How to - Use the Object Merger

[ReVolver]

I've been doing this since NewGen came out good to know that other people are using it. :thup:

 

[Azlier]

>Do we have to delete the lines of code after we create the objects?
You should. Otherwise it will create new objects every time you save, lengthening save time by an annoying amount and overwriting existing ones.

>I've been doing this since NewGen came out
Why didn't YOU write the tutorial, then? I wrote it the day after I learned how to use the Object Merger.

 

[ReVolver]

I didn't want people to blame me for crashing their maps. Me and Builder Bob where probably the only ones who where aware of it's feature.

 

[Romek]

> Me and Builder Bob where probably the only ones who where aware of it's feature.
I've been aware of this for a very long time too...

It'd be useful to mention that existing objects are overwritten by new ones with the same ID.

 

[Azlier]

Perhaps. Adding that in now...

 

[SerraAvenger]

I've been aware of this for a very long time too...

And I've been aware of this even before it was thought of >_<
;D
I did know it was there and what is was there for, but I didn't know how to use it : (

 

[Light Alkmst]

Codes

For the field codes as used on the first page, I can't find them. I know about the codes from Ctrl + D, and I know they're different. For whatever reason, when I ran NewGen on the school computers, they would display those codes. On my computer at home, it doesn't show up. How can I turn these codes on?

 

[Azlier]

I see no option to turn that on or off. I'm assuming you're using NewGen, of course. But, I don't think I could turn those off if I tried.

 

[Light Alkmst]

That's not good...

Can you just give me the codes for these then?

Unit Base Damage
Unit Base Armor
Unit Max HP

 

[Azlier]

ua1b
udef
uhpm

 

[Light Alkmst]

ua1b
udef
uhpm

Thanks

 

[Builder Bob]

For the field codes as used on the first page, I can't find them. I know about the codes from Ctrl + D, and I know they're different. For whatever reason, when I ran NewGen on the school computers, they would display those codes. On my computer at home, it doesn't show up. How can I turn these codes on?

From the main window in the Warcraft 3 World Editor
-> Grimore -> Enable object editor hack

Make sure it's checked, then restart the editor.

 

[Light Alkmst]

Ok, I've got another problem here. I've tried using the Object Merger in a text macro, but I'm have some trouble...

library Sparta initializer Absolute
    //! textmacro SPARTANS takes NUMBER, DAMAGE, ARMOR, NEXT, SPAWNS
    //! external ObjectMerger w3u n001 S$NUMBER$ anam "Spartan $NUMBER$" ua1b $DAMAGE$ udef $ARMOR$ uhpm $NUMBER$
    private function Filt$NUMBER$ takes nothing returns boolean
        return GetUnitTypeId(GetTriggerUnit()) == 'S$NUMBER$'
    endfunction
    
    private function Conditions$NUMBER$ takes nothing returns boolean
        return GetUnitTypeId(GetTriggerUnit()) == 'S$NUMBER$'
    endfunction
    
    private function Actions$NUMBER$ takes nothing returns nothing
        local group g = CreateGroup()
        local integer c = 0
        
        call GroupEnumUnitsInRect(g, GetWorldBounds(), Condition(function Filt$NUMBER$))
        if (FirstOfGroup(g) == null) then
            loop
                exitwhen c == $SPAWNS$
                call IssuePointOrder(CreateUnit(Player(PLAYER_NEUTRAL_AGGRESSIVE), 'S$NEXT$', GetUnitX(GetTriggerUnit()), GetUnitY(GetTriggerUnit()), GetUnitFacing(GetTriggerUnit())), "attack", 0., 0.)
                set c = c + 1
            endloop
        endif
        
        call DestroyGroup(g)
        set g = null
    endfunction
    
    private function Init$NUMBER$ takes nothing returns nothing
        local trigger t = CreateTrigger()
        call TriggerRegisterAnyUnitEventBJ(t, EVENT_PLAYER_UNIT_DEATH)
        call TriggerAddCondition(t, Condition(function Conditions$NUMBER$))
        call TriggerAddAction(t, function Actions$NUMBER$)
    endfunction
    //! endtextmacro
    //! runtextmacro SPARTANS("001", "1", "1", "002", "1")
    //! runtextmacro SPARTANS("002", "1", "1", "003", "1")
    //! runtextmacro SPARTANS("003", "1", "1", "004", "1")
    //! runtextmacro SPARTANS("004", "1", "1", "005", "1")
    //! runtextmacro SPARTANS("005", "1", "1", "006", "1")
    //! runtextmacro SPARTANS("006", "1", "1", "010", "1")
    //! runtextmacro SPARTANS("010", "1", "1", "001", "1")
    
    private function Absolute takes nothing returns nothing
        call Init001()
        call Init002()
        call Init003()
        call Init004()
        call Init005()
        call Init006()
        call Init010()
    endfunction
endlibrary

It says that anam is not a valid field for Object Merger...

EDIT: I think I got it. anam should be unam

EDIT: EDIT: It compiles and runs fine now, but the created units are heroes...I don't want that...

 

[Builder Bob]

//! external ObjectMerger w3u [B]n001[/B] S$NUMBER$ anam "Spartan $NUMBER$" ua1b $DAMAGE$ udef $ARMOR$ uhpm $NUMBER$

EDIT: EDIT: It compiles and runs fine now, but the created units are heroes...I don't want that...

n001 is the base unit you're using for all those other units. If n001 is a hero, then all other units based on it will also be heroes. Change the base unit to another raw code.

By the way. You don't have to run the object merger code every time you save. Just save once, then restart the editor. The unit will be in your object editor now. Comment out the line, so it won't run the next time you save.

 

[Azlier]

Uncapitalize the S in the desired rawcode. Units with capitalized letters as the first character in their raw codes like to be heroes.

 

[Light Alkmst]

Thanks guys

EDIT: By closing the World Editor, would closing just the map with Ctrl + W work?

 

[GetTriggerUnit-]

When I save my map it tells me:

External not found in config fileé "ObjectMerger"

Please tell me what's the problem.

 

[Azlier]

>Please tell me what's the problem.

I wouldn't know, sorry.

 

[GetTriggerUnit-]

I must have did something wrong, because Bonus works well..

 

[WaterElement]

It's a good tutorial, I guess, though I managed to work it all out for myself after looking at the BonusMod textmacros for about 20 minutes anyway. The level thing did confuse me for a while though, and this tutorial could have helped a lot then.