Library: Try-It-On Script

Yeah, I was just about to suggest that. Instead of doing all this scripting to make the object go away after a certain period, why not just make it temporary? In that case, it would de-rez all by itself, right? But that then leaves me to question, would it go into the person's inventory? It would at least be really annoying for anyone trying to keep it, as they'd have to keep re-wearing it...

Could you not bury a prim with the script inside within the object you want to die. If the item is no mod they couldn't get to the script to delete it? Sorry if this is too stupid for words.

Could you put the script inside a prim and bury this prim within your time delayed item. As long as the scripted prim isn't the root prim could they not delete the script? Sorry if this is too dumb for words.

I suppose you could upload a "demo" texture, having it be exactly how it'd look to begin with but with the word DEMO smeared on it on all parts. Then, set a timer on an invisible prim inside one of the parts (most people wouldn't notice it and you can't necessarily click on it via edit parts since that'd highlight the masking, visible prim) that will make the object temporary after so much time.

Or even...

Would it be possible to have the script recall if the object has been attached before? And if so, make it invisible or even just delete the object? All this assuming the "demo" would be no mod. =P

I haven't actually tested any of those ideas out yet but thought I'd throw them on the table.

Fact is, no matter what you do, if they can rez the item in a no-script zone they can delete any timed-delete script you can think of.

Even if you hide the script in a child-prim of the object, they can get to it.

:-/

Well Even if the Object says Demo. And is no mod. Wont u still be able to Get to the Contents and deleate the TRYON script? I think the Propper way to handle a situation like this would be the other choice i saw. Make sure no land arround u is NONscript, And set it so that the object automaticaly Dies When it gets so far away, Even if it is just the scripts that die. Atleaste that would prevent Piracy of ur items, And it would make it so that people wouldnt get annoyed with the Floating,,,, (DEMO) Box. I would Like to see a Set meter allowance script some time soon.... I wish to use the TRYON script for a few of my items but i dont want them pitated or have the People annoyed with the (DEMO) box.

If LL distinguished between objects that you can open (to recieve the contents) and objects that aren't meant to be opened this wouldn't be a problem. I've been in SL for over a year and was shocked to recently learned that people could extract my scripts from my objects and put them in other objects even though the object was no-mod.

i dont know if this has been brought up yet or not im to lazy to reall all the replies but here is what i do,,,, i have a script that will let anyone sit on my jetskies/bumperboats and use them,,,,,, for the person to get them they have to click a prim that will auto rezz them and then when they sit on the jetski or bumper boat they can go have fun on it for as long as they want but after they stand up the jetskie will auto delete,,,,, the item never belongs to them in the first place,,,,, they cant edit it to take out my scritps


Now this system wont work for other items like glasses or shoes or what ever but its great for cars,boats, plains, what ever that be be driven

Make the scripts no copy/no trans/no mod then putting your scripts in other objects shouldn't be a problem as they cannot give the scripts away. Let them put an orbiter into a duck I say . They cant really do much more than before with it.
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Certain Items shouldn't be demoed at all. For example, a HOUSE. Just use a holovendor or just rez the item and set it for sale. easy. There is no reason to demo that or certain other items. FOr those that you must, just integrate the tryon code with the normal script, that's not hard to do.

what if you put several cross checking scripts in several "invisible" child objects.. to check each other if they exist? and with in each script contain your try on then die (or temp) script. With each script piece having a different function to do so?

And on top of that having your script set for time, location and user.

just my 2 cents

WHy just not integerate the DEMO code into the main functions. You cant change the name of no mod objects

Go vote on LL's Jira bug tracker is you want a flag on objects so that their contents can not be removed, thus enabling Try-ME and Rent-ME scripts as many other possibilities:
https://jira.secondlife.com/secure/ViewIssue.jspa?id=10601&vote=vote

Couple problems here. You can't make scripts no copy/no trans/no mod, they are either no copy or no trans.

Seperately, "just integrate the tryon code with the normal script" is ok for scripters, but puts non-scripters at a disadvantage. It's actually kind of lame even for scripters that you can't just drop in a seperate script, instead you have to spend hours maintaining your try-me code in various forms in various scripts you create.

Again, if you want LL to implement something that would allow Try-ME functionality, so that people can grab a demo from SLX, or some remote vendor and try it whever they want, go vote:
https://jira.secondlife.com/secure/ViewIssue.jspa?id=10601&vote=vote

Alright, here is the solution.

Have two scripts, add 2 .10^3 sized prims to your build (unless you wanna put the scripts somewhere else).

Have both scripts actively message your main script and each other every .02 seconds, then have the main script (and the scripts themselves) message back a confirmation every .02 seconds. Timer already used? No problem, there is an easy trick, using SetTimer(1) and if/else arguments.

If more then 1 second passes before ANY of the three scripts receives a message, or if the script senses its in danger (over no script land lol --> use llScriptDanger() [or something like that], I believe thats what is was made for), then set it to die. Make sure not to have the script reset, or you may lose the die command if it was called while over no scripting land.

I could go on, but looking back and thinking about how I explained it, it seems only I might understand it lol. Once I get to a good computer again, I'll rewrite the original script and show you all how to do it right (unless its already been done, didn't read whole thread).


Guy gets object
Guy tps
Guy goes to no scripting land
Guy rezes it and deletes scripts
Scripts not working
Guy goes to sandbox cordova
Guy rezes object
Object messages scripts
Scripts do not respond
Scripts panic and kill the whole object, unless attached, then it waits for detach/rez to kill the object and/or kills all the other scripts except for the attachment killer
Thief is sad
I am happy
I laugh
Problem Solved.

Alright, let me create a solution for you guys...

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In conjunction with the to-it-on script, if the Prim / Skirt / Shoes / Car were marked as:

- no mod
- no transfer
- no copy
- temporary

would a temporary object disappear if attached to the body?

As far as circumvention, somebody's going to have to go through some trouble to
a) take out the try-it-on script on a no-script land
b) put a new script in there so that they can try to turn off the temporary-ness by using llSetPrimitiveParams to reset the PRIM_TEMP_ON_REZ property (assuming the scripter can do this on a no-mod object).

I'm not in a place right now to be able to log into SL to verify this...

Comments?

Can it be set to no mod + no transfer + no copy at the same time?

major noobie to scripting here, but in response to the last question no, you can't set no transfer/mod/copy all at the same time ... you appear to only get the no transfer option when both mod and copy are enabled.

And ... what is the actual use/purpose of llScriptDanger ? If the person tps into a no-script parcel, does this trigger and allow a script to run before the no-script takes effect? if not, then of what use is it?

yep, easily

I tried this script but all I get is syntax error

Id love to use this script but I just get a syntax error when saving. Cant figure out why.

Hi there, I'm not a scripter, also new to the forums but just wanted to tell you I LOVE this idea! I am an artist and it would be wonderful for my clients to be able to take a painting home and try it out on their own walls before purchasing. Please let me know if there's a solution to the theft problem. And thanks very cool script!