Object LOOP Plugin

[Imagine Programming]

Hi all, I'm releasing a new plugin, this plugin allows you to
use the AMS Object functions in a L-OOP (Lua Object Oriented Programming)
syntax.

Plugin Name: Object

Description:

This is a plugin for Autoplay Media Studio

This plugin allows you to preform actions on the AMS objects in a more
pure-lua and object oriented form. The plugin contains all AMS functions for
object ins OOP form. A few extra functions are added, these are
only listed in the helpfile, because the Action Dialog displays the functions
incorrectly. Only Object:Create is listed in the Action dialog.

Make sure to read the helpfile about the extra functions and their usage,
the usage for all native functions can be found in the AMS helpfile, for that
object.

Additional Information:

The extra functions are not the only extra functions
future versions of this plugin may contain a quite expanded
list of extra functions. If you wish to suggest a function, mail
to Imagine Programming using the contact form. Make sure, when
you want to suggest a function, to suffix the message with:
Suggestion for Imagine Object Plugin.

You could also reply to this thread.

Credits:
Centauri Soldier, for reminding me to check if an object exists!

Extra information, download link and full function list:
Imagine Object Plugin


I must say, it was a load of work lol! 220 functions...

Please report bugs and suggestions, thanks!


*Edit, lol I just noticed 1990 lines of code went into this project, how ironic, that's my birthyear!

[Centauri Soldier]

Man, that's a lot of functions! I'm gonna be in that help file for a few hours I guess. Well, I've been looking forward to trying this out since you first mentioned it. I can't wait to see what it can do. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us, IP.

[Imagine Programming]

Man, that's a lot of functions! I'm gonna be in that help file for a few hours I guess. Well, I've been looking forward to trying this out since you first mentioned it. I can't wait to see what it can do. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us, IP.

No problem mate! I intended to to this ages ago but stuff kept getting between me and this I finally started and finished it!

By the way, the helpfile only tells you about none-AMS functions, if you need help for a certain AMS object function, use the AMS helpfile

One function is not documented in the helpfile, Object:RestoreOriginalRect, this function restores the size and position of the object which is the size and position the object had from the moment you created the Object handle

Got any suggestions for functions? I'll work FadeOut, FadeIn in for the Imageobject later.

[Sakuya]

It's about time people started releasing free plugins again, and it's also about time people started using Object Orientated Programming in Lua!

Nice.

EDIT: Just looked over this and, wow. These append functions and ToggleEnabled/ToggleVisible are great.

[Imagine Programming]

It's about time people started releasing free plugins again, and it's also about time people started using Object Orientated Programming in Lua!

Nice.

EDIT: Just looked over this and, wow. These append functions and ToggleEnabled/ToggleVisible are great.

Thank you, yes indeed, I'd love to see more L-OOP over here, that's why I will release the plugin's source eventually. First I want to see how popular L-OOP is on these forums, and I want to update the plugin a couple of times to add new functions.

I should add a note about Object:Append, it does work on the RichText object,
but only without formatting. So, when you use Object:Append on the RichText, formatting will be ignored.

Object:SetText and Object:GetText do work with formatting for RichText, same as RichText.Set/GetText.

[Sakuya]

Thank you, yes indeed, I'd love to see more L-OOP over here, that's why I will release the plugin's source eventually. First I want to see how popular L-OOP is on these forums, and I want to update the plugin a couple of times to add new functions.

I should add a note about Object:Append, it does work on the RichText object,
but only without formatting. So, when you use Object:Append on the RichText, formatting will be ignored.

Object:SetText and Object:GetText do work with formatting for RichText, same as RichText.Set/GetText.

Now we only need stuff like this..

local Image1 = Object:Create("Image1");

Image1.ImageFile = _SourceFolder.."\\Images\\Background.png";
Image1.Opacity = 50;
Image1.TooltipText = "Your background.";
Image1.Visible = true;
Image1.Enabled = false;

-- maybe because lua can't detect these changes straight away..
Image1:SaveChanges();

Then AutoPlay Media Studio can take over the world!

[Imagine Programming]

Now we only need stuff like this..

local Image1 = Object:Create("Image1");

Image1.ImageFile = _SourceFolder.."\\Images\\Background.png";
Image1.Opacity = 50;
Image1.TooltipText = "Your background.";
Image1.Visible = true;
Image1.Enabled = false;

-- maybe because lua can't detect these changes straight away..
Image1:SaveChanges();

Then AutoPlay Media Studio can take over the world!

That's actually possible, try:

tImage1 = {};
tImage1.ImageFile = _SourceFolder.."\\Images\\Background.png";
tImage1.Opacity = 50;
tImage1.TooltipText = "Your background.";
tImage1.Visible = true;
tImage1.Enabled = false;

Image1 = Object:Create("Image1", tImage1, OBJECT_IMAGE);

And don't forget about Object:SetProperties ^^

But I'll probably be able to work that in somehow, perhaps using a subtable
like:

local Image1 = Object:Create("Image1");

Image1.PropsOnTheFly.ImageFile = _SourceFolder.."\\Images\\Background.png";
Image1.PropsOnTheFly.Opacity = 50;
Image1.PropsOnTheFly.TooltipText = "Your background.";
Image1.PropsOnTheFly.Visible = true;
Image1.PropsOnTheFly.Enabled = false;

Image1:SaveChanges();

and here comes the interesting part, I could even set the subtable's index to a function that automatically updates the properties when the table is modified! But that'll require some work though, rather much I'm affraid.

[Imagine Programming]

Support for Grid.GetCellState (thanks riz) added and helpfile updated.
See first post for link.

[Imagine Programming]

34 Downloads and 148 views, so, tell me what you think about L-OOP programming, wishes for future AMS plugins in L-OOP and something about this plugin...

[RizlaUK]

wishes for future AMS plugins in L-OOP

i want a plugin that freezes time so i can get some D.A.M work done

i havent looked at this yet, i will do tho, just when i find time, im trying to get my plugins back out there but things keep happening, phone rings, door knocks, kids cry, misses talks!!, just cant get any peace!! and cant concentrate with no NICOTINE AGRRRRRR

(iv done 2 packets of gum today.....my jaw hurts, but im smoke free lol)

[Imagine Programming]

i want a plugin that freezes time so i can get some D.A.M work done

i havent looked at this yet, i will do tho, just when i find time, im trying to get my plugins back out there but things keep happening, phone rings, door knocks, kids cry, misses talks!!, just cant get any peace!! and cant concentrate with no NICOTINE AGRRRRRR

(iv done 2 packets of gum today.....my jaw hurts, but im smoke free lol)

    local RizlaUK = NewPersonHandler("D.H.");
    local hTime   = TimeHandler();
    hTime:Freeze();
    while(RizlaUK:Busy())do
        hTime:EnsureFrozen();
        RizlaUK:GetWorkDone(WORK_PLENTY);
    end

hehe

Wow, kudos for not smoking mate! I envy that mental strength XD
Well, get some work done! No hehe just kidding, can you even concentrate with kids around you?

[RizlaUK]

can you even concentrate with kids around you?

NO, why you think my plugins have so many bugs

lol, its the not smoking is why i cant concentrate, if i had a ciggy id be ok, but, im not giving in now, i'll just have to get used to it!!

Does this feeling ever go away, anxiety i think, but cant work out why!!

[Imagine Programming]

NO, why you think my plugins have so many bugs

lol, its the not smoking is why i cant concentrate, if i had a ciggy id be ok, but, im not giving in now, i'll just have to get used to it!!

Does this feeling ever go away, anxiety i think, but cant work out why!!

It will go away, eventually it'll all turn into frustration on a level you would love to pull off your nails, and pull out your hair (as described by a few)... But then, when you make it through those stages, you won't ever need a cigarette again ^^

I don't think this was a motivational message, but it should have been

[Imagine Programming]

UPDATE

As in, information about the next update.

As Sakuya suggested, in the next version there will be a On the fly properties
modification system. After hours of research and coding, I have put together
a system in this plugin, where SetProperties could be discarded!

Code sample, tested and it works:

Input1 = Object:Create("Input1"); -- this object is already existing on current page/dialog
Input1.Props.Width = 200;
Input1.Props.Text   = "New text, this actually works!";
Input1.Props.Height = 22;

That's it, you can edit seperate keys in the properties table just like that!
These changes will be affected right from the moment lua parses that line!

Still some testing is required, but an update will be posted on the 9th,
thanks sakuya for suggesting this!

[Imagine Programming]

Update Online!
version 1.1, 223 functions!

Sooner as expected, but the update is online!

This system is fully working, and please do know this is only for setting
some properties. Obtaining properties is possible, but they may differ after a
function call to SetProperties.
See previous post what this new system can do.

Also 2 functions were added:

• Object:FadeIn(MaxOpacity,Timeout=10) -- Fades in an imageobject
• Object:FadeOut(MinOpacity, Timeout=10) -- Fades out an imageobject

Downloadlinks updated. See first post for links. An updated example is included!

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