But why is the array in equipment.plist not closed like other arrays (semikolon)?
I don't know, but in all other cases the array is part of a dictionary. With the equipment.plist however it is part of an other array. So it is not the same as usual.
As per the fine manual, arrays are comma-separated lists, while dictionaries consist of key-value pairs terminated with semicolons. This is a property of the container, not the contained object. The root object in equipment.plist is an array, not a dictionary, so it uses array syntax.
Ahruman wrote it correctly but I overlooked the essence at first:
As per the fine manual, arrays are comma-separated lists, while dictionaries consist of key-value pairs terminated with semicolons.
Meaning the last element of an array has not a , separator while the last element of an dictionary has always the ; separator.
But I am spoiled as I mostly use a mac plist editor that does the syntax for me and never have to worry about that part. Are there plist editors for windows?
As per the fine manual, arrays are comma-separated lists, while dictionaries consist of key-value pairs terminated with semicolons. This is a property of the container, not the contained object. The root object in equipment.plist is an array, not a dictionary, so it uses array syntax.
Thanks Ahruman.
The link is a nice one (fine manual, yupp), specially the link to the OpenStep-Wiki entries on that page (bookmarked now).
Eric Walch wrote:
Meaning the last element of an array has not a , separator while the last element of an dictionary has always the ; separator.
Thanks Eric. That clears it and is a good reminder.
Eric Walch wrote:
But I am spoiled as I mostly use a mac plist editor that does the syntax for me and never have to worry about that part. Are there plist editors for windows?
I'm using Notepad++ and it's possible to configure it (or maybe there is a plug-in downloadable), but I think I won't do that. It's a good training for writing correct syntax.
Ahruman wrote it correctly but I overlooked the essence at first:
As per the fine manual, arrays are comma-separated lists, while dictionaries consist of key-value pairs terminated with semicolons.
Meaning the last element of an array has not a , separator while the last element of an dictionary has always the ; separator.
But I am spoiled as I mostly use a mac plist editor that does the syntax for me and never have to worry about that part. Are there plist editors for windows?
On a completely random note, I noticed that when you submitted a version of characters.plist with an explicitly-named Constrictor Thief, completely ignoring the comment in the plist on why it was done the way it was. Looking at the source has its advantages. ;-)
- Uses Oxps Music-folder and the new implemented JS-Stuff Sound.stopMusic() and Sound.playMusic()
- Changed to timer-event
- Disabled in interstellar space (you'll get a message)
- Discarded 3 missionVariables (the script will delete them)
- On docking music will be stopped (to avoid overlays with mission music) and licence will be checked
- Added a check for non-valid descriptions.plist (you'll get a message), but if the array is empty Oolite will crash!
- Works only in Oolite v1.71 (old versions still on the WIKI, but not listed anymore)
- Directly after launching or entering a new system Hyperradio is deactivated (it has to search a new station) :-)
went and downloaded at once - detected a potential problem.
In the Read Me (yes, I read them!) it says:
1. Don't use it in interstellar space. There is a known bug and Oolite v1.71 will crash!
Erm, if I am in interstellar space and want to jump out, but to do that I have to open the F7 systems screen, which activates the hyperradio and "bang" ...
"T`wasn`t the bugs that got me matey, t`was me radio ..."
EDIT: PS, is there some site where I can get ogg or wav hyperradio-compatible music?
went and downloaded at once - detected a potential problem.
...
1. Don't use it in interstellar space. There is a known bug and Oolite v1.71 will crash!
Erm, if I am in interstellar space and want to jump out, but to do that I have to open the F7 systems screen, which activates the hyperradio and "bang" ...
And the concept of the Hyperradio is that you can play your own files. You just have to convert them to OGG-Vorbis or if you are on Windows/Linux you can use Wav (see Hyperradio-Wiki-page) too. So it's up to you to rip your CDs or write your own music.
I await your bug reports and test cased with bated breath…
You can start breathing again :-)
@Lestradae: Sorry, I was too short. I think you don't have to use the SYSTEM_DATA_SCREEN to leave a system. Just step to the SHORT_RANGE_CHART (F6) and select a destination. Then activate your hyperdrive (h).
And to the download-sites: Forget most sites with free downloadable content. But there are thousands of sites, so maybe you can find a good one. A good tip is to go directly to band-sites. If I remember right Metallica and some others are already using the CC-License for some songs. Some of them have already downloadable stuff. And using a paysite for this case? I don't know. Most of us have enough CDs or DVDs to rip some stuff from - so no need for Napster & co.
@Lestradae: Sorry, I was too short. I think you don't have to use the SYSTEM_DATA_SCREEN to leave a system. Just step to the SHORT_RANGE_CHART (F6) and select a destination. Then activate your hyperdrive (h).
Ups, stuuupid me
You are completely right! Sometimes its hard to understand myself. Where was my head? Ah, over there ...
