Tasker 4.7b1

[Pent]

http://tasker.dinglisch.net/beta.html

There's lots more to come with this beta, I'm mainly releasing it now for one of the plugin devs.

Any posts on this thread not about changes or additions with this beta will be deleted without warning.

Pent

Highlights

• Android app backup support (disabled by default)
• dynamic configuration (and task) loading for e.g. remote device administration
• improved local backup/restore

Incompatibilities

• action Variable Convert: Bytes To Mega/Gigabytes now uses solely . for fractions
• action Array Process: type Squash: must reselect type of existing actions
• action Test System: must reselect test type of existing actions
• action Test Display: new values landscape-reverse and portrait-reverse, may need to change tasks

Added

• Prefs / Misc: Android Backup
• action Tasker / Import Data
• action Array Process: Sort Numeric Integer and Sort Numeric Floating-Point
• action Send Intent: Extra fields: support for parcelable Java objects created with Java Function
• action Send Intent: Extra fields: support for Uris via casting of value
• action Send Intent: extra Extra field (also for JS function)
• file selection: text box for specification
• file selection for local data backup and restore
• scene element WebView: Background tab
• action Test System: added Android ID test type
• action Test Display / Orientation: added landscape-reverse and portrait-reverse values

Bugfixes

• %WIN was not reporting title of Tasker dialog and NoBar activity scenes
• action Variable Convert: Bytes To Mega/Gigabytes was using localized decimal point character
• confirmation of data restore was before selecting source rather than as last step
• file selection: when path selected outside storage root, use abs path
• videos weren't working in scene WebView elements
• getSearchValue log error from event plugins
• Java: null-valued objects were not returning 'null' when used in e.g. If conditions

Changes

• action List Files: broadcast change of array name, not each item in the result array (latter too inefficient)
• restructured Menu / Data / Restore
• action Java Function: upped max parameters to 7
• enable hardware acceleration for scene windows
• auto backups are now placed in Tasker/configs/auto/
• move Tasker/autobackups dir to Tasker/configs/auto on UI startup if present
• move Tasker/userbackup.xml to Tasker/configs/user/backup.xml on UI startup if present
• Data / Restore / Auto Local Backups: show list most recent first, show indication of backup age
• scene element WebView: background defaults to transparent

Removed

• manifest permission android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Developers

• bugfix: event/condition plugins: ArrayList and String[] bundle types were not getting into the relevant Tasker vars

[Pent]

p.s. I have not generated a new factory version, factory users should ignore the beta for now

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[joaomgcd]

• dynamic configuration (and task) loading for e.g. remote device administration

Interesting! Does this mean that a 3rd party app can directly import stuff into Tasker somehow? :)

 

• manifest permission android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Did you stop checking standard Google Play licensing? Do you think it's pointless because it's so easy to crack?

Thanks for the update! 

[David Wang]

Changes

• enable hardware acceleration for scene windows

A scene(Overlay,Blocking) created before and worked very well. Now toast error message below when I tap the scene.

The example of "Java: Static Fields" section in the updated UserGuide help is not so appropriate.  "ContentResolver.EXTRA_SIZE" is unavailable for some Android versions(e.g. API level 16, Android 4.1.2. I get an error when I test the case on Android 4.1.2). And the demo is not for common/general use, I think. I had created a task can do this in a common way. Xml file attached.

[John Doe]

I confirm that the ArrayList and String[] problem is now fixed. Thanks Pent.

[Wietse van Buitenen]

Hi Pent,

I am also experiencing the issue David mentioned with a Blocking Overlay.

I now get following toast:

error: code 3: java.lang.IllegalStateException: Hardware acceleration can only be used with a single UI thread

I'll send you a log in a moment..

[Sean Williams]

dynamic configuration (and task) loading for e.g. remote device administration

This is great! Is it possible to add Type 'Scene' ?

[Hiếu Trương Trung]

Can I auto backup tasker data on dropbox or google drive every day :)

thank you, best app for controlling android device :)

[Pent]

• dynamic configuration (and task) loading for e.g. remote device administration

Interesting! Does this mean that a 3rd party app can directly import stuff into Tasker somehow? :)

No, it means Tasker configurations can change themselves.

e.g. it listens for an SMS with an MD5 then grabs a new config file from somewhere, checks the MD5
and restarts with the new config.

I wanted a way for organisations to manage a standard config.

> Did you stop checking standard Google Play licensing?

I dropped it about 9 months after it came out.

> Do you think it's pointless because it's so easy to crack?

Suspect so, but the main reason I dropped it were the problems users were
experiencing, it's silly that 'valid' users have more problems than
'invalid' ones.

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[João Dias]

No, it means Tasker configurations can change themselves.

e.g. it listens for an SMS with an MD5 then grabs a new config file from somewhere, checks the MD5
and restarts with the new config.

I wanted a way for organisations to manage a standard config.

That will be very handy to use with AutoRemote! :) You want to import a profile from the web? Right-click on it -> AutoRemote -> import profile onto Nexus 7 -> done

Very cool! Thanks!

[Pent]

A scene(Overlay,Blocking) created before and worked very well. Now toast error message below when I tap the scene.

Thanks. You'd think they'd mention something like that in the docs :-)

>The example of "Java: Static Fields" section in the updated UserGuide help is not so appropriate.  "ContentResolver.EXTRA_SIZE" is unavailable for some Android versions(e.g. >API level 16, Android 4.1.2. I get an error when I test the case on Android 4.1.2).

OK, thanks, will change it.

>And the demo is not for common/general use, I think.

Also true, thinking about it :-)

> I had created a task can do this in a common >way. Xml file attached.

Thanks.

Pent

[Pent]

That will be very handy to use with AutoRemote! :) You want to import a profile from the web? Right-click on it -> AutoRemote -> import profile onto Nexus 7 -> done

I didn't totally get that. All I've added is an action to load a config or task, but if you're happy I'm happy :-)

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[Pent]

dynamic configuration (and task) loading for e.g. remote device administration

This is great! Is it possible to add Type 'Scene' ?

Erm, maybe in the future. I only put in config and task options till now because neither of them has
dependencies on other data that might cause problems.

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[João Dias]

Well, I can easily add a new profile in Tasker that reacts to an AutoRemote event like "importtask" then in the task I import whatever file AutoRemote has in its file variable :) Then I can import the profile from anywhere by simply sending the "importtask" message with the profile url in the file field :)

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[Morgan Young]

Hello, I have noticed my overnight charging profile did not exit this morning as it was supposed to. What I think should happen is at 0550 wi-fi and mobile data should come back on.
I am using tasker 4.7b1 and android 4.4.4 or a motorola droid maxx

here is a description of the task:
Profile: Charge n sleep (11)
Time: From 22:59 Till 05:50
State: Variable Value [ %Oncall ~ 0 & %Medic ~ 0 & %Class ~ 0 & %Meeting ~ 0 & %Home ~ 1 ]
State: Power [ Source:Any ]
Enter: Overnight charge mode on (20)
A1: Variable Set [ Name:%Nightcharge To:1 Do Maths:Off Append:Off ]
A2: WiFi [ Set:Off ] If [ %Medic ~ 0 ]
A3: Secure Settings [ Configuration:Mobile Data Disabled Package:com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin Name:Secure Settings Timeout (Seconds):0 ] If [ %Medic ~ 0 ]
A4: Secure Settings [ Configuration:Wifi Disabled Package:com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin Name:Secure Settings Timeout (Seconds):0 ]
A5: Secure Settings [ Configuration:Wifi Hotspot Disabled Package:com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin Name:Secure Settings Timeout (Seconds):0 ]

Exit: Overnight charge mode Off (4)
A1: WiFi [ Set:On ]
A2: Variable Set [ Name:%Nightcharge To:0 Do Maths:Off Append:Off ]
A3: Secure Settings [ Configuration:Mobile Data Enabled Package:com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin Name:Secure Settings Timeout (Seconds):0 ]
A4: Wait [ MS:0 Seconds:0 Minutes:3 Hours:0 Days:0 ]
A5: Perform Task [ Name:Total sync Priority:%priority Parameter 1 (%par1): Parameter 2 (%par2): Return Value Variable: Stop:Off ]

[Pent]

Hello, I have noticed my overnight charging profile did not exit this morning as it was supposed to. What I think should happen is at 0550 wi-fi and mobile data should come back on.

Please enable Menu / More / Run Log and see what it says next time it happens.

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[Morgan Young]

It was enabled, there is no listing for that time. 

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[Pent]

OK, try reinstalling the beta, restarting the device and see if it happens again.

Thanks,

Pent

[Saad Thahim]

Cant hide or destroy scenes in 4.7
Please help.

[Saad Thahim]

[David Wang]

Bugfixes

• Java: null-valued objects were not returning 'null' when used in e.g. If conditions

OK now. :-)

 

Changes

• enable hardware acceleration for scene windows

In fact, I find these lines in the manifest file of Tasker.

<application
android:theme="@7F090004"
android:label="@7F06008E"
android:icon="@7F0202C5"
android:backupAgent="MyBackupAgent"
android:restoreAnyVersion="false"
android:hardwareAccelerated="false"
>

 

A scene(Overlay,Blocking) created before and worked very well. Now toast error message below when I tap the scene.

Thanks. You'd think they'd mention something like that in the docs :-)

 

It seems that the hardware acceleration issue only exist in "overlay, blocking" scenes of Tasker 4.7b1 while 4.6u3m is OK(And "Activity / Dialog" kind of scenes are always OK). When this issue happens, the overlay-blocking scene can't be hidden or destoried.

You think the issue above is more likely a ROM or hardware issue in other thread. But I think maybe it's a new bug in Tasker 4.7b1. Please re-confirm that. Thanks in advance.

Related log file for a simple "overlay-blocking" scene  attached.

[Saad Thahim]

How to get this update?

[Morgan Young]

Done, will let you know.

[Pent]

>It seems that the hardware acceleration issue only exist in "overlay, blocking" scenes of Tasker 4.

I havn't got round to investigating where that's coming from yet but it's definitely due to changes in 4.7.

The manifest entry is correct BTW.

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[Pent]

I can't reproduce this hardware accel problem yet.

From the various reports, it seems to be when the scene is removed from the window (destroyed/hidden).

Could people with this problem please report their Android version, device, and whether they have a custom ROM ?

Thanks,

Pent

[Pent]

p.s. I presume there's no problem with activity/dialog scenes but that there
is a problem also with a non-blocking overlay ?

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[David Wang]

Could people with this problem please report their Android version, device, and whether they have a custom ROM ?

The first few lines of my former log file contains device information. (MIUI 4.12.5, Android 4.1.2)

p.s. I presume there's no problem with activity/dialog scenes but that there
is a problem also with a non-blocking overlay ?

I had test activity/dialog scenes are OK. Overlay scenes(both blocking and non-blocking) error when try to hide/destroy them. 

P.S.: From the Android docs, it hints that there maybe problem when using hardware accerlation. I think maybe it will be much better with an option for user to determine whether to turn it on/off.

[Wietse van Buitenen]

I have a Sony Xperia Z1 with Stock Android 4.4.4.

I'll try to create a simple Task with a Scene to test on my N7 to see if I can reproduce..

As far as I remember Activity and Dialog are OK but Overlay in general not, also non-blocking..

[Wietse van Buitenen]

It works fine on my N7 with Stock Android 5.0.2.
It produces the error on both my Z1 with Stock Android 4.4.4 and a Huawei with Stock Android 4.3.
I attached a simple example I used.

On Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11:34:43 AM UTC+1, Pent wrote:

[Saad Thahim]

Error on note 3 n9005
4.4.2 stock rooted.

[Pent]

It works fine on my N7 with Stock Android 5.0.2.

OK, I'm on 5.0.1 with my N5, so I'm going to work on the assumption for now that
it's a pre-Lollipop problem.

Will turn off the hardware acceleration for overlay scenes pre-Lollipop.

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[Pent]

I uploaded b2.

     <LI>added: state Power Save Mode (Android 5.0+)
        <LI>change: action Test File, Size: for directories, return the number of children (files and dirs), previously was somewhat arbitrary
        <LI>change: increased task priority range 0-50 normal tasks, 0-100 when testing tasks
        <LI>beta; bugfix: removed hardware acceleration for overlay scenes on pre-5.0 devices
        <LI>developers: bugfix: synchronous action plugin, return ArrayList values weren't being processed correctly

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[Wietse van Buitenen]

Thanks, disabling fixed it :-)

[John Doe]

Confirmed the bug fix for ArrayList in sync plug with 4.7b2.

[Morgan Young]

it appears that with 4.71b2 that tasker is not recognizing that it is connected by bluetooth to a Pebble watch.  I have not been able to test the over night charging profile.

[David Wang]

I uploaded b2.

        <LI>beta; bugfix: removed hardware acceleration for overlay scenes on pre-5.0 devices

 

Bugfix confirmed. :-) 

[Morgan Young]

This bug has not been fixed.

[Milan Roubal]

Just a small reminder to make change in notifications without icons handling,
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/tasker/xAOJYAsuZ0k/7cd-UkM9KaQJ
hope to see that in next beta.
   Thank you
   Milan


Dne úterý 3. února 2015 8:36:56 UTC+1 Pent napsal(a):

• Java: null-valued objects were not returning 'null' when used in e.g. If conditions

Changes

• action List Files: broadcast change of array name, not each item in the result array (latter too inefficient)
• restructured Menu / Data / Restore
• action Java Function: upped max parameters to 7

• enable hardware acceleration for scene windows

• auto backups are now placed in Tasker/configs/auto/
• move Tasker/autobackups dir to Tasker/configs/auto on UI startup if present
• move Tasker/userbackup.xml to Tasker/configs/user/backup.xml on UI startup if present
• Data / Restore / Auto Local Backups: show list most recent first, show indication of backup age
• scene element WebView: background defaults to transparent

[Pent]

>Just a small reminder to make change in notifications without icons handling,

>https://groups.google.com/d/msg/tasker/xAOJYAsuZ0k/7cd-UkM9KaQJ

Glad you got back to me on that, I couldn't work out what the note I had made about it
meant :-)

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[My-kl]

The transparent webview/gif update is great, but the picture is underlined for a second. Any chance of getting rid of that?

[Pent]

The transparent webview/gif update is great, but the picture is underlined for a second. Any chance of getting rid of that?

Sorry, could you explain what you mean a bit more, you lost me at 'webview/gif update'.

Thanks,

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[My-kl]

The transparent gif background is great, but the picture is underlined with a grey bar for a second or two when the scene shows.

[Pent]

The transparent gif background is great, but the picture is underlined with a grey bar for a second or two when the scene shows.

Sorry, I still don't know which transparent gif background you mean.

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[My-kl]

Changes:

• scene element WebView: background defaults to transparent

Transparent but underlined for a second or two.

[My-kl]

Like in this discussion:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/tasker/IdUlEvMuymA

[Pent]

Like in this discussion:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/tasker/IdUlEvMuymA

Ah, you mean when you set a gif with HTML code.

Can I ask why you need to do that ?

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[My-kl]

Because it looks nice! I've made a mechanical clock scene and it has a couple of moving cogs. Sure, it's not vital but if you had time to remove that underline thing I'm sure you'll be rewarded with karma! :-D

[Pent]

Because it looks nice!

But why not just set the background of the webview to transparent with the new tab instead of using a gif in your HTML code ?

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[My-kl]

But why not just set the background of the webview to transparent with the new tab instead of using a gif in your HTML code ?

Oops, crossed wires in the communications. I'm not using HTML. I'm adding a .gif in a webview but I don't see a new tab with transparency options.

[Pent]

But why not just set the background of the webview to transparent with the new tab instead of using a gif in your HTML code ?

Oops, crossed wires in the communications. I'm not using HTML. I'm adding a .gif in a webview but I don't see a new tab with transparency options.

Sorry, still not getting you. How are you 'adding a gif in a webview' ? Where are you specifying that and how ?

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[My-kl]

Scenes > add element > webview
Mode: URL
Source: file:///storage/path/name.gif
Changing the mode makes the image invisible.

Please tell me you understand me now! :-)

[Pent]

Nearly there :-)

So name.gif is NOT transparent I assume. Have you tried other image types e.g. jpeg ?

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[My-kl]

Are you doing this on purpose?! :-)

The gif IS transparent, and the gif is showing up as transparent. The trouble is that it's underlined for a second or two. There's no point using jpeg cos then it wouldn't have animation!

[My-kl]

Forget it, I've just upgraded from 4.3 to Slimkat and there's no underlining. Everything is great now!

[Paul [sabret00the]]

Anyone else having problems with the forward action button? I've not managed to make it work in either b1 or b2

[Jay M]

FWIW I couldn't understand what you were on about either, glad to hear its sorted.

On Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:14 Paul [sabret00the] <p.sabr...@gmail.com> wrote:

Anyone else having problems with the forward action button? I've not managed to make it work in either b1 or b2

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