Scratch

I put the block I was working on in the blocks scripts and it gave me a giant error, I had to open task manager.

I probably should've known not to do that.

shadow_7283 wrote:

Every time I try to open BYOB it asks for the image file. It isn't a huge deal, but I do have to navigate for the file each time. Is there anyway to permanantely associate the image file with BYOB?

Aha, this time I read your message /carefully/.  Don't double-click the .exe file; double-click BYOB.image.  The first time you do that, it'll ask which exe to use, and then it should remember.

PS, This is a workaround; I agree that clicking on the exe should work!

I seem to be having some troubles with the "script variables" command. I'm getting some odd behavior. Like the (VariableName) reporting something false, and strange things like that. I may be wrong, but I'm having some trouble with it.

The-Whiz wrote:

BYOB is great so far, except for one thing. I've discovered a way to actually network an infinite number of BYOBs together, to have them interact in any number of different ways. The only problem with this is... The ([network] sensor value) block DOES NOT SUPPORT LISTS AS VARIABLES. This is essential to my project.

Thanks!

I just thought of this, and it is only a temporary solution, but you could always use the ([list] as text) block. Set a variable to this value, transfer it using the ([network] sensor value) block, and then create a block that parses the "text list" into the data you need.

OK, new bug. When a block is no longer used in a project it is removed. That part is good. But when you try to create a new block with the same name, it still says a block with that name already exists. Is there a better way to report glitches? I feel like I am crowding this forum topic with unnecesary posts.

On another note (I know you are probably groaning out load by now    ), I need to create a (key pressed) block for my program (a reporter, not the boolean that already exists). Just before I embark on the exciting task of putting 62 if elses inside each other, can any one think of a good way to do this using BYOB's new features? I know it is unlikely, but anything that can save me a dull hour is fine by me. 

shadow_7283 wrote:

Is there a better way to report glitches?

Look in the first post - there's a link to a bug report page 

shadow_7283 wrote:

Sorry for posting so much, but I am really intrested/excited about BYOB.

Don't be sorry!  All these bug reports are super useful!  This is the point of a public alpha test; we knew there were probably bugs that we'd never find in our own testing.  And, plus, it's a huge thrill for both Jens and me to see such interest in our work!  Keep those posts coming.

shadow_7283 wrote:

Anyways, that method doesn't work for me because just creating a shortcut of the image file opens Scratch, not BYOB.

Interesting.  It works for me.  Try right-clicking on BYOB.image (maybe it has to be the file itself, not a shortcut, I don't know) and choose "open with" then BYOB if it offers you that choice, otherwise "Choose program" and choose BYOB.  See if that helps.  Otherwise you'll have to wait for Jens to get back online. 

shadow_7283 wrote:

Is there a better way to report glitches? I feel like I am crowding this forum topic with unnecesary posts.

The byob web site has a bug-reporting feature, but it does require you to supply an email address, and I know that's iffy for kids.  OTOH it doesn't check whether the email address is actually valid, so you could make one up, like shadow_7283@nowhere.net, and then we'd know it's you. 

shadow_7283 wrote:

On another note (I know you are probably groaning out load by now    ), I need to create a (key pressed) block for my program (a reporter, not the boolean that already exists). Just before I embark on the exciting task of putting 62 if elses inside each other, can any one think of a good way to do this using BYOB's new features? I know it is unlikely, but anything that can save me a dull hour is fine by me. 

I can't think of one either.  What you need (Jens?) is either, as you say, a KEY PRESSED reporter or the ability to drop a variable onto the KEY <key> PRESSED? pulldown.  We should probably find a way to report the actual current state of the keyboard, including distinguishing left control from right control etc.  Preferably in a form that doesn't require bitwise operations to decode.

As for groaning out loud, Jens is the one who has to fix all the bugs; I'm grinning ear to ear at the reaction this project has generated.  You folks are really pounding on obscure features!  At this rate the software will be rock solid by June.

Do I have to explain? XD

Lucario621 wrote:

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af54 … lolwut.png

Do I have to explain? XD

xD Yesh! Pwease expwane!

Paddle2See wrote:

This sure looks like a great collaboration!  Think I'll move it to the Collab area of the forums 

I guess that works too... thanks paddle. 

But I still think this is an Advanced Topic...

shadow_7283 wrote:

Ok, I finally got it to work. I had to select the image file, choose Open With..., Choose Program, BYOB and check always use this program for files of this type. Create a shortcut and *BOOM* it works. I also changed the icon from the image source to the regular Scratch icon. THANKS!

If it is a shortcut, the leading to the exe part, behind that, add a |, "url to image file"| with no | and it will get the image file too. 

PlayWithFire wrote:

um when i edit a block i can't have a 'block only' variable that has [set (variable) to] and [change (variable) by].  is this just me or is this just something that byob does.

Yes you can - you just make a variable on the left: