[RunUO 2.0 RC1] Toolbar

[Joeku]

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*Script Name: Toolbar                 *
*Author: Joeku AKA Demortris          *
*For use with RunUO 2.0               *
*Client Tested with: 5.0.7.1          *
*Version: 1.3                          *
*Initial Release: 08/23/06            *
*Revision Date: 01/22/07              *
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Changelog

• Version 0.1 August 23, 2006 - Initial release.
• Version 0.1 -> 1.0 November 5, 2006 - Full release. Command edit menu added, with customizable rows and columns. Marker tool is in the works. Skins added. Account tag serialization system dropped, persistance item serialization added. Sleeker design without "buttons" (you click on the text instead). Mount tool has been ditched. Planned future utilization of the TMSkin system.
• Version 1.0 -> 1.1 Post #36 November 26, 2006 - Fixed an odd bug which would crash the shard if players somehow accessed the Toolbar. Added console warnings to activate in the event of this occurrance.
• Version 1.1 -> 1.11 Post #44 November 27, 2006 - Fixed a compile error .
• Version 1.11 -> 1.2 Post #51 November 28, 2006 - Removed the last two revisions. Changed account checking (now checks by account accesslevel rather than character accesslevel). When staff members log in, if their accesslevel is greater than their account's accesslevel, it automatically resolves it (console message is sent saying for what account and what character). Everything should be fine now. Also, normal words or phrases bound to the toolbar now pass through speech event handlers in the scripts.
• Version 1.2 -> 1.21 Post #53 November 28, 2006 - Fixed a typo
• Version 1.21 -> 1.3 Post #74 January 22, 2007 - Fixed a glitch that erased commands on row 1, columns 6-9, for Game Masters and above, when the Default button is clicked in the edit menu. Added 12 different fonts (accessible via the edit menu). Added Phantom mode (turns toolbar semi-transparent). Added Stealth mode upon request (toolbar automatically minimizes when used). Added Reverse mode (minimize bar is above the toolbar instead of below). Added Lock mode (toolbar will not close when right-clicked). Added Expanded View for the edit menu (gives 4x viewing area for each entry). Added a small (50px) "handle" at the end of the minimize bar (I was having trouble grabbing the very edge of the toolbar when I wanted to move it). Changed Skin #2 border buffer from 10px to 7px.

Description

This Toolbar is a complete rewrite of my old Alpha Command Toolbar, for staff use in-game. You have up to 9 columns and 15 rows of slots to bind commands or phrases to, that will dynamically format themselves to display in an easy-to-use GUI (the Toolbar itself). By default, different staff access levels are given different beginning commands.

Features

• Easy setup and an easy-to-use GUI.
• Expanded View for edit menu gives 4x viewing space.
• Automatically saves information in an account tag.
• Automatically senses the command prefix used on your server and utilizes it.
• Small, concise gump saves you time and space.
• Easy edit menu accessible via the "(?)" button.
• Phantom mode makes the toolbar semi-transparent.
• Stealth mode makes the toolbar automatically minimize after use.
• Reverse mode puts the minimize bar above the toolbar instead of below.
• Lock mode makes the toolbar unclosable with right-click.
• 12 different display fonts to choose from.

Installation/Use

Drop Toolbar.cs in your custom scripts folder. When you log in, if you are a staff member, the toolbar will automatically pop up. If you close it, you can re-open it using <command prefix>Toolbar.

Coming Soon

• Discontinued: Marker tool (functions as a giant, potentially unlimited "runebook"). Will import and export runes and runebooks. Will have a browser utility so you can create folders and directories for your marked locations.
  See: [RunUO 2.0] Staff Runebook
• Builder tool (similar to Pandora's Box). Will contain a menu with all items, mobiles, multis, (everything) to help you build. Suggestions needed.

Previews

1. Toolbar with 5 columns, 2 rows, skin #1 and font #1.
2. Toolbar with 3 columns, 3 rows, skin #2 and font #9.
3. Toolbar with 1 column, 15 rows, skin #1, font #4, Phantom mode and Reverse mode enabled.
4. Edit menu (normal view).
5. Edit menu (expanded view).

Thank you for downloading this program. E-mail comments/suggestions, or post them here.

[Rothhear]

wow dude u took my stuppid idea to a new level lol

[Erica]

Awesome Question what does the speedboost command do exactly i am curious i said the command said its enabled so not sure what i enabled.

[Joeku]

SpeedBoost makes you move as fast as if you were mounted. To turn it off, use "<command prefix>SpeedBoost false" or exit your client.
You can't turn it off via the toolbar unless you customize a command and make it do so (currently, there's no way to customize it).

[LNewman]

Well, I did as you said and it works as advertised. It could not be easier to install and use. I notice everything worked as it should except the "?" did nothing. I assume this will be help when it's implemented and the "Dismount". Dismount does not seem to do anything.

[David]

A most excellent submission!

[Joeku]

Originally Posted by LNewman

I notice everything worked as it should except the "?" did nothing. I assume this will be help when it's implemented and the "Dismount". Dismount does not seem to do anything.

You're correct in your assumptions. I've edited my post accordingly to let everyone know that those buttons aren't supposed to work yet.

@David: thanks

[Top Dog]

Oh my God,

Thanks Ive been waiting for a more user frindly toolbar an bang here it is.

Great Work keep it up.

Makes life for Old Men like me a lot easyer being as we are Grand Masters of the Art Of Chicken Key Board Typing.

Feel the karma you have earned it.

thks,

[Liacs]

Thanks a lot Joeku. Like always perfect! Would +Karma you if I could

Lia

[Joeku]

You're all very welcome, I'm just glad to help. Here's a new feature that I'm planning:

• Location Mark - This menu will contain locations that you mark with the click of a button; you can have as many locations as you want, and you can create categories for them ("Cities", "Dungeons", etc.) You will be able to teleport to said location with a click of a button, and you will also be able to export runes and import runes/runebooks. By default, the menu will have all normal locations added (you will be able to disable this feature within the script before you install it, in case you have a customized map). I will use a method similar to A_Li_N's public gates to achieve this effect.

Sound good? It should take a few days to get it operational. But first, I have to finish the edit menu!

[Johabius]

Originally Posted by Joeku

• Location Mark - This menu will contain locations that you mark with the click of a button; you can have as many locations as you want, and you can create categories for them ("Cities", "Dungeons", etc.) You will be able to teleport to said location with a click of a button, and you will also be able to export runes and import runes/runebooks. By default, the menu will have all normal locations added (you will be able to disable this feature within the script before you install it, in case you have a customized map). I will use a method similar to A_Li_N's public gates to achieve this effect.

Sound good? It should take a few days to get it operational. But first, I have to finish the edit menu!

Sounds better than good! Will be popping this in for sure.

[Joeku]

By the way, I'm still totally open to suggestions. So far, I only have two "extras" plugins (the toolbar-mount and the location mark tool).

By the way, when I add the location mark tool, I'll probably have to stop using account tags and switch to a persistance item. Just letting everyone know (God knows why...)

[Top Dog]

Hey,

Heres something you may want to add. I know it would save me a butt load of time testing stuff if I could switch back an forth from staff to player at a flick of a switch.

Oh heres a side thought "I wish to secure this / I wish to release" this button.

Im on a roll here my last idea " The soft matter in my head is smoking " a drop down menu for pet commands or buttons for freq. used pet commands like stay, all follow me, all guard, and kill.

Just some ideas not the best but something to think about I guess.


Thks again for this great script.

[Joeku]

Originally Posted by Top Dog

Hey,

Heres something you may want to add. I know it would save me a butt load of time testing stuff if I could switch back an forth from staff to player at a flick of a switch.

Crap! I forgot that I already had a list of stuff (includng the suggestion above)... here it is:

• Individual Account Storage - all information for the toolbar will be stored in an account tag, serving for one toolbar per account.
• Customizable Size - you will be able to determine the number of rows and columns of custom commands that you want (min. 1/1, max. 9/5) for up to 45 commands.
• Compact/Concise - toolbar commands will be compact and concise, utilizing the space provided as best possible so as not to clog up space in your game window.
• Easy Editing - the toolbar can be accessed through one simple Edit Menu, with all of the features at-hand and easy to change.
• Built-In Ethereal - the toolbar will include an (optional) built-in ethereal, with preset mounts as well as a customizable mount value.
• Built-In "Staff Stone" - the toolbar will include a built-in "Staff Stone" to allow staff members to easily switch to player form and back again, with a few key features such as auto-res on death and protection.
• Coordinate Storage - an area will be set aside (pulled up from a single button) for you to store locations of any places you want to keep at-hand, allowing instant recall in staff and player form.
• Skin Customization - different skins will be available to users, to tailor to his/her preference.
• Transparency - you will be able to use a slider bar to set how transparent you want your toolbar (from 0% to 100% opacity).
• Recent Commands - a list of recent commands will automatically be kept track of (minus the common ones, such as [Tele and [Who) so you can pull up whatever long thing you just typed and don't want to type again
• Item Helper - an item helper will be included to alter items, such as moving, changing hues, names, and other things.
• Art Menu - an art menu will be included so you can quickly browse and find what ID you are looking for. A search engine will also be included for this, so you can search for something by its name or its ID.

Originally Posted by Top Dog

Oh heres a side thought "I wish to secure this / I wish to release" this button.

Im on a roll here my last idea " The soft matter in my head is smoking " a drop down menu for pet commands or buttons for freq. used pet commands like stay, all follow me, all guard, and kill.

Just some ideas not the best but something to think about I guess.


Thks again for this great script.

Well, you will be able to choose whether or not you want to use the command prefix for your button ("[" for default shards)... so you can make a normal row of buttons with whatever normal phrases that you want!

Thanks anyway for the suggestions.

[Stilgar]

Location Mark - This menu will contain locations that you mark with the click of a button; you can have as many locations as you want, and you can create categories for them ("Cities", "Dungeons", etc.) You will be able to teleport to said location with a click of a button, and you will also be able to export runes and import runes/runebooks. By default, the menu will have all normal locations added (you will be able to disable this feature within the script before you install it, in case you have a customized map). I will use a method similar to A_Li_N's public gates to achieve this effect.

Location mark is great idea!
But it will be better when we can send another clients to marked location via targeting. moreover a group send (like runuo's [group command) will be best
thanks anyway for your script.

[Johabius]

Ahh yea, a send to command in concert with this toolbar would be a great addition. Forgot to look to see if you have that in your planned updates or not.

[Joeku]

Eh?

[Johabius]

I don't know if it's in 2.0 or not, but one shard that I used to staff on had a command that when used, could send a player to the coordinates that you input. You could also use this with the area, region, and online modifiers.
Such as, [sendto x, y, z [area sendto x, y, z etc.
I just figured that with the mark location functionality that you have planned, an addition of the send to command might be a great addition as well

[Joeku]

Originally Posted by Johabius

I don't know if it's in 2.0 or not, but one shard that I used to staff on had a command that when used, could send a player to the coordinates that you input. You could also use this with the area, region, and online modifiers.
Such as, [sendto x, y, z [area sendto x, y, z etc.
I just figured that with the mark location functionality that you have planned, an addition of the send to command might be a great addition as well

Oh...

Yeah I'll look into that. Shouldn't be too hard.

[Joeku]

Update!

Sorry about the long period of inactivity... I've been having some major computer issues lately, but that should be cured with a gig of RAM and a new processor
I'm still continuing this project. Sadly, I won't be able to use account tags to store the coordinates with the planned Mark/Teleport feature (well I could, but it would be extremely bloated) so I'm switching the system over to use a Persistance Item instead.

Again, sorry about that, folks. You should be expecting an update soon containing basic customization functions for the toolbar, and after that I'll get to the two plugins (Toolbar Mount and Mark/Teleport). Wish me luck!

[kellsar]

another idea...

maybe allow for normal players to use this too, for like all follow me, all stay, i wish to secure this, and others...
and spell icons...

i know, that as a GM, this is the best tool out there (ASIDE FROM RUNUO!!!), but it would also be quite the tool for normal players, could prolly get more peeps on your shard if you had a player enabled one (2 seperate toolbar codes?)

some shards have a teleport to city/dungeon locations book, and i know this would replace that scripting...

maybe as soon as all of the gm toolbar adds/fixes are implemented, you could work on a player-only toolbar!!!

[Joeku]

Originally Posted by kellsar

another idea...

maybe allow for normal players to use this too, for like all follow me, all stay, i wish to secure this, and others...
and spell icons...

i know, that as a GM, this is the best tool out there (ASIDE FROM RUNUO!!!), but it would also be quite the tool for normal players, could prolly get more peeps on your shard if you had a player enabled one (2 seperate toolbar codes?)

some shards have a teleport to city/dungeon locations book, and i know this would replace that scripting...

maybe as soon as all of the gm toolbar adds/fixes are implemented, you could work on a player-only toolbar!!!

That's been half-implemented so far. Players can still use it for commands and speech... I'm just waiting for the right time to release the *final* version of this type of thing. Good suggestion.

[Boulder]

it wooks great
thanks for your hard work
sujestion to put a control item part in it to move item in all direation
its a good tool to have

[Joeku]

Originally Posted by Boulder

it wooks great
thanks for your hard work
sujestion to put a control item part in it to move item in all direation
its a good tool to have

Control item? You mean the Item Mover from my last toolbar?

Good idea, I'll work on that once I get the 1.0 release done

[Joeku]

Good news!

I'm almost finished with the 1.0 release, but I need some help...

I'm adding skin support but I need some help coming up with a few more skins. Right now, I only have one skin for it. What you'll need:
1. GumpStudio or InsideUO (to browse gump images).
2. Good aesthetic design skills.

Anyone who wants to help, PLEASE give me a PM or e-mail! It would be much appreciated, and save me a lot of time as well. I'll add you in the credits!