Creating an image sprite drag similar to Tinder

[Trevor]

Is it possible to create something at least similar to this type of drag? I have tried dragging, flinging, edge. I have been searching high and low for any information on this but can't find anything. Running out of ideas.

[Scott Ferguson]

Taifun has an example of using the Flung event to change between images in AI Classic blocks.

It would be easy to do the same thing in AI2 blocks.

See: http://puravidaapps.com/snippets1.php#flung

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sf

[Trevor]

I currently have this functioning and working but I wanted to accomplish a more animated look, similar to Tinder.

[SteveJG]

Great the basics are working  for you Trevor in your app.  To get the 'Tinder' look, you will have to use the Android SDK, which probably means coding in Java using Eclipse or Android Studio.  Unfortunately App Inventor is an entry level Android compiler; it does not have the bells and whistles that Android Studio has access to.    AI2 can do a lot, dramatic graphics are one of AI2's weak spots.  It is still amazing what can be done with AI using one's imagination and with the tool's limitations.

Regards,

Steve

[Taifun]

my fling example also is available for App Inventor 2 here http://puravidaapps.com/snippets.php#2flung

Taifun

[Scott Ferguson]

I am thinking have a Canvas larger than the Screen dimensions.

The layout would be the BackgroundImage on the Canvas.

The 'pages' would be ImageSprites that are tilted using the ImageSprite Heading property and moved using the Speed property.

Tricky to implement but perhaps doable.

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sf

[Trevor]

Thank you guys, I am going to try both Taifun and Scott's ideas. If they aren't enough I will be moving over to the android SDK to get this going. Hoping for the best in app inventor. My coding skills are lacking at the moment.