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MesquiteMan

MesquiteMan

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IAP now supports Android and the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad natively with Forum Runner!

What is Forum Runner?

 Forum Runner is an Android/iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad App that allows you to browse this forum using a native client. This means faster access for those users since it only downloads the actual forum information rather than all the extraneous images that slow down the mobile connection.

Forum Runner Feature List



  • Browse your favorite forums in an easy-to-use-interface with multiple notification types (private message, subscription, etc)
  • Fully customizable home screen with your favorite forums
  • PUSH NOTIFICATION SUPPORT : Get private message and subscribed thread updates from your favorite forums in the background!
  • Poll updates (private messages/subscriptions) from favorites on home screen - shows you a summary of which forums you have new messages or subscriptions on!
  • Image attachment thumbnail and full size viewing from threads
  • View a thread's image attachments in one convenient screen (much like the native iPhone "Photo" app)
  • Save thread images to your iPhone/iPod touch library
  • Fully search-able forums!
  • View embedded links without leaving the app, including YouTube videos
  • Supports portrait AND landscape mode
  • Full posting options (quote posts, start new thread, etc)
  • Attach unlimited photos from your library (or take a photo from the camera and attach it)
  • Full support for private messages and private message folders
  • Full support for thread subscriptions - track your favorite threads and be updated via push when they have new posts!


Some screen shots of Forum Runner running on various devices:

iPhone: Home Screen with customizable icons and notifications:

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Push notification updates while outside the app:

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Image attachment browser from a thread:

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Fully searchable forums:

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Full forum browsing:

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How can I get the Forum Runner iPhone Client?

Either search "Forum Runner" in the App Store on your iPhone, or click one of the links below:

Get Forum Runner Full Version from App Store

Get Forum Runner Free Version from App Store

How can I get the Forum Runner Android Client?

Either search "Forum Runner" in the Google Market on your Android device, or click one of the links below:

Get Forum Runner Full Version from Google Market

Get Forum Runner Free Version from Google Market



Curtis O. Seebeck
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I have been in contact with the developer, and the droid version should be available in about a month possibly less!

By the way, I am dictating this message through Dragon dictation while I am driving down the road on my way to the southwest association of turners meeting in Waco Texas!

Ain't technology grand!! :-)
 
You are welcome, but you need to thank Jeff also. I came up with the idea, but Jeff was the one who had to install the plug-in on the IAP server. Fortunately, it did not take much arm twisting since he too has an iPhone as well as an iPad! :-)
 
MesquiteMan said:
I have been in contact with the developer, and the droid version should be available in about a month possibly less!

By the way, I am dictating this message through Dragon dictation while I am driving down the road on my way to the southwest association of turners meeting in Waco Texas!

Ain't technology grand!! :-)
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Cool, If I have problems with mine I know where to go for all the answers!:tongue: Have a great time at SWAT, say Hi to Ken and Don for me! Remember no pictures...
 
I remember when you were considered very very cool if you even had a cell phone. Now, if you get 1/2 way to wherever you are headed and realize you forgot your phone, you turn around and go home and get it......and I am not that old!
What's next, an Iphone app for my lathe?
 
There are a couple of woodworking apps for the Android based phones. Simple things like fractional calculators. There was an angle gauge as well that I had on my G1 but that phone wasn't sensitive enough for blade setting.

I don't have my G1 any more (couldn't afford the $100 a month service for unlimited). :(
 
Ok I installed on my IPad but I don't see how to put the forums I follow on the Forum Runner opening page. I'm sure I am overlooking something simple. Right now I am searching to get to the forums I want to see. Can any body help?
 
rej19 said:
Ok I installed on my IPad but I don't see how to put the forums I follow on the Forum Runner opening page. I'm sure I am overlooking something simple. Right now I am searching to get to the forums I want to see. Can any body help?
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When your at the forum view hit the little button on the top right. Then click "add to favorites". That will put a shortcut on the homepage.

(dont feel bad... it took me a bit too).
 
Just finished downloading it, Curtis I'll blame you for taking up the rest of my spare time. But now I'll have something to do when waiting around in airports.
 
I'm only trying the free version for now, and cannot view photos full size -- only thumbnails. Curtis - I know you're working with the developer on this (I read the "bugs and fixes" section of the Forum Runner). Has this been fixed yet, or do I need to upgrade to the paid version to view photos full size?
 
MesquiteMan said:
I have been in contact with the developer, and the droid version should be available in about a month possibly less!

By the way, I am dictating this message through Dragon dictation while I am driving down the road on my way to the southwest association of turners meeting in Waco Texas!

Ain't technology grand!! :-)
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YIPPEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Now that I've had it on my iPod Touch for a few days . . . and really enjoy having that extra access to IAP . . . I still don't know how to actually post ANYTHING.

I know I'm missing something!
 
Cathy,

Did you buy the pro version or just use the free one? I believe the free version is read only. If you have the pro version, then just click on the arrow box in the upper right hand corner. This will open a menu where you can reply to the thread. If you want to start a new thread, then go to the forum you want to post in and do the same thing.

If you have the free version, go ahead and spend the $1.99 for the pro. It is well worth it!
 
I just upgraded to the paid version and can now see the photos enlarged instead of thumbnails. And I'm entering this post from my iPhone just to make sure it works! Looks like it does.
 
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is there a way to set a forum like iap somewhere for access rather than going through the search routine to get to it?
 
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