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[SUB] Simple Programming Skeleton #270382 06/08/09 00:16 06/08/09 00:16
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia the_mehmaster OP User
the_mehmaster OP User Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia	I hope something like this hasn't been posted before... Anyway, this is the skeleton I use for my programs when i start from scratch. It includes a poly counter, nexus value, and a few defined values. the beauty of having video_mode on a high value is that it will adapt to lower resolutions if needed. This program runs fin as it is, but isn't very interesting yet! if you have more contributions or suggestions to add to the skeleton, just post! here's the skeleton so far... Code: #include <acknex.h> #include <default.c> BMAP* arrow_map = "yourmouse.bmp" //replace this PANEL* skeletonpan = { pos_X = 0; pos_y = 0; digits ( 0, 0, "nexus: %f", , 1,nexus); digits ( 0, 10, "polys: %f", , 1,num_visentpolys); flags = VISIBLE; } function main() { video_mode = 10; video_screen = 1; //1 for full-screen mode video_depth = 32; //usually do not change this value. fps_max = 60; //change to 75 for newer monitors. mouse_mode = 1; //both force and position are changed mouse_map = arrow_map level_load(""); while(1) { //Insert camera movement functions etc vec_set(mouse_pos,mouse_cursor); wait(1); } } Remember to post any suggestions! [This post is updated with new suggestions] Last edited by the_mehmaster; 06/08/09 10:29.

Re: [SUB] Simple Programming Skeleton [Re: the_mehmaster] #270427 06/08/09 10:06 06/08/09 10:06
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,032 Croatia croman Serious User
croman Serious User Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,032 Croatia	video_depth, fps_max, mouse_mode(and stuff for moving mouse over screen with its own bmap) -> i always use this stuff on start of each project Ubi bene, ibi Patria.

Re: [SUB] Simple Programming Skeleton [Re: croman] #270432 06/08/09 10:31 06/08/09 10:31
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia the_mehmaster OP User
the_mehmaster OP User Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia	Done.

Re: [SUB] Simple Programming Skeleton [Re: the_mehmaster] #270673 06/09/09 10:49 06/09/09 10:49
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia the_mehmaster OP User
the_mehmaster OP User Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia	Remember, any new suggestions welcome!

Re: [SUB] Simple Programming Skeleton [Re: the_mehmaster] #272224 06/16/09 23:05 06/16/09 23:05
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 867 Chicago, IL Dooley User
Dooley User Joined: May 2005 Posts: 867 Chicago, IL	I would make all these values set to a variable, and let the game player decide through a menu interface what his/her preferences are. Each computer is different, so you want to be able to change settings. I am working on a menu like this right now, it's a bit complicated, but I think it will look really professional when it's done. Example: This is the idea for just one such variable... var var_vid_mode = 1; video_mode = var_vid_mode; PANEL* option_panel = { button(bmap1,bmap2,bmap3,toggle_vid_mode(),NULL,NULL); } function toggle_vid_mode() { if(var_vid_mode == 1) { var_vid_mode = 2; } else { var_vid_mode = 1; } } note: I just typed into the forum, this is not my actual code. You will need to define your bitmaps, put the commands inside of the main function, etc... but you get the idea. I'm also not sure if you need to restart the game for these effects to work, in which case you will need to save the variable to some sort of external file. I'm still working on it See my games here: https://www.indiedb.com/company/michael-klaus-schmidt

Re: [SUB] Simple Programming Skeleton [Re: Dooley] #272261 06/17/09 07:12 06/17/09 07:12
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia the_mehmaster OP User
the_mehmaster OP User Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia	Great idea! when you're finished, post it into this thread and i'll add it to the code. I'm pretty good at photoshop so i'll make the buttons and post a download link. can't wait! Last edited by the_mehmaster; 06/17/09 07:13.