CustomWindow v1.1.1.2

[Moderator]

24th Nov 2011
Bribe: Approved.

Highly recommended with potential for Director's Cut as it gets more refined.

 

[Maker]

It is v0.9.0.0 because I might have to add a couple of methods, add/remove private keyords and do small adjustments here and there.

But it works well and major updates should not be needed.

 

[Magtheridon96]

The word Custom is an ugly one ;o
Can you make it "Window"? (You are Maker after all ;p)

static method destroyCTW takes CustomTextWindow CTW returns nothing
->
method destroy takes nothing returns nothing

By the way, I like how your algorithm is O(n) for the text wrapping

edit

By the way, TimerUtilsEx was graveyarded ages ago ;o
Vexorian finally decided to update TU.
Too bad it still doesn't support the "ReleaseTimer -> integer data" thing :/

 

[Switch33]

By the way, TimerUtilsEx was graveyarded ages ago ;o
Vexorian finally decided to update TU.
Too bad it still doesn't support the "ReleaseTimer -> integer data" thing :/

I think it's ok to use either TimerUtils or TimerUtilsEx since it's compatible. I'm still using the graveyarded one actually too .

This doesn't seem to work very well for wrapping the text for me. Maybe it's to do with my resolution? 1280 by 800 is rather a strange resolution. I actually prefer WindowInterface's way of doing these tooltips: http://www.wc3c.net/showthread.php?p=1129410 .

I just spent some time today re-working the WindowInterface and Math/Camera libraries to make em more readable and I might use them for something in my map. I'm thinking of having just the DM player have a fullscreen type UI with it.

 

[Maker]

v0.9.0.1 Uploaded 23.11.2011
-Changed text casing
-Changed image path variable names
-Replaced TimerUtilsEx library with TimerUtils
-Changed static method destroyCW/destroyCT to method destroy
-Changed add method to create

The word Custom is an ugly one ;o
Can you make it "Window"? (You are Maker after all ;p)

Wouldn't Window be too generic? I'll think of some good name.

This doesn't seem to work very well for wrapping the text for me. Maybe it's to do with my resolution? 1280 by 800 is rather a strange resolution. I actually prefer WindowInterface's way of doing these tooltips: http://www.wc3c.net/showthread.php?p=1129410.

The system was created with 1920x1080 resolution. I did try 1280x800, 1366x768 and 1600x900. They seemed to work correctly. However the native resolution for my monitor is 1920x1080, and it isn't well suited for any other resolution. Could you post a screenshot?

Camera height and floating text size may cause it to malfunction, you have to adjust the parameters you give to the create method to adjust the text.

The WindowInterface you linked looks nice. But it lacks the fade feature. It's amusing to me that the test is done with units, since I spesifically wanted to avoid using units, that's why I created this system.

 

[Bribe]

I've got to see this map to believe it.

One last thing the CustomTextWindow struct should extend array.

 

[Maker]

One last thing the CustomTextWindow struct should extend array.

Duh! Fixed.

 

[Magtheridon96]

One last thing the CustomTextWindow struct should extend array.

I noticed that too, but I didn't want to say anything because Maker might get mad and do the "eye-roll"

I have an idea for the name:
- TextBox
^.^

 

[RakEnRoL]

Wow. This is interesting. I`ll give it a try.

 

[Laiev]

I noticed that too, but I didn't want to say anything because Maker might get mad and do the "eye-roll"

I have an idea for the name:
- TextBox
^.^

But this allow other images (like icons) not only text :O

 

[Magtheridon96]

Then how about TextBox for the CustomTextWindow and Frame for the Image window

edit
Gave it a 5/5 for usefulness, awesomeness, efficiency and originality.
Could've given it a 3 or 2 just to look cool, but I'm not

 

[PurgeandFire]

Nice job. I was making something similar to this as well. (but a little different)

This doesn't seem to work very well for wrapping the text for me. Maybe it's to do with my resolution? 1280 by 800 is rather a strange resolution. I actually prefer WindowInterface's way of doing these tooltips:

Yes, it has to do with resolution. Wc3 text-tags and multiboards do not share letter sizes. For example, an l would be much shorter in length compared to W. With resolution, those sizes change. (which makes life just much more annoying) There are ways to work-around this, however. The easiest way is to allow the user to input their resolution and then adjust the maximum size in accordance to it. (this allows for the most accurate precision) However, I don't think that has to be included in the system, it is something more suited as an extension.

In terms of line breaking and whatnot, you can always use my snippets for it: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/triggers-scripts-269/small-code-snippets-40758/index26.html

However, it isn't necessary. After all, it is unlikely that anyone will care that much about proper line breaking. xP

Does this support color codes? ex: |cffffcc00This is a text|r with some white text.

I'll run some tests later. Good job overall though.

 

[CBX Entertainment]

Why do you use those imported icons as images (agi, int, str)?
I can't open them after exporting

and why does it look like this when i use ingame icons as images?

image

 

[PurgeandFire]

For each icon you must create a 64x64 image with a 1 pixel transparent border. For more information, see this tutorial:
http://world-editor-tutorials.thehelper.net/cat_usersubmit.php?view=66955

You can also use a destructable instead. The method I am describing is used in Anachron's Custom Inventory system. You can just export the model (in his map, called base icon or something) and import it into your map. Then, in the object editor, just change the replaceable texture to that of your icon's, and you are good to go. (no extra work needed) You can take a look at the object editor in his map for more information.

@Maker: Generally, images are a bit more manageable in terms of being able to be moved easily and whatnot, but I think you should look into using destructables. They are much better. =) The only annoying part is making them seamless but I got them close enough to being seamless and they work just fine.

orrr.... you can just use a mixture. Use images for borders and destructables for icons, although that may make it a bit more complex, huh?

 

[Maker]

Thanks for the comments

v0.9.0.2
-Reduced the imported image size from 96x96 to 66x66. File size from 36 kb to 17 kb.
-set nx = R2I((sizeX-2*X) / X) + 1 -> set nx = R2I(0.5 + (sizeX-2*X) / X). Results in tighter wraps in some cases.

 

[-Kobas-]

Highly recommended with potential for Director's Cut as it gets more refined.

Just make it 6/5 how often you see something like this come out.
Maker just moved wc3 beyond it's limits ^_^

 

[Bribe]

Well Maker still has it on 0.9.X for some reason. Unless that's unintentional, but I'd at least want the maker of the spell (pun not intended) to feel like it's a complete work before DC.

 

[Maker]

Yes, it is intentionally v0.9.x.x. I was thinking of adding something, like other border types.

One question, is it better to have the show, set height and fade methods as non static or static?

 

[Bribe]

I first try to program everything outside of structs and only go into structs if I find that there is some public API which would be better writing "this.blasphemy()" instead of "StructName.blasphemy(this)". I think in this case you should go with dynamic methods.

 

[Maker]

Updated, changed many static methods that manipulate spesific windows to non static methods.

The functions calls are shorter to type now.

 

[SpectreD]

woah this is nice and useful thank you for the share

 

[Adiktuz]

Awesome... ^_^

 

[The_Witcher]

Really useful!
Add something like setText( aText ) please...
may be you can adjust the floating text size by calculating a factor based on the camera distance... thats what i did when i created custom windows with texts

anyway i vote for directors cut! and give it a 5/5

 

[Maker]

Add something like setText( aText ) please...

Yeah, I'm planning that, but I might not add it afterall. I'll have to see. Doing that would make the system create/destroy border blocks, and reapply the text parsing function. I think it's quite easy to just destroy the old and create new window instead of setting text.

may be you can adjust the floating text size by calculating a factor based on the camera distance... thats what i did when i created custom windows with texts

Actually I had that but removed it. Since I leave it to the user to set the text size correctly. I don't expect a window to be viewed from different distances. Cameras viewing stuff like this are static almost with no exception.

Thanks for the comments, I'll take them into consideration!

 

[Maker]

v0.9.1.0 Uploaded 19.01.2012
-Prevented floating texts from being faded out by the game engine
-If a custom text window is not destroyed after fading out, it doesn't release and null the timer of the struct. Pauses it instead

Apparently if one does

set tt = CreateTextTag()
call SetTextTagPermanent(tt, false)

then the engine applies an expiration timer of about 90 seconds to the tt, after which the tt fades out and is destroyed. Setting the boolean to true afterwards does not seem to pause that timer. Good job Blizzard. Good job.

 

[Bribe]

Text tags used to be permanent, but they were quietly patched afterward. I remember one map in the Human TFT campaign where there were cool floating texts, but now they are expired by the time you reach that point in the game

 

[Chaosy]

grr why are all good systems in vjass? i cant use them -.-*

 

[Bribe]

Hint: If you would like to know how to download & learn the program which supports vJass, you can make a post about it in World Editor Help Zone.

 

[Adiktuz]

because doing them in GUI, if not impossible, is a pain for the creator and much more for the user...

 

[Chaosy]

@bribe i did once and i think it is since my computer has blocked .bat files and there is some in the newgen

dont going to post more about this here.

edit; yay 500 posts

 

[Maker]

v1.0.0.0
-Floating text now fades instead of disappering immediately, just like the borders
-Rather than storing the floating text, the system stores the text as a string when the text is not visible

The second change is very useful to avoid hitting the 100 limit of floating texts.

When a window is not visible, the text tag is destroyed and the text is stored as a string. The text tag is re-created when the window is displayed the next time.

 

[Magtheridon96]

You know, I've been facing crashes with this in the past.
Images are known to cause crashes often. (If you destroy a null image, the game crashes.)

I can't identify the problem though.
The code seems fine.

edit
By the way, I really think you should prevent users from passing in an imageType value, as some of the image types don't actually work, and I think one of them causes a crash.

 

[Kingz]

Use destructables instead of images.
Problems solved.

The end.

 

[-Kobas-]

Use destructables instead of images.
Problems solved.

The end.

Destrcutibles have set coordinates, you can't place them exactly the way you want. This is huge problem sometimes.

Also 1 image or few are less work that 50 destructibles of many types that still need to be created.

 

[Kingz]

You can scale up/down and move them on the X/Y/Z axis.
Not to mention you can do precise work with ease, i can move my destructibles from 0.001 X to 0.002 X without problems, any problems you might have is in the object editor area, not the trigger one.

At least i never had the issue of destructibles crashing the game, so i would always go with the safer route.

And you need about 8 destructible types for a full window rendering, 4 if you are smart.
Not to say this is a bad system or anything, i just prefer destructable rendered interface over images.

 

[Magtheridon96]

2 if you're smart*

 

[Luorax]

No, you need 4 The top corners, the bottom corners, and the lines themselves, for bottom and top. That makes it 4.

 

[Kingz]

You could use 2 only:
1st for the line segment, and then use rotation
2nd for the corners

That being implied you want the minimal interface.

 

[Luorax]

For the minimal you could, but for the full interface you need 4.

 

[Magtheridon96]

Well, yeah, it depends on the textures used.

For example, let's say I have leaves hanging on my UI's sides.
I'd need 2 different line segments because the textures are going to have to differ for the UI to make sense.

 

[-Kobas-]

Or you can use 1 destructible and just resize it
Stop posting fail comments, please show example as well if you want to help Maker.

This thing deserve 6/5 if nothing else then for awesome idea.

 

[Kingz]

I would rather say this does.
Seeing as this whole thing is only a small part of that system i see not how it alone can be a DC, but then again Director Cut isn't a value of supreme quality, it's a pick of the moderators or so have we been told at least.
And the system i linked also dynamically creates the windows with the exception of text tags i guess so it isn't a brand new idea, only a refined one.

We are not posting fail comments, we are simply saying there are alternatives to images and they are destructibles. For all i am concerned he could make a destructible version also if he wants to.

 

[Bribe]

Anachron's systems look good in vJass but do not compile well at all. He uses many really unnecessary vJass things which slow down and bloat the code. Unless he comes back and makes updates then it's never going to get DC.

 

[Kingz]

I see, well i guess it is hard to keep track to what compiles into what when writing something of such magnitude =P

Anyway afaik he won't be back to WC3 modding, which is a shame.
Good to have a better explanation.

Sorry for going offtopic.

 

[_lycan]

nice! i just hope i would know what this serves for and how to use it, lol still giving it a 5/5 because you people know jass and i don't

 

[Anachron]

Did you use parts of my CustomWindow posted by CustomInventory?

static method create takes real scale, real sizeX, real sizeY, real posX, real posY, integer imageType returns thistype
            local thistype this     = thistype.addRecycle()
            local integer   i       = 0             // Image counter
            local integer   j                       // For loops
            local integer   nx      = 0             // How many x pieces
            local integer   ny      = 0             // How many y pieces
            local real      sx      = 0             // X size
            local real      sy      = 0             // Y size
            local real      cx      = 0             // X coordinate of lower left corner
            local real      cy      = 0             // Y coordinate of lower left corner
            local real      bwidth                  // Border width
            
            set X = DEFSIZE*scale
            set Y = DEFSIZE*scale
            set bwidth = BORDERWIDTH * scale
            set imgs[this] = Table.create()
            
            if sizeX < 2*X then
                set sizeX = 2*X
            endif
            set sx = X * RATIO
            set nx = R2I(0.2 + (sizeX-2*X) / X)
            set sizeX = (2+nx)*X
            set cx = posX - sizeX/2 + X - 1*scale

            if sizeY < 2*Y then
                set sizeY = 2*Y
            endif
            set sy = Y * RATIO
            set ny = R2I(0.2 + (sizeY-2*Y) / Y)
            set sizeY = (2+ny)*Y
            set cy = posY - sizeY/2 + Y - 1*scale

If yes, please at least give me credits.
I have like the same thing in my CWBorder library which is from 2010...

 

[Maker]

Did you use parts of my CustomWindow posted by CustomInventory?
If yes, please at least give me credits.
I have like the same thing in my CWBorder library which is from 2010...

No, I didn't use part of your library. Everything in my system is the result of many hours of coding through trial and error.

Some aspects of the libraries are similar due to the math it is based on. For example set nx = R2I(0.2 + (sizeX-2*X) / X) could not be much different as far as I can tell. I need the number of pieces and that is the simplest way to get it. The 0.2 adds an extra piece in some cases, but that is besides the point.

Sorry for the late reply.

 

[Almia]

I think this will receive a DC if this defeated and advanced DGUI in terms of features

 

[Adiktuz]

Though that would mean adding lots of features to this one...

but I think even with just some improvements this will already be fit for a DC...