Add NativeScript Plugins in an MDK App

In the MDK editor, you will create a new JavaScript file called GetCoordinates.js to capture the device location: latitude & longitude.

You can find more details about writing a Rule.

1. Right click on the Rules folder | New | File.

   

2. Enter the file name GetCoordinates.js, click OK.

3. Copy and paste the following code.

   export default function GetCoordinates(context) {
   	var geolocation = require('nativescript-geolocation');
   	var Accuracy = require('tns-core-modules/ui/enums').Accuracy;
   	var logger = context.getLogger();
   	console.log("Current Log Level: " + logger.getLevel());
   	// check if geolocation is not enabled
   	if (!geolocation.isEnabled()) {
   		// request for the user to enable it
   		geolocation.enableLocationRequest();
   	}
   	// Get current location with high accuracy
   	return geolocation.getCurrentLocation({
   		desiredAccuracy: Accuracy.high, //This will return the finest location available
   		updateDistance: 5, //Update distance filter in meters.
   		timeout: 11000 //How long to wait for a location in ms.
   	}).then(function (loc) {
   		if (loc) {
   			console.log(loc);
   			console.log('\nCurrent Location: (' + loc.latitude + ',' + loc.longitude + ')');
   			logger.log(loc.toString());
   
   			var locMessage = '(' + "Latitude:" + loc.latitude + ',' + "Longitude:" + loc.longitude + ')';
   			logger.log('Current Location: ' + locMessage, 'INFO');
   			return locMessage;
   		}
   	}, function (e) {
   		logger.log(e.message, 'ERROR');
   	});
   }
   

4. Save the changes.

In order to use the existing NativeScript plugin in MDK client, you will need to first add it in .mdkproject and then create your branded MDK client.

1. Make sure that you have already completed steps 1 to 3 from this tutorial.

2. Open MDKProject.json file and replace existing content with below:

   {
     "AppName": "Demo Sample App",
     "AppVersion": "1.0.0",
     "BundleID": "com.sap.mdk.demo",
     "Externals": ["nativescript-geolocation","ui/enums"],
     "NSPlugins": ["nativescript-geolocation"],
     "UrlScheme": "mdkclient"
   }
   

With Google Play services, your app can take advantage of the latest, Google-powered features such as Maps, Google+, and more.

1. Navigate to /demosampleapp.mdkproject/App_Resources/Android and create a new file before-plugins.gradle.

   

2. Provide the below information:

   android {  
     project.ext {
         googlePlayServicesVersion = "16+"
     }
   }