The Xai Editor project

[xSiNx]

Just a little note to mention I'm working on an external script editor (will be a Xai Corp. release). I've got most of the codearray figured out and I've already got a loader / validator / viewer working surprisingly well. Next step is a writer and finally the actual editor...

The goal for the first release will be to allow copy/paste of blocks within a script and across scripts. I'm not 100% sure it's possible without going to a full editor though because of the variables/arguments mainly (they are indexed from 0 to X so they are a bit of a mess to locate in the codearray without knowledge of each built-in command). Still experimenting and learning loads of new stuff by the hour...

Anyways, I'm the only one who actually shows an interest in working on this ambitious project at Xai, so if anyone wants to join Xai Corp. and give me a hand it would be really appreciated. I suppose others have tried to "crack" the codearray and might have info to share... I doubt anybody got as far as I did though (it's really a pain), but it would be a pleasant surprise!

I've created a wiki about the script format at Xai Corp's site (in the scripting hanbook) if anyone wants to see where I'm at... It's not finished yet, it's mostly an overview at the moment but I'll add my knowledge of the codearray very soon.

BTW: The editor is in C++ (plain win32, no MFC or .NET), but I don't necessarily need a C++ or win32 programmer to help... Anyone who wants to tackle the format itself is welcomed to help...

Alex.
Xai Corportation.

[EDIT]
Forgot to mention that if you want to join the Xai Corporation scripting group you need to get on the mailing list. Here's how :

The easiest way is to simply send a blank message (no title) to the following address :
x2scripters-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

You can also visit the site and subscribe there but you'll need to setup an account if you don't already have one :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/x2scripters/

BTW : The mailing list is private to the Xai Corporation scripting team members so please don't subscribe if you don't want to be an active member of the team.

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[Jimmy Jazz]

Great, exactly what is needed!!!!
I would love to help you in the effort but my programming skills are zero. So, all I can do is cheer you on.

[xSiNx]

Great, exactly what is needed!!!! I would love to help you in the effort but my programming skills are zero. So, all I can do is cheer you on.

You don't need any programming skill to help! 90% of this project is reverse engineering... I've got the programming part covered.

To give you an idea, I'm currently re-typing the command tree of the editor in a text file from screenshots.. Lots of fun...

Alex.

[The_Rock]

good luck with your project dude.

Looking forward to seeing it in "production".