Need help at getting FPS in script up :(

=FAS=Shigawire · August 23, 2008

Hey Guys,

I am already working on my lil GUI..

But the weapon part decreases my fps by 15 Frames

I chose the easiest and basicst method i know, and idk what to do now.

I have this part of the script:

  
... 
  
function updateWeaponSwitch () 
  
  
    if ( WeaponStat ) then 
        guiGridListClear ( WeaponStat ) 
  
    local row1 = guiGridListAddRow ( WeaponStat ) 
    local row2 = guiGridListAddRow ( WeaponStat ) 
  
local weaponType = getPlayerWeapon ( getLocalPlayer() ) 
  
    guiGridListSetItemText ( WeaponStat, row2, column2, "  " ..getWeaponNameFromID (weaponType).."", false, false ) 
  
  
  
    black = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.65, "weap/black.bmp", true, WeaponStat ) 
  
  
  
    if ( weaponType == 30 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/akicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 0 ) then  
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/BRASSKNUCKLEicon.bmp" ) 
         
    elseif ( weaponType == 1 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/BRASSKNUCKLEicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 3 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/nitestickicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 4 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/knifecuricon.bmp" ) 
     
    elseif ( weaponType == 22 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/colt45icon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 23 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/silencedicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 24 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/desert_eagleicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 25 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/chromegunicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 26 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/sawnofficon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 27 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/shotgspaicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 28 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/micro_uziicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 29 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/mp5icon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 32 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/tec9icon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 30 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/akicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 31 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/m4icon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 35 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/rocketlaicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 16 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/grenadeicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 17 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/teargasicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 18 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/molotovicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 39 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/satchelicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 44 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/nvgogglesicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 45 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/nvgogglesicon.bmp" ) 
  
    elseif ( weaponType == 46 ) then 
  
    guiStaticImageLoadImage ( black, "weap/bombicon.bmp" ) 
  
  
end 
  
...

These pictures should be updaten when the player is switching the weapon. I used Events instead of timers (Gamersnerd ), but imho its too much work for the Program to update the pictures.

Is there a method to make it non-lagging? or making it less FPS loosing?

Thank You

Ace_Gambit · August 23, 2008

I would recommend to load all your images in advance. That is when the client script is started for example.

Gamesnert · August 23, 2008

I would SERIOUSLY recommend to use events... Some that may help:

-onClientPlayerWeaponFire

-onClientPlayerWeaponSwitch

-onClientPlayerWasted

With those events, do this:

-onClientPlayerWeaponFire: Let it recheck ammo. Or, just let the ammo number go -1.

-onClientPlayerWeaponSwitch: Swap code to check everything. If you can make your images .png, they'll be smaller by the way!

-onClientPlayerWasted: Let it go on fist, with no ammo.

You might need something else for admin panel or freeroam give weapon function. I'll think what will help.

EDIT: Ace's performance suggestion would also speed it up dramatically! Make them invisible and on the same position. Then, make the one that you need visible. Good idea or no?

=FAS=Shigawire · August 23, 2008

Hi,

i am using events I saw this works more efficient

the onplayerFire and onPlayerWeaponSwitch Events are already used, working fine

very good i dea with pre-loading the images, thanks. Iwill try it, when i was able to understand the Server-setup manual

"Log-In via SSH"... idk how

Gamesnert · August 23, 2008

Hi,
i am using events I saw this works more efficient

the onplayerFire and onPlayerWeaponSwitch Events are already used, working fine

very good i dea with pre-loading the images, thanks. Iwill try it, when i was able to understand the Server-setup manual

"Log-In via SSH"... idk how

I would still recommend to convert all your pictures to PNG, GIF or JPEG files. Depending on the amount of colors. Low amount? GIF. Middle? PNG. High amount? JP(E)G. BMP sucks space and bandwidth for as far as I know... =/

And didn't see that it was an event...

And login via SSH... Never heard of SSH...

=FAS=Shigawire · August 23, 2008

hi

you are right, i didnt show the event, because i thought it isnt necessary to show all lines of my script

SSH means SecureShell, i think, i solved this now

I will now try to convert all files to png ( im an iditot, these files only got 2 colour: black and white, but i took the highest resolution )

Gamesnert · August 23, 2008

hi
you are right, i didnt show the event, because i thought it isnt necessary to show all lines of my script

SSH means SecureShell, i think, i solved this now

I will now try to convert all files to png ( im an iditot, these files only got 2 colour: black and white, but i took the highest resolution )

Lol! Just take the 32x32 version and stretch it from here to dunnowhere...

=FAS=Shigawire · August 23, 2008

rofl, that are 44 pictures...

I now converted them into png, from 12 kb to 1,5 each one

and now i will make them invisible and visible again when it is needed

Gamesnert · August 23, 2008

rofl, that are 44 pictures...
I now converted them into png, from 12 kb to 1,5 each one

and now i will make them invisible and visible again when it is needed

Good, let's see if it'll speed it up a little.

=FAS=Shigawire · August 23, 2008

Lol, now the FPS is not decreasing, but i got the next problem, obciously, he only overlays the pictures:

    black = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/black.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    ak = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/akicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    bat = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/baticon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    bomb = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/bombicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    brass = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/BRASSKNUCKLEicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    camera = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/Cameraicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    chnsaw = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/chnsawicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    chromegun = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/chromegunicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    colt = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/colt45icon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    cuntgun = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/cuntgunicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    deagle = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/desert_eagleicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    flame = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/flameicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    golf = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/golfclubicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    grenade = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/grenadeicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    para = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/gun_paraicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    hsrl = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/heatseekingicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    irgoggles = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/irgogglesicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    jpack = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/jetpackicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    knife = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/knifecuricon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    m4 = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/m4icon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    uzi = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/micro_uziicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    minigun = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/minigunicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    molotov = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/molotovicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    mp5 = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/mp5icon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    nitestick = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/nitestickicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    rocketla = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/rocketlaicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    satchel = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/satchelicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    sawnoff = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/sawnofficon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    shotgspa = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/shotgspaicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    silenced = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/silencedicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    sniper = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/SNIPERicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    teargas = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/teargasicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    tec9 = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/tec9icon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
  
  
  
    guiSetVisible ( black, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( bat, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( bomb, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( brass, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( camera, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( chnsaw, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( chromegun, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( colt, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( cuntgun, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( deagle, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( flame, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( golf, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( grenade, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( para, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( hsrl, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( irgoggles, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( jpack, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( knife, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( m4, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( uzi, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( minigun, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( molotov, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( nitestick, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( rocketla, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( satchel, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( sawnoff, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( shotgspa, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( silenced, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( sniper, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( teargas, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( tec9, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( mp5, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( ak, false ) 
  
  
function updateWeaponSwitch () 
  
  
    if ( WeaponStat ) then 
        guiGridListClear ( WeaponStat ) 
  
    local row1 = guiGridListAddRow ( WeaponStat ) 
    local row2 = guiGridListAddRow ( WeaponStat ) 
  
local weaponType = getPlayerWeapon ( getLocalPlayer() ) 
  
    guiGridListSetItemText ( WeaponStat, row2, column2, "  " ..getWeaponNameFromID (weaponType).."", false, false ) 
  
    guiSetVisible ( ak, false ) 
  
    if ( weaponType == 30 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( ak, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 0 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( brass, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 1 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( brass, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 2 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( golf, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 3 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( nitestick, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 4 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( knife, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 5 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( bat, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 9 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( chnsaw, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 22 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( colt, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 23 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( silenced, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 24 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( deagle, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 25 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( chromegun, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 26 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( sawnoff, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 27 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( shotgspa, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 28 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( uzi, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 29 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( mp5, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 32 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( tec9, true ) 
  
end 
end 
end 
addEventHandler ( "onClientPlayerWeaponSwitch", getRootElement(), updateWeaponSwitch)

I didnt enter all Weapon IDs becuase i am 1. very tired

and 2. do i want to check, if its working. ATm its not properly: he shows 3 pictures right, the he stops at the current picture and doesnt go on, tomorrow i will make a video of that, if there isnt a solution until then

Gamesnert · August 23, 2008

Lol, now the FPS is not decreasing, but i got the next problem, obciously, he only overlays the pictures:

    black = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/black.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    ak = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/akicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    bat = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/baticon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    bomb = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/bombicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    brass = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/BRASSKNUCKLEicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    camera = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/Cameraicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    chnsaw = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/chnsawicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    chromegun = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/chromegunicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    colt = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/colt45icon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
     = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/:O.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    deagle = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/desert_eagleicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    flame = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/flameicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    golf = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/golfclubicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    grenade = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/grenadeicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    para = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/gun_paraicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    hsrl = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/heatseekingicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    irgoggles = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/irgogglesicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    jpack = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/jetpackicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    knife = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/knifecuricon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    m4 = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/m4icon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    uzi = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/micro_uziicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    minigun = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/minigunicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    molotov = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/molotovicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    mp5 = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/mp5icon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    nitestick = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/nitestickicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    rocketla = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/rocketlaicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    satchel = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/satchelicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    sawnoff = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/sawnofficon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    shotgspa = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/shotgspaicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    silenced = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/silencedicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    sniper = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/SNIPERicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    teargas = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/teargasicon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
    tec9 = guiCreateStaticImage( 0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 0.4, "weap/tec9icon.png", true, WeaponStat ) 
  
  
  
    guiSetVisible ( black, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( bat, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( bomb, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( brass, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( camera, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( chnsaw, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( chromegun, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( colt, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( , false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( deagle, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( flame, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( golf, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( grenade, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( para, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( hsrl, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( irgoggles, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( jpack, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( knife, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( m4, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( uzi, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( minigun, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( molotov, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( nitestick, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( rocketla, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( satchel, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( sawnoff, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( shotgspa, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( silenced, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( sniper, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( teargas, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( tec9, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( mp5, false ) 
    guiSetVisible ( ak, false ) 
  
  
function updateWeaponSwitch () 
  
  
    if ( WeaponStat ) then 
        guiGridListClear ( WeaponStat ) 
  
    local row1 = guiGridListAddRow ( WeaponStat ) 
    local row2 = guiGridListAddRow ( WeaponStat ) 
  
local weaponType = getPlayerWeapon ( getLocalPlayer() ) 
  
    guiGridListSetItemText ( WeaponStat, row2, column2, "  " ..getWeaponNameFromID (weaponType).."", false, false ) 
  
    guiSetVisible ( ak, false ) 
  
    if ( weaponType == 30 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( ak, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 0 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( brass, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 1 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( brass, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 2 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( golf, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 3 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( nitestick, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 4 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( knife, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 5 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( bat, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 9 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( chnsaw, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 22 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( colt, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 23 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( silenced, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 24 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( deagle, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 25 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( chromegun, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 26 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( sawnoff, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 27 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( shotgspa, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 28 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( uzi, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 29 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( mp5, true ) 
    elseif ( weaponType == 32 ) then 
    guiSetVisible ( tec9, true ) 
  
end 
end 
end 
addEventHandler ( "onClientPlayerWeaponSwitch", getRootElement(), updateWeaponSwitch)

I didnt enter all Weapon IDs becuase i am 1. very tired

and 2. do i want to check, if its working. ATm its not properly: he shows 3 pictures right, the he stops at the current picture and doesnt go on, tomorrow i will make a video of that, if there isnt a solution until then

First: I would like to recommend you to change getRootElement() in the event handler to getLocalPlayer().

Second: Wouldn't a table and a loop be better than so many lines?

Third: >

=FAS=Shigawire · August 23, 2008

1. Ok

2. I never did a loop, and what do you mean with table? I have to look in the wiki how it works

3. Thanks

Gamesnert · August 23, 2008

1. Ok
2. I never did a loop, and what do you mean with table? I have to look in the wiki how it works

3. Thanks

A loop is that it repeats the same lines over and over again, until you don't need it anymore. Handy in such cases! And tables are really cool! I'll show an example (which I did not test) right here! Both table and loop.

weaponsTable = {29, 27, 24} 
  
function giveMeWeapons(thePlayer) 
    for k,v in ipairs(weaponstable) do 
        giveWeapon(thePlayer,v,9999) 
    end 
end 
addCommandHandler("gimmeweapons",getRootElement(),giveMeWeapons)

A simple table, containing the 3 weapons. The for-loop loops through them, and gives each of them to the player. That's actually all it does. Making it a bit more advanced: (but also more likely it doesn't work... )

weaponsTable = { {29,1}, {27,2}, {24,3} } 
  
function giveMeWeapons(thePlayer) 
    for k,v in ipairs(weaponsTable) do 
        giveWeapon(thePlayer,weaponsTable[k+1][1],weaponsTable[k+1][2]) 
    end 
end 
addCommandHandler("gimmeweapons",getRootElement(),giveMeWeapons)

This one is also adjustable in ammo! Yay!

=FAS=Shigawire · August 23, 2008

Ouch, looks difficult.

what is the k and the v representing?

and how could i use it in my case?

Ace_Gambit · August 23, 2008

Have a look at this: http://lua-users.org/wiki/TutorialDirectory.

Gamesnert · August 23, 2008

Ouch, looks difficult.
what is the k and the v representing?

and how could i use it in my case?

k=key

v=value

k stands for the number of the current piece of table.

v stands for what it contains.

You can learn about tables here:

http://www.lua.org/pil/2.5.html

http://www.lua.org/pil/3.6.html

A bit difficult, but pay attention and you'll get it.

About for, while and repeat loops:

while: http://www.lua.org/pil/4.3.2.html

repeat:http://www.lua.org/pil/4.3.3.html

for:http://www.lua.org/pil/4.3.4.html

for:http://www.lua.org/pil/4.3.5.html

Might be a whole lot coming to you at the same time, but learning this will give you great new opportunities in scripting!

I actually use XML in combination with tables and for+while loops for my account saving. But you decide what you're going to use it for, it's flexible, can reduce filesize and it cleans up your script! Then you don't have those huge amount lines anymore!

If you need any help with learning tables/loops, feel free to ask.

=FAS=Shigawire · August 24, 2008

Ok, thank you all, i will have a look on this. Seems it would need more time than i expected...

Edit: rofl, atm its too high for me, i learned LUA through reading and testing the wiki examples .DD gonna see if i can do the same with tables and loops

BUt now i understood your weapon script. But im am not sure how to use it in my script.

Maybe k = weaponID and v= path of the picture?

Edit2: I am an Idiot, i forgot to make the pictures invisible before switching the weapon

Now it works, FPS are around 39-43 ( before : 43-45 )

Gamesnert · August 24, 2008

Ok, thank you all, i will have a look on this. Seems it would need more time than i expected...
Edit: rofl, atm its too high for me, i learned LUA through reading and testing the wiki examples .DD gonna see if i can do the same with tables and loops

BUt now i understood your weapon script. But im am not sure how to use it in my script.

Maybe k = weaponID and v= path of the picture?

Edit2: I am an Idiot, i forgot to make the pictures invisible before switching the weapon

Now it works, FPS are around 39-43 ( before : 43-45 )

Lol, you ARE an idiot!

Nah just kidding, just happens to everyone here sometimes.

Anyway, k isn't weaponID, v isn't path of the picture.

Look: The loop loops through the table. The first variable, k, indicates at which position in the table it is. v indicates what it contains.

So if you take a look at the table and script:

weaponsTable = { {29,1}, {27,2}, {24,3} } 
  
function giveMeWeapons(thePlayer) 
    for k,v in ipairs(weaponsTable) do 
        giveWeapon(thePlayer,weaponsTable[k+1][1],weaponsTable[k+1][2]) 
    end 
end 
addCommandHandler("gimmeweapons",getRootElement(),giveMeWeapons)

If k=1, v would be {29,1}. If k=2, v would be {27,2} etc. Simple as that.

How to use it in your script? I'll take a look:

<code that defines all the static images should be here. So ak = guiCreateStaticImage... etc. should be above the table!> 
  
staticImages={black, bat, bomb, brass, camera, chnsaw, chromegun, colt, , deagle, flame, golf, grenade, para, hsrl, irgoggles, jpack, knife, m4, uzi, minigun, molotov, nitestick, rocketla, satchel, sawnoff, shotgspa, silenced, sniper, teargas, tec9, mp5, ak} 
  
for k,v in ipairs(staticImages) do 
    guiSetVisible(v,false) 
end

Just something like that. You see how easy that is?

Now again, it's untested! But it should work if you place it at the correct spot I think.

You need to place it at the same spot you placed all of the guiSetVisible's, otherwise it won't know what "black" or whatever means.

Now another hint: When the weapon change is activated, you may want to run the for loop again, so every picture is invisible except the one you need. Without needing about 32 lines of code. ^^ (Note: you can skip the table part in that case! Since the table is then already set! ^^)

=FAS=Shigawire · August 24, 2008

Wow, thank you

Now its very easy

Gamesnert · August 24, 2008

Hehehe! Told ya!

There are many reasons why to use for's, whiles and tables. Especially in combination. Always keep an eye for things you need to repeat over and over again.

=FAS=Shigawire · August 24, 2008

hmm, sounds pretty nice, but atm the fps problem came back. And i donkt know why.

I made the addEventHandler with the Event "OnClientPalyerWeaponSwitch"

then i want to add a new column, but each time i switch my weapon, the fps goes down to 30

I disabled the command line addEventHandler, and then the fps still stay at 45

:

  
...weaponfunction... 
  
end 
  
addEventHandler ( "onClientPlayerWeaponSwitch", getLocalPlayer(), updateWeaponSwitch) 
  
outputChatBox ( "#FF0000Hello #00FF00World", getRootElement(), 255, 255, 255, true ) -- only wanted to test of the fps is going down when  this is typed... 
  
    local AmmoStat = guiCreateGridList ( 0.61675, 0.02, 0.15, 0.12, true, window ) -- also if i enable only this one line, the fps goes down... i wonder why.  
    local columna1 = guiGridListAddColumn( AmmoStat, "Ammunation", 0.85 ) 
  
    local rowa1 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
    local rowa2 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
    local rowa3 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
    local rowa4 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
    local rowa5 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
    local rowa6 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
     
  
  
    guiGridListSetItemText ( AmmoStat, rowa1, columna1, "Your total Ammo:", false, false ) 
     
    guiGridListSetItemText ( AmmoStat, rowa2, columna1, " ssssssss", false, false ) 
  
...

Seems the Events/commands after the "OnClientPlayerSwitchWeapon" are updated. That is crazy

Gamesnert · August 24, 2008

hmm, sounds pretty nice, but atm the fps problem came back. And i donkt know why.

I made the addEventHandler with the Event "OnClientPalyerWeaponSwitch"

then i want to add a new column, but each time i switch my weapon, the fps goes down to 30

I disabled the command line addEventHandler, and then the fps still stay at 45

:

  
...weaponfunction... 
  
end 
  
addEventHandler ( "onClientPlayerWeaponSwitch", getLocalPlayer(), updateWeaponSwitch) 
  
outputChatBox ( "#FF0000Hello #00FF00World", getRootElement(), 255, 255, 255, true ) -- only wanted to test of the fps is going down when  this is typed... 
  
    local AmmoStat = guiCreateGridList ( 0.61675, 0.02, 0.15, 0.12, true, window ) -- also if i enable only this one line, the fps goes down... i wonder why.  
    local columna1 = guiGridListAddColumn( AmmoStat, "Ammunation", 0.85 ) 
  
    local rowa1 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
    local rowa2 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
    local rowa3 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
    local rowa4 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
    local rowa5 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
    local rowa6 = guiGridListAddRow ( AmmoStat ) 
     
  
  
    guiGridListSetItemText ( AmmoStat, rowa1, columna1, "Your total Ammo:", false, false ) 
     
    guiGridListSetItemText ( AmmoStat, rowa2, columna1, " ssssssss", false, false ) 
  
...

Seems the Events/commands after the "OnClientPlayerSwitchWeapon" are updated. That is crazy

Creating GUI stuff always slows the PC down a bit. Try making a good GUI and create it mid-game. Loading time is just crazy sometimes...

Again I would suggest making every GUI item at the start of the resource and on join and making them invisible. Making you capable of making them visible when needed without lag.

=FAS=Shigawire · August 24, 2008

These GUIs are needed all the time

maybe i could set the 3rd window into a several script..?

Edit:

Doenst solve the problem

with 2 several scripts and even 2 several resources the FPS go down

...

i will have to make it smaller...

Gamesnert · August 24, 2008

These GUIs are needed all the time
maybe i could set the 3rd window into a several script..?

Edit:

Doenst solve the problem

with 2 several scripts and even 2 several resources the FPS go down

...

i will have to make it smaller...

Ehm... I was talking about the gridlist... I don't think that one's needed all the time... =/

=FAS=Shigawire · August 24, 2008

These GUIs are needed all the time
maybe i could set the 3rd window into a several script..?

Edit:

Doenst solve the problem

with 2 several scripts and even 2 several resources the FPS go down

...

i will have to make it smaller...

Ehm... I was talking about the gridlist... I don't think that one's needed all the time... =/

what do you mean?

I was sure the gridlist is needed all the time...

but i dont check why the fps decrease when i want to make the 3rd column/gridlist

Need help at getting FPS in script up :(

Recommended Posts

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

Create an account

Sign in

Recently Browsing 0 members