I Need Help Please
Widgets
Sunday, November 27, 2005 by jlaj1989 | Discussion: DesktopX
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
Thanks
jlaj1989
Reply #3 Sunday, November 27, 2005 3:22 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, November 27, 2005 3:22 PM
ya i know i was just trying to insert image. Never inserted one before. 
Cavan1
Reply #4 Sunday, November 27, 2005 4:34 PM
Reply #4 Sunday, November 27, 2005 4:34 PM
Image must be hosted on the internet, the 2 sites most used here are ImageShack and PhotoBucket.
jlaj1989
Reply #6 Sunday, November 27, 2005 5:45 PM
Reply #6 Sunday, November 27, 2005 5:45 PM
Thanks ill have to keep messing around. But can either of you help me??
rabidrobot
Reply #7 Sunday, November 27, 2005 7:09 PM
Reply #7 Sunday, November 27, 2005 7:09 PM
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.
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.
jlaj1989
Reply #8 Sunday, November 27, 2005 7:21 PM
Reply #8 Sunday, November 27, 2005 7:21 PM
Thanks but uh / \ that just went right over my head. Ill keep reading and trying to understand. Thanks
\ that just went right over my head. Ill keep reading and trying to understand. Thanks
jlaj1989
Reply #9 Sunday, November 27, 2005 7:25 PM 
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 #9 Sunday, November 27, 2005 7:25 PM
| 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.
rabidrobot
Reply #10 Sunday, November 27, 2005 8:06 PM
Reply #10 Sunday, November 27, 2005 8:06 PM
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.
http://feebdack.com/storage/MoveSample.dxpack
Take note of Parent/Non-Child relationship, grouping, etc.
jlaj1989
Reply #11 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:15 PM
Reply #11 Sunday, November 27, 2005 9:15 PM
THANKS SO MUCH rabidrobot. 
I wasent expecting you to right a script for me but thanks. That helped LOL
I wasent expecting you to right a script for me but thanks. That helped LOL
Bichur
Reply #12 Monday, November 28, 2005 12:39 AM
Reply #12 Monday, November 28, 2005 12:39 AM
You're a gentleman and a scholar rabidrobot.
I like that little dxpack. It's cool. Been playing with it for 5 min.
I like that little dxpack. It's cool. Been playing with it for 5 min.
MountainDragon
Reply #13 Monday, November 28, 2005 5:10 AM
Reply #13 Monday, November 28, 2005 5:10 AM
Here is another example object, which slides out from the edge of the screen, and may be further instructive ...
Link
Link
jlaj1989
Reply #14 Monday, November 28, 2005 7:27 AM
Reply #14 Monday, November 28, 2005 7:27 AM
You to MountainDragon THANKS , again wasent expecting you guys to right scripts for be but thanks.
, again wasent expecting you guys to right scripts for be but thanks. Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
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Reply #1 Sunday, November 27, 2005 10:25 AM