mirror of https://github.com/espruino/BangleApps
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91 lines
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# Pattern Launcher
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Directly launch apps from the clock screen with custom patterns.
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## Installation and Usage
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Install Pattern Launcher alongside your main laucher app.
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_Do not delete that launcher!_
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Pattern Launcher is designed as an additional app launching utility, not as a replacement for the main launcher.
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In the main launcher, start Pattern Launcher in the app menu to assign the pattern configuration (see below).
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Note that this actually among the applications, _not_ in the application settings!
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Create patterns and link them to apps in the Pattern Launcher app.
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Then launch the linked apps directly from the clock screen by simply drawing the desired pattern.
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Note that this does only work in the clock screen, not if other applications run.
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## Add Pattern Screenshots
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## Manage Pattern Screenshots
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## Detailed Steps
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The main menu of Pattern Launcher is accessible from the _application_ starter of the main launcher.
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From there you can:
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- Add a new pattern and link it to an app (first entry)
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- To create a new pattern first select "Add Pattern"
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- Now draw any pattern you like, this will later launch the linked app from the clock screen
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- You can also draw a single-circle pattern (meaning a single tap on one circle) instead of drawing a 'complex' pattern
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- If you don't like the pattern, simply re-draw it. The previous pattern will be discarded.
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- If you are happy with the pattern press the button to continue
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- Now select the app you want to launch with the pattern.
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- Note, you can bind multiple patterns to the same app.
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- Manage created patterns (second entry)
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- To manage your patterns first select "Manage Patterns"
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- You will now see a scrollabe list of patterns + linked apps
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- If you want to deletion a pattern (and unlink the app) simply tap on it, and confirm the deletion
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- Disable the lock screen on the clock screen from the settings (third entry)
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- To launch the app from the pattern on the clock screen the watch must be unlocked.
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- If this annoys you, you can disable the lock on the clock screen from the setting here
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## FAQ
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1. Nothing happens when I draw on the clock screen!
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Please double-check if you actually have a pattern linked to an app.
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2. I have a pattern linked to an app and still nothing happens when I draw on the clock screen!
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Make sure the watch is unlocked before you start drawing. If this bothers you, you can permanently disable the watch-lock from within the Pattern Launcher app (via the Settings).
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3. I have done all that and still nothing happens!
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Please note that drawing on the clock screen will not visually show the pattern you drew. It will start the app as soon as the pattern was recognized - this might take 1 or 2 seconds! If still nothing happens, that might be a bug, sorry!
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4. Where can I configure the patterns?
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You have to start the "Pattern Launcher" app from the main app launcher's app selection.
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5. Do I have to delete my former app launcher so that Pattern Launcher is the only installed launcher?
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No! Pattern Launcher works alongside another "main" launcher.
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If you have deleted that one, you do not have a general purpose app launcher any more and cannot access Pattern Launcher's configuration.
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If you already have deleted your main launcher accidentially, just reinstall it from the app loader.
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## Authors
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Initial creation: [crazysaem](https://github.com/crazysaem)
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Improve pattern detection code readability: [PaddeK](http://forum.espruino.com/profiles/117930/)
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Improve pattern rendering: [HughB](http://forum.espruino.com/profiles/167235/)
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Doc additions: [dirkhillbrecht](http://forum.espruino.com/profiles/182498/)
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