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- SFollis
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
he meantUm.@Zparx:
This sounds like it could be useful, but I don't see it in a little test project I've just made…
Create two clones, pen-draw a (different) line with each, also stamp its (different) costume in a different place for each, then only one of them does a clear a few secs later - everything vanishes.
Am I missing/misunderstanding something…?
Ahh, it seems I was incorrect! I thought the clear block was clone specific because of something that happened earlier on while working on a project of mine. It must have been another late night case of false positives in my codeSorry about any troubles you had trying to get this to work, it does not
I don't think I said that
Ahh, it seems I was incorrect! I thought the clear block was clone specific because of something that happened earlier on while working on a project of mine. It must have been another late night case of false positives in my codeYeah. @Zparx:
This sounds like it could be useful, but I don't see it in a little test project I've just made…
Create two clones, pen-draw a (different) line with each, also stamp its (different) costume in a different place for each, then only one of them does a clear a few secs later - everything vanishes.
Am I missing/misunderstanding something…?
But I did “say (myclonenumber)”, which was a private variable, and they all said 1


- Zparx
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
Ahh woops X) I don't know how that got mixed up. Sorry for the confusion hahaha. Thanks, S!
Last edited by Zparx (May 30, 2013 14:09:06)
- joshuaho
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
Never mind. I guess I have been ignored.This post seemed to be liked by many for Scratch 1.4, so I figured I'd copy the post! (It's mine)I support. Please add me! :)
The current “Clear” block in Scratch clears everything drawn by pen or stamped from any and every sprite that used it. This can be a problem for multiple sprites using the pen for separate purposes. For example, if a user wanted to display money and health with numbers using two separate sprites using a stamping method, one of the two sprites would become invisible due to both of the sprites using the “clear” block. There are workarounds to this if someone is using anywhere under 5 sprites using the “clear” block, but anything over that amount becomes a problem. I think it would be very convenient if Scratch had “clear” blocks that only cleared pen-drawings and stampings from the specific sprite that made the drawings or stampings. This doesn't mean I would suggest the “clear” block be eliminated altogether, just that the Scratch team adds a separate one with a different functionality. It could be called “Clear for (sprite name)” or something. Also, I think it would be a good idea if this was a block, that it could be used by non-specific sprites to clear other sprite's drawings/stamps. For example, lets say you're browsing the pen blocks under Sprite 2. You could see something like this:Clear all for {sprite 1 v}
(^^^ Not sure how scratch blocks work with 2.0 forums .-.)
Does anyone see how this would be problematic? If you support, please comment!
Click here to see an example of a project that needs a local clear block to function as intended.
NOTES FOR THE ABOVE LINKED PROJECT:
It is imperative that you read the information in the side panes (notes, etc) to understand why the project is doing what it's doing and how it is doing so. Also, if you take a look at this project, and the scripts used, maybe you'll have a better understanding of why local clear blocks should be implemented!
IF YOU SUPPORT, PLEASE GO TO THIS LINK!
Click here to vote!
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SUPPORTERS FROM SCRATCH 1.4
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* Zparx (Me)
* jji7skyline
* chongyian
* dvd4
* Mokat
* OverPowered
* ErnieParke
* tally7
* KrIsMa
* joefarebrother
* northmeister
* CopperHawk
* jontmy00
* legobob23o
* Nomolos
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SUPPORTERS FROM SCRATCH 2.0 BETA
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* Zparx
* bullelk12
* dusty22
* SFollis
* cmot
* bobbybeetest
* lalala3
* Markyparky
* lunaluvgood
* Failord
* botcrusher
* LiquidMetal

Last edited by joshuaho (June 12, 2013 17:17:18)
- mitchboy
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
I support. I need this for an upcoming game (although admittedly, I could just have it stamp again, but whatever.)
- Zparx
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
I'll add you to the list! (: I support. I need this for an upcoming game (although admittedly, I could just have it stamp again, but whatever.)
- dreamod
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
Do you mind if I use this idea in my mod Dream? You would get credit for the idea.
- Zparx
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
No, absolutely not! By all means, mod away! You can use the idea for sure!! Do you mind if I use this idea in my mod Dream? You would get credit for the idea.

Last edited by Zparx (May 31, 2013 16:56:16)
- dreamod
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
Thanks, I willNo, absolutely not! By all means, mod away! You can use the idea for sure!! Do you mind if I use this idea in my mod Dream? You would get credit for the idea.Can you give me a link to the mod when it's finished?

- Zparx
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
Thanks, I willNo, absolutely not! By all means, mod away! You can use the idea for sure!! Do you mind if I use this idea in my mod Dream? You would get credit for the idea.Can you give me a link to the mod when it's finished?
Hopefully I'll succeed.
WOW man I just took a look at your beta version. I AM BLOWN AWAY. What you have so far is absolutely incredible! Keep up the amazing work. That program could be the future of programming!
- dreamod
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
ThanksThanks, I willNo, absolutely not! By all means, mod away! You can use the idea for sure!! Do you mind if I use this idea in my mod Dream? You would get credit for the idea.Can you give me a link to the mod when it's finished?
Hopefully I'll succeed.
WOW man I just took a look at your beta version. I AM BLOWN AWAY. What you have so far is absolutely incredible! Keep up the amazing work. That program could be the future of programming!

- Zparx
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
ThanksI tend to get that reaction quite a lot. It's very motivational.
You know at first when I saw you were modding, I thought “Oh gosh, not another nooby who's unaware of how difficult modding can be..”
but you have surpassed my expectations by a LONG SHOT. And the effect that you did with the categories where they light up their color on mouse over? Amazing. Truly an astonishing work you have on your hands. good sir (:
Last edited by Zparx (May 31, 2013 17:48:24)
- dreamod
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
Thanks. I'm glad you were open to checking it out at least. You can be very surprised when you judge somebody incorrectly. Well, the categories were pretty easy. I just replaced the image code and made it generate an image of a reporter block with the category text and the block category color in different shades. Or if the mouse is not over it, a gray reporter block with the category text.ThanksI tend to get that reaction quite a lot. It's very motivational.
You know at first when I saw you were modding, I thought “Oh gosh, not another nooby who's unaware of how difficult modding can be..”
but you have surpassed my expectations by a LONG SHOT. And the effect that you did with the categories where they light up their color on mouse over? Amazing. Truly an astonishing work you have on your hands. good sir (:

- SFollis
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
+1ThanksI tend to get that reaction quite a lot. It's very motivational.
You know at first when I saw you were modding, I thought “Oh gosh, not another nooby who's unaware of how difficult modding can be..”
but you have surpassed my expectations by a LONG SHOT. And the effect that you did with the categories where they light up their color on mouse over? Amazing. Truly an astonishing work you have on your hands. good sir (:
- xlk
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
You do realise that would mean having a layer for each sprite?
Since we are at it, let's have paint layers that cut into others, like masks in photoshop. That would allow to make “flashlights” VERY easily.
Since we are at it, let's have paint layers that cut into others, like masks in photoshop. That would allow to make “flashlights” VERY easily.
- Zparx
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
You do realise that would mean having a layer for each sprite?
Since we are at it, let's have paint layers that cut into others, like masks in photoshop. That would allow to make “flashlights” VERY easily.
I like that idea! Although I'm not sure if you support this idea haha.
- OrcaCat
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
Why did I never sign up for supporting? Support!
- Zparx
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
Last edited by Zparx (May 31, 2013 23:27:23)
- FireNinjaGAME
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
May I be added to the list of supporters? Thanks!
Oh, and I support!
Oh, and I support!
- powerpoint56_test
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A Local Clear Block for pen intensive projects!
Support! I'm in.
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