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[DFortun81]

WinSkin Extension
By Dylan Fortune (aka DFortun81)

This is an extension that adds RMXP's window skin capabilities to Game Maker. In RMXP, a "window" is created using a single background, the same is now possible for GM. WinSkin provides easy to use Window skinning and you can even modify some of the settings.

An example is provided in the main download. If you have any further questions pertaining to this extension, please post your question or PM it to me.

WinSkin takes a background that looks like this:


And can turn it into something like this if you get good enough: (NOTE: Different Window skin used in this picture)


Functions List:
To Initialize:
winskin_init(fillalpha, borderalpha, tilesides, tilefill, winskin);
winskin_set_tile_sides(tilesides);
winskin_set_fillalpha(alpha);
winskin_set_tile_fill(tilefill);
winskin_set_borderalpha(alpha);
winskin_set_winskin(back);

To Draw:
draw_arrow_down_skinned(x, y);
draw_arrow_left_skinned(x, y);
draw_arrow_right_skinned(x, y);
draw_arrow_up_skinned(x, y);
draw_continue_skinned(x, y);
draw_pointer_skinned(x, y, animate, xscale, yscale);
draw_selectionbox_skinned(x1, y1, x2, y2);
draw_selectionbox_skinned_ext(centerx, centery, w, h);
draw_window_skinned(x1, y1, x2, y2);

To Animate:
winskin_step();

To Access Settings:
winskin_get_tile_sides();
winskin_get_tile_fill();
winskin_get_fillalpha();
winskin_get_borderalpha();
winskin_get_winskin();

Programs/Games currently using the WinSkin Extension:
DIA RPG Builder - DFortun81
Peacekeeper - DFortun81
Begemed 2 - DFortun81
Helion - jakman4242
...

Do you have a game using this extension? Provide the name and a link and I'll include it in this list.

Download:

Enjoy,
-DF81

Edited by DFortun81, 21 July 2007 - 04:29 AM.

[-!MBC!- R3D R3AP3R]

Cool extension, i like it and will use it if i need to

[DFortun81]

Thanks for your support.

-DF81

[-!MBC!- R3D R3AP3R]

How do you actually go about using a different RMXP WinSkin?

[DFortun81]

How do you actually go about using a different RMXP WinSkin?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Well, you can change the winskin being drawn by calling

winskin_set_winskin(back_winskin);

From that point on, the window skin will draw based from back_winskin. If you are lazy, you could just replace the one I provided with one that you get from RMXP. Custom skins should also work.

-DF81
NOTE: You should add an extra pixel at the bottom if your skin is transparent!

[GmDude66]

Looks great!

I'll try it in a few.

[T-Bird]

Im glad someone made an ext to make subwindows. I will probably be trying it out.

[DFortun81]

Im glad someone made an ext to make subwindows.  I will probably be trying it out.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This isn't really for submenus, it's more of a draw_rectangle function with the ability to draw the rectangle with a background rather than lines and a color. But it's a little more complicated than that.

-DF81

[PLAY: More]

It looks interesting, but how do you create a custom background for it?

[DFortun81]

It looks interesting, but how do you create a custom background for it?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Use the background image I provided as a template.

-DF81

[gamerr]

Hm its a good extension.
The only problem i have is that it loads the message imediatly.
And i only want it to load when i press space.
So a create event isnt really good for me.

Any suggestions?

[DFortun81]

Hm its a good extension.
The only problem i have is that it loads the message imediatly.
And i only want it to load when i press space.
So a create event isnt really good for me.

Any suggestions?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I don't understand. This extension is for drawing rectangles made from a window skin, not showing messages.

What I would do is make an object that draws the window and the message, and whenever you want to show a message, (like when the user presses Space), create an instance of it.

-DF81

Edited by DFortun81, 25 June 2007 - 08:31 AM.

[jakman4242]

Hey DFortun81,

whats up?
Cool extension, i'll use it for Helion(Add it to list, link it to my topic in game design for now)

lol, i was starting to get suspicious when your windows started to look like RMXP. And now i know why.
Well, thanks DFortun81. Once again you manage to do something else i can't ever hope to understand lol.

EDIT: This will be extreemly useful for HUD and GUI!!!!
I just noticed that. Thanks for adding my game I'll tell you when the first demo is out.
btw, why not add custom font support using backgrounds, if you've already done this.

Edited by jakman4242, 25 June 2007 - 10:01 AM.

[DFortun81]

btw, why not add custom font support using backgrounds, if you've already done this.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hmmm... That's not such a bad idea. I'll see what I can do, if I get it to work, I'll incorporate it into the extension.

-DF81

[spacerat]

Very nice, however it would be good if you could change the settings of individual windows, perhaps have a draw_window_ext(x1,y1,x2,y2,alpha/etc) which overrides the normal functions.
I would use this, but I want the game I'm making to stay compatible with GM6, so (unless the scripts you use happen to be compatible with GM6...) I may have to try and make my own GM6 version of this.

[DFortun81]

Very nice, however it would be good if you could change the settings of individual windows, perhaps have a draw_window_ext(x1,y1,x2,y2,alpha/etc) which overrides the normal functions.
I would use this, but I want the game I'm making to stay compatible with GM6, so (unless the scripts you use happen to be compatible with GM6...) I may have to try and make my own GM6 version of this.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You can change the settings using winskin_set_fillalpha, winskin_set_borderalpha, and the other setting functions.

I'll make a GM6 compatible version. Give me a few minutes to get it up.
-DF81
EDIT: Link. This url provides both the GM7 extension, a windowskin, and a GM6 compatible set of scripts in a gm6. This requires the Registered/Pro version of GM.

Edited by DFortun81, 11 July 2007 - 05:06 PM.

[Ryan-Phoenixan]

I need to let you know that when you set tiling to true, you get gaps between the tiles in the window, even on the default skin. Let me demonstrate after changing the background color of the room.

Other than that, great extension!

Edited by Ryan-Phoenixan, 21 December 2007 - 10:30 AM.

[paolo-dude]

Gives off a really good look, but could you make a DnD version?
I find it quite hard to understand the GML version.
Thanks,

~PD~

[DFortun81]

I fixed the said error and now it works fine: Fixed WinSkin extension.

-DF81

[Ryan-Phoenixan]

Thanks! Works perfectly! I'll have to get my game topic back up soon. XD