How can you get the cursor to automatically name objects.

[Novice]

In games like Maniac Mansion all you have to do to know if an item is clickable is move the cursor over it, if a name appears that means you can somehow manipulate it.

I would like to use this method myself but I couldn't find any information in the manual.

I tried using 'Display' but that would stop the game briefly and show that little 'watch/timer' icon, not smooth at all .

I would just like to show the object's name next to the cursor with no pause so players can scan a room quickly.

Any ideas on how this can be done?

Thank you for your time .

[Mephistophilis]

This has been answerd in the Other tech Forum under "This may seemm obvious..." or something or other it utilizes OVERHOTSPOT

[Darth Mandarb]

Or just look at (probably) every page going back in time in this forum.

This question is asked about once a week!!

Also, before asking anymore questions you might want to consult with the Beginners FAQ.Ã,  It's a fantastic resource and will usually answer any "novice" questions you have rather than getting a smart-ass answer from people like me

Also, this thread; *** READ THIS THREAD FIRST BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE! (updated 07.11.2004)*** has loads of information you should read before posting a question.

Just FYI.

[Novice]

 Oops! :o

Well I want to thank you both for taking the time to reply, I used the search engine and typed 'cursor', it gave me 64 pages and most were about changing the icon.

If only I would have went to that "Read this" thread I would have saved some space. Sorry about that , but I'm wiser now and will be more careful .

Good luck on your own projects.