custom scripts...

[13lade619]

hi, it's my first post here in the jass zone and i am yet to learn jass... i'm still gui...

anyways, my question is this:

as we all know, gui is translated jass but some jass functions were not converted.
so can you guys give me a list of some "usefull" / "important" custom scirpts? (untranslated jass lines/functions)

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[Arkan]

call RemoveLocation() and call DestroyGroup() are the most useful ones to get rid of leaks. Other than that I don't know.

 

[13lade619]

call RemoveLocation() and call DestroyGroup() are the most useful ones to get rid of leaks. Other than that I don't know.

i already know the basic leak removers...

i'm asking about some advanced non-gui scripts...

 

[Doomhammer]

I don't know what exactly you're asking for.
There is a large amount of Jass functions 'not translated' to GUI.

The question whether a custom script is "useful" or "important" is finally up to you to answer, because it is oriented to your current 'problem', i.e. what you want to achieve.
If you want to learn Jass, and I really recommend you to for all the benefits of it and all the great accomplishments by the mapping community, then find sth that you'd like to create, e.g. a spell, or a custom map. Start with GUI, because that's what you know. Then convert it to custom script and post it here, asking what can be improved. Read some of the GUI-JASS tutorials, the leak-free tutorials are important as well, and not too hard for the beginning.

Edit: if you're looking for a collection of scripts, there are plenty of them in the scripts and tutorial section
http://www.thehelper.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=131

If that's not enough, check out vexorian's caster system, which also includes CSCache

 

[denmax]

Well, the memory leaks are, and I think the local bug is too.

But the one you are requesting is quite hard, as we don't know what is useful for you.

Example:
GetTriggerUnit() means to get the Triggering Unit (duh, you can read it)

Anyway, the only tip I can give you in reading is, making it to a better grammared text. Such as

constant function TEXT takes nothing returns nothing
....
if bool = true
....
elseif
....
endif
endfunction

So in English, that would be:

The constant function/trigger TEXT, will take nothing and returns nothing
Then, if the boolean is true then ....
If the condition is not true, then ....
After this, the If/Then/Else actions will be ended
After this, the function may end.

And of course, you do know what constant means, right? In fact, you are excellent in school.

Of course, that would lead to reading but not to know how to type because it's reading, not knowing.

EDIT: I think, being a constant func, indents wouldn't be added, but I am not sure, I'm no JASS expert..

 

[Andrewgosu]

Wouldn't the intentionally "not converted" JASS scripts be dangerous in the hands of someone "yet to learn jass"?

I suggest you to grasp the basics of JASS, first.

 

[denmax]

Just not to waste posts in the JASS forum, I may post just one question here

if GetIssuedOrderId() == 851976 and GetUnitUserData(GetTriggerUnit()) == 1 then

Now, 851976 command is Cancel Training.

Now, how do I get that raw code (or is it)?

PS: Acehart contributed it, thank again sir..

 

[SFilip]

Order
    Events
        Unit - A unit Is issued an order targeting an object
        Unit - A unit Is issued an order targeting a point
        Unit - A unit Is issued an order with no target
    Conditions
    Actions
        Custom script:   call BJDebugMsg(I2S(GetIssuedOrderId()))

Will show you the id (numerical) of the order after you issue it.

 

[Sooda]

Most useful could be:

exitwhen true

that would exit from loop instantly and carry on actions what comes after loop. In GUI you can' t just exit from loop without "exiting" from trigger itself.
When you learn more JASS you will find out that that command is like boolean if something is true it will exit from loop. It could also be:

exitwhen udg_myRandomBoolean

All other things are already pure (native) JASS combinations.
You can create custom loops too with:

loop

endloop

but it isn' t so easy when mixing with GUI.

 

[waaaks!]

Custom script: local unit u = GetTriggerUnit()

that creates a unit variable with the title 'u' and the value triggering unit

 

[Hero]

well the loop system in jass is much better

function blah takes nothing returns nothing
    local integer i=0
loop
exitwhen i>9
set i=i+1
endloop
endfunction

locals are a major advantage of JASS

local unit u=GetTriggerUnit()
local location point=GetSpellTargetLoc()
//..and much more

call RemoveLocation()
call DestroyGroup()
call DestroyBoolexpr() //this may be dangerous since vexorian's testings

Theres also bj_wantdestroygroup

Read some tutorials ^^

 

[elmstfreddie]

locals are the most useful but anything that uses a local in it requires custom script

local variabletype variablename

call SetUnitX(unit,Xcoordinate)
call SetUnitY(unit,Ycoordinate)

That's better for sliding because your dude still has control I think unlike setunitloc (move unit instantly)

 

[PurgeandFire]

There is also "GetTriggerUnit()"...

BJDebugMsg("txt") is very important... It is a great method of testing.

Global blocks are also usefull, but require vJASS. I suggest reading Vex's or Ghan's or Daelin's or Emjlr3's or Wyrmlord's JASS tutorial. Yes, there are that many JASS tutorials.

 

[elmstfreddie]

About BJDebugMsg what does it do? I've never used it!

 

[PurgeandFire]

About BJDebugMsg what does it do? I've never used it!

Same thing Ghan said. Well, BJDebugMsg displays text. It is good for testing like if you were to use an If. To test if the "IF" actually worked you can add "BJDebugMsg". It displays text.... I guess you could do an alternative thing but still, many people use it for testing.

 

[WarLuvr3393]

Get "NewGen World Editor", has a lot of new stuff and allows you to use Vexorian's Caster System. Also has a syntax checker which doesn't crash your WE if you have a fatal error. Most JASS'ers have this. Also, JASSCraft is a great program to get started with.

 

[denmax]

You should know that JASS programs already give you some codes or you can write for yourself, so why bother asking what is needed if you can read it anyway?

Also, that would depend on your JASS program

native
library
local
call
set
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