Light Switch (so simple!)

[Lokai]

/************ LightSwitch.cs v.2 **********
*
* (C) 2008, Lokai
*
* Description: (Player) house item that
* will turn on BaseLights which are
* locked down. Switch must be locked
* down to use, also. (GameMaster)
* item that will turn on BaseLights
* anywhere in the world that you have
* linked to the Switch.
* Usage: Use the Connect or Disconnect
* context menu to add or remove lights
* from the group of lights that the
* Switch will control. You can link
* an unlimited number of lights.
*
*******************************************/
Light Switch

What is it?

Uh....it turns on the lights in the house.
Version 2 also lets GMs use it anywhere in the world!

How do you add it?

[add LightSwitch (of course, you can also sell them on vendors, etc.)

Installation:

Place in scripts folder anywhere.

As per what Tru said, if you want this to be accessible to anyone, make this change:

in BaseHouse.cs after this

 
 
else if ( item is Clock )return true;
add this

 
 
else if ( item is LightSwitch ) return true;

Technical Mumbo Jumbo:

- It is a Flippable Furniture item, so it can be locked down, and turned to be put facing either direction.
- It will switch up(ON) and down(OFF) when double-clicked.
- It will only operate your lights when it is Locked Down.
- It will turn On and Off EVERY light in your house that is also Locked Down.
- It does not check to see if you own the house. (After all, anyone can flip a switch, right?)

EDIT:

Added new download. Check it out.

[lordrichard]

i dont see a download here am i missing something

[Lokai]

Originally Posted by lordrichard

i dont see a download here am i missing something

oops!

sorry about that.

[oiii88]

Thanks will just add a bit more realism for my shard

[Tru]

Have to edit BaseHouse to be able to use it though.

Originally Posted by Tru

Have to edit BaseHouse to be able to use it though.

i dont understand what u need to eddit in base house to use it can u post this please?

[Tru]

in BaseHouse.cs after this

else if ( item is Clock )
return true;

add this

else if ( item is LightSwitch )
	return true;

[Lokai]

Thanks Tru.

I never use "Players" to test these things, just my lonely Owner.

I guess it will only work for the owner of the house unless you make that change.

Oh well.

[moonrune]

Work in 1.0? (Sorry, waiting for the official release of 2.0 stable version)

Great work! =)

[Lokai]

Not sure about 1.0. I never use it any more.

Check out new download.

- Fixed ItemID goof in the Switch.

- Added "clap on", "clap off" support. Please comment this out if you don't like it, but I couldn't resist. It animates and shuts on and off the lights on command.

[Tru]

Originally Posted by Lokai

Thanks Tru.

I never use "Players" to test these things, just my lonely Owner.

I guess it will only work for the owner of the house unless you make that change.

Oh well.

Nope anyone not access level wouldnt be able to access it. I tried it initially with the owner of a house.

im getting 2 errors here any idea what i might need to change
[code]
- Error: Scripts\custom\LightSwitch.cs: CS0117: (line 61, column 17) 'string' d
oes not contain a definition for 'Contains'
- Error: Scripts\custom\LightSwitch.cs: CS0117: (line 66, column 17) 'string' d
oes not contain a definition for 'Contains'
[code]

[Lokai]

Originally Posted by andrewd

im getting 2 errors here any idea what i might need to change
[code]
- Error: Scripts\custom\LightSwitch.cs: CS0117: (line 61, column 17) 'string' d
oes not contain a definition for 'Contains'
- Error: Scripts\custom\LightSwitch.cs: CS0117: (line 66, column 17) 'string' d
oes not contain a definition for 'Contains'
[code]

string.Contains is a valid bool. What version of .Net are you using?

5.1.26 version 1.0 runuo

[Lokai]

Originally Posted by andrewd

5.1.26 version 1.0 runuo

5.1.26 is your version of Windows, not .Net.

You are using 1.0 of RunUO. Are you using .NET version 1.1?

If so, that would explain the difference.

1.1 is what im using

[Lokai]

Originally Posted by andrewd

1.1 is what im using

Since you are using XP, I would strongly recommend .NET 2.0. Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but I believe it fully supports the RunUO v1.0 Server.

Originally Posted by Lokai

Since you are using XP, I would strongly recommend .NET 2.0. Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but I believe it fully supports the RunUO v1.0 Server.

actually i was wrong i am using 2.0 because i think i needed to dowmload it to get connect uo to work.
i think it has something to do with 1.0 and the word contains

[Lokai]

Originally Posted by andrewd

actually i was wrong i am using 2.0 because i think i needed to dowmload it to get connect uo to work.
i think it has something to do with 1.0 and the word contains

When you start the Server, it says exactly which versions you are running.

Originally Posted by My Console Window

RunUO - [www.runuo.com] Version 2.0, Build 2676.27169
Core: Running on .NET Framework Version 2.0.50727
Core: Optimizing for 2 processors
Scripts: Compiling C# scripts...

Originally Posted by Lokai

When you start the Server, it says exactly which versions you are running.

when i start server it dosent say anything about the core net/

[wulf monat]

Very nice script, i installed it and was amazed right away......like: LET THERE BE LIGHT....and click there it IS!
lmao

I have a suggestion;
Maybe have in props for a timer to set on or off and time to set timer to,
also maybe have it where you can alos link them to certain lights instead of all:
so you'd have the choices of decoing diff rooms or even setting a path in a dungeon for players to follow.....
....just some ideas, but i'd love to see those included if you know how and have time to do it.

I dont think i'd be able to script it myself - Mainly because i dont have much time anymore with new job, also dotn think im good enough scripter yet to figure that much out.

[Lokai]

Originally Posted by andrewd

im getting 2 errors here any idea what i might need to change
[code]
- Error: Scripts\custom\LightSwitch.cs: CS0117: (line 61, column 17) 'string' does not contain a definition for 'Contains'
- Error: Scripts\custom\LightSwitch.cs: CS0117: (line 66, column 17) 'string' does not contain a definition for 'Contains'
[code]

I suggest you comment out the "clapper" section until you figure another method for comparing strings that is compatible with your version of .NET.

[koluch]

We are just about to hold a House Deco Contest and many players are using types of lighting for effect - this is an excellent item to give each contestant for thier home.
Simple.
Nice.
Enough said!

Koluch
a.k.a - Hater of nightsite and removing the nice glow that was once a valuable part of the feel of UO.

[Lokai]

Just released v2 of this script:

* Description: (Player) house item that
* will turn on BaseLights which are
* locked down. Switch must be locked
* down to use, also. (GameMaster)
* item that will turn on BaseLights
* anywhere in the world that you have
* linked to the Switch.

* Usage: Use the Connect or Disconnect
* context menu to add or remove lights
* from the group of lights that the
* Switch will control. You can link
* an unlimited number of lights.

[Lokai]

I discovered a potential problem in the latest version of the script. It is possible for a mischievous Player to have a bit of fun with this...

If a Player were to carry his LightSwitch around with him, he could link it to BaseLights all over the world, in people's homes, dungeons, anywhere. Now, the Player himself would not be able to affect any of those lights, but if he then installed the switch in his house, and an unsuspecting GM came along, the GM could accidentally ignite or douse all of those lights all over the world by flipping the switch. oops.

** EDIT **

There was also a bug allowing Players to try to flip the switch while it was not in their house, causing Null Reference errors.

The problems have been corrected. New file posted.