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Sy · 06-21-2004, 03:12 AM

I've been looking at Deezire's window editor and noticed that amongst the new windows it can create it includes scroll bars.

I've searched the existing windows and menus included in generals and I couldn't find an instance of one.

1) Where did this list of window types come from ?

2) If scrollable windows are possible, is it possible to create a scrollable commandset window ?

At present in CTA we have a dozer that has buttons to switch between command sets. This works fine.

We are currently re-doing the control bars, switching them from there present horizontal position along the bottom to the RA2 style vertical position. Less space for the control bar but more viewable playing area. So scrollable windows would be a big bonus.

I've done some simple test code for the vertical control bars and they work just fine.

I'm going away for a week on business from today, but if anyone is interested in learning more about this or has information on the scrolling window types plz contact AAK625 over at DS or post something in our forums.

http://www.derelictstudios.net/cta/forums

Thank you,

[Edit] Just read that the limit on command set buttons is hard coded to 12 and 14 for ZH....so we won't be able to move away from the buttons for switching command sets, however it would still be cool to be able to show 6 or 8 in a scrollable window, as this would mean we could fit more in.

Also, is it possible to make the power bar run vertical ?

06-21-2004, 03:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK Posts: 186	Scrollable WND Types and Command Sets I've been looking at Deezire's window editor and noticed that amongst the new windows it can create it includes scroll bars. I've searched the existing windows and menus included in generals and I couldn't find an instance of one. 1) Where did this list of window types come from ? 2) If scrollable windows are possible, is it possible to create a scrollable commandset window ? At present in CTA we have a dozer that has buttons to switch between command sets. This works fine. We are currently re-doing the control bars, switching them from there present horizontal position along the bottom to the RA2 style vertical position. Less space for the control bar but more viewable playing area. So scrollable windows would be a big bonus. I've done some simple test code for the vertical control bars and they work just fine. I'm going away for a week on business from today, but if anyone is interested in learning more about this or has information on the scrolling window types plz contact AAK625 over at DS or post something in our forums. http://www.derelictstudios.net/cta/forums Thank you, [Edit] Just read that the limit on command set buttons is hard coded to 12 and 14 for ZH....so we won't be able to move away from the buttons for switching command sets, however it would still be cool to be able to show 6 or 8 in a scrollable window, as this would mean we could fit more in. Also, is it possible to make the power bar run vertical ?