Link to a layer?

guru-at-zidware

hi....I love the change image command but I want to select from 10 images? Is there a way to to link to a layer? So I would have a different image/animation on each layer...and want to select from the top layer..like a deck of cards....not sure if it is possible?

BeyondtheTech

Use the trick that was posted here before.

`
Change Attribute: game.ImageNamePrefix = "image_"
Change Attribute: game.ImageNameSuffix = ".png"

Change Attribute: self.Image = game.ImageNamePrefix .. self.ImageNumber .. game.ImageNameSuffix
`
Instantly builds the filename and sets the image to what you need. Just name your files "image_0.png" "image_1.png" "image_2.png" and so on...

EDIT: Aaaah, TSB strikes again with lightning speed.

quantumsheep

Maybe you could have a feature when posting a yellow bar pops up if someone else is posting at the same time?

EDIT: DAMN YOU TSB!!! Beaten AGAIN!!!

guru-at-zidware

hmm......maybe not. Here is a quick template of what I was thinking.

http://gamesalad.com/game/play/50980

each perceived image (selectable from a tab) is on it's own layer with anims or whatever. like a deck of cards, the user can see clearly the navigation. each layer is "rich"

guru-at-zidware

hi...ok I posted the revised work file here...

http://gamesalad.com/game/play/50980

kinda works but as you will see the animated actor has an instance on each folder. yet in one tab selection it appears twice. also it would nice if you could toggle layers (on/off) for editing?

have a look...I think it could be a nice way to move through levels in a game without changing scenes? no spinny thing..??