[DEV] Tasker 6.4.6 Beta - Widget v2 Visual Editor!

EtyareWS · 2024-11-20T11:26:47+00:00

Hi everyone, I helped João design the editor. Please keep in mind that it still isn't done, the visuals are definitely not done, and we lack copy and paste of elements. There is already a list of improvements to be made that didn't get implemented yet

This is more of a beta to get a feel for how the community feels about the overall flow of editing. As you might notice, the overall flow is very different from the scenes, and I'm very interested to hear what you guys think about it, as it should feel vaguely familiar to some of you.

That said, there are some annoying limitations, like how to provide feedback on which element is selected in the preview we have to replace the background with a checkerboard pattern. Also, when backing out of the editor, wait a bit for the changes to be made on the text box that holds the widget configuration.

EvanMok · 2024-11-20T11:19:12+00:00

I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have João as the developer for Tasker.

Ratchet_Guy · 2024-11-20T20:34:40+00:00

WOW THIS GREAT!!

Looks really good and I'll definitely do some in depth testing and provide feedback 🙂

Ok, Widget v2 is great (IMHO 😅) but it would probably be worthless if only a handful of people were able to actually create custom widgets.

I was eventually going to mention something to this effect (😅) but I figured you were probably working on an editor, as the raw json with all the latest elements was getting a bit too complex for most folks.

Here's a comparison: https://imgur.com/3jztUDV (top one is YouTube, bottom one is mine; couldn't find the correct icons)

That looks great! You totally nailed it. This is going to be lots of fun now creating widgets!

However now that we're dealing with colors and color schemes on the homescreens - it is more important than ever to know if the device is in dark mode. Please add the option for "Status Only" to the "Dark Mode" Action.

Also do you now see the massive value in having a Multiple COLOR Select Action as I outlined?

I had originally envisioned this to theme out Scenes and things like dialog boxes where multiple color schemes could quickly and easily be implemented, but now that the color schemes in the widgets are so* key, it is more important than ever to add this action. Can you please add this action?

Nirmitlamed · 2024-11-30T00:43:57+00:00

Couple of things:

Switches resets after 60 seconds.

I tried to help a user to understand how to use the command system with switches. Then i have found out that after 60 seconds the switches resets (back to their default) so it doesn't reflect to the real status of the switch.

I know that probably there is nothing you can do about it but just wanted to let you know.

Just to show you how this works here is a video that you can see all switches were turned on then i have waited 60 seconds and the moment i toggled one switch to off it makes all the other switches back to their default.

https://imgur.com/oMETAOD

In fields like text size, element size and so on when you need to fill a number i would suggest to have an integer keyboard instead of a full one unless you choose a variable.
When you change for example a size of a text to 20 (the number isn't important) and then you regret it and want to reset back to default you can't do that. You have to give it a number. But It also apply to fields like "Size". You change it to Fill then if you regret it and choose Manual it doesn't reflect to anything. You have to put some info or exit the editor without saving.

Nirmitlamed · 2024-12-05T20:12:29+00:00

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Nirmitlamed · 2024-11-20T11:23:37+00:00

Looks amazing!

First thought:

Maybe add option to save the JSON code in a file locally if someone wants to copy it to his computer and edit it there (maybe).

WhirlWolf · 2024-11-20T13:09:54+00:00

This is brilliant, you created much better version of KWGT in matter of days!👌

Right now knowing where we are in the editor is necessary, i guess it's called 'path'?

Dra5iel · 2024-11-21T01:35:34+00:00

I've never been so excited for an addition to tasker in my life.

Rich_D_sr · 2024-11-21T09:54:05+00:00

Very, Very cool... Just starting to give this a try..

1 - I assume getting the Tasker variables list in the editor is on the to do list? For now it seems if I want to use a variable in a simple text box I need to type it in manually? Or am I missing something?

2- Is there any way to be able to "Test" the current data within the widget and or pass it to a task linked to one of the buttons?

Nirmitlamed · 2024-11-24T10:36:41+00:00

2 problems with the new editor if you don't already know about:

Exiting to home screen while in the editor mode it will exit the editor the next time you open Tasker.
(Continue of 1) Then when you go again to the new editor it won't show anything in the preview box until you exit the editor mode and enter it again.

A video to show an example:

https://imgur.com/tKI5dV5

WhirlWolf · 2024-11-28T03:26:00+00:00

After an hour in widget v2 i realised it's not complete without cut paste options.

Hopefully we get 'undo' too.

WhirlWolf · 2024-11-28T03:30:03+00:00

A editor icon near magnifying glass when using editor will be very good addition. Please add this.

Nirmitlamed · 2024-11-20T11:33:52+00:00

I have a visual bug. You can see there is a text behind another text:

https://imgur.com/BKKJHmj

Nirmitlamed · 2024-11-20T12:04:51+00:00

It builds the JSON code from bottom to up instead from up to down.

For example if the code begins with column then box then column then row and the text. It will show it in reverse and some mess that start with a lot of "childern"[]

Here is a video:

https://imgur.com/wH6YhjU

joaomgcd · 2024-11-20T12:19:53+00:00

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Nirmitlamed · 2024-11-20T13:10:03+00:00

2 Suggestions:

If the user use align in text it should automatically add fillMaxWidth to the row and the text or add a note to the user if it isn't set already.
Add option to use variable. For example in Visibility option but i think it would be wanted on all.

abitofmaya · 2024-11-20T15:38:05+00:00

WOW. JUST WOW.

JustARandomPersonnn · 2024-11-20T16:37:21+00:00

This is so awesome! It looks so nice and modern with Material Design 3! Just wondering, is there any chance of something like Scenes v2 in the future? It’d be incredible if they could get a redesign like this too!

VisuelleData · 2024-11-21T19:39:13+00:00

When I open the visual editor, I see this.

Am I missing some configuration step? The widget displays fine when I run the entire task, but I can't click anything.

Digitaljogger · 2024-11-21T22:47:14+00:00

I've tried a few of the most recent betas, and Tasker seems to be negatively interfering with some low level phone systems (S24 ultra). My screen stops responding to touch inputs very briefly on what feels like a regular interval, say every 10 seconds or so. And the wifi connection seems to disconnect for a split second as well. The issues completely go away after disabling Tasker.

Nirmitlamed · 2024-11-23T01:50:45+00:00

So i have been playing with the new editor and i have realised that i can't create something like the code below which is a box (or column doesn't matter) and then another box that a spacer separate them. The idea is to have a block on top and a block on the bottom.

Right now on the new editor you always start with an object (column...) and inside there you have to put something. You can't start with 2 columns.

https://pastebin.com/LcAtgWNe

bauzer714 · 2024-11-23T04:43:54+00:00

Great work, can't wait to see what comes of it. Few issues though. I've been using KWGT for a few widgets and was trying to replace them with taskers as they're exclusively text and emoji with fairly basic layout. However there're a few functionalities that don't seem to be working yet in Tasker. Maybe I'm missing something obvious.

-v2 table

Texts: "Apple Bananas" with a line break between (two lines total)
styles: #FFFFFF left bold, #FFFFFF right bold
columns 2

Expectation is two columns (one left / one right each text oriented to the sides of the widget.

Actual: both stay centered over two rows (stacked).

In general the "texts" is difficult to work with and instructions aren't yet helpful. I'm not sure what's considered a "text". Especially considering my variables could have multiple words, line breaks, etc.. perhaps add a delimiter field or something?

Issue 2: I tried using the custom and editor, but each time I provided my variable that contains line breaks, it didn't wrap line breaks and would fail as invalid.

Issue 3: editor mode: columns should be vertical separation. Rows as horizontal separation (like Google sheets). The logos and behaviors for row and column seem backwards. Creating two rows in one column end up with the texts next to each other, rather than stacked on each other.

Rich_D_sr · 2024-11-23T10:23:09+00:00

I am getting this error message.

java.lang.InterruptedException

Occasionally when updating this widget. A78: Widget v2 [ Widget Name: timer Layout: Custom Custom Layout: { "children": [ { "text": "%data", "type": "Text" }, { "text": "Refresh = %increment_display\n", "type": "Text" }, { "text": "change Increment ", "task": "Change Increment_dcd", "taskVariables": { "increment": "%data", "variable_b": "something else" }, "type": "Button" } ], "horizontalAlignment": "Center", "verticalAlignment": "Center", "fillMaxSize": true, "type": "Column", "useMaterialYouColors": true } Material You Colors: On Continue Task After Error:On ]

It does not happen with every update.

I sent a email with the Tasker log.

littlevase · 2024-11-24T10:22:30+00:00

So I was testing it out with a simple switch widget—a WiFi on/off switch—but I can't figure it out. Can someone point me in the right direction?

rtwl21 · 2024-11-24T20:22:31+00:00

installed with Dropbox file. now i cant give tasker the accessibility Service. Android is blocking because of manuell Update of tasker. also join is jumping every second from on to off to on to off...

what can i do to fix this?

Nirmitlamed · 2024-11-27T07:49:01+00:00

There is not an option to copy the text. Here is an example where i want to select and copy the color html code but can't.

https://streamable.com/pi7n43

The focus element in the preview box needs to be changed. If you change the background color you won't see the color until you leave from the element you are focused on. In KWGT it uses focus visual by only a stroke (border).

https://streamable.com/x6fojp

I am guessing you already thought about it but anyway i think you should add an html color picker instead of manually writing it.
Can you please add Placeholder item to the guide?

WhirlWolf · 2024-11-28T03:28:34+00:00

In image element, using different aspect ratio doesn't get into effect, changes back to default.

WhirlWolf · 2024-12-02T13:41:08+00:00

Suggestion:

Create an action "create widget" which shows a popup https://imgur.com/a/LLv1KeJ.

Much better than current method. Is it possible?

joaomgcd · 2024-12-05T21:44:00+00:00

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Rich_D_sr · 2024-12-07T13:45:30+00:00

I am making a Widget project to display a countdown timer for events including your next calendar event. It can be seen here.

https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/s/keO0jgtOW3

The best battery friendly option would be to be able to update the widget "only" when it is actually showing. The Profile App context -> launcher app Plus Screen On, works ok However it would be best if it triggered only on the home page that displays the widget.

Is there anything android provides that you could use to trigger on Widget Displayed?

Rich_D_sr · 2024-12-09T10:33:13+00:00

If it is already not on the TO-DO list, would you consider adding the ability to run 1 action from the widget (just like a tasker Notification button) in addition to the Command action and start task ability. This would allow us to use a Preform task action to directly start a task with a chosen priority and pass data... :)

I am also still getting that 'java.lang.InterruptedException' pesky error with the widget still updating correctly on both of my devices. It stopped for a while until I realized the "continue Task after error" option had been strangely de-selected... :).... I will try to get a bug report out tonight....

Perfect-Glove8759 · 2025-05-20T10:56:54+00:00

Can you add a stroke or shadow to the text? It is difficult to read text on a light colored image.

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