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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2>Maybe:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>- create an array, with objects in it, one for each key:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>myArray = [{note:'C', x:25, y100}, ...etc]</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>Then duplicate the icons. Use the array to position them: so refernce the array from the icon properties:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>so for x:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>myArray[icon.index()].x</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>etc.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>Use a similar expression in the text icon to show the text:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial size=2>{myArray[icon.index()].note}</FONT></DIV></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> xerte-bounces@lists.nottingham.ac.uk on behalf of Johnathan Kemp<BR><B>Sent:</B> Mon 05/10/2009 09:23<BR><B>To:</B> Xerte discussion list<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Xerte] What is the correct way to set the properties of scriptduplicated text Icons?<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>Hello Xerte Team,<BR><BR>I am trying to develop a Xerte project that will display the keyboard of<BR>a button accordion, with the user able to select from a range of<BR>keyboard sizes.<BR><BR>I have tried two different approaches to achieving this, both on the<BR>same basic idea of having a page with a text Icon that is then<BR>duplicated as many times as there are keys on the keyboard, by script at<BR>run time.<BR><BR>Which ever method I use I have not been able to correctly change the<BR>newly generated textIcon properties.<BR>I am sure it must be something simple I am missing.<BR><BR>I need to be able to change the x and y properties to position the key,<BR>To change its text to display the Note of the key,<BR>to change its colour and its alpha property and to draw a circular<BR>border around it.<BR><BR>I think once I can get the correct expression to change one property I<BR>will be able to resolve everything else, because then the correct syntax<BR>for accessing the icon, to get at its properties and methods will have<BR>been identified.<BR><BR>Can you give me an example of how I should be setting the properties, so<BR>that I can stop banging my head against the wall ? :-)<BR><BR>Method 1. By using duplicateIcon<BR>Page<BR> textIcon (id = protoKey)<BR> script<BR><BR><BR>I use the following in the script<BR>=============================================================<BR>allKeys = new Array();<BR>allKeys[0]= protoKey.duplicateIcon(0);<BR>allKeys[1]= protoKey.duplicateIcon(0);<BR>// this is a test my intention will be to use a loop to create the<BR>elements of the array<BR>// that will repeat once for each key on the keyboard<BR>// new icons are created but I cannot set the properties.<BR><BR>allKeys[0].clip()._y=100;<BR>// this is shifting the whole project display, leaving a blank area 100<BR>deep at the top of the project<BR>============================================================<BR><BR>Method 2. By using duplicate<BR>Page<BR> script<BR> textIcon (no ID)<BR><BR>I then use in the script<BR>===============================================<BR>// create the number of text icons - each text icon will eventually be a<BR>key on the keyboard display<BR>if (icon.attributes.built != "true"){<BR><BR> icon.nextSibling.duplicate(5);<BR> icon.attributes.built = "true";<BR>// the figure 5 is for testing to prove the concept, eventually it will<BR>be set by the user in an earlier<BR>// interaction when they select the keyboard size<BR><BR>// create an array of the text icons<BR>allKeys = new Array();<BR>allKeys = icon.parentNode.findChildNodes("type","text");<BR><BR>// I then want to be able to set properties for allKeys[0], allKeys[1]<BR>etc.<BR>================================================<BR><BR><BR>Kind regards<BR><BR>Johnathan<BR><BR><BR>Johnathan Kemp<BR>ICT Development Coordinator<BR>Connexions Staffordshire<BR>www.cxstaffs.co.uk<BR>01785 355714<BR><BR>This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual(s) or entity(s) to whom they are addressed. All messages are monitored for virus, high risk files and inappropriate content. As a result users should be aware that this mail maybe accessed, read and the right is reserved to reject, return, remove attachments or delete if considered to be inappropriate or unsuitable. Liability cannot be accepted for any loss or damage arising from this email (or any attachments) or from scripts or any virus transmitted.<BR><BR><BR><BR>This communication represents the originator's personal views and opinions, which do not necessarily reflect those of Connexions Staffordshire. If you are not the original recipient or the person responsible for delivering the email to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error, and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please immediately reply to the sender or notify postmaster@cxstaffs.co.uk<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Connexions Staffordshire Limited is registered in England No.4355170<BR><BR>Registered office: Foregate House, 70 Foregate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2PX<BR><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>Xerte mailing list<BR>Xerte@lists.nottingham.ac.uk<BR><A href="http://lists.nottingham.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/xerte">http://lists.nottingham.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/xerte</A><BR></FONT></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>