KUAL: Kindle Unified Application Launcher (v2.7) - Page 109

GreatSyxsuke · 09-04-2016, 08:40 AM

For whatever reason, in trying to update from v2.6 to v2.7, I installed the booklet to my KT2. Now there are two KUAL listings in my reader. Is there a way to remove the booklet? I ran the uninstall.bin and the booklet no longer works but it's still listed in my library. I don't mind using the booklet, I just like the cover of the Launcher .azw better than the generic one.

eschwartz · 09-04-2016, 11:22 AM

Delete the KUAL.kual document from your "documents" folder.

knc1 · 09-04-2016, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatSyxsuke

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I don't mind using the booklet, I just like the cover of the Launcher .azw better than the generic one.

Do not be surprised if the old one stops working for you.
Amazon has dropped support for it in the KOA and the KT3 - the KT2 might be on their 'hit list'.
You might be better off using the booklet version (and learn to like its cover

).

eschwartz · 09-04-2016, 11:55 AM

Well, all we know for sure is it has been dropped from hardware models that never had it at any point.

It would be another thing entirely to drop support in an update to a hardware model that previously had support.

knc1 · 09-04-2016, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

Well, all we know for sure is it has been dropped from hardware models that never had it at any point.

It would be another thing entirely to drop support in an update to a hardware model that previously had support.

My own KT2 remains disassembled, so I don't know if the store ever sold "Active Content" for it.

But your comment is true -
So far, Amazon has not "pulled the plug" on anything for which they sell (or sold) "Active Content".

- - -

- - -
Not only is my KT2 and NiLuJe's PW3 still apart -
I have started getting e-mails from Amazon about why I haven't finished registration of my KT3.
I am certainly falling behind.

GreatSyxsuke · 09-04-2016, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

Do not be surprised if the old one stops working for you.
Amazon has dropped support for it in the KOA and the KT3 - the KT2 might be on their 'hit list'.
You might be better off using the booklet version (and learn to like its cover

).

I very well might just do that. I know I'm being petty about the cover

Thank you to all who answered me as well.

knc1 · 09-04-2016, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatSyxsuke

I very well might just do that. I know I'm being petty about the cover

Thank you to all who answered me as well.

The booklet version now is in its first version.
A version that was done in a rush to support the KT3 and KOA.

Which means that it may get additional refinements as time allows.

The source code is in a public repository, you are welcome to clone, fix cover to liking, and issue a pull request for your changes.

zxczxc · 09-30-2016, 10:57 AM

Is there an option to do something like this? (the grey buttons):
http://imgur.com/a/1zDlN

It would be nice if so!

knc1 · 09-30-2016, 11:23 AM

Using a button space for comments?

I don't recall there being an option for button background control.
Nor any other provision for putting comments in-line (using a button space for a comment).

If you are thinking of playing with KUAL -
I would suggest the new booklet version, it is the way the world (of Kindles) is headed.
The one catch is finding a set of the 5.1.2 jars that the booklet is built against and NiLuJe is not around to ask.
I think there was a post here, somewhere (maybe this thread) about that.
Or maybe he made a comment on that in his repository.

Note:
The Kindle's main page is also a Booklet - if the main page can do it, so can the Booklet version of KUAL.

zxczxc · 09-30-2016, 11:51 AM

Yes, I think it might be nice to have some key information in the KUAL launcher for my/some apps

I might look at KUAL and see how hard it would be to add something like:
"highlight": true
Or take away the border of the button, so it doesn't appear pressable.
(Not a problem since I just set action to none, and it does nothing)

knc1 · 09-30-2016, 12:45 PM

It should make an error entry in the log file.
"action" : "true"
should execute /bin/true
At least I think the path is a usual setting within the KUAL execution environment.

zxczxc · 09-30-2016, 12:49 PM

Ah, specifically I just set it to: "action": ""
But I guess I could just remove the value all together.

knc1 · 09-30-2016, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zxczxc

Ah, specifically I just set it to: "action": ""
But I guess I could just remove the value all together.

I don't recall what the parser will do with missing keys, maybe nothing since so many of them are optional.

For some cases, it will flag the button.

hamsandwich · 10-05-2016, 06:16 AM

I'm getting "The selected application cannot be started. Please try again" and I have waited 20 minutes. I reinstalled MKK too. What's the deal?

knc1 · 10-05-2016, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamsandwich

I'm getting "The selected application cannot be started. Please try again" and I have waited 20 minutes. I reinstalled MKK too. What's the deal?

Depends on the full context of the problem.

09-30-2016, 11:23 AM	#1629
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	Using a button space for comments? I don't recall there being an option for button background control. Nor any other provision for putting comments in-line (using a button space for a comment). If you are thinking of playing with KUAL - I would suggest the new booklet version, it is the way the world (of Kindles) is headed. The one catch is finding a set of the 5.1.2 jars that the booklet is built against and NiLuJe is not around to ask. I think there was a post here, somewhere (maybe this thread) about that. Or maybe he made a comment on that in his repository. Note: The Kindle's main page is also a Booklet - if the main page can do it, so can the Booklet version of KUAL. Last edited by knc1; 09-30-2016 at 11:27 AM.

10-05-2016, 06:16 AM	#1634
hamsandwich Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2016 Device: Kindle PW2	Error on laucnh I'm getting "The selected application cannot be started. Please try again" and I have waited 20 minutes. I reinstalled MKK too. What's the deal?

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09-04-2016, 08:40 AM	#1621
GreatSyxsuke Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 156 Join Date: Feb 2016 Device: Kobo Libra 2	For whatever reason, in trying to update from v2.6 to v2.7, I installed the booklet to my KT2. Now there are two KUAL listings in my reader. Is there a way to remove the booklet? I ran the uninstall.bin and the booklet no longer works but it's still listed in my library. I don't mind using the booklet, I just like the cover of the Launcher .azw better than the generic one.

09-04-2016, 11:22 AM	#1622
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Delete the KUAL.kual document from your "documents" folder.

09-04-2016, 11:55 AM	#1624
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Well, all we know for sure is it has been dropped from hardware models that never had it at any point. It would be another thing entirely to drop support in an update to a hardware model that previously had support.

09-30-2016, 10:57 AM	#1628
zxczxc Addict Posts: 229 Karma: 136002 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: PW	Is there an option to do something like this? (the grey buttons): http://imgur.com/a/1zDlN It would be nice if so!

09-30-2016, 11:51 AM	#1630
zxczxc Addict Posts: 229 Karma: 136002 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: PW	Yes, I think it might be nice to have some key information in the KUAL launcher for my/some apps I might look at KUAL and see how hard it would be to add something like: "highlight": true Or take away the border of the button, so it doesn't appear pressable. (Not a problem since I just set action to none, and it does nothing)

09-30-2016, 12:45 PM	#1631
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	It should make an error entry in the log file. "action" : "true" should execute /bin/true At least I think the path is a usual setting within the KUAL execution environment.

09-30-2016, 12:49 PM	#1632
zxczxc Addict Posts: 229 Karma: 136002 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: PW	Ah, specifically I just set it to: "action": "" But I guess I could just remove the value all together.

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