DaveComposer

Here's my question. I'm using fpic to display a .png file. I can easily switch back and forth between two different .png files. Now, on the second .png file, I want to overlay some number objects with that .png file. I know how to put the number boxes in. However, when I switch back to the first .png file, how do I hide the number objects I overlayed with the second .png file? Is there a command to turn on/off "include in Presentation" ?

Here's my question.  I'm using fpic to display a .png file.  I can easily switch back and forth between two different .png files.  Now, on the second .png file, I want to overlay some number objects with that .png file.  I know how to put the number boxes in.   However, when I switch back to the first .png file, how do I hide the number objects I overlayed with the second .png file?   Is there a command to turn on/off "include in Presentation" ?

turning-on-and-off-presentation-mode-with-fpic-window-switching

You could use the THISPATCHER object and send it a message like

"script bringtofront name-of-the-number-object"

"script sendtoback name-of-the-number-object"

Note that you need to set the scripting name of the number objects in inspector. Check out the 'thispatcher' Max help - you can do a LOT with it including creating and deleting objects and connections on the fly.

You could use the THISPATCHER object and send it a message like 

"script hide name-of-the-number-object"
"script show name-of-the-number-object"
-OR-
"script bringtofront name-of-the-number-object"
"script sendtoback name-of-the-number-object"

Note that you need to set the scripting name of the number objects in inspector. Check out the 'thispatcher' Max help - you can do a LOT with it including creating and deleting objects and connections on the fly.


Thanks! I just read about thispatcher a few days ago. I'll check it out.

Thanks!    I just read about thispatcher a few days ago.   I'll check it out.

Turning on and off Presentation mode (with fpic window switching)