Core Enhanced Images Code for map layers

[ShotGun Jolly]

Hi all...

I am trying to isolate the code out of the enhanced image Extension fir the layers. I am trying to make my own extension with that one feature. I think i should be able to shoe horn it together. I thought it would be simple and i had some success with doing it but i run in to some scripting errors.

I must be missing some code some where but I cant find it. Anyone able to help me find it or point it out to me in that extension?

Thanks Jolly

[Trenloe]

The main thing in the enhanced images extension is that two new image controls are added: <imagecontrol name="features_image"> and <imagecontrol name="play_image">. <imagecontrol name="image"> is the base layer and this has the same naming convention as the single image layer in a normal FG campaign (without the layers).

Then, in the various related LUA files you'll see these layers referred to as play_image (the top layer), features_image (the middle layer) and image (the base bottom layer).

Be aware that there are many areas of this image layering that aren't supported by the imagecontrol API. See post #1 and #2 in the enhanced images extensions for more info on gotchas and usage.

[ShotGun Jolly]

Thanks Trenlo!

Ive made some progess from that!

[Trenloe]

I am trying to isolate the code out of the enhanced image Extension fir the layers. I am trying to make my own extension with that one feature.
I've just re-read this properly. Layering is all the CoreRPG enhanced images (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?20231-Enhanced-Images-%28layers%29-for-FG-3-0-CoreRPG-%28and-rulesets-based-on-CoreRPG%29) extension does - it doesn't bring across other functionality from Zeus's original 4E enhanced images extension.

So, I'm curious as to what you're actually doing? :)

[ShotGun Jolly]

Im trying to add the layering code to the extension Dulux made for me. But it seems i can not have both. Its one or the other.

[Mask_of_winter]

I know the enhanced image extension breaks Savage Worlds custom markers. Perhaps it just can't be done. Shame, since I really like the 3 layers.

[Trenloe]

But it seems i can not have both. Its one or the other.
That Dulux, he's so unsociable - doesn't want to play with the cool kids... ;)

[Trenloe]

I know the enhanced image extension breaks Savage Worlds custom markers. Perhaps it just can't be done. Shame, since I really like the 3 layers.
The problem is that any extension that messes around with the base map image control is pretty much stand alone (i.e. only one extension can make modifications to that control and the associated LUA scripts) without designing the extensions specifically to work together.

[dulux-oz]

That Dulux, he's so unsociable - doesn't want to play with the cool kids... ;)

EXCUSE ME?

OK, I know that was meant to get a bite, and it did - but in the interests of accuracy I can say its YOUR Layered Extension that doesn't want to work with mine - and so its you who is being unsociable and who doesn't want to play with the cool kids :p

OR, you and I could work together to allow BOTH extensions to work at the same time - I know exactly how to do that, but it requires you to make some changes to your extension (& I'll have to do the same with mine).

Dude, I know that was meant as a joke, but seriously... uncool, my friend, very uncool!

<sniff> Now I'm going to go home and cry to mummy <sniff><sniff>

:)

[Trenloe]

but in the interests of accuracy I can say its YOUR Layered Extension that doesn't want to work with mine
*Mine* was here first!

:p

[dulux-oz]

*Mine* was here first!

:p

Actually, Shotgun's talking about my Pointers Toolkit, which I believe was posted BEFORE your excellent extension, so *mine* was here first :p

[Trenloe]

Actually, Shotgun's talking about my Pointers Toolkit, which I believe was posted BEFORE your excellent extension, so *mine* was here first :p
I very much doubt that: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?15647-Dr-Zeuss-s-Enhanced-Images-Extention-for-FG-3-0-V0-1 Posted 2 months before you joined the forums...

:D

[Trenloe]

OR, you and I could work together to allow BOTH extensions to work at the same time - I know exactly how to do that, but it requires you to make some changes to your extension (& I'll have to do the same with mine).)
Oh, you *do* want to play with the cool kids after all? Nice! (Maybe) :)

[dulux-oz]

I very much doubt that: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?15647-Dr-Zeuss-s-Enhanced-Images-Extention-for-FG-3-0-V0-1 Posted 2 months before you joined the forums...

:D

OK, if that's the case, then I stand corrected.

[dulux-oz]

Oh, you *do* want to play with the cool kids after all? Nice! (Maybe) :)

You're missing the point - I AM the cool kid - you should be asking to play with *me*.

And if you're nice and polite, I might let you :p

[Trenloe]

OK, if that's the case, then I stand corrected.
It was my second extension, after converting Tenian's language extension.

[ShotGun Jolly]

Although this friendly hijacking/ banter is entertaining to read :) It does not help me get me any closer to merging the two extensions together. lol...

So....

My next question is... can that pointer extension be merged with the layering extension?

[Trenloe]

My next question is... can that pointer extension be merged with the layering extension?
Yes it can. Pretty easily.

I've sent a PM to dulux "playground for one" oz to get the "stuff" he's sent to you and I'll give you a merged version.

[dulux-oz]

Yes it can. Pretty easily.

I've sent a PM to dulux "playground for one" oz to get the "stuff" he's sent to you and I'll give you a merged version.

The "stuff" you need is in Shotgun's 40K Threads - its the Flamer Extension I did up for him.

And it's wearing a bit thin, Tren - I'm not as amused as you seem to think I am.

[Trenloe]

And it's wearing a bit thin, Tren - I'm not as amused as you seem to think I am.
Fair enough. Sorry.


The "stuff" you need is in Shotgun's 40K Threads - its the Flamer Extension I did up for him.
Could you point me to the exact post please? Thanks.

[dulux-oz]

Could you point me to the exact post please? Thanks.

Here's the post https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?24065-FFG-Deathwatch-Ruleset&p=209878&viewfull=1#post209878

It's OK, it was just dragging on a little bit too long :)

Cheers

[Trenloe]

Here's the post https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?24065-FFG-Deathwatch-Ruleset&p=209878&viewfull=1#post209878
Code integrated into current CoreRPG enhanced images extension and renamed to "Enhanced Images with Custom Pointers"

I've put the custom pointers on each layer for the GM - which means they are completely controlled on that layer - moving, resizing, deleting needs to be done on the same layer as when the pointer was originally added. This might get confusing, but I thought I'd do it that way to give maximum flexibility to the GM. The players still only have access to the top layer for their own pointers.

[ShotGun Jolly]

Wow!

Thanks guys! You have no idea how highly valued this extension will is for me!

[ShotGun Jolly]

Hey... You make these extension so easy! Gawd...

I just picked apart what you did.. and I was on the right track.. I had everything in the right place, but I was missing a few lines of code here and there.. But I am getting it.. Thanks again... I am learning from both of you!

[Trenloe]

But I am getting it.. Thanks again... I am learning from both of you!
That's cool. You'll be making extensions like the best of 'em soon. :)

[dulux-oz]

But I am getting it.. Thanks again... I am learning from both of you!

You're welcome :)