Trying to get a script to work

eyelevel · Post by **eyelevel** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 13:46

Hello,

Now before I start, I just want to let you all know that I am a total novice when it comes to understanding about scripts and getting them to work, I am also not the person trying to make my own scripts, no I want to ask how I can get a downloaded script to work as I am having a problem.

I downloaded one and I was told to go into X2 and load my game then go to the Command Console and activate the scripting editor by hitting S, then hit L to load it, I have done this and it does'nt work!

I am keen to try out some scripts I have found but please can someone assist me to get it to work?

Another thing is that one script told me to put the files into the scripts folder and then run one particular file? now as I said I am a total newbie and need help please?

Many thanks in advance

Eyelevel

-logical- Chimp · Post by **-logical- Chimp** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 13:56

before you can use the script editor to load/run scripts, you have to enable it.

fly into an empty area of space (has to be in space, not a station), and make sure there is nothing in front of you...

then type 'Thereshallbewings' (without quotes, but with a capital T).

note: the 'b' will activate your boost extension, hence making sure nothing is in front of you

now, the script editor should appear in your ships console.

eyelevel · Post by **eyelevel** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 14:00

Hi,

Thanks I shall do that again, I did try that before but, all the other menus kept appearing and the ships voice kept on coming on! lol so it was'nt working either, but I shall go try again.

Many thanks

Oh before I forget, is it easy to load a script in or run it rather?

Only some of the readme's in the zip files don't explain things for total fools like myself!

Eyelevel

-logical- Chimp · Post by **-logical- Chimp** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 14:38

you have to be flying in open space, with no menus/windows open...

once you start typing, your ship may bleep at you, etc, but keep going...

once you start the editor, as long as you read the instructions etc, its easy enough to use...

(scripts should appear in the script browser automatically, providing you put them in the right place).

from the main script editor menu, select 'Script Editor', to bring up a list of scripts. highlight the one you want to run, and press 'R'. I have no idea what the next screen is for - i just always select 'null'

. The next screen should show you the script to be run, and any input values required. hitting enter will prompt you to enter each parameter in turn. Once they are all entered, the script runs, and you are returned to the script browser.

* all the above is written from memory - hope it helps

eyelevel · Post by **eyelevel** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 14:59

-logical- Chimp

Thanks very much for the explanation and I will follow the instructions carefully, that is when I get the script editor up! now I here the ships voice saying something about an Ecliptic Projector? as soon as I hit the i I think it is, don't tell me I need this projector right?

I've looked at all the buildings in the Sector I am currently in and I can't find one

I am hopeless!!!

Eyelevel

The_Rock · Post by **The_Rock** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 15:02

you can try sending us your save game zipped up and i'm sure someone can open it for you..:)

BTW what version/country of X2 are you running?

eyelevel · Post by **eyelevel** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 15:08

Hi

Well I am in the UK and version 1.2

That would be very kind of you to do that for me, as I am really struggling here

I feel such a fool

Eyelevel

PS: How could I zip and send it? sorry but I am not used to things like this

Ignore this bit I do know how to Zip it I just right clicked a save file to see if the option to zip it came up and it did so I could do that at least!

-logical- Chimp · Post by **-logical- Chimp** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 15:11

ignore the bit about the ecliptic projector - its bound to the 'G' key - as long as no menu's come up, you can ignore what the voice is saying.

eyelevel · Post by **eyelevel** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 15:13

Ah ok, the only other reason I can think of that might be stopping me getting it up and that is the fact that I am flying in the Cockpit view, is this a possible problem?

Other than that I have done and tried what you have said and still no good

Eyelevel

eyelevel · Post by **eyelevel** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 18:57

This is getting frustrating, everytime I try to start typing the Thereshallbewings as soon as I hit the s the ship menu opens but the long and short of it is that I still cannot get the Editor up, please can some-one possibly do this for me as The Rock suggested? or at least tell me what I am doing wrong, although I am doing exactly what was instructed above!

I really want to try out a few scripts, but can't because of the nightmare process it takes for getting the editor up! (those who did'nt have a problem are obviously gifted as I am not)

Eyelevel

moggy2 · Post by **moggy2** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 19:17

Typing text in the game can be extremely sluggish at times. Try practicing typing it as your name or the name of a ship and you'll see how slowly you have to type to get it to work.

eyelevel · Post by **eyelevel** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 19:28

Well its a nightmare! does everyone else have this problem?

I'm still trying and no luck, have to try it your way then moggy2

And one other relevant question, do you have to do this each and everytime you want to run a script? or does the editor remain in-game after you have tried for the millionth time to get it to work?

Eyelevel

Storm_Front · Post by **Storm_Front** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 19:47

eyelevel wrote:Well its a nightmare! does everyone else have this problem?

I'm still trying and no luck, have to try it your way then moggy2

And one other relevant question, do you have to do this each and everytime you want to run a script? or does the editor remain in-game after you have tried for the millionth time to get it to work?

Eyelevel

I mod the game alot and thus start new games frequently. I've activated the script editor at least a hundred times in the last couple of months and it still takes 2 or 3 attempts sometimes to type Thereshallbewings. The game seems to be very picky about how fast you type it in. When all else fails, try, try again: (shift) t (release shift)hereshallbewings

As for your last question; No, once you've activated it, it stays on until you start a new game or load a previous save.

eyelevel · Post by **eyelevel** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 19:55

Oh hang on I may have got my wires crossed here as I have been hitting the caps lock to do the T and then typing the rest with caps lock off? I guess this is wrong then, or...............sorry but I feel such a fool here so I have to hit shift and T then the rest? have I got this right now

I've been trying this since about 3pm this afternoon and still not getting anywhere

I have to laugh or I'll cry!

Eyelevel

Storm_Front · Post by **Storm_Front** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 20:03

eyelevel wrote:Oh hang on I may have got my wires crossed here as I have been hitting the caps lock to do the T and then typing the rest with caps lock off? I guess this is wrong then, or...............sorry but I feel such a fool here so I have to hit shift and T then the rest? have I got this right now

I've been trying this since about 3pm this afternoon and still not getting anywhere

I have to laugh or I'll cry!

Eyelevel

Bingo

The_Rock · Post by **The_Rock** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 20:05

Just use shift when trying to type 'T'.

If it still don't work let me know and i'll pm you my addy.

eyelevel · Post by **eyelevel** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 20:09

Hoorah!!!!!!!!!! for the TOP PLONKER here!!!!!!!!!

I've got it

But to be fair it was people saying Capital T that threw me, so I was ignoring the Shift T! and kept tapping Caps Lock on and off!

Thanks guy's for telling me about the shift, no offence to the others saying Capital T either, its an easy thing to mis-understand

Now all I'll have to do is screw the game up (that's easy for me)

Although yes I do have my latest saves backed up, (I do have a few brain cells left doh!!!!!!

Cheers all

Eyelevel

The_Rock · Post by **The_Rock** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 20:12

hehe

Congrats and have fun with the scripts. :)

BTW see my thread about the Top Ten.. :wink:

eyelevel · Post by **eyelevel** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 20:16

Oh thanks I will check em out as I don't know which ones to try and what to avoid

I also don't want to get scripts that are kinda for cheating as although I am not doing at all well in the game and money is a massive slog for me to get I still want to play the game without things being made easier if that makes sense, so thanks The_Rock!

Eyelevel

eyelevel · Post by **eyelevel** » Tue, 9. Mar 04, 21:11

-logical- Chimp wrote:The next screen should show you the script to be run, and any input values required. hitting enter will prompt you to enter each parameter in turn. Once they are all entered, the script runs, and you are returned to the script browser.

* all the above is written from memory - hope it helps

Hi I'm back again as I now don't quite follow the above about entering each parameter in turn............I really am non-plused at this point and totally out of my depth! I have the 'Advanced Shipyards' script but do not know how to get it to run/load as these parameters that need entering is confusing me, what do I enter? and how many etc...........I need a spot of tuition here! please

Cheers

Eyelevel

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