UBB.Developers Forums Community Development Design, Style and Graphics Image and flash request(s) for a soon to be released mod

Hello,
I am going to be releasing a hack that will allow you to have flash or javascript mouseover images for almost all of the ubb images.

Anyway, the reason I am posting here is to get some of you thinking about the images (and maybe posting some) that could be used + added to the ubbdev database.

Here is what I have so far -
http://www.saturn9designs.com/buttontest.html
*These will be included in the zip when the mod is released

Thanks,
jeremiah

[ May 03, 2001 12:58 PM: Message edited by: freakscene ]

*** loading Flash5 up ***

uhhhh dumb question ... but what is the link that will be placed in the swf ???

since the click comes from the swf it's not the same as a click on an image ?

or did i missed something ???

knuff

im waiting for the hack to come...get it soon man...

Not a dumb question. I will include a tutorial on how to receive the link into your swf files. In coding this, I included some javascript that passes the correct link as a variable into the swf file for each possible instance(if you choose to use it)


This is the way I have used the variable in the past so you can get an idea on how to use it:

I put it at the beginning of my 'Loading' loop.

The variable '$j' is used as a catch for any browsers that do not allow javascript or the setVariable command (NS6), it simply defaults it to the main menu.
Also, do not predefine any variables within the Flash movie that are to be passed from javascript, doing this will overide the variable with the in-movie definition.

[ April 30, 2001 03:14 PM: Message edited by: freakscene ]

okiedokie ... so we have to standarize the variables in a way ...

i was trying to grab the info from the url of the page so an extra javascript was needed but i give up on that one than ...

can you send me your predefined vars by ICQ or email ...
or post them here

my ICQ: 93678014

I'm working on a few sets ...

Greetz

Knuff

my first Flash attempt ...

hehe ... have a look if you want to ...

it should integrate the close/remove/delete section at the bottom of the page ...

click here

greetz

knuff

I Think we should also " wordletize " the text used in the flash files so it's easy to translate them into a different language ...

this is very easy to do ... but it's very handy for foreign boards ...

Greetz

Knuff

Superb Idea! I'll compile that variable list asap


I like the SWF file you made too The only catch to that one is that those are seperated right now. I think I'll redo that section to make those grouped when the flash option is selected.

[ May 01, 2001 08:18 AM: Message edited by: freakscene ]

OK, here is the standarized list for "drop-in" flash development for this hack.


* There may be changes (additions for sure) Suggestions are welcome and encouraged (but if it is more technical or move from the scope of this particular forum, please post it in to help maintain order here.

BBTitle (Duh)-
-----------
1 - $UBBTitleURL (Value = URL of UBB)
2 - $UBBTitleTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_bbtitle)


BBPost (New Post)-
-----------
1 - $UBBPostURL (Value = URL to post new thread in forum)
2 - $UBBPostTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_post)


BBReply (Reply)-
-----------
1 - $UBBReplyURL (Value = URL to reply to thread)
2 - $UBBReplyTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_reply)


BBSearch (Search Graphic)-
-----------
1 - $UBBSearchURL (Value = URL of UBB)
2 - $UBBSearchTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_search)


BBProfile (Profile Icon)-
-----------
1 - $UBBProfileURL (Value = URL of Users Profile)
2 - $UBBProfileTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_profile)


BBEmail (Email Icon)-
-----------
1 - $UBBEmailURL (Value = URL to display Users Email Address)
2 - $UBBEmailTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_profile)


BBEdit (Edit Icon)-
-----------
1 - $UBBEditURL (Value = URL to edit post)
2 - $UBBEditTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_edit)


BBPm (Private Message Icon)-
-----------
1 - $UBBPmURL (Value = URL to send user a private message)
2 - $UBBPmTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_pm)


BBQuote (Quote Icon)-
-----------
1 - $UBBQuoteURL (Value = URL to reply to post and quote specific post)
2 - $UBBQuoteTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_quote)


BBHome (HomePage Icon)-
-----------
1 - $UBBHomeURL (Value = URL to Users HomePage)
2 - $UBBHomeTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_home)


BBFriend (UBBFriend Header Graphic)-
-----------
1 - $UBBFriendURL (Value = URL of UBB)
2 - $UBBFriendTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_friend)


BBPrev (Previous Topic Icon)-
-----------
1 - $UBBPrevURL (Value = URL to Previous Topic)
2 - $UBBPrevTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_prev)


BBNext (Next Topic Icon)-
-----------
1 - $UBBNextURL (Value = URL to Next Topic)
2 - $UBBNextTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_next)


BBClose (Admin option to close topic)-
-----------
1 - $UBBCloseURL (Value = URL to Close Topic)
2 - $UBBCloseTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_close)


BBOpen (Admin option to Open topic)-
-----------
1 - $UBBOpenURL (Value = URL to Close Topic)
2 - $UBBOpenTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_open)


BBMove (Admin option to Move topic)-
-----------
1 - $UBBMoveURL (Value = URL to Close Topic)
2 - $UBBMoveTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_move)


BBClose (Admin option to Close topic)-
-----------
1 - $UBBCloseURL (Value = URL to Close Topic)
2 - $UBBCloseTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_close)


BBDelete (Admin option to Delete topic)- Thanks again knuffel!
-----------
1 - $UBBDelURL (Value = URL to Delete Topic)
2 - $UBBDelTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_delete)


* note that the first release of this probably will not include all of these as it will be more of a test to catch bugs and see how the kind of install problems we will have.

Hope some MouseOver Images start showing up soon!

[edit]-added delete[/edit]

[ May 03, 2001 12:18 PM: Message edited by: freakscene ]

Update:


BBDelete (Admin option to Delete topic)-
-----------
1 - $UBBDelURL (Value = URL to Close Topic)
2 - $UBBDelTXT (Value = Wordlet Configurable in cp [vars_wordlets_mods] - supubbstyle_close)


Greetz

Knuff

Thanks Knuff

It has been added

First Wordletized and Variables defined set is updated ...

Packed in zip file for testing purposes jeremiah ...

I tested the variables with a load variable statement and that worked so it should work if you send it to the swf with a javascript ...
--- click here ---


Greetz

Knuff

Don't forget to add the "pre load images" part of the script, So the images don't load while your about to click on it making it look laggy or slow. With the pre load the mouse move over will look smooth and fast.

WOW! Very nice job Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!


It's in there

I updated the page above and added the yellow set of icons (i will complete it in the weekend ...) but it should be possible to start testing ....

I will look for a way so also the color of the icons can be adapted to match the colorscheme of the UBB where they are used ... by adding a variable in a flatfile ...

I did some tests and flash had problems with reading the variables from a cgi file (the extension) on my providers webserver (locally it worked perfect) so i guess it might be better to go for a txt extension here if possible ... so we cut down the load on errors due to server configs ...

A sneakpreview of the new flash Icons ...



Okie Jeremiah ... when can we start alpha testing ... ?


Should i write a manuel on how to create the FLA files ?


Greetz

Knuff

[ May 03, 2001 06:48 PM: Message edited by: knuffel ]

quote:

I think we missed something ... ;( or i don't really see it yet

If we change the profile and usericons above the postings how are we gonna identify them in a post with more than one reply ...

I think this will be a problem ...

It took me 1 hour in the car this morning but couldn't really find a good solution ....

Greetz

Knuff

These are defined in the same loop that currently defines the paths so they should be updated correctly.

Have to test it to be sure though...

Scratch that, I see what you are saying now.

I have an idea, we can add another variable that gets incremented when it goes through the loop for each post.

When it does, the number is appended to the object name and of course it's reference in the JavaScript.

This will make each one unique so that it should work.

(I think this concept is used in the custom forum background mod )

It's a theory anyway....

What do you think?

well don't count on this weekend - https://www.ubbdev.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=11&t=000144#000013

okie ... that should work i guess ...

so every swf gets an unique ID / NAME param created when the page is generated and the javascript tells the correct ID what it's variable is ... make good sense ...

flash support at MM

Hmmm ... since your site is down ... you do have some time to get this one finished, no ?

*innocent grin*

No, seriously ... good luck with the restore / recover ...

I'll try to get the icons and the tute done this weekend ...


Greetz

Knuff

Okie i will put the demo/instructions FLA online today ...

Could you update the list with variables ...

newly added features

BBCheck If Everything is OK
-----------
1- $UBBVarsOK (Value = has to be numerical but may NOT be smaller as 0, this will perform a check to see if all vars are loaded)

BBColors & Co
-----------


1 - $UBBAlpha1COL (Value = has to be between 0 and 100, this is the standard value: eg 20)
2 - $UBBAlpha2COL (Value = has to be between 0 and 100, this is the value used on mouse over: eg 100)

3 - $UBBBgGreenCOL (Value = The RGB Value for the background color )
4 - $UBBBgRedCOL (Value = The RGB Value for the background color )
5 - $UBBBgBlueCOL (Value = The RGB Value for the background color )

6 - $UBBRedCOL (Value = The RGB Value for the image color )
7 - $UBBGreenCOL (Value = The RGB Value for the image color )
8 - $UBBBlueCOL (Value = The RGB Value for the image color )

Greetz

Knuff