Jim,
Here is an example of what I'm talking about...
http://www.dreamscapesoftware.com/hscrolltest.livecode
Derek Bump
Dreamscape Software
http://www.dreamscapesoftware.com
On 5/17/11 11:51 PM, Derek Bump - Dreamscape Software wrote:
Jim,
Now this is just me think'n out loud here, but what if you were to have
1 or 2 duplicate fields directly underneath the primary field, but each
one is offset by 1 pixel to the right, and is 20-30% lighter in color
than the field above it.
That way, when you change the hscroll of the group, the lighter colored
fields create a type of "motion-blur". Could be easier on the eyes and
make the "jerkiness" seem less apparent.
Just an untested thought! :)
Derek Bump
Dreamscape Software
http://www.dreamscapesoftware.com
On 5/17/11 11:22 PM, Jim Schaubeck wrote:
Derek,
That was something I have not tried so Thank You for the idea!! When I
polished it up as best I could, the result was exactly the same as the
move
command.
Here's my 'move' setup:
cd fld named "test"
line graphic named "move"
Some background stuff to polish the look
A button with this code:
On mouseup
put someText into cd fld "test"
set the width of cd fld "test" to the formattedWidth of cd fld "test"
move cd fld "test" along the points of graphic "move"-- Move speed was
set
to 300
end mouseup
The movement I see with this solution is the exact movement I see when I
tried your hScroll solution. It's still too jerky for prime time. Both
are
getting close but I'm hoping for a much smoother solution.
jim schaubeck
714-321-4499
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[mailto:use-livecode-boun...@lists.runrev.com] On Behalf Of Derek Bump -
Dreamscape Software
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 8:40 PM
To: How to use LiveCode
Subject: Re: Livecode for Digital Signage
Hello Jim,
What you could do is place the field inside of a group and change the
group's Horizontal Scroll incrementally. Then once it reaches the end,
lock
the screen, reset the scroll, and start again.
Derek Bump
Dreamscape Software
http://www.dreamscapesoftware.com
On 5/17/11 9:28 PM, Jim Schaubeck wrote:
I would like to develop an in-house digital signage app that uses
video, animation and smooth scrolling words (like a stock ticker). I
can figure out the video and the animation but I'm having trouble with
smooth scrolling text. Is this better suited for Animation Engine
(have not tried it) or is there a trick to getting text to flow
Right-to-Left smoothly. The best that I can see is the move command
but it's still too jerky for displaying in a store.
Thank you for any feedback
jim schaubeck
714-321-4499
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