[Request] Line Object

[Fimbul]

I wanted an extension that not only could draw simple lines in scrolling apps (not really necessary for the drawn line to scroll with the frame, it should just draw properly while scrolling) with ability to change color and thickness, but also style (dotted, continuous, traced), but also more complex effects, such as this:


[size:8pt]Notice how the first line is just straight while the second has rounded borders -
The old "drawline" object for MMF 1.5 could do such thing, but it was very buggy[/size]


Also, the object should be able to detect collisions with specific objects (or qualifiers) and return the spot where the collision occurred (preferentially return the spot closest to the source)

The extension should be able to draw on top of an active object (and if feasible, with an option, below a background).

Another nice (but not really required) bonus would be if the extension could draw more than one line simultaneously without the need for a new instance.

I think an extension like this would be extremely usable, some examples of its use include drag-selecting (collisions mark selected objects for instance) and lasers (collisions damage enemies - and that "spot closest to the source" would be used to redraw the line up to that spot ), as well as drawing diagrams, where lines would connect everything.

Thanks!

[Ran_TH]

There is a "Vectorial Shape Object" currently in Beta stage, you can check it out here : http://www.clickteam.com/epicenter/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=91236&gonew=1#U NREAD
Not only line, it can make polygons, rectangles, stars etc. Also the line can be styled as you expected too

[Stephen]

You can also use the "Line Surface" extension by Jamie. Here is an example I made a long time ago using it.

FuseBox Mini-Game Using Line Surface

stephen1980

[Fimbul]

Yeah but Line Surface cannot be formatted, and Vectorial Shape will be a commercial extension :/

I have a sample engine but the code is ugly and I have to sort out some bugs... it would be easier if I had an extension

I made a widget out of my code:
http://www.clickteam.com/epicenter/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=143890#Post1438 90

[Sphax]

I'll release for free the VectorialLine object which was the very beginning of VectorialShape object.

[Stephen]

Sweet!

stephen1980

[Fimbul]

I'll release for free the VectorialLine object which was the very beginning of VectorialShape object.

Can it do the effect my widget has (and Drawline did)?
Can it detect collisions (no matter where)?


If so I can't wait!

[Sphax]

Can it do the effect my widget has (and Drawline did)?
Can it detect collisions (no matter where)?

It can do everything you speak about (but I've not tested your widget yet).

However it is currently incompatible with HWA.