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I see, I think I get it now. Thanks. I will try having a play around with labels now and see what I can get working.

I had really hoped to do a combination of input and output in the same area (I'm trying to do a basic simulation of a command terminal).

I could workaround and use labels instead, but even if I were to do that, I would for my own sake like to know why newline characters and the things I tried didn't work. If only to better my understanding of the engine and how these parameters work.

Basically, my steps went thus:
I created a new gui.
Added a gui Text Box and a button to it.
Then edited function Button1_OnClick to include the code:
TextBox1.Text = String.Format("Input command prompt.[Enter username and pwd.[");

I haven't got as far as working out how to accept input yet...

Hi all,

tl;dl: How do you do a newline character in a textbox in a gui?

I'm sorry, this sounds like a really dumb question, but I cannot for the life of me work it out.
I am trying to make a 'terminal' style gui to take input making it look like a computer monitor. I have made a custom GUI with a GUI Textbox, which I can code text in easy enough, but for some reason I can't workout how to insert a newline character.

I had a read through of the manual which says to use [, which doesn't seem to work.
It also mentions that ags uses printf style strings so I tried /n (\n and %n as well because, why not).
I tried inserting the ascii code (using String.Format("%c",asciiCode)) newline, carriage return, and form feed all to no avail, just gave me garbage characters.
I had a look through the beginners forum and couldn't seem to find anything addressing it. (But I apologise in advance if I missed something)

All these things worked fine when just doing a straight Display() function call though, so I don't believe the code I am using is in error.

Is there something obvious here that I am missing, or are TextBoxes some magical entity which require special rituals to know how to use?

Or, is it just 2am and I should be in bed by now...


Thanks,
Snath

Btw, oraxon, about the 3d, do you ever use 3d to work out the layout or perspective of a scene before drawing it in 2d or do you find it unnecessary if you develop a good 2d skill base?

[EDIT] Sorry, this may be a bit off topic... was just curious because I haven't seen much 3d work on these boards.  I'll shift to another board if necessary.

[Idea]

Idea 2d_Matty
Atmosphere Alan v.Drake
Design WHAM
Composition oraxon
Functionality WHAM
Technique Alan v.Drake

I hate voting... I find it hard to view things unobjectively... I always feel like I'm leaving people out.

And done, finally...
I realized about half way through that I am really bad at coloring...
Well, good experience, learned some new tricks, but I really didn't feel I did it justice. I'll probably submit it to the scrutiny of the critics lounge and see what I can learn.



I have tried to go with the idea that the location is the book itself which shapes itself to suit the needs of the user. For instance the pages forming the stairs which allow the reader to access the higher text on the upright  page.

Just... about... finished...

[Idea]

Idea - oraxon
Atmosphere - oraxon
Design - oraxon
Composition - gameboy
Functionality - oraxon
Technique -  oraxon

oraxon, The colors... The lights... It's just so... Augh, so good...

Gameboy, that is one of the best examples I've seen of a low res clouded sunset. And this is coming from someone who spends large amounts of his time just looking through screenshots on abandonware sites.

For what it's worth, this is the idea of what I was going with. I ended up going faster than I thought I would, so managed to get a basic line-art of what I was going for, but isn't really a compete entry. Thought I would add my 2 cents though.



Basically, it is a store which specialises in the selling of corners and corner accessories. If I get a chance to finish it, I will try adding some more detail to the items in stock. Maybe add some text to them even.

Dammit, between being away, being sick, and losing the pen for my wacom tablet (found it yesterday thankfully), there's no way I'm going to be able to enter into this one either... I had a good idea too...

Oh well, one for the critics lounge at some point I guess...

Agh, damn. Was so busy working the last couple of days I didn't get a chance to vote. Sorry...

But bronze! Awesome! That gold is in sight now! Time for me to bring my A game. When's the next competition?

EXAMINE "PHOTO ON WALL"

You examine the photo on the wall.

Alright, here it is:



I didn't get to add in everything I wanted (such as decent lighting) and the shading is a bit of a mess (partly because of the lack of decent lighting) but it has served well as an exercise in deadlines.

Basically, the idea behind this is that of your basic Medical Practitioner office, however tailored primarily towards the extra terrestrial. I was trying to go with an "everyday situation with some elements that don't fit the norm", along with an "everyday life of creatures" sort of an idea.

Any criticism welcome. Am thinking of posting this in the critics lounge if I get a chance to finish it properly.

That would be awesome, thanks! I will try not to disappoint.

I couldn't ask for a short extension could I? Mine is taking longer than I thought it would...

[Idea]

Righto, just thought I would check before jumping in.

Idea Mad
Atmosphere SookieSock
Design oraxon
Composition Mad
Functionality Mad
Technique oraxon

Sorry, I'm quite new here still. How does the voting work? Does everyone vote? Just a select organised few? Or only those who have strong opinions?

Sorry, I can't seem to find a formalised rule anywhere.

Wow! Woah, that will teach me to have my gamma up to high at home. Checked it at work today and I can barely see it. Will have a go at fixing it when I get the chance. Lesson learnt though... Had considered popping it in the critics lounge, but thought I would have a go at adding in the extra detail and finishing it up more first. And, probably lighting it up a bit more now...

SookieSock, I think yours looks fantastic. I like the minimalist use of color, it somehow seems to make the train stick out more.

Hi, this is my first attempt at a background. There's more I wanted to do, but I thought I might as well submit it anyway.



All criticism welcome.
(Please be nice, I'm new...)