LiveCode 5.0.2, a free update to LiveCode 5, was released yesterday. This update reflects our commitment to continually upgrade and improve the platform and to constantly listen and respond to end user feedback.  LiveCode 5.0.2 is available for free to anyone who purchased LiveCode 5.0.0 or LiveCode 5.0.1. 

So, what’s new in LiveCode 5.0.1.

AcceleratedRendering property

A new stack property has been added to make using the new accelerated rendering features much easier to use. Instead of setting the compositorType, compositorCacheLimit and compositorTileSize, you can simply set the AcceleratedRendering property of the stack to true. Internally, LiveCode will set the three compositor properties to the best defaults for the platform.  

Persistent layerMode property

The layerMode property of objects is now saved as part of the stack and can be configured using the property inspector. 

New folder properties

New folder syntax provides readable ways of accessing special folders on the various platforms. 

the documents folder

the temporary folder

the engine folder

the desktop folder

the home folder

See dictionary for full details 

Player Fixes

A number of desktop player fixes were made as part of the 5.0.1 release. Further fixes to both the desktop and iOS 5.0 player have been made in this release.

Android OpenGL Improvements

A number of OpenGL improvements have been made for Android.

General Bug Fixes

A range of other bug fixes have been made. 

More information can be found in the release notes, iOS release notes and Android release notes. 

Existing customers who have purchased LiveCode 5 can download 5.0.2 by logging into their account. If you are using an earlier version of LiveCode you can upgrade to LiveCode 5.0.2 in your account. New users of LiveCode can download a free trial here.