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#1 2010-12-20 11:10:19

Mcsugarface
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Reducing Project Size

Ever have a project that you can't upload because it's too big? Here are some tips:


-Delete the meow sound from the default Scratch cat sprite. Also delete the pop sound from the background.

-Compress sounds and images. Go to edit and choose Compress Sounds to compress sounds and Compress Images to compress images.

-Delete all sprites and scripts which aren't used.

-Delete notes which you don't need.

-Delete variables and lists which are unused.

-Don't make broadcasts you don't need.

-Use stamps instead of lots of sprites when possible . (juststickman)

Scratch wiki link <a href='http://wiki.scratch.mit.edu/wiki/Project_Compression'>here</a>. (WeirdF)


Those are some tips. If you have any, post them below and I'll add them.

-Msugarface   big_smile

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#2 2010-12-21 10:19:54

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Re: Reducing Project Size

To delete broadcasts, just make sure they're not selected in any blocks or hats. They will disappear.

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#3 2010-12-21 11:02:31

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Re: Reducing Project Size

bigreader wrote:

To delete broadcasts, just make sure they're not selected in any blocks or hats. They will disappear.

TY for the tip!

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#4 2010-12-28 15:40:57

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Re: Reducing Project Size

Well this is sad. Bump XD

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#5 2010-12-29 09:41:00

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Re: Reducing Project Size

There is some detailed information on Project Compression on the Scratch Wiki... Maybe you could add a link to that or take some information and add it to this thread (reword it obviously). Here's the link: Project Compression

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#6 2010-12-29 09:50:36

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Re: Reducing Project Size

-Spare blocks lying around in the coding area take up space
-Use less flag clicked and forevers
-Stamp instead of using 200 sprites

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#7 2010-12-29 10:34:54

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Re: Reducing Project Size

I'm not sure how... advanced this is. most of the ideas here are rather obvious to most of the people in advanced topics. Maybe it would be better suited to new scratchers or all about Scratch?

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#8 2010-12-29 21:30:54

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Re: Reducing Project Size

WeirdF wrote:

There is some detailed information on Project Compression on the Scratch Wiki... Maybe you could add a link to that or take some information and add it to this thread (reword it obviously). Here's the link: Project Compression

Thanks for the idea!  big_smile

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#9 2010-12-29 21:34:29

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Re: Reducing Project Size

juststickman wrote:

-Spare blocks lying around in the coding area take up space
-Use less flag clicked and forevers
-Stamp instead of using 200 sprites

I already have the first 2 but the 3 is a good one! Thanks.  tongue

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#10 2010-12-29 21:36:24

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Re: Reducing Project Size

Oops XD

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#11 2010-12-29 21:38:51

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Re: Reducing Project Size

sparks wrote:

I'm not sure how... advanced this is. most of the ideas here are rather obvious to most of the people in advanced topics. Maybe it would be better suited to new scratchers or all about Scratch?

True. I'll ask mods to move it...

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#12 2010-12-29 21:41:26

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Re: Reducing Project Size

If you want a project to run faster online:

- Use 'Obsolete' blocks in front of pointless scripts (like play music)

This will stop from running online, yet offline will run perfectly  wink

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#13 2010-12-29 21:58:52

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Re: Reducing Project Size

Mcsugarface wrote:

Scratch wiki link <a href='http://wiki.scratch.mit.edu/wiki/Project_Compression'>here</a>. (WeirdF)

The Scratch Forums use BBCode, not HTML. Use this code instead:

Code:

[url=http://wiki.scratch.mit.edu/wiki/Project_Compression]here[/url]

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#14 2010-12-30 18:51:02

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Re: Reducing Project Size

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#15 2010-12-31 01:05:44

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Re: Reducing Project Size

mathematics wrote:

Mcsugarface wrote:

Scratch wiki link <a href='http://wiki.scratch.mit.edu/wiki/Project_Compression'>here</a>. (WeirdF)

The Scratch Forums use BBCode, not HTML. Use this code instead:

Code:

[url=http://wiki.scratch.mit.edu/wiki/Project_Compression]here[/url]

ARG! xD ty :p

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#16 2010-12-31 03:28:49

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Re: Reducing Project Size

HD123 wrote:

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9 … qBQSbUTpOA
Tip: Try and remove any empty C blocks.  Example:

Before
http://imageupload.org/dm-1612937528463.png

After
http://imageupload.org/dm-412937530444.png

That reminds me...

Once i had a

[if <not <not <not <not <not <not <not 15/2>>>>>>]

Rule #3.

Don't over complicate things.

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#17 2010-12-31 03:39:32

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Re: Reducing Project Size

Mcsugarface wrote:

mathematics wrote:

Mcsugarface wrote:

Scratch wiki link <a href='http://wiki.scratch.mit.edu/wiki/Project_Compression'>here</a>. (WeirdF)

The Scratch Forums use BBCode, not HTML. Use this code instead:

Code:

[url=http://wiki.scratch.mit.edu/wiki/Project_Compression]here[/url]

ARG! xD ty :p

Then fix the link!  big_smile

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#18 2010-12-31 14:22:41

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Re: Reducing Project Size

In addition, try to reuse variables  smile

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