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#1 2008-07-30 09:12:58

lsquaredmom
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Registered: 2008-07-24
Posts: 25

alignment tools

I would love to have some alignment tools that work on the stage.  This would especially be handy for when you want some variables showing.  In my first few projects and probably many future projects, I like to keep the variables showing since their values are an important part of the project, so it would be nice if I could align them to look better.  You can align sprites by adjusting their position numerically, but since variables are not considered a sprite, they don't come with the tools to align them on the stage.

Alternately, it would be good if we could make variables affect text boxes in a sprite, so the text could change based on the variables value.  Then we could tailor the results to look the way we want instead of just having a variable box showing.

Something like "My text says that the angle is " + variable_name + " degrees."
But maybe that would make things too complicated for a beginner programming language.


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#2 2008-07-30 10:34:03

Paddle2See
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Registered: 2007-10-27
Posts: 1000+

Re: alignment tools

Yeah, some alignment tools would be nice.  What I do is draw a straight line sprite and use it as a ruler to make sure my variables are lining up.  Then, I use a steady hand and my calibrated eyeball to make fine adjustments.  It could be easier, no doubt.


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