[GUI] Group System v1.04

[Moderator]

12th Dec 2015
IcemanBo: Too long time as NeedsFix. Rejected.

16 Dec 2011
Bribe: Uses custom value of units while not being an indexing system, so the status is being set to "Needs fix".

OrderId2String does not work with loaded games, just use GroupTargetOrderById, and you can just use GetOrderTarget() to return a widget for that command.

The system in general can use work.

 

[baassee]

Skip the BJ's in the custom script and you will have an awsome system!

Shouldn't really use custom values <.<

 

[Amigurumi]

Skip the BJ's in the custom script and you will have an awsome system!

Shouldn't really use custom values <.<

thank you
what should I use instead of custom values?

and I've forgotten to mention, that you need WEU to use the system. (I'll add this in the description, when I update the map)

 

[baassee]

I didn't need WEU to open this :S

 

[Amigurumi]

I didn't need WEU to open this :S

I opened the map, and a trigger error appeared. So I thought, it's because I used the weu trigger.
lol, okay tried it without, and it works...
ty for mention that xD

 

[Septimus]

Custom values are not recommended because it would bug if a person who use this system are using custom values for other matters.

Also, avoid use loop index A. It was well known to cause a glitch/bugs, it is recommend to create a integer variable to replace it.

 

[Amigurumi]

Custom values are not recommended because it would bug if a person who use this system are using custom values for other matters.

but what should I use instead of this? There aren't many values that can be changed... first I used unit levels, but then I realized, that a hero levels very fast . Then I used custom value, and I thougt it it is okay. But if you can say me a good alternative, I'll change that.

Also, avoid use loop index A. It was well known to cause a glitch/bugs, it is recommend to create a integer variable to replace it.

hmm, I thought it only bugs,when there's a wait in the loop. I'll change that.

 

[Septimus]

If no wait, it was instant and safe (If my memory serve me right).

But some newbie might probably create a map using loop index A and wait for some specific trigger files.

 

[MapperMalte]

Use Jass Systems then.
vJass.
There are PUI, HSAS, ABC, AutoIndex, Table ..
Choose a system you like. I recommend ABC for you, since your code is in GUI
and ABC is noob friendly.
Or Table, but thats slower.

 

[Aspard]

Well, not always good, sometimes it's difficult to select more than 4 groups, using double-click to get the group of unit type or when picking units by mouse button pressing and square placing. For the second one it works better, but for the first - depends on from which group you'll get the units, it can value from 2 to 6.

 

[Amigurumi]

well, that's the problem of warcraft: it's limited.
I also made a system with an ally, so you cannot click them (your units have higher priority) and only the leader is clickable.
but if you have suggestions how I can fix this, please tell me, I'm always amenable for suggestions

and in the next update, I add a new thing (secrect )

 

[Yixx]

You can use indexing for the units,,
(I havent really checked the whole code for usability,,
And i do it in JASS now cuz it is easier for me but you should get the point)

set udg_GS_Integer = udg_GS_Integer + 1
set udg_GS_Leader[udg_GS_Integer] = <Your Unit Here>
set udg_GS_CustomValue[udg_GS_Integer] = <YourInteger Here> // i thought you had udg_GS_Integer

then you can retrieve the integer through a loop

loop
    exitwhen udg_GS_Leader[i] == GetTriggerUnit()
    set i = i + 1
endloop
// Your actions here,, the 'i' is now the 'custom value' you used first

Hope this helps you

 

[Amigurumi]

but then, I cannot query the units in the group (not the leader)...

 

[f0rsAk3n]

wow this seems really useful!

Thanks!
+rep

 

[Mechanical Man]

Yah, custom values makes this thing much easier. However handles could be used instead of them I think.

Oh and this system still has the common disadvantage of deselecting the leader/group when the leader gets killed (along with removing ctrl key :/

 

[Windu]

Is there a way to change the number of the units in the group ?

More than a leader and a unit ?
Can it be a leader and 11 units ?
If yes - how, please tell me

 

[Amigurumi]

Is there a way to change the number of the units in the group ?

More than a leader and a unit ?
Can it be a leader and 11 units ?
If yes - how, please tell me

Just go to the object editor, open your unit, which you want to change, search point value of your unit, and change it.

 

[James7]

Is this in any way different than the other system other than it is in GUI?

 

[Amigurumi]

Is this in any way different than the other system other than it is in GUI?

don't know what other systems you mean, but it is for people, who can work better with GUI.

 

[James7]

Hmm well can you add formations and other commands to the leader?

 

[Amigurumi]

Hmm well can you add formations and other commands to the leader?

no, but if you order the leader to a point, the group members make automatically a formation.

 

[James7]

Well wtf this is just the same system as Eleandor's but lamer and in GUI.

 

[Amigurumi]

Well wtf this is just the same system as Eleandor's but lamer and in GUI.

you don't have to use it, if you think it's bad.
I made this for me, and uploaded it, so other people, who can easier modify GUI, can use it.
so if you don't like it, let it be, and don't tell me it's lame. Most of the beginners aren't able to create such a system.

 

[ikillforeyou]

I agree with ami, elendors could be used with huge armies, but the fromations ake a while to finish, this one uses simple code, its easy to change. heck, i even modded the regeneration trigger so you could make Dow like groups in this with a buy new units for squad spell.

 

[Karaterat]

i need help with making this work? am i using the wrong world editor? cuz when i clicked test map to see how this system works i got 210842 jass script erros up my ass?

 

[Amigurumi]

for me, it works fine

 

[Karaterat]

well when i clicked test map scipt erros poured out, then i quit the game and went to to see the triggers and they had all red x's near em. this dont make any sense since theres no jass in the system

 

[Amigurumi]

well, I think you copied it in your map, but not all the variables.

 

[Karaterat]

no, i didnt even copy the triggers, i downloaded your map, and clicked test map

 

[Amigurumi]

did you try it with starting the map in warcraft?
maybe there is something wrong with your world editor?

 

[James7]

you don't have to use it, if you think it's bad.
I made this for me, and uploaded it, so other people, who can easier modify GUI, can use it.
so if you don't like it, let it be, and don't tell me it's lame. Most of the beginners aren't able to create such a system.

Well I wasn't intentionally being rude but I guess if that's how you'll take the truth.

I think it's a wonderful system and extremely useful :]. The more systems like this the better really.

 

[udg_Potato]

Nice system, could use it in my map.

Rate: 3.8/5.

 

[Teldrassil]

You're using Custom AND Point values? damn, my map already uses both, I'll dl it and give it a shot since it's what I'm looking for but I'll probably end up coding my own.

You could use Hashtables instead of the custom and point values, and indexing might work but I've never really used it so I don't know.

well good luck on the work, I'm dling it now I'll edit this post with a score after I test it out.

-Teld

3/5 it's nice but for some reason it appears to be lacking, and you use custom values. Also something in the map was leaking but I'm not sure what.

 

[Amigurumi]

You could use Hashtables instead of the custom and point values

I never worked with hashtables before, so I don't know how they work. Don't know if I somedays look up in a tutorial.

Also something in the map was leaking but I'm not sure what.

that may be the creation of the enemy test units. All main triggers should be leak-free.

 

[Teldrassil]

After further testing I realized that the "follow" order does not register when you right click "smart order" this causes your leader to run off to follow the target while all the other units stay behind.

 

[M_Vegeta]

i need a group system but im not sure if i should use this D: cant u link the vjass u found ? since it,s use custom value D:...... should have been remade in Table

btw there is glitch, when i import it there is a integer glitch, probably blizzard glitch & there is a classification check boolean that is unknown fix it O_O

• Set GGroup[1] = (Units in (Playable map area) matching ((((Matching unit) is Unknown) Equal to False) and ((Custom value of (Matching unit)) Equal to GInteger)))

 

[Vengeancekael]

Just what i need +rep

 

[knight_godryu]

well, i'm thinking of using it as a pet system so i just wanna ask if it works even if one is a hero and the other one is different(pet i mean )

im new at this so pls tell me

 

[Amigurumi]

it doesn't matter if the leader/minion is a hero/unit.

 

[z00rtaz]

When I was testing the map it first worked out just fine, then I though: Let's test with some other point values to see how things work out.
Results

Screenshot

I changed the footman's Point Value from 4 to 2, and then from 4 to 6 in a new downloaded version. Still the same.
What should I do to fix this, or did I do something wrong?

 

[Amigurumi]

did you got an error message?

 

[z00rtaz]

Well, yeah, but it tells me that there are 190 compile errors. Here it is:

Error Message

Also I found this in one of the lines in the trigger:

• Set GGroup[1] = (Units in (Playable map area) matching (((Custom value of (Matching unit)) Equal to (Custom value of (Ordered unit))) and (((Matching unit) is Unknown) Equal to False)))

That ''Uknown'' part I know my World Editor doesn't support.
Think you know what's wrong?

 

[Amigurumi]

I think I know the problem.
I worked witht he weu, but haven't used any functions of it.
but if you use it in other WEs, it somehow bugs with the (((Matching unit) iis Unknown)...
change it to matching unit is dead.

I will change it if I find time.

 

[z00rtaz]

Ah, I see. Should ALL the ''uknowns'' be changed to ''is dead''?
I don't have and I refuse to use the WEU as it has crashed my maps to become unusable before.

 

[Amigurumi]

Yes, all to dead.

I used the WEU to make my editor english, because my game is german, but I can work
better with english actions.

 

[z00rtaz]

I think I know what occurs the ''bug'' WEU has put all the ''is alive'' ''is dead'' functions into the function: Unit - unit classification check. The ''is dead'' is a stand alone function. Thats why the regular WE puts ''Uknown'' there. I think that anyway x)

*Edit
By the way, I can send you the map so you don't have to do squat but post it, considering you have time problems

 

[Amigurumi]

yes, I thought so too.

Thanks for your offer, but I think I can do it by myself, thanks

thanks, for mentioning, +rep.

 

[smoopa]

really good if someone is trying to map a unit system like in WiC or BFME

 

[Stonebludgeon]

battle for middle earth!!! nice.
But the custom value and point values should be changed to a hashtable (its very easy).