior to the official version) where you can't trial without a purchase.

However, in your case since you are a regular NR user with faith in the product I'd would have thought you would just dive in and buy. After all, you won't really be able to manage without it if you plan to use NR long term. It's also very good value for money at $20.

[esajesa]

You'd have to use lua state, something like

return (NetRemote.GetVariable('GBPVR.Channel') == 'TV4');

Hey Ben,

I do that now, but it'd be nice if you could use the variable and a string value as well, instead of having to do the lua thing. Any chance of getting that implemented??

[Ben S]

But I agree that it's unfortunate if some users who want to check out the new version of NR are caught in a sort of limbo period (i.e. prior to the official version) where you can't trial without a purchase.

A user can check out the new version of NRD without being in limbo. It is still a 60 day trial, but (like NetRemote), a new version does not reset the trial period. You have a 60 day trial window (from the day you first run NRD). This is effectively double our standard trial time due to the fact that it's a beta.

Once you go beyond 60 days, then you need to purchase a key.

don't you think it's a bit strange to have to purchase a beta for being allowed to test it

I understand your concern and thoughts, but we think that the designer is close enough to completion to be extremely useful as compared to Tonto, so decided to make licenses available now (and require them beyond 60 days). The purchase of a key makes it possible for us to continue providing the same great service to make sure every user is happy with our products.

[Ben S]

I do that now, but it'd be nice if you could use the variable and a string value as well, instead of having to do the lua thing. Any chance of getting that implemented??

Yes, this is on the list.

[Jlee]

A user can check out the new version of NRD without being in limbo. It is still a 60 day trial, but (like NetRemote), a new version does not reset the trial period. You have a 60 day trial window (from the day you first run NRD).

I mitakenly thought it was 60 days from the release date in July. Thanks for clarifying that and sorry for my misunderstanding. I purchased my key last weekend and appreciate the discount!

[Wilhelm]

Ben,

so what do I do when I want to check after more than 60 days, if it is working now as expected? (You know it didn't import my ccf correctly (at least the last one I tried didn't))

[Ben S]

Wilhelm - I'm still trying your ccf as part of my development, and appreciate your support.

Once the beta is finalized, you'll be able to try the final to make sure it works with your ccf. If it works, you can then purchase the designer at it's standard pricing (24.99).

JLee - Not a problem, I justed wanted to make sure it was clear.

[curtiswren]

I'm doing something like the following too:

You'd have to use lua state, something like

Code:

return (NetRemote.GetVariable('GBPVR.Channel') == 'TV4');

When the underlying variable changes, the image doesn't change right away. If I switch to a different app and come back to NR, the image gets updated. Is there someway I can tell a screen or button to refresh from a variable watch?

[Ben S]

Hi Curtis -
Are you doing something like this:

function CheckState()
   return NetRemote.GetVariable('State') == '1';
end;

and then in the state area:

return CheckState();

If so, that won't "work" properly. NetRemote has to see the variable name to know what to watch properly.

[curtiswren]

I am doing something similar to that. The state of the button depends on what "Zone" I'm in. I guess I can just track the status for the current zone, and save that to a variable.