iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers

[KenS]

Originally Posted by promethius

Ken, first suggestion for today(still beta1) under my cigars, it lists humidors, wishlist, etc. Might be nice to have the cuban, non-cuban option you get once you enter a humidor/wishlist.This would allow a view of the total # of a specific cigar, say if you have 5 cohiba's in one humidor, and 10 in another. It would allow a quick reference without going through multiple humidors for a inventory reference.

Let's see if I understand correctly. Essentially, you would like to see an "All Humidors" item in the humidors list? That way, you could drill down to view your collection as a whole, instead of by individual humidor.

Do I have that correct? (I hope so, because that is pretty straightforward to code ).

[KenS]

Update:

Beta 2 is now built; just waiting for some info from 2 beta testers to send it out. I think we're still on track for release in a week or so.
Here's an updated status:

Bug Fixes and Design Changes

• FIXED: Application crash in certain situations adding or deleting a humidor
• FIXED: Application crash in certain situations adding a cigar to a humidor
• FIXED: No longer able to add a new humidor with the same name as an existing one
• FIXED: Humidors with apostrophe character caused inconsistent behavior
• FIXED: Detail page of non-cuban reference cigar was not displaying the "Filler" value
• FIXED: Detail page of reference cigar was not displaying the "Box Code" value

• CHANGED: Text entry now defaults to initial capital letters by word.
• CHANGED: Notes field in My Cigars detail now allows multiple lines of text, with scrolling field.
• CHANGED: Display the length as blank field instead of "(null) (0.0in.)" when no value is entered

• DATA: Began cleaning up default database for improved consistency (more to come)
• DATA: Additions to the cigar reference database (thanks beta 1 team!)
  (Total is now up to 891 unique cigars in the database)

Working On:

• Humidor names don't line up in certain circumstances
• Ability to add new cigars from the Brand List
• Need More NC's added to database
• Improvements to data entry to streamline the process
• Adding an "All Humidors" view to the My Cigars section.
• Continued data cleanup
• When viewing a "My Cigar" record, click a button to "Flip" to the details of that cigar.
  (beta testers haven't asked for that yet, but they will ).

Probably work on for future version:

• Linking to external info on the web (pricing, reviews, B&M's, etc)
• A field (or 2) to enter MSRP and/or price paid in the My Cigars section
• Ability to edit humidor name (workaround currently exists)
• A more robust "Smoking Notes" section of the App

[King James]

great job so far

[KenS]

One more screenshot for those that are watching but don't have the app. (the list scrolls for a few more items, like indicators for EL, RE and Discontinued.

[KenS]

Yet another screenshot, and a question: Notice that this cigar is an NC, so does not show the "Vitola" field, but does show "Binder", "Filler", and "Wrapper" (not necessary for CC's because they would all say "ISOM" anyway. In the 'my cigars' section, should I omit "Box Code" for NC's, or does that field apply in some way to NC's?

[KenS]

BETA 3 Progress Update

• FIXED: Humidor names don't line up in certain circumstances
• FIXED: Ability to add new cigars from the list of cigars for a specific brand
• DATA: Additions to the cigar reference database
  (Total is now up to 919 unique cigars in the database)
• Some Progress: Continued data cleanup
• WORKING ON THIS NOW: Adding an "All Humidors" view to the My Cigars section.

REMAINING ITEMS FOR BETA 3:

• Improvements to data entry to streamline the process
• When viewing a "My Cigar" record, click a button to "Flip" to the details of that cigar.
  (beta testers haven't asked for that yet, but they will ).

Probably work on for future version:

• Linking to external info on the web (pricing, reviews, B&M's, etc)
• A field (or 2) to enter MSRP and/or price paid in the My Cigars section
• Ability to edit humidor name (workaround currently exists)
• A more robust "Smoking Notes" section of the App

[DPD6030]

Just got my I-touch! I can't wait for this to be published.

[KenS]

More input needed

Here are two versions of the cigar listing for a particular brand. The one on the left is the current version. The one on the right is what I'm thinking of changing to. The thought is that having the size in the listing makes it easier to pick out a particular cigar from the list. But it is a bit 'busier' looking. With the newer view, I could also add a button to sort by RG or by Length.

Which do you like better??

Ken I myself like the one on the right with the sizes under the names. Its nice to see the sizes on the same page.

[DPD6030]

Even though I'm not a beta tester I like the one on the right. I agree it is great to have sizes available on that screen instead of having to click or scroll.

[HK3-]

I like the one on the right much better Ken. Like we discussed before- when you're searching through looking to figure out what a particular smoke is in your hand... it's easier to see the sizes up front instead of playing the guessing game clicking each name to see the size. my 2 coins.

[BigBruce]

Just got done adding one of my vino's and I love the program. Was wondering why there is no month for CC cigars. I just entered it into the box code but think I'd like to have a month and year box. As for picking out the cigars I like the cleaner look on the left. Also where do I put my clear havana's? They are cuban and non cuban.

[HK3-]

Originally Posted by BigBruce

Just got done adding one of my vino's and I love the program. Was wondering why there is no month for CC cigars. I just entered it into the box code but think I'd like to have a month and year box. As for picking out the cigars I like the cleaner look on the left. Also where do I put my clear havana's? They are cuban and non cuban.

Put them in a box and mail them to me.

Originally Posted by KenS

More input needed

Here are two versions of the cigar listing for a particular brand. The one on the left is the current version. The one on the right is what I'm thinking of changing to. The thought is that having the size in the listing makes it easier to pick out a particular cigar from the list. But it is a bit 'busier' looking. With the newer view, I could also add a button to sort by RG or by Length.

Which do you like better??

I like the one on the right. It eliminates one movement in the app with one screen.

[KenS]

BETA 3 is ready, and heading out to the beta testers. I hope this is the final beta before release.

Changes from BETA 2:

• FIXED: Humidor names don't line up in certain circumstances
• IMPROVED: Cigars with long names now wrap to a second line instead of truncating with '...' added.
• ADDED: Ability to add new cigars from the list of cigars for a specific brand
• ADDED: Length and Ring Gauge on the Cigar Listing view
• ADDED: Sort button on Cigar Listing view (by Name, Length, Ring Gauge)
• ADDED: Google Button on the cigar detail page launches a browser with search for the selected cigar.(Do people think this is useful?)
• DATA: Additions to the cigar reference database
  (Total is now up to 1,161 unique cigars in the database)
• Good Progress: Continued data cleanup
• Good Progress: Code cleanup and memory optimization

REMAINING ITEMS BEFORE RELEASE:

• STILL WORKING ON: Adding an "All Humidors" view to the My Cigars section.
• Improvements to data entry to streamline the process

Probably work on for future version:

• Linking to other external info on the web (pricing, reviews, B&M's, etc)
• A field (or 2) to enter MSRP and/or price paid in the My Cigars section
• Ability to edit humidor name (workaround currently exists)
• A more robust "Smoking Notes" section of the App
• When viewing a "My Cigar" record, click a button to "Flip" to the details of that cigar. (moved to Version 2)
  (beta testers haven't asked for that yet, but they will ).

[King James]

sounds good

will get to play around w/ it in a few hours

[rrplasencia]

can't wait til this comes out

Nice job Ken. Cant wait!!!

You nailed it, and when you say it that way, it's so much simplier.

Originally Posted by KenS

Let's see if I understand correctly. Essentially, you would like to see an "All Humidors" item in the humidors list? That way, you could drill down to view your collection as a whole, instead of by individual humidor.

Do I have that correct? (I hope so, because that is pretty straightforward to code ).

[Sauer Grapes]

Originally Posted by KenS

Let's see if I understand correctly. Essentially, you would like to see an "All Humidors" item in the humidors list? That way, you could drill down to view your collection as a whole, instead of by individual humidor.

Do I have that correct? (I hope so, because that is pretty straightforward to code ).

FWIW, I think this is a great idea as well (even though I only have two humidors).

Also, if you want a reference guide for a lot of NC cigars, Pearlman's or however it's spelled might be a wise investment. That being said, it will be extremely cumbersome to add all those cigars. I guess in the end it'll all pay off though.