Need help with the sub-application

[Karl]

I'm having trouble understanding how the sub-app works. I read in another thread that you can have a final fantasy style pause screen with it, but I can't really get it to work. I looked at the help menu and I still didn't get it. Can someone explain to me how exactly do you use it? What rules do I have to have in the event editor?

Note: I have the latest build version.

[nivram]

The Sub-application object allows you to insert a Multimedia Fusion 2 application (.MFA or .CCN) into a frame in another Multimedia Fusion 2 application.

It can be also a frame of the same application. The inserted application can function independently of the main application or can share data and be controlled by the main application.

[Karl]

I understand what it does, but when I tried to say:
Start of Frame- Show
nothing happened.

How do I get it to appear while the game is running?

[Pixelthief]

go into the properties of the subapplication

On the first tab, select "Choose a frame from the same application"

Then put in the Frame # you want

With the default settings, you won't need to input anything in the event editor for that level to show now. Remember that you cannot run recursive subapplications, so you can't display a sub-sub-app.

[nivram]

Karl, I have an example on my website that may help with the set up and function of the sub-app.

[Karl]

I figured it out. For some reason, it only shows when I run the application (F8). Before, I was running only the frame (F7). Thanks for the help.

[Corentin]

run frame only runs current frame, so it doesn't run sub-apps (since those are other frames or apps)

[Karl]

I have another question. How do I get the main application to pause, but the sub application to continue running? I already know how to pause the application using the Pause Application command, but is it possible to use the sub-application as a pause screen?

[nivram]

Hi Karl. I have a subapplication on my website that will pause the game and have focus so it will funtion.

The example is set for just a battle screen, but you can add to it easily and adapt this for your use, such as for an inventory.

[Karl]

Thanks nivram. I finally got it working properly