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Shayna Korobase

Registered User

Join date: 8 May 2007

Posts: 454

07-18-2007 20:22

My contest wizard died on me after only 3 days and the creators hasn't answered a single one of the dozens of IM's and notecards I've been sent him.

Does anyone know what I can do? Here's the problem....... it's not responding to any commands. I can't even click on it.

The error I get when I rez it is:
Contest Wizard: Script run-time error
Contest Wizard: Stack-Heap Collision

please help me.

Ann Launay

Neko-licious™

Join date: 8 Aug 2006

Posts: 7,893

07-18-2007 20:30

Does it give you the option to reset or recompile the scripts? If you've never done this, you right-click on the object but don't choose anything from the pie menu. Go to the Tools menu at the top of your screen, then look towards the bottom of the menu and see if 'Recompile Scripts in Selection' or 'Reset Scripts in Selection' are available. If so, try the reset first, then recompile if that doesn't help.

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Jessica Elytis

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Join date: 7 Oct 2005

Posts: 1,783

07-18-2007 20:44

Count yourself lucky. The "Contest Wizards" I've seen are laggy as all heck.

Makes more sense to just send votes to the host, imo. Less visible, but everyone likes less lag. Esspecially at events.

However, it it's Mod you can Reset scripts by going into Edit mode on the object, then Using the "Reset Scripts in Slection" from the Tool menu.

If NoMod, you can't. LL purposefully "broke" that aspect due to a permissions bug some time ago, and they have never "fixed" it.

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Shayna Korobase

Registered User

Join date: 8 May 2007

Posts: 454

07-18-2007 21:06

thanks... I reset and it appears to be working for now

Yumi Murakami

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Join date: 27 Sep 2005

Posts: 6,860

07-18-2007 21:09

From: Jessica Elytis

If NoMod, you can't. LL purposefully "broke" that aspect due to a permissions bug some time ago, and they have never "fixed" it.

I think it was quite deliberate. Scripters needed a way to prevent scripts being freely reset.

Up until that point scripters were stuck having to make scripts where the scripts had to be started in a particular way that only the scripter knew, and if they weren't (because they were reset), destroyed the object. Needless to say, there were accidental destructions.

AWM Mars

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Join date: 10 Apr 2004

Posts: 3,398

07-19-2007 05:11

From: Ann Launay

Does it give you the option to reset or recompile the scripts? If you've never done this, you right-click on the object but don't choose anything from the pie menu. Go to the Tools menu at the top of your screen, then look towards the bottom of the menu and see if 'Recompile Scripts in Selection' or 'Reset Scripts in Selection' are available. If so, try the reset first, then recompile if that doesn't help.

Just a note, if the scripts are no mod, then neither of these functions will be available.

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Qie Niangao

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Join date: 24 May 2006

Posts: 7,138

07-19-2007 06:10

From: AWM Mars

Just a note, if the scripts are no mod, then neither of these functions will be available.

Just FYI, I think it's actually the *prim's* permissions--not the script's--that control whether the script can be reset. I realize that means the scripter can't control whether or not the script is reset, except in a prim the scripter has built, but... I think that's how it works. (I also think it's a fairly bad idea in the first place, except as a hack to get around an old exploit. AFAIK, a script that isn't safe for an owner to reset is a script that needs some rework.)

Yumi Murakami

DoIt!AttachTheEarOfACat!

Join date: 27 Sep 2005

Posts: 6,860

07-19-2007 08:41

From: Qie Niangao

Just FYI, I think it's actually the *prim's* permissions--not the script's--that control whether the script can be reset. I realize that means the scripter can't control whether or not the script is reset, except in a prim the scripter has built, but... I think that's how it works. (I also think it's a fairly bad idea in the first place, except as a hack to get around an old exploit. AFAIK, a script that isn't safe for an owner to reset is a script that needs some rework.)

It's not so much a question of safe as undesirable.

It would be awkward, if I couldn't give you a 7-day free trial of my latest gadget because after the 7 days were up you could just reset the script. (Yes, I know there are other ways of doing this that don't encounter this problem, but those have issues too.)

Crystal Falcon

Registered Silly User

Join date: 9 Aug 2006

Posts: 631

07-19-2007 10:50

From: someone

The "Contest Wizards" I've seen are laggy as all heck.

I am biased, but how about a non-laggy alternative?

http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=186732

Least lag, just one prim per, no stack heap errors, not over-priced...

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Cristalle Karami

Lady of the House

Join date: 4 Dec 2006

Posts: 6,222

07-19-2007 11:40

From: Qie Niangao

Just FYI, I think it's actually the *prim's* permissions--not the script's--that control whether the script can be reset. I realize that means the scripter can't control whether or not the script is reset, except in a prim the scripter has built, but... I think that's how it works. (I also think it's a fairly bad idea in the first place, except as a hack to get around an old exploit. AFAIK, a script that isn't safe for an owner to reset is a script that needs some rework.)

You can open no-mod scripts and press the reset button. Or just go to the tools menu while editing and click "reset all scripts in selection" or "recompile all scripts in selection." It is the script's permissions that control whether or not you can modify it. And it must be both mod and copy for you to view the source code.

Contest Wizard Broken!
Shayna Korobase Registered User Join date: 8 May 2007 Posts: 454	07-18-2007 20:22 My contest wizard died on me after only 3 days and the creators hasn't answered a single one of the dozens of IM's and notecards I've been sent him. Does anyone know what I can do? Here's the problem....... it's not responding to any commands. I can't even click on it. The error I get when I rez it is: Contest Wizard: Script run-time error Contest Wizard: Stack-Heap Collision please help me.
Ann Launay Neko-licious™ Join date: 8 Aug 2006 Posts: 7,893	07-18-2007 20:30 Does it give you the option to reset or recompile the scripts? If you've never done this, you right-click on the object but don't choose anything from the pie menu. Go to the Tools menu at the top of your screen, then look towards the bottom of the menu and see if 'Recompile Scripts in Selection' or 'Reset Scripts in Selection' are available. If so, try the reset first, then recompile if that doesn't help. _____________________ ~Now Trout Re-Re-Re-Certified!~ From: someone I am bumping you to an 8.5 on the Official Trout Measuring Instrument of Sluttiness. You are an enigma - on the one hand a sweet, gentle, intelligent woman who we would like to wrap up in our arms and protect, and on the other, a temptress to whom we would like to do all sorts of unmentionable things. Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.
Jessica Elytis Goddess Join date: 7 Oct 2005 Posts: 1,783	07-18-2007 20:44 Count yourself lucky. The "Contest Wizards" I've seen are laggy as all heck. Makes more sense to just send votes to the host, imo. Less visible, but everyone likes less lag. Esspecially at events. However, it it's Mod you can Reset scripts by going into Edit mode on the object, then Using the "Reset Scripts in Slection" from the Tool menu. If NoMod, you can't. LL purposefully "broke" that aspect due to a permissions bug some time ago, and they have never "fixed" it. ~Jessy _____________________ When your friend does somethign stupid: From: Aldo Stern Dude, you are a true and good friend, and I love you like the brother that my mom claims she never had, but you are in fact acting like a flaming douche on white toast with a side order of dickknob salsa..maybe you should reconsider this course of action and we go find something else to do.
Shayna Korobase Registered User Join date: 8 May 2007 Posts: 454	07-18-2007 21:06 thanks... I reset and it appears to be working for now
Yumi Murakami DoIt!AttachTheEarOfACat! Join date: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 6,860	07-18-2007 21:09 From: Jessica Elytis If NoMod, you can't. LL purposefully "broke" that aspect due to a permissions bug some time ago, and they have never "fixed" it. I think it was quite deliberate. Scripters needed a way to prevent scripts being freely reset. Up until that point scripters were stuck having to make scripts where the scripts had to be started in a particular way that only the scripter knew, and if they weren't (because they were reset), destroyed the object. Needless to say, there were accidental destructions.
AWM Mars Scarey Dude :¬) Join date: 10 Apr 2004 Posts: 3,398	07-19-2007 05:11 From: Ann Launay Does it give you the option to reset or recompile the scripts? If you've never done this, you right-click on the object but don't choose anything from the pie menu. Go to the Tools menu at the top of your screen, then look towards the bottom of the menu and see if 'Recompile Scripts in Selection' or 'Reset Scripts in Selection' are available. If so, try the reset first, then recompile if that doesn't help. Just a note, if the scripts are no mod, then neither of these functions will be available. _____________________ * Politeness is priceless when received, cost nothing to own or give, yet many cannot afford - Why do you only see typo's AFTER you have clicked submit? http://www.wba-advertising.com http://www.nex-core-mm.com http://www.eml-entertainments.com http://www.v-innovate.com
Qie Niangao Coin-operated Join date: 24 May 2006 Posts: 7,138	07-19-2007 06:10 From: AWM Mars Just a note, if the scripts are no mod, then neither of these functions will be available. Just FYI, I think it's actually the prim's permissions--not the script's--that control whether the script can be reset. I realize that means the scripter can't control whether or not the script is reset, except in a prim the scripter has built, but... I think that's how it works. (I also think it's a fairly bad idea in the first place, except as a hack to get around an old exploit. AFAIK, a script that isn't safe for an owner to reset is a script that needs some rework.)
Yumi Murakami DoIt!AttachTheEarOfACat! Join date: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 6,860	07-19-2007 08:41 From: Qie Niangao Just FYI, I think it's actually the prim's permissions--not the script's--that control whether the script can be reset. I realize that means the scripter can't control whether or not the script is reset, except in a prim the scripter has built, but... I think that's how it works. (I also think it's a fairly bad idea in the first place, except as a hack to get around an old exploit. AFAIK, a script that isn't safe for an owner to reset is a script that needs some rework.) It's not so much a question of safe as undesirable. It would be awkward, if I couldn't give you a 7-day free trial of my latest gadget because after the 7 days were up you could just reset the script. (Yes, I know there are other ways of doing this that don't encounter this problem, but those have issues too.)
Crystal Falcon Registered Silly User Join date: 9 Aug 2006 Posts: 631	07-19-2007 10:50 From: someone The "Contest Wizards" I've seen are laggy as all heck. I am biased, but how about a non-laggy alternative? http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=186732 Least lag, just one prim per, no stack heap errors, not over-priced... _____________________ TP to Crystal's Facets in world: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kress/120/5/146/ Shop my natural AO poses, clothing, tools with XStreet:
Cristalle Karami Lady of the House Join date: 4 Dec 2006 Posts: 6,222	07-19-2007 11:40 From: Qie Niangao Just FYI, I think it's actually the prim's permissions--not the script's--that control whether the script can be reset. I realize that means the scripter can't control whether or not the script is reset, except in a prim the scripter has built, but... I think that's how it works. (I also think it's a fairly bad idea in the first place, except as a hack to get around an old exploit. AFAIK, a script that isn't safe for an owner to reset is a script that needs some rework.) You can open no-mod scripts and press the reset button. Or just go to the tools menu while editing and click "reset all scripts in selection" or "recompile all scripts in selection." It is the script's permissions that control whether or not you can modify it. And it must be both mod and copy for you to view the source code.

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