fxObject Field Group Updates...

#1 would love to get these integrated into current build i have.... ill be merging in the editor changes tonight, can you go ahead and email me the new code for your fx series..

thanks melv!!


support@pwtel.net should work

#2 do these files have all the files for the fx. so we don't need to download the old ones first? hope you understood that

#3

Quote:Note that you will still need to download the appropriate resources as I am only including the code files here and nothing else

I thought these would only be useful to people who are already using them. If it's a major problem I can spend some time packaging it up. Just trying to save myself some time.

- Melv.

#4 Okay,

I've packaged them up with their original files and will send them in a moment. 8)

- Melv.

#5 @Alan: I got an auto-reply saying that the email-address is no longer vaild with a new forwarding email-address which I have posted to. Did you know this?

- Melv.

#6 Melv, it would be nice to have those updated files please :)

I think you know my email but well, just in case, exodus@invasionworks.com

#7 Melv, whats the grouping do again? is it something I'll need to roll into the RW builds do you think? if it is, can you let me know what changes you made to the torque head? in fact, that might not be necassary.

But any info would be helpful.

Phil.

#8 wow melv, you are damn good.... I didnt even see this post and you had already mailed me the new code.... thanks man :)

#9 Phil,

If you click on the 'field grouping' link at the top then you should see what I mean.

Essentially though, when you've merged with the [HEAD], you will be able to group your object fields in code really easily like so ...

void fxSunLight::initPersistFields()
{
	// Initialise parents' persistent fields.
	Parent::initPersistFields();

	// Add our own persistent fields.

	// Enable.
	addGroup( "Debugging" );	// MM: Added Group Header.
	addField( "Enable", .........
	endGroup( "Debugging" );	// MM: Added Group Footer.

	addGroup( "Media" );	// MM: Added Group Header.
	addField( "FlareBitmap", .........
	endGroup( "Media" );	// MM: Added Group Footer.

	// Sunlight.
	addGroup( "Sun Orbit" );	// MM: Added Group Header.
	addField( "SunAzimuth", .........
	addField( "SunElevation", .........
	endGroup( "Sun Orbit" );	// MM: Added Group Footer.

	// Flare.
	addGroup( "Lens Flare" );	// MM: Added Group Header.
	addField( "FlareTP", .........
	addField( "FlareColour", .........
	addField( "Brightness", .........
	addField( "FlareSize", .........
	addField( "FadeTime", .........
	addField( "BlendMode", .........
	endGroup( "Lens Flare" );	// MM: Added Group Footer.

The addGroup/endGroup start/terminate the groupings. These groups appear with a toggle button that allows you to open/close the group itself. The open/close status of each group within each object is also persistent for the editting session so moving between objects maintains the open/closed groups.

I have therefore update my fxObjects but cannot update the resources until I am sure that most people have moved to the [HEAD]. In the meantime I've update my fxobjects and they are available if you request them.

It should make things a little easier when moving around the editor. At the moment you've got field overload, especially on my objects.

Even if you merge with the head and you find you don't want to use them then you can turn them off. You can also include line seperators between groups. If you goto "guiInspector.cc" (Lines 29/30) you can control them with...

const bool UseFieldGrouping = true;
const bool UseFieldSeperators = false;

All the best,

- Melv.

#10 Would be great if you could mail them to me. My email is "christianweber@ghostgames.net". Thx.

#11 Me too. M-me too!!! Please...

ddougher@ids.net

#12 thanks t osend me the file here melv : sage-team@wanadoo.fr

#13 Everyone should have the files by now.

If not then please shout up.

- Melv.

#14 I would like a copy please.

Thanks

Shawn

shawn@anarchy-arts.com

#15 Me too Melv !
Thanks

tverd@pisem.net

#16 Ok. Was waiting for a zip file link to get them without bothering you. But I'll take a copy if they will not be published for awhile. wfbrown53@adelphia.com

#17 Wendell,

I tried to send you the files but got ...

*********************************************************
Your message

  To:      wfbrown53@adelphia.com
  Subject: FW: fxobjects.zip
  Sent:    Sun, 8 Sep 2002 09:01:23 -0400

did not reach the following recipient(s):

wfbrown53@adelphia.com on Sun, 8 Sep 2002 08:59:32 -0400
    The recipient name is not recognized
    MSEXCH:IMS:HYPERION:CDPTPA-ST01:CDPTEX5 0 (000C05A6) Unknown Recipient

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Have you got an alternate address?

- Melv.

#18 If you could send them to craig.lucas@ntlworld.com that would be great. Thx

#19 Sign me up, Melv! Thanks!

Edit: Guess I should at least save you an extra click: defiant@flyingtemple.com.

#20 Your a trooper Melv. I'd love to have your latest:

e.maurina@verizon.net

Thanks!