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#1 2009-10-10 17:32:04
Custom Cursor?
I think a good idea for Scratch 1.5 would be to let scratcher make their own cursor for their specific game. Basically, all that scratch needs is to make the normal cursor "dissappear" when within the scratch window (when the actual project is playing). I have seen this in many flash games. I wonder if you can program it into scratch projects. Please leave a comment about what you think or if you agree with me.
Thank you! 
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#2 2009-10-10 19:21:02
- Lucario621
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Re: Custom Cursor?
Yeah I think suggested that before.. yeah I hope they add it. It really is a great idea. I too have seen flash games, for example where it its the mouse, and theres tons of 'eyes' around the course, and they stare at where the mouse is, and by using that, you try to get to the finish, by going through a path.
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#4 2009-10-11 02:20:54
- billyedward
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Re: Custom Cursor?
A good proposition... I think that I will add that to streak. Expect it in version 0.2 (coming out VERY soon, by the way). I think I will implement it as a block with a pull down menu, like this:
[set cursor to {}]
With such options as pointer, hourglass, crosshairs, none, etc, None being what you speak of.
Of course, if you have any ideas of how it could be done better, reply.
Last edited by billyedward (2009-10-11 02:21:10)
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#5 2009-10-11 17:26:16
Re: Custom Cursor?
Maybe make the cursor like the stage. A "sprite" that can't be deleted and the starting or basic costume for the cursor would be the typical arrow. And for the cursor sprite you can choose some thing like (Set costume to user selected). Not sure how to word it but basically to use what the user has.
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#6 2009-10-11 17:30:51
Re: Custom Cursor?
Wei wrote:
Maybe make the cursor like the stage. A "sprite" that can't be deleted and the starting or basic costume for the cursor would be the typical arrow. And for the cursor sprite you can choose some thing like (Set costume to user selected). Not sure how to word it but basically to use what the user has.
Well, it really depends... Can Java have a custom cursor? It might...
Anyhow, cursors vary depending on the user's operating system. I am in support of the idea, but if you accidentally deleted the original costume, there should also be a "Set to Default"
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#7 2009-10-13 23:03:38
- billyedward
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Re: Custom Cursor?
coolstuff wrote:
Anyhow, cursors vary depending on the user's operating system.
No, not in scratch.
Scratch keeps a bitmap cursor in it's resources, and uses that, regardless of the OS.
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#8 2009-10-30 23:42:43
Re: Custom Cursor?
billyedward wrote:
coolstuff wrote:
Anyhow, cursors vary depending on the user's operating system.
No, not in scratch.
Scratch keeps a bitmap cursor in it's resources, and uses that, regardless of the OS.
Sorry to bump an old topic, but while you may be right in the main application, I more meant in the Java applet.
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