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Strife Onizuka

Moonchild

Join date: 3 Mar 2004

Posts: 5,887

09-01-2004 16:34

llSetLinkTexture(integer linknumber, integer face, string name, vector repeats, vector offsets, float rotation)

would work like llSetLinkColor & llSetLinkAlpha

it would allow for a single script to replace all the scripts in an XyText display board. Any ingame control panel object could be greatly simplified by this. The idle RFPS would be higher.

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McWheelie Baldwin

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Join date: 9 Apr 2004

Posts: 154

09-03-2004 13:23

I would also like to see this function implemented. It would certainly come in handy in several different situations.

Christopher Omega

Oxymoron

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09-04-2004 12:37

Id rather see a llSetLinkPrimitiveParams

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Strife Onizuka

Moonchild

Join date: 3 Mar 2004

Posts: 5,887

11-10-2005 12:02

Some days i yearn for this feature.

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Truth is a river that is always splitting up into arms that reunite. Islanded between the arms, the inhabitants argue for a lifetime as to which is the main river.
- Cyril Connolly

Without the political will to find common ground, the continual friction of tactic and counter tactic, only creates suspicion and hatred and vengeance, and perpetuates the cycle of violence.
- James Nachtwey

Khamon Fate

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11-10-2005 12:18

/clap and stamp

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Hank Ramos

Lifetime Scripter

Join date: 15 Nov 2003

Posts: 2,328

11-15-2005 13:13

Seconded or thirded or whatever. I could remove all kinds of scripts from my projects if we had this feature

Ghordon Farina

Script Poet

Join date: 1 Nov 2005

Posts: 126

12-28-2005 22:27

OHHHH such a beautiful idea.........

Though I agree with Christopher, it should be llSetLinkPrimitiveParams() that also allows for PARAM_TEXTURE, PARAM_COLOR, PARAM_ALPHA, etc.

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FlipperPA Peregrine

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Join date: 14 Nov 2003

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02-27-2006 10:42

Oh, but I really like having to put linked_message scripts in 100 prims to get this effect, and since we all know LL's script scheduler works flawlessly... it really doesn't matter... does it?

Other glaring (but simple) function ommissions:

llGetInventoryDesc()
llGetInventoryPrice()

How can you remember to do NAME and PERMISSIONS but omit description and price? ARGH! /me shoots self in head

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Sabbie DeGroot

Dutchy

Join date: 26 Jul 2004

Posts: 59

02-28-2006 13:39

Yes! Agreed!

I'd say:
Request it..

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Huns Valen

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03-20-2006 03:48

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Eep Quirk

Absolutely Relative

Join date: 15 Dec 2004

Posts: 1,211

04-09-2006 06:17

Was a feature vote proposal ever created for this? I can't find one but didn't want to waste a vote on it if it was already created and I'm just not searching for it correctly ("link texture" and "linktexture" don't come up with it).

Kairen Overdrive

Registered User

Join date: 12 Jul 2005

Posts: 38

04-09-2006 07:12

Im pretty sure there was a vote proposal but people didn't vote on it and must have gotten abandoned.

Also this feature has been mentioned so many many many times, I wonder if LL is just ignoring it.

n00body Cain

Primitar

Join date: 19 Apr 2005

Posts: 20

04-19-2006 06:19

I request this feature as well. It's just bad design when you have to have an active script for each prim you wish to retexture. And in the case of my AV projects, that could easily add up to anywhere from 100-300 active listening scripts. This is totally unacceptable for me because texture customization is a must have for many AV designs. I advocate changing this system, as well as many others that involve affecting linked prims. It would be far more efficient to handle all prim texture, color, etc. addjustments from a single script in the root prim.

Tao Takashi

Metacontroversial

Join date: 15 Feb 2006

Posts: 74

04-19-2006 06:28

+100

Draco18s Majestic

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Join date: 19 Sep 2005

Posts: 2,744

04-19-2006 13:59

From: n00body Cain

I request this feature as well. It's just bad design when you have to have an active script for each prim you wish to retexture. And in the case of my AV projects, that could easily add up to anywhere from 100-300 active listening scripts. This is totally unacceptable for me because texture customization is a must have for many AV designs. I advocate changing this system, as well as many others that involve affecting linked prims. It would be far more efficient to handle all prim texture, color, etc. addjustments from a single script in the root prim.

No, it can be done with one active listening script per attachment. The root prim listens and then sends link_messages to the child prims, who can read the message as per listen without needing to be listen active.
Viola.
Has no one thought of this before?
Oh wait, I've stolen this code from TWO people who've never meet each other.

Shyotl Kuhr

Registered User

Join date: 15 Jun 2005

Posts: 105

04-19-2006 14:19

From: Draco18s Majestic

No, it can be done with one active listening script per attachment. The root prim listens and then sends link_messages to the child prims, who can read the message as per listen without needing to be listen active.
Viola.
Has no one thought of this before?
Oh wait, I've stolen this code from TWO people who've never meet each other.

I'm pretty sure by listening he just meant having a link_message event. If not, it still doesn't matter. The point is that requiring an active script in every prim (regardless of listen), is still a pretty crappy way to have to go about doing things such as setting its texture or hover text. Its even worse with HUD attachments, as each button will need one if a menu doesn't have static functions (See:notecard driven vs simple textured non-changing button text). Right now if we aren't setting alpha or color then we are SOL and need to add scripts for pretty danged basic uses. I'd sure love to remove 26 scripts from my hud menu.. If llSetLinkText existed, I could trim it down to two scripts, or 1 if I really tried.

You tell me. 2 scripts, or 28?

Speaking of lsl functions, I wish there were also some sort of permission, for HUD attachments, to make an object owner say something. I didn't enjoy adding a special listen to all my attachments, and there are also those that one can't edit, too.. It'd make hud attachments way more useful IMO.

Another edit: Or perhaps a way to run a gesture with LSL? If anything like I've mentioned is already possible somehow, I wouldn't mind being infromed.

Christopher Omega

Oxymoron

Join date: 28 Mar 2003

Posts: 1,828

04-20-2006 12:06

From: Eep Quirk

Was a feature vote proposal ever created for this? I can't find one but didn't want to waste a vote on it if it was already created and I'm just not searching for it correctly ("link texture" and "linktexture" don't come up with it).

http://secondlife.com/vote/index.php?get_id=58

Draco18s Majestic

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Join date: 19 Sep 2005

Posts: 2,744

04-20-2006 14:48

From: Shyotl Kuhr

I'm pretty sure by listening he just meant having a link_message event. If not, it still doesn't matter. The point is that requiring an active script in every prim (regardless of listen), is still a pretty crappy way to have to go about doing things such as setting its texture or hover text.

You are correct that there would still be a large number of active scripts. However, an active script that isn't doing anything cause that much lag (I have not tested this, anyone rezzed a boat load of scripted objects that didn't do anything at all?). I do know however that llListen() does cause a measurable amount of lag (one listen, not so much, 100 of them: likely to cause visable amounts of lag).

So, yes, the requested feature is needed.

llSetLinkTexture
Strife Onizuka Moonchild Join date: 3 Mar 2004 Posts: 5,887	09-01-2004 16:34 llSetLinkTexture(integer linknumber, integer face, string name, vector repeats, vector offsets, float rotation) would work like llSetLinkColor & llSetLinkAlpha it would allow for a single script to replace all the scripts in an XyText display board. Any ingame control panel object could be greatly simplified by this. The idle RFPS would be higher. _____________________ Truth is a river that is always splitting up into arms that reunite. Islanded between the arms, the inhabitants argue for a lifetime as to which is the main river. - Cyril Connolly Without the political will to find common ground, the continual friction of tactic and counter tactic, only creates suspicion and hatred and vengeance, and perpetuates the cycle of violence. - James Nachtwey
McWheelie Baldwin Registered User Join date: 9 Apr 2004 Posts: 154	09-03-2004 13:23 I would also like to see this function implemented. It would certainly come in handy in several different situations.
Christopher Omega Oxymoron Join date: 28 Mar 2003 Posts: 1,828	09-04-2004 12:37 Id rather see a llSetLinkPrimitiveParams (See my sig for a link) /hijack ==Chris _____________________ October 3rd is the Day Against DRM (Digital Restrictions Management), learn more at http://www.defectivebydesign.org/what_is_drm
Strife Onizuka Moonchild Join date: 3 Mar 2004 Posts: 5,887	11-10-2005 12:02 Some days i yearn for this feature. _____________________ Truth is a river that is always splitting up into arms that reunite. Islanded between the arms, the inhabitants argue for a lifetime as to which is the main river. - Cyril Connolly Without the political will to find common ground, the continual friction of tactic and counter tactic, only creates suspicion and hatred and vengeance, and perpetuates the cycle of violence. - James Nachtwey
Khamon Fate fategardens.net Join date: 21 Nov 2003 Posts: 4,177	11-10-2005 12:18 /clap and stamp _____________________ Visit the Fate Gardens Website @ fategardens.net
Hank Ramos Lifetime Scripter Join date: 15 Nov 2003 Posts: 2,328	11-15-2005 13:13 Seconded or thirded or whatever. I could remove all kinds of scripts from my projects if we had this feature
Ghordon Farina Script Poet Join date: 1 Nov 2005 Posts: 126	12-28-2005 22:27 OHHHH such a beautiful idea......... Though I agree with Christopher, it should be llSetLinkPrimitiveParams() that also allows for PARAM_TEXTURE, PARAM_COLOR, PARAM_ALPHA, etc. ^.^ _____________________ << Script Poet >> http://ghordon.blog-city.com <--- VISIT ME!
FlipperPA Peregrine Magically Delicious! Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,703	02-27-2006 10:42 Oh, but I really like having to put linked_message scripts in 100 prims to get this effect, and since we all know LL's script scheduler works flawlessly... it really doesn't matter... does it? Other glaring (but simple) function ommissions: llGetInventoryDesc() llGetInventoryPrice() How can you remember to do NAME and PERMISSIONS but omit description and price? ARGH! /me shoots self in head -Flip _____________________ Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!
Sabbie DeGroot Dutchy Join date: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 59	02-28-2006 13:39 Yes! Agreed! I'd say: Request it.. _____________________ Hurray
Huns Valen Don't PM me here. Join date: 3 May 2003 Posts: 2,749	03-20-2006 03:48 signed _____________________ [ huns? \|\| words \|\| 1TBS KREW \|\| VHI Aircraft \|\| Whitepaper on Aircraft Physics ] Make yourself and your objects immune to llPushObject().
Eep Quirk Absolutely Relative Join date: 15 Dec 2004 Posts: 1,211	04-09-2006 06:17 Was a feature vote proposal ever created for this? I can't find one but didn't want to waste a vote on it if it was already created and I'm just not searching for it correctly ("link texture" and "linktexture" don't come up with it).
Kairen Overdrive Registered User Join date: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 38	04-09-2006 07:12 Im pretty sure there was a vote proposal but people didn't vote on it and must have gotten abandoned. Also this feature has been mentioned so many many many times, I wonder if LL is just ignoring it.
n00body Cain Primitar Join date: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 20	04-19-2006 06:19 I request this feature as well. It's just bad design when you have to have an active script for each prim you wish to retexture. And in the case of my AV projects, that could easily add up to anywhere from 100-300 active listening scripts. This is totally unacceptable for me because texture customization is a must have for many AV designs. I advocate changing this system, as well as many others that involve affecting linked prims. It would be far more efficient to handle all prim texture, color, etc. addjustments from a single script in the root prim.
Tao Takashi Metacontroversial Join date: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 74	04-19-2006 06:28 +100
Draco18s Majestic Registered User Join date: 19 Sep 2005 Posts: 2,744	04-19-2006 13:59 From: n00body Cain I request this feature as well. It's just bad design when you have to have an active script for each prim you wish to retexture. And in the case of my AV projects, that could easily add up to anywhere from 100-300 active listening scripts. This is totally unacceptable for me because texture customization is a must have for many AV designs. I advocate changing this system, as well as many others that involve affecting linked prims. It would be far more efficient to handle all prim texture, color, etc. addjustments from a single script in the root prim. No, it can be done with one active listening script per attachment. The root prim listens and then sends link_messages to the child prims, who can read the message as per listen without needing to be listen active. Viola. Has no one thought of this before? Oh wait, I've stolen this code from TWO people who've never meet each other.
Shyotl Kuhr Registered User Join date: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 105	04-19-2006 14:19 From: Draco18s Majestic No, it can be done with one active listening script per attachment. The root prim listens and then sends link_messages to the child prims, who can read the message as per listen without needing to be listen active. Viola. Has no one thought of this before? Oh wait, I've stolen this code from TWO people who've never meet each other. I'm pretty sure by listening he just meant having a link_message event. If not, it still doesn't matter. The point is that requiring an active script in every prim (regardless of listen), is still a pretty crappy way to have to go about doing things such as setting its texture or hover text. Its even worse with HUD attachments, as each button will need one if a menu doesn't have static functions (See:notecard driven vs simple textured non-changing button text). Right now if we aren't setting alpha or color then we are SOL and need to add scripts for pretty danged basic uses. I'd sure love to remove 26 scripts from my hud menu.. If llSetLinkText existed, I could trim it down to two scripts, or 1 if I really tried. You tell me. 2 scripts, or 28? Speaking of lsl functions, I wish there were also some sort of permission, for HUD attachments, to make an object owner say something. I didn't enjoy adding a special listen to all my attachments, and there are also those that one can't edit, too.. It'd make hud attachments way more useful IMO. Another edit: Or perhaps a way to run a gesture with LSL? If anything like I've mentioned is already possible somehow, I wouldn't mind being infromed.
Christopher Omega Oxymoron Join date: 28 Mar 2003 Posts: 1,828	04-20-2006 12:06 From: Eep Quirk Was a feature vote proposal ever created for this? I can't find one but didn't want to waste a vote on it if it was already created and I'm just not searching for it correctly ("link texture" and "linktexture" don't come up with it). http://secondlife.com/vote/index.php?get_id=58
Draco18s Majestic Registered User Join date: 19 Sep 2005 Posts: 2,744	04-20-2006 14:48 From: Shyotl Kuhr I'm pretty sure by listening he just meant having a link_message event. If not, it still doesn't matter. The point is that requiring an active script in every prim (regardless of listen), is still a pretty crappy way to have to go about doing things such as setting its texture or hover text. You are correct that there would still be a large number of active scripts. However, an active script that isn't doing anything cause that much lag (I have not tested this, anyone rezzed a boat load of scripted objects that didn't do anything at all?). I do know however that llListen() does cause a measurable amount of lag (one listen, not so much, 100 of them: likely to cause visable amounts of lag). So, yes, the requested feature is needed.

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