Can the system randomly select the next layout?

Hello,

I have another few questions I've had trouble finding the answer to:

1) How do I copy and paste a layout and event sheet?

2) Is it possible to have the system randomly select the next layout?

I would like to have it randomly pick the very first layout, and then have it randomly select the next layout is this possible, if so how do I go about it?

Thanks again,

Dave

Go to layout random(number of layouts)

if index is 0 otherwise you know what to do

Hi,

1.

i guess there is no way to copy all parameters of a layout into another one. would be a nice feature.

but as solo layers click into the layout when all layers selectable -> ctrl+A ctrl+C

new layout -> ctrl+V

same for sheet.

2.

try

+ Every X Second

-> Go To Layout ("layout"&random(3)) if you have layouts named layout2,3 etc.

dont know if it works, but have fun trying <img src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" align="middle" />

I guess that was what my problem is, I don't see where to make a new layout. I went to file,new, but it just opened a new project and the system events only shows layout 1

Just press the right mouse on the 'Layouts' folder icon on the right window and select 'Add Layout'.

We haven't done copy-pasting for some things yet (layouts is one of them) - it's surprisingly complicated to get working, since you can copy paste between projects and such. Should be fixed in a future build.

Go to layout random(number of layouts)

if index is 0 otherwise you know what to do

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I don't know where to find this. When I go to system -> go to layout, I just get a pulldown menu that show my layouts, and then I am only able to select one.

Indeed, you can't directly type a layout name, you have to choose it from the dropdown.

Then do a little workaround.

Randomize a number and test it.

Global variable rd as number (= 0 default)
System->Start of layout - Action System-Global & local Variable - Set value
Variable: rd - Value: round(random(your_number_of_layouts)+1) (round() will give an integer) (+1 to prevent obtaining 0 as result of the random())
..SubEvent System-Compare Variable
..Variable: rd - = Equal to - Value:1
...Action: System - Go to Layout, pick your layout 1

..SubEvent System-Compare Variable
..Variable: rd - = Equal to - Value:2
...Action: System - Go to Layout, pick your layout 2

etc...

yeah, there is noway to add a script expression, just a pulldown menu.

And idk there is a random function either yet.

Indeed, you can't "name" a layer, you have to choose it from the dropdown.

i guess u mean layout. and yes you can name them, just like event sheets. right menu -> Projects -> layouts -> select and then left menu -> name.

so my way 'could' work too. didnt test it. your way is working fine.

By "naming" (in quotes) I meant type their name directly as expression in the action window. (impossible in C2 atm, you can't right click the dropdown to change it to a text input)

And yes, I meant layout (I'm not mixing the notions, just went to fast in writing it :P)

Thanks for the noticing, I edited my previous post.

Indeed, you can't directly type a layout name, you have to choose it from the dropdown.

Then do a little workaround.

Randomize a number and test it.

Global variable rd as number (= 0 default)
System->Start of layout - Action System-Global & local Variable - Set value
Variable: rd - Value: round(random(your_number_of_layouts)+1) (round() will give an integer) (+1 to prevent obtaining 0 as result of the random())
..SubEvent System-Compare Variable
..Variable: rd - = Equal to - Value:1
...Action: System - Go to Layout, pick your layout 1

..SubEvent System-Compare Variable
..Variable: rd - = Equal to - Value:2
...Action: System - Go to Layout, pick your layout 2

etc...

Did I follow orrectly, here's a screen shot

<img src="http://s855.photobucket.com/albums/ab120/daveryaaziem/action=view&current=screenshot.png" border="0" />

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oops here's the link to the screen shot

The "randomLayer = 3" and "randomLayer = 4" should be subevents from "on start of layout", not subevents of "randomLayer = 2".

(all the tests on the same level, as subevents of "On start of layout")

The "randomLayer = 3" and "randomLayer = 4" should be subevents from "on start of layout", not subevents of "randomLayer = 2".

(all the tests on the same level, as subevents of "On start of layout")

Thanks for your help,

I made the changes, however I still cant seem to get the game to randomly select the layouts

Here's an updated screenshot

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thanks