Embed modules in other modules

[John Perkins]

From the undocumented dept...

Q: Can you embed a tvision or other module in another? Like an edit with
attached tvision without resorting to C?

A: Yes, you can have a super skin that holds a number of modules.

CreateSubModule TScript command added to the skin controls.
THis allows one module to be created within another.
Uses names from Skins\ResourceLibrary\Scripts\MenuLinks.ToasterScr ipt
e.g. from line TVisionLink()= Launch("ToasterVision", "VT-Vision")
use the first name
e.g. CreateSubModule( 128 128 128 "ToasterVision" )


Thanks for the tip Aussie

[Keith Gandy]

Would a superskin be the best way to set up a "locked" array of modules in VT3?

We have a number of entry-level "engineers" that use the computer in a live environment. Giving them an interface that has no moving parts and doesn't run the risk of having them close a module will simply lower the failure rate.

Setting up the interface with adapted modules in VT2 was a little work, but pretty simple. VT3 has a different way to address the modules. (We use one VT2 and one VT3). So, before I set out to tackle the VT3 - any ideas?

[John Perkins]

Possibly, look at VJLive: Link to VJLive .com (http://www.vjlive.com/main.htm)

To me, that looks like a superskin. I think the TriCaster is a good example too.

[John Perkins]

Now that I think about it, an easier way to foolproof the skin would be to comment out the stretchy parts of that skin that deal with moving, closing or resizing the main window.

You would want to open your modules in the correct position though.

Alternatively you could copy the skin folder you want to lock down and rename it. Then position the window and switch to the locked-down skin.

[Keith Gandy]

Thanks to the forum and Aussie's notes, I have been able to assemble and construct a superscript that acts as a mask for our video personel. The modules have their own reworked custom module, and the stretchy parts have been removed so that they stay attached correctly.

Once you understand the way things are assembled (mainly trial and error), then you can put together handy tools which streamline the production.

This forum is incredibly helpful.

[John Perkins]

Nice job!

If they can mess that skin up, they really shouldn't be on the system. ;)

[PIZAZZ]

Thanks to the forum and Aussie's notes, I have been able to assemble and construct a superscript that acts as a mask for our video personel. The modules have their own reworked custom module, and the stretchy parts have been removed so that they stay attached correctly.

Once you understand the way things are assembled (mainly trial and error), then you can put together handy tools which streamline the production.

This forum is incredibly helpful.


Nice work. Now it is time to start reskinning those modules inside... Make it all one congruent look. Lots of time and fun believe me.

An answer to the previous comment about our VJLive skinnage. We did indeed modify the skins heavily to keep users from moving things around. We had to oversimplify the look to be more common to the available PC based MP3 mixing software. DJs and VJs are slow to accept any kind of change...

Glad to see some other faces around here.