Getting an Lscript to update in real time

cesario1212 · 04-04-2003, 11:45 PM

I'm using an Lscript expression to control a double jointed elbow. I have one null's H channel controlling the H channels for the two bones, so they move together at once. I'm using a mapRange Lscript to list the values and then I'm using that as a subexpression within a less than or equal to expression. It works, the problem is that LW doesn't update the movement in real time. I have to make a keyframe in order for the expression to update the values.

I could put AutoKey on and then it updates in real time. The problem is that autokey keys every channel (which makes a bad mess) and not always when I want it to key (say I'm playing around with the angles.

So here's my question: does anyone know how to force LW to update the outputed expression values in real time without making keys?

Art-man

P.S. I'm using a Mac with LW 7.5 (in case that matters)

J-L Gaumont-Lec · 05-04-2003, 02:52 PM

Hi cesario1212,

is there an option for autokey to select a sub-component?

I do some Java (I know... I NOT the same) and we have some kind of dot syntax to reach some methods tha belong to a class like "Java.io.whatever".

Is it possible that you may have a similar thing in LW like "Autokey.yourObject..." or "Autokey/yourObject..."

I don't know...Just trying!

See ya!

cesario1212 · 05-04-2003, 08:39 PM

Not that I'm aware of. I've scoured the options menus for a while and did some experimenting but to no avail. I'm still a newbie to Lscript.

Art-man

jbw · 06-04-2003, 10:07 AM

Hmm... haven't yet got in to Lscript so I can't help you directly?

Take a look at the tuts at:

http://www.lightwaveoz.org/BrainFood...ac/default.htm

There maybe something there that can help you?

ta,
jbw

cesario1212 · 06-04-2003, 06:34 PM

thanks!

Art-man

04-04-2003, 11:45 PM	#1
cesario1212 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Getting an Lscript to update in real time I'm using an Lscript expression to control a double jointed elbow. I have one null's H channel controlling the H channels for the two bones, so they move together at once. I'm using a mapRange Lscript to list the values and then I'm using that as a subexpression within a less than or equal to expression. It works, the problem is that LW doesn't update the movement in real time. I have to make a keyframe in order for the expression to update the values. I could put AutoKey on and then it updates in real time. The problem is that autokey keys every channel (which makes a bad mess) and not always when I want it to key (say I'm playing around with the angles. So here's my question: does anyone know how to force LW to update the outputed expression values in real time without making keys? Art-man P.S. I'm using a Mac with LW 7.5 (in case that matters) __________________ One Man, One Computer, Not Enough Time

05-04-2003, 02:52 PM	#2
J-L Gaumont-Lec Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lscript update in real time... Hi cesario1212, is there an option for autokey to select a sub-component? I do some Java (I know... I NOT the same) and we have some kind of dot syntax to reach some methods tha belong to a class like "Java.io.whatever". Is it possible that you may have a similar thing in LW like "Autokey.yourObject..." or "Autokey/yourObject..." I don't know...Just trying! See ya! __________________ J-L Gaumont-Leclerc /* If our life is burning till death, better burn brightly! */

05-04-2003, 08:39 PM	#3
cesario1212 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not that I'm aware of. I've scoured the options menus for a while and did some experimenting but to no avail. I'm still a newbie to Lscript. Art-man __________________ One Man, One Computer, Not Enough Time

06-04-2003, 06:34 PM	#5
cesario1212 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks! Art-man __________________ One Man, One Computer, Not Enough Time

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06-04-2003, 10:07 AM	#4
jbw Fozzy Bear is your friend Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: UK Posts: 248 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hmm... haven't yet got in to Lscript so I can't help you directly? Take a look at the tuts at: http://www.lightwaveoz.org/BrainFood...ac/default.htm There maybe something there that can help you? ta, jbw

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