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Zozo Plympton

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Join date: 26 Oct 2006

Posts: 26

02-13-2007 09:33

Maybe someone can tell me, why the different products update centers are doing the script updates by first giving you an "updater" object and letting the object itself be the master script updater.

Why is not the Update center itself orchestrating the updte.
Is there any other reason than the fact that in this way they can finish with one client much faster?

Thanks.
Zozo

Travis Lambert

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Join date: 3 Jun 2004

Posts: 2,819

02-13-2007 09:41

From: Zozo Plympton

Maybe someone can tell me, why the different products update centers are doing the script updates by first giving you an "updater" object and letting the object itself be the master script updater.

Why is not the Update center itself orchestrating the updte.
Is there any other reason than the fact that in this way they can finish with one client much faster?

The updater object is probably using llRemoteLoadScriptPin() to update your objects. Problem is, RemoteLoad can't update scripts in objects it doesn't have permissions to edit.

So, they give you an updater object which you now own. When it runs, RemoteLoad now has perms (because you own it) to send updates to the other objects you own.

That's why they can't do it for you: The product creator doesn't have permissions to edit your objects.

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Newgate Ludd

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Join date: 8 Apr 2005

Posts: 2,103

02-13-2007 09:45

Object to Object inventory transfers can only happen within the same sim.

Daisy Rimbaud

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Join date: 12 Oct 2006

Posts: 764

02-14-2007 04:38

What's wrong with just sending out the new script as an attachment to the product support group?

Dustin Widget

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Join date: 15 Feb 2006

Posts: 101

02-14-2007 10:25

Too messy. The majority of simple users wont get it. Also, it bring up the problem of the original product being not modify.

Using the updater prim, it is also possible to save settings during update.

Tiarnalalon Sismondi

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Join date: 1 Jun 2006

Posts: 402

02-14-2007 10:32

Which is why I just have my updater give out a complete new version. Less messy.

And I hope no one will just give out the scripts in an updater because that would require the object to have mod rights to next owner....and well...depending on the kind of build...you might've just lost the main appeal to your object as it will become a freebie when someone rebuilds it using their own prims and throws some crappy freebie scripts in it.

Updating scripts in products
Zozo Plympton Registered User Join date: 26 Oct 2006 Posts: 26	02-13-2007 09:33 Maybe someone can tell me, why the different products update centers are doing the script updates by first giving you an "updater" object and letting the object itself be the master script updater. Why is not the Update center itself orchestrating the updte. Is there any other reason than the fact that in this way they can finish with one client much faster? Thanks. Zozo
Travis Lambert White dog, red collar Join date: 3 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,819	02-13-2007 09:41 From: Zozo Plympton Maybe someone can tell me, why the different products update centers are doing the script updates by first giving you an "updater" object and letting the object itself be the master script updater. Why is not the Update center itself orchestrating the updte. Is there any other reason than the fact that in this way they can finish with one client much faster? The updater object is probably using llRemoteLoadScriptPin() to update your objects. Problem is, RemoteLoad can't update scripts in objects it doesn't have permissions to edit. So, they give you an updater object which you now own. When it runs, RemoteLoad now has perms (because you own it) to send updates to the other objects you own. That's why they can't do it for you: The product creator doesn't have permissions to edit your objects. _____________________ ------------------ The Shelter The Shelter is a non-profit recreation center for new residents, and supporters of new residents. Our goal is to provide a positive & supportive social environment for those looking for one in our overwhelming world.
Newgate Ludd Out of Chesse Error Join date: 8 Apr 2005 Posts: 2,103	02-13-2007 09:45 Object to Object inventory transfers can only happen within the same sim.
Daisy Rimbaud Registered User Join date: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 764	02-14-2007 04:38 What's wrong with just sending out the new script as an attachment to the product support group?
Dustin Widget Script Monkey for hire Join date: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 101	02-14-2007 10:25 Too messy. The majority of simple users wont get it. Also, it bring up the problem of the original product being not modify. Using the updater prim, it is also possible to save settings during update.
Tiarnalalon Sismondi Registered User Join date: 1 Jun 2006 Posts: 402	02-14-2007 10:32 Which is why I just have my updater give out a complete new version. Less messy. And I hope no one will just give out the scripts in an updater because that would require the object to have mod rights to next owner....and well...depending on the kind of build...you might've just lost the main appeal to your object as it will become a freebie when someone rebuilds it using their own prims and throws some crappy freebie scripts in it.

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