MXit API Forum http://code.mxit.com/forum/ MXit API Forum en Sun, 19 May 2013 22:35:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://salin-vbulletin01.ncprod.mxit.co.za/forum/images/misc/rss.png MXit API Forum http://code.mxit.com/forum/ Mxit Launch: Become a Preferred Launch Partner http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=737&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 06:20:43 GMT Dear Developers,

We'd like to introduce you to a new toolset, Mxit Launch. This is a new app builder that enables developers to build engaging apps on Mxit. It does not replace existing methods of building Apps but simply expands your options. After you have successfully built two highly engaging Launch apps you can list "Launch Developer" as one of your specialities.

Become a Preferred Launch Partner!

Now you can build apps for clients quickly and easily from Mxit’s own toolset, Mxit Launch.

What is Mxit Launch?
Mxit Launch is Mxit’s web-based app building tool. It has light functionality* that allows you to publish content, and interact with your community all from an easy-to-use dashboard.

It includes a user-friendly CMS, a whole host of engaging tools and it’s FREE which means you still take home full margins** when you use it to build apps for your clients.

Added benefits
● It’s FREE to use the Mxit Launch toolset
● It includes FREE, unlimited broadcast messaging
● Mxit Launch hosting is FREE

What’s possible?
● Bulk broadcast messaging
● Page links that house the following custom widgets:
○ Image & text content
○ Raw html pages
○ Page comments
○ Opinion polls
○ RSS feeds
○ Forms for gathering user info & running competitions
○ Multiple input fields auto-provisioned to individual Mxit prompts
○ Automated form submission to email option
● Google Analytics integration (includes tracking page views & user visits)
Interested?

Create your own Mxit Launch login account today:

1 Go to http://launch.mxit.com/#/dashboard.register to set up an account.
2 Once registered, simply visit launch.mxit.com to login.
3 Start building!

*It’s possible for developers to build custom features that can plug directly into Mxit Launch.

**Excludes content revenue, which is shared according to our API Terms - Revenue Share.


If you have any questioning please feel free to contact the Launch Team.

Kind Regards,
Ryan ]]> Announcements belthaz0r http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=737 What happens when you send a binary file to the client? http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=736&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 13:39:06 GMT When I send a binary file (such as a JPEG) to the client, will the Mxit client handle the request, or at least delegate to the phone OS, or must I... When I send a binary file (such as a JPEG) to the client, will the Mxit client handle the request, or at least delegate to the phone OS, or must I save binary files in the user's gallery through the API? ]]> Help and Coding emilesilvis http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=736 Chance the background to black ? http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=735&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 07:41:36 GMT Hi im making my game with php When i used css to chance the backgroun to balc it did not work. Instead of making the background black it made a... Hi im making my game with php

When i used css to chance the backgroun to balc it did not work.

Instead of making the background black it made a black line on top of the screen.

How to i fix this?

Thanks :) ]]> Help and Coding DeanJanen http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=735 New Open Source Code added http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=734&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 14:18:30 GMT Good Afternoon Developers, We have added two new items to the Ruby section of the Open Source and Code Examples ... Good Afternoon Developers,

We have added two new items to the Ruby section of the Open Source and Code Examples documentation.

Thank you for helping build the Mxit developer ecosystem! to the unboxed and emilesilvis :-)

Have a great weekend developers!

Kind Regards,
Ryan ]]> Announcements belthaz0r http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=734 Opening a html link in wap browser http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=733&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 15:01:42 GMT I'm new to coding for mxit, trying to figure things out best I can, but could use some help :)

I've seen some other apps that send the user a link that can then opens in the wap/phone browser. How can I do this in my app? ]]> Help and Coding hyarion http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=733 Insert Write data as well as a voice recording and camera image in Mxit http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=732&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 16:40:39 GMT
Code:
    <form id="form1" runat="server" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data">
                    <asp:TextBox ID="txtImage" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>

                    <asp:Button ID="btnSubmit" runat="server" Text="Submit" OnClick="btnSubmit_Click" />
                    <asp:FileUpload ID="FileUpload1" runat="server" />

                    <!-- This input box is so that the user should type something to upload the file, or make it a dropdown box with one option to make it a clickable link -->

                </form>
This is my code i am able to upload the image and voice recording however when i write something it shows me an error 'The service is currently not available'

EDIT: All this is being done on the same page ]]> Hackathon vinikatyal http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=732 How to take camera picture with my application and store details in Database with Mxi http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=731&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 09:34:46 GMT I am using the following code for taking a camera picture from the user in asp.net

Code:
<form id="form1" runat="server" action="CaptureList.aspx" method="post">
                    <asp:FileUpload ID="FileUpload1" runat="server" />
                    <asp:TextBox ID="txtImage" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>
                    <!-- This input box is so that the user should type something to upload the file, or make it a dropdown box with one option to make it a clickable link -->
                    <asp:Button ID="btnSubmit" runat="server" Text="Submit" OnClick="btnSubmit_Click" />
                    &nbsp;
                    <br />
                  <asp:Label ID="lblException" runat="server" Text=""></asp:Label>
                </form>
I am using FileUpload as i have to store the filebytes in the Database backend and check the type of file as well

It sometimes works and sometimes doesn't can't figure out what the issue is and it posts to a blank page after processing though i have specfied an action element ]]> Help and Coding vinikatyal http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=731 <![CDATA[Reports of the imminent demise of feature 'phones greatly exaggerated?]]> http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=730&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 09:13:16 GMT Mark Twain was reputed to have stated upon learning of the appearance of his obituary that "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated".

It seems that his famous reflection could equally well apply to our current age's recurring pronouncements by doomsayers about the demise of the feature 'phone. A fascinating report issued yesterday by BBC News describes the market for feature phone apps as a low-tech goldmine.

According to that report 70% of the population in South Africa still relies on feature 'phones, a figure which is in line with the situation in much of the rest of the developing world.

It continues by describing a number of cases of people and companies who are addressing the needs of those populations with imaginative applications of those devices. ]]> General Cybernaut http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=730 <![CDATA[Developer Relations: What we do (and what we don't do)]]> http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=729&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 09:07:44 GMT Good Morning Developers, In order for us to deliver the same awesome level of support and attention you have come to expect from us. We have set... Good Morning Developers,

In order for us to deliver the same awesome level of support and attention you have come to expect from us. We have set up a document titled What we do (and what we don't do) to better inform you about our role within your App Life Cycle.

This document also assists you so you know if we are the right department you should be liaising with on certain topics. Thus assisting you in getting your issue resolved more efficiently and quicker.

Have a good day further and as always feel free to post any concerns or comment below.

Kind Regards,
Ryan ]]> Announcements belthaz0r http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=729 Hyperlink and a href does not work when i have TextBox to submit certain details http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=728&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 03:48:17 GMT tags stop working on...]]> I am using MobiPortal Api. However say when i need to take an input from the user using a TextBox and button all the Links <a> tags stop working on my App.

Please help are there any work arounds for this issue? ]]> Help and Coding vinikatyal http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=728 Question for current / former PHP Gurus - Limitation of language? http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=727&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 12:39:19 GMT Have any of the seasoned PHP programmers here who are building or have built Apps with PHP found at some point that (s)he has been prevented from... Have any of the seasoned PHP programmers here who are building or have built Apps with PHP found at some point that (s)he has been prevented from doing anything they would have liked to have done, because of PHP's inability to support multi-threading? ]]> General Cybernaut http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=727 Moderation Guidelines http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=726&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 11:52:46 GMT Greetings Developers, Recently the question surrounding moderation (http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=717) has crept up as well as... Greetings Developers,

Recently the question surrounding moderation has crept up as well as offering your users support. They have a bug to report, they want to suggest an improvement or they just want to complain about another user ruining the app for them. Here is what you need to know about support and moderation for your apps.

Things to consider:
- What will the costs be - in terms of resources/time and money
- How easy will it be for users to find loopholes in my process
- Can this be outsourced


Support
It is your responsibility to provide prompt and efficient support in terms of your application.

You will allow for users to report inappropriate behaviour by other users using your application and will resolve such complaints quickly.

When publishing your app you need to supply Mxit with the e-mail address that you would like to be used for queries about your app that needs to be referred to you. Also indicate if you prefer that your users use an in app support/help section as first tier support.

Mxit responds to all internal and external clients within two business days and we expect you to do the same in terms of support to your users. Keep in mind, the shorter your response time the more unlikely it is that users will sent repeat mail.
An auto reply message in your support function is very helpful in managing user’s expectations.
Providing FAQ’s within your app is useful in dealing with high support volumes.
If you have a situation with a user that you are unable to handle or need assistance with, feel free to mail the Mxit support team support@mxit.com. who will be happy to help you with tips on how to deal with certain situations involving users.
Communicating with your users if there are issues or new features will minimise support queries.
Add a “feedback” section in your app so allowing users to effortlessly report bugs and issues.

Moderation
You , as the owner of the app, take full responsibility to ensure compliance with the Mxit policies. You are therefore responsible for having the necessary tools in place to moderate all content in your app and remove inappropriate content.
Specific focus should be placed on moderating public chat, user generated content and public comments.

Tips on moderating content in your app.
Apply profanity filters. Feel free to use this one in your app.
Use your community to moderate by using a “report” function in your app. Apply filters to this report function to curb abuse of it.
When you use members of your community to moderate make sure that you have the necessary guidelines in place and that they are trained in terms of what the expectations are, to ensure consistency and fair practice. Also ensure a good working relationship with your moderators.
Familiarise yourself with the content policy and all the Mixt policies to ensure that your moderation adheres to the requirements.
Apply restrictions , such as age restrictions , where applicable.
Feel free to contact the Mxit team at support@mxit.com should you require assistance in terms of best practices and tips on moderation.


Developers also remember that your apps need to comply with Section 24 (c), found on page 17 and page 18 of No. 3 of 2009: Films and Publications Amendment Act, 2009


Please let us know your thought regarding our moderation guidelines.

Kind Regards,
Ryan ]]> Announcements belthaz0r http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=726 <![CDATA[Background color not working in <p> tags]]> http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=725&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 05:44:29 GMT from asp.net code behind Using the following code . However i am not able to see the background color Code:...]]> I have dynamically created <p> from asp.net code behind

Using the following code . However i am not able to see the background color

Code:
<p style='background:#FF8040;'><b>Details</b></p>
]]> Help and Coding vinikatyal http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=725 Promotions category in Apps for all brand and promotions apps http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=724&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 14:09:36 GMT We’ve recently launched “Apps” on Mxit, a new location to help Mxit users discover apps. In an endeavour to increase the discovery of brand and promotion apps, a business decision was made to move all brand and promotion apps to the Promotions category within Apps which will only feature apps relating to Brands and Promotions*.

This means that all apps will automatically be moved into the category should they meet the above defintion. We ask you to not move your apps from this category once it been placed here as we do not want other categories to suffer. *Brands and Promotion apps are decided by the sole discretion of Mxit.

Please note all brand and promotion apps will be moved to the Promotions category in the Apps contact on 3 May 2013.

This will not have any impact of the discovery of your app on Tradepost, or impact your app’s current users or advertising campaigns.

We hope to see increase traffic to your app(s) through our Apps contact.


Please let me know if you have any other questions and concerns regarding this.

Kind Regards,
Ryan ]]> Announcements belthaz0r http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=724 Mxit caching old version of my Mobi Portal app? http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=723&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 01:52:59 GMT Hey guys,

I've been questioning my sanity over the past few days before I realised something that should have been obvious in hindsight: the Mxit backend must be caching a previous version of my Mobi Portal app. This is a problem of course - the previous version had bugs and the new version is not being loaded even though it's really there.

How can I ensure Mxit uses the latest version? I have a PHP app running on a hosting site using the Mobi portal and Billing APIs. I know the app gets updated because when I update the code, it changes immediately when I reload it in a normal web browser (really should have checked that first! Ah well). I'm also not changing the URL in the Dashboard so it can't be that delay either.

In a Mxit client though, it's definitely using a previous version. Quitting both mobile and desktop clients, logging in again, clearing all messages, removing the app as a contact and adding it again - no go.

Any ideas? ]]> Help and Coding paulfurber http://code.mxit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=723