I Need Help Please

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November 27, 2005 10:21 AM from

I dont know to explain this so im just going to do my best. How do you make a screen that slides out from behind another screen, like the options menu in omni weather (torword the bottom). Thats the best I can explain it. I have looked at the scripts of a bunch of widgets that do this but cant understand. Please help ive been pulling my hair out for the last 6 months.

Thanks

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Reply #1 November 27, 2005 10:25 AM from

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Reply #2 November 27, 2005 2:45 PM from

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You're image is a dead link.

Reply #3 November 27, 2005 3:22 PM from

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ya i know i was just trying to insert image. Never inserted one before.

Reply #4 November 27, 2005 4:34 PM from

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Image must be hosted on the internet, the 2 sites most used here are ImageShack and PhotoBucket.

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Reply #6 November 27, 2005 5:45 PM from

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Thanks ill have to keep messing around. But can either of you help me??

Reply #7 November 27, 2005 7:09 PM from

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You have a few options.

If the graphic is one ready for "stretching" you can set borders in the advanced panel, then write a script that will make it grow from 1 pixel to more in the dimension(s) you want.

You can also have an object the size of the exposed panel, but with no graphic assigned. Set your image object as a child of the frame object, then move it via script from outside the area defined into the area defined. Meaning, say Object.Top = -128 changes to Object.Top = 0 through 16 8-pixel steps.

If the main graphic that you want to slide out from is large enough, you can simply hide your panel behind it, and move it out from under.

I think your best solution will depend on your particular needs.

Reply #8 November 27, 2005 7:21 PM from

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Thanks but uh /

\ that just went right over my head. Ill keep reading and trying to understand. Thanks

Reply #9 November 27, 2005 7:25 PM from

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If the main graphic that you want to slide out from is large enough, you can simply hide your panel behind it, and move it out from under.

Thats what i want but i dont want it to just toggle in or out, i would like it to slide in and out from behind the main graphic. Is there a script that can do this or is there an option. Thansk again.

Reply #10 November 27, 2005 8:06 PM from

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OK. Here's a sample dxpack to look at. Don't get used to me writing scripts for you though--I just happened to be in the mood.

http://feebdack.com/storage/MoveSample.dxpack

Take note of Parent/Non-Child relationship, grouping, etc.

Reply #11 November 27, 2005 9:15 PM from

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THANKS SO MUCH rabidrobot.

I wasent expecting you to right a script for me but thanks.

That helped LOL

Reply #12 November 28, 2005 12:39 AM from

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You're a gentleman and a scholar rabidrobot.

I like that little dxpack. It's cool. Been playing with it for 5 min.

Reply #13 November 28, 2005 5:10 AM from

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Here is another example object, which slides out from the edge of the screen, and may be further instructive ...

Link

Reply #14 November 28, 2005 7:27 AM from

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You to MountainDragon THANKS

, again wasent expecting you guys to right scripts for be but thanks.

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