LSL tools for controlling the new prim attributes

Hi! When will we have documenataion available on the new scripting functions that will allow us to control the new prim attributes, lighting, and flexibility? I am guessing that what we will see are expansions of existing functions to cope with the new abilities.

In particular, I'd like to know how to from within a script, turn a light on and off. Nice to have those lights pop on automatically at dusk.

Also, can particles now truly emit light? Or, how could we make a "flickering" light like a fire or torch?

And, most importantly, how do I build the Torley Signal ? (like the old Bat Signal, only this one projects a giant watermelon onto the clouds)

hmmmm...

If I put a light source between a tranparency and a blank wall, will I get a projection filtered throughthe transparency on the wall, in other words, a slide show?

Inquiring coders want to know!

Heh heh heh that's great, Daaneth--and fantastic ideas!

Okay, lighting on prims is done with llSetPrimitiveParams:

http://secondlife.com/badgeo/wakka.php?wakka=llSetPrimitiveParams

^ More detail is there, and you may want to read the related, fresh, NEW! Second Life 1.10 guides here in Reference & Policies:

/16/1.html

About the particles and the "slideshow" effect, lights can't yet do that I don't think--I recall inquiring about that earlier.

But there's going to be more lighting magic to come--as has been a development trend in recent time, achievable pieces get shipped out more agilely, with enhancements to come.