Thread: Limit a returned number?

Have you tried to just parse them into a float variable ?

local.array = float local.array

Originally Posted by Purple Elephant1au

Have you tried to just parse them into a float variable ?

local.array = float local.array

I have not, but I did have (and removed) a random setting that used (randomfloat(0.999)) for the RGB values and it still returned with extra 0's, using randomfloat like that would make it a float variable I assume? I'm in unfamiliar waters with this project, as I've never made anything quiet like it. If I can't tweak the extra 0's I can work around it, it was just a matter of convenience. I've never messed with arrays. So let me ask, my script right now sets it's values up top, level.Fog1, level.Fog2 etc, then it a loop it checks for a certain cvar before changing fog. Could I instead create an array like

local.Fog = makearray
(Colors)
(Colors)
end array

And then have it change via level.Fog++ every 10 seconds? Would it go through the array single file? I've tried to understand arrays but it's pretty confusing for me.
Just trying to shorten about 2,000 lines of script lol

But I do have another question Purple. What about character replacement? Say you have a script log things into the console, and when it logs the RGB values it prints as (0.243000, 0.423000, 0.342000)

I see, in the strings.scr, that there is a thread that replaces "_" with spaces, but I'm not quiet understanding the script itself. I could probably just change the values and get it to replace my commas, but I'd like to also understand it for future use. I guess I just need an explanation of how this works and how to adapt it. Some of the more advanced things are still confusing to me lol. I feel like it's because of the string I'm trying to print back? I assume it'd work normal if it wasn't an RGB value?

Edit: Also in strings saw the Remove as well, I tried using Replace_format level.Fog "," " " and Remove level.Fog ",", this stops the rest of the string after the first color, and also gets rid of the parenthesis.

Hi

Arrays can be confusing at first, they were for me, but now i use them all the time.
level.Fog = makearray
(color1)
(color2)
endArray

Would make the array, and you can either loop through it for as you said, just increase the index and access it directly.
You have it silently incorrect tho.
level.Fog++ <<< this is not an integer so you cannot just add 1 to it. You need to increase the index. Most arrays are accessed within a for() loop, but you can use them the way you want aswell. You will just have to remember to check array size when increasing index so you dont go higher then the array size.

So first set a variable to 0 ( starting index ) so something like
level.fogindex = 0

So then you access the array like
level.Fog[level.fogindex][1]

Should check if the index is still in the range of the array before adding to it
if(level.fogindex < level.fog.size)
{
//Still good to add to it
level.fogindex++
}
else
{
// Is at end of array, start again??
level.fogindex = 0
}



Regarding the strings.scr::split_line

When using any of those methods, you do not need to edit them yourself for them to work, all the custom parts are passed as arguments when you call the method.
Split line will split a string into an array of words, and you can choose which character you wish to split them with, default it " " (space).

Why it starts at 3... idk im sure Elgan can explain that one, i find them hard to follow at times lol all i know is they work and thats all that matters.

This thread is not the one you want to use to replace characters with others. That script just parses them into an array of words.

The one to replace characters is funnily enough call replace.
exec global/strings::replace ( string string , string string to replace, string string to replace with )
local.string = waitexec global/strings.scr::replace "this,is,Gotchas,mod," "," " "
local.string would become "this is Gotchas mod"

I've tried messing with ::Remove, ::Replace, and ::Format_replace. The only problem is that instead of replacing the "," it causes the RGB to end after the red value, it will only display up to the first "," it removes, or replaces.

I'm obviously no expert, lol, but is it because it's trying to replace and print back a float value? something causes it to think ( 1.000000, 0.000000, 0.900000 ) should print as " 1.000000 " it removes the parenthesis and anything after the first value.

Can you convert a float to a string? would that make it work? or am I just missing something simple?

Have you looked at the

light_from_string local.string:
thread.

I have not, but I do remember seeing it at a time before I knew what it could be used for, now it seems like it may come in handy. Where can I find it? It's not in the strings.scr I have, but I saw it somewhere in something Elgan related not too long ago. I'm sure I have it, is it in a strings.scr, or a script of a different name?


EDIT: Found it, nagle.scr

He included it in the strings.scr, you just need to get the latest version. Latest is in Elgbot mod i am pretty sure

Ah, will update when I get back home.


EDIT: You know what. You made me realize I need practice with arrays anyway, so I'm gonna toss my current method and rewrite my script using an array for each rgb value and then just have the hud and print threads use those arrays. The hud will still show with commas, but they won't print in the log.