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SuezanneC Baskerville
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10-14-2005 21:58
Can someone explain the preferences popup tab to me?
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Seagel Neville
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Join date: 2 Jan 2005
Posts: 1,476
10-15-2005 11:25
I'd like to know it, too.
"Leave Busy Mode..." may be left the "Busy" popuups literally. But what about "Always move inventory..."? I found a hint but couldn't figure out at all.
And I couldn't know how to disable it on that window. :o
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Torley Linden
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Join date: 15 Sep 2004
Posts: 16,530
10-15-2005 13:12
I know what that is. :)

Okeydoke, you know like... when you're new... and you drag something out of the contents of a not fully permissive object, and it gives you that warning about damaging the object contents if you remove, and if you're SURE you want to do it? As in:

Though permitted, moving inventory may damage the object. Do you want to move that inventory item?

And there's also a checkbox that says "Don't ask me again" in addition to YES and NO.

Well, yeah, that's the popup.
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Sitearm Madonna
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Join date: 6 Oct 2005
Posts: 535
10-15-2005 14:22
I've seen that message... what does it MEAN though, and is it really going to "damage" my object??

Is this a serious thing, defined as "I will lose $L"? :( (sad if lose $L)

From: Torley Torgeson
... when you're new... and you drag something out of the contents of a not fully permissive object, and it gives you that warning about damaging the object contents if you remove, and if you're SURE you want to do it? As in:





Though permitted, moving inventory may damage the object. Do you want to move that inventory item?
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Torley Linden
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Join date: 15 Sep 2004
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10-15-2005 14:30
Okay. In a watermelon husk, here's what it means...

Ask yourself, first, what kind of object is this? What do I have to do to enjoy this? And then you'll generally fall into two scenarios:
A. It's a bag or box packaged with stuff you just bought, and you know you have to remove certain objects out of the container to use them. For example, a shirt that's in a sack. Then YES, GO AHEAD, TAKE IT OUT! Otherwise, how are you ever gonna look fashionable? ;) Generally, clothing can be removed without worry.

B. It's a self-contained gadget like a car or a flight accelerator that needs all its parts to run. Think of an offline car. If you remove the engine, will it still work? Odds are NO! In cases like this, LEAVE THE CONTENTS ALONE. This specially applies to scripts. Exception is if you know what you're doing, like some scientific experimentation and tinkering. Be a Thomas Edison at your own risk!
I don't mangle stuff unless I have copies. That way, I won't go wahhhhhh when I find my favorite watermelon-colored toy is ruined.

The caveat, of course, is due to how permissions work: once you take one of the items that falls under the "may damage" conditions OUT, you may not be able to get it back IN. That's why it gets damaged.

If in doubt, ask the person who made it. They'd know their creation better than anyone, I'd hope! :D
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Sitearm Madonna
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Join date: 6 Oct 2005
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10-15-2005 15:24
@Torley: This is clear! (now has question about what is a watermelon husk but will NOT ask it... more fun to imagine...)

Thx as always!

From: Torley Torgeson
Okay. In a watermelon husk, here's what it means...
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Torley Linden
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10-15-2005 15:28
Awwws you're most graciously welcome, Sitearm! That's so cute. :)
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Seagel Neville
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Join date: 2 Jan 2005
Posts: 1,476
10-15-2005 16:38
Thank you, Torley. :)

I've seen it before and forgot when it turned out not to be shown. I can set it again on the preference window, can't I? I got it. Thank you. :)
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Torley Linden
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Join date: 15 Sep 2004
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10-15-2005 16:54
From: Seagel Neville
Thank you, Torley. :)

I've seen it before and forgot when it turned out not to be shown. I can set it again on the preference window, can't I? I got it. Thank you. :)


Welkies, Seagel... sounds like you got it? YUP, that Popups Preferences window will let you set it again. If you need any further instructions just say so. :)
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