game extensions

[admin]

this is about the new game extensions explained in the "» new ships and game updates"

here is also an example script for the production screen:
box_example_for_production.js
in
http://www.spacetrace.org/javascripts/

any questions or suggestions - just ask

if you need any code added to our scripts to get access to data in the pages - no problem

[RJSm1th]

Scripts, great this makes no sence to me sorry, I dont know how to create scripts nor how to use them (I think)are there any sample scripts made already and are instructions included on how to link them and then use them?

possibly a web page with a descripton of its purpose and the appropriate script. authors comments on possible modifications and how they may be modified?

Am I alone in this not having a clue? I work with computer hardware day in and day out at my job but the prog has me beat.

[admin]

the script is a simple javascript

just
1. download the example
http://www.spacetrace.org/javascripts/box_example_for_production.js
into your spacetrace dir you selected in your preferences (the same dir like the sound - dir)
2. look at your production screen at the bottom.

there is no disadvantage, if you dont know how to change javascript.
i only made this, to give some advanced programmers access to addd their ideas.

if you programmed some useful scripts please mail them to <!-- BBcode auto-mailto start --><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> document.write('<a href="mailto:admin@'+'spacetrace.org">admin@'+'spacetrace.org</a>'); </script><noscript><a href="mailto:REMOVEadmin@spacetrace.orgME">REMOVEadmin@spacetrace.orgME</a></noscript><!-- BBCode auto-mailto end -->
we will offer them for download then
and maybe include them to the game, if they are really useful for everyone.


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[admin]

i added a javascript for download at

http://www.spacetrace.org/javascripts/index.js

if you download this script, you can store your username and password in there and log in automatically when you enter the start-screen

it also opens two extra windows, where you can vote for spacetrace everytime you log in

[Bilerator]

how is the dir defined ??

i have put in E:eigene dateienspacetrace in there, and have put the js in it, but nothing happens

[admin]

the index script only works, if you define your spacetrace-dir as "file://C:\games\spacetrace\"
because this is the default directory, if you are still not logged in.
but all the other scripts work in all subdirectorys, but dont use "eigene dateien"
because this has a space in the name (spaces have to be replaced wit '%20' in the path,
and the path is case-sensitive so maybe this works: "file://E:\Eigene Dateien\spacetrace\"

[Bilerator]

okay, thx, it works now, but I haven't realized yet what I can do with it ... I don't know JS yet, but if you tell me that I can make lovely things with it, I will learn it =D

[admin]

just edit the JS-script with a text-editor like Notepad and fit it to your needs

for example in the index.js script, just enter your username and password and put it in the reight directory, then it works for you

[peace of love]

cant those extension not be implemented in a screen of s.t. i dont have the nerves to "programm" my s.t. ...

[admin]

i guess you dont have the nerves to wait ages until the fleets screen is loaded either.

i try to make the fleets screen as small as possible, cause this screen causes the most traffic on the server.
and downloading and change a small text-file is not really "programming"

this game extension option makes it possible for everyone to join us programming the game, so and if there are good ones, we certainly WILL implement them directly into the game.

[admin]

now it is possible for you to program a battlevisualization of any kind:

in http://www.spacetrace.org/javascripts/ you can download a battlereport.js javascript, that adds a button to your battlereport screen.

look at the source code of that script for more details

[Captain Starlight]

From the source code

[Captain Starlight]

Well, i tried, but no button so far

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[admin]

once you downloaded the script into your spacetracedirectory (you can set it in your preferences) there will be a button in your battlereport windew, but only after you pressed on the link to show the full report.

and remember:
this whole javascript-extensions only work in internet explorer

this way you can start programming the battle visualisation. (you need knowledge in some script-languages to do that)

it is the interface for you to get access to the sourcecode of the battlereport.

it is of no use for players who are not working on the project to program a battlevisualisation

@Cap: do you want to give it a try ?

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[Captain Starlight]

ahh no thank you , I thought it was for everybody lol.No wonder I could not get it to work.

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[BladeTech]

@ admin: i heard ethoglow will help u with this. good luck with it.

[admin]

it would be interesting, if anyone programmed any more game extensions already.

you know, it is possible for everyone to add his own javascript to his gamepath and it will be included in the page (in internet explorer)

[admin]

you can also add extensions to the 3d-map:
http://www.spacetrace.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=44418

[Guest]

well, i tryed all what you said above about directory and there still doesnt apear any buttom in the battelreport page. My sounds are not working and no changes have happend in any window

[Liderant]

that was me