Hi All,

I've been working on setting up Lightbar menus on some of the menus here. I have 4 menus set up and working with both lightbars and hotkeys.

I have, however, found an issue in the menu editor, where the setup of the 'Up', 'Down', etc are set. They don't appear to do anything. I have the first option on the menu set to go to the bottom option when the 'Up' key is used.
It doesn't appear to be doing anything.

It seems Mystic will only allow the arrow keys to change options in sequence they are listed in the editor.

Am I missing something in the setup, or has anyone been able to get this to work with their menus?

Thanks,


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On 03/16/17, Black Panther said the following...

Hi All,

I've been working on setting up Lightbar menus on some of the menus
here. I have 4 menus set up and working with both lightbars and hotkeys.

I have, however, found an issue in the menu editor, where the setup of
the 'Up', 'Down', etc are set. They don't appear to do anything. I have the first option on the menu set to go to the bottom option when the
'Up' key is used. It doesn't appear to be doing anything.

It seems Mystic will only allow the arrow keys to change options in sequence they are listed in the editor.

OK there are two types well 3 but will discuss 2 of those 3 here.

Type one is a menu setting "LightBar" which has to be set to they are used within the menu actions you are using. Type two is "LightBar/Grid", now this one allows use of the other keys left/right along with up/down from the menu actions.

ALSO keep in note if using LihgtBar/Grid the menu items/actions have to be in the order which they will be used for it to work.

This is a load of work and I had done this originally until I started messing with MPL and created all my lightbar driven screens from there and never
looked back.

Let me know if this helps some!

Cheers!
Pequito

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On 03/16/17, Pequito said the following...

Type one is a menu setting "LightBar" which has to be set to they are
used within the menu actions you are using. Type two is

LightBar is the one that I have working right now. It seems to just cycle through all of the options on the menu.

"LightBar/Grid", now this one allows use of the other keys left/right along with up/down from the menu actions.

This one, I can't get to do anything. I have set the Up, Down, Left and
Right on all of the options, but the arrows don't do anything. Do the values need to be the ID number from the menu editor?

For my BBS List menu, I have a total of 4 entries, with ID number of 6, 7, 8 and 9. I've tried using those numbers and using 1, 2, 3 and 4, and nothing seems to work.

This is a load of work and I had done this originally until I started messing with MPL and created all my lightbar driven screens from there
and never looked back.

I didn't realize how much work it was to set these up. I've only got 4 of my smaller menus set up right now...


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On 03/16/17, Black Panther said the following...

On 03/16/17, Pequito said the following...

Type one is a menu setting "LightBar" which has to be set to they are used within the menu actions you are using. Type two is

LightBar is the one that I have working right now. It seems to just cycle through all of the options on the menu.

OK LightBar is mostly up/down nothing more.

"LightBar/Grid", now this one allows use of the other keys left/right along with up/down from the menu actions.

This one, I can't get to do anything. I have set the Up, Down, Left and Right on all of the options, but the arrows don't do anything. Do the values need to be the ID number from the menu editor?

Yes you need the Menu Actions ID to jump to when using LightBar/Grid. :)

This is a load of work and I had done this originally until I started messing with MPL and created all my lightbar driven screens from ther and never looked back.

I didn't realize how much work it was to set these up. I've only got 4
of my smaller menus set up right now...

Why we still see MANY MANY stock boards out there, they realize how much work it goes into doing this and go fuck it and leave it as is. Which is a sad
sad day and those systems should just go away.

Cheers!
Peuito

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On 03/17/17, Pequito said the following...

Why we still see MANY MANY stock boards out there, they realize how much work it goes into doing this and go fuck it and leave it as is. Which
is a sad sad day and those systems should just go away.

I'm not sure that it's all that 'sad' and that they 'should just go away.' I run a mostly stock looking system by choice. I just like the way they look, personally. Just because something can be done, doesn't mean it should be done. Everyone should have their system setup the way they like it, looking the way they like it, and those who like it will come and those who don't won't.

-Zarnock

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On 03/17/17, Zarnock said the following...

On 03/17/17, Pequito said the following...

Why we still see MANY MANY stock boards out there, they realize how m work it goes into doing this and go fuck it and leave it as is. Whic is a sad sad day and those systems should just go away.

I'm not sure that it's all that 'sad' and that they 'should just go
away.' I run a mostly stock looking system by choice. I just like the way they look, personally. Just because something can be done, doesn't mean it should be done. Everyone should have their system setup the way they like it, looking the way they like it, and those who like it will come and those who don't won't.

That is a valid and fair assessment. Consider how many people have created
BBS themes to match the stock themes of their favorite BBS Softwares. Many have a theme for a stock RG, or TG or Iniq or RA or WC! or TBBS board.

"No matter where you go, there you are!" - Buckaroo Bonzai

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work it goes into doing this and go fuck it and leave it as is. Whic is a sad sad day and those systems should just go away.

I'm not sure that it's all that 'sad' and that they 'should just go
away.' I run a mostly stock looking system by choice. I just like the way they look, personally. Just because something can be done, doesn't mean it should be done. Everyone should have their system setup the way they like it, looking the way they like it, and those who like it will come and those who don't won't.

I tend to agree with the fact that it is not "Sad" nor should they "Go Away". The thing about BBSing is you can make your BBS look and perform the way you want it to. So the person that thinks it's sad or they should go away is
being fairly arrogant I think. If I wanted to set up a BBS as a Stock
layout, then that is my choice. Everyone has the freedom to do things their own way. If you do not like their BBS, then don't go there. There are BBS's I've been to that I think are OVER done... But the key is they can make
their BBS the way they want.... If you don't like what they have done, then
do not go there... it's that simple...

I remember being a member of CompuServ ... Some of the ways they implemented things I did not like... But I still went there...

The great thing I like about BBSing is visiting other BBS's and seeing what they have done, and sometimes I emulate or use their ideas in mine. Everyone is accepting of other BBS's .

Sorry for the Rant... I just think that it's not fair to say just because someone does the "Basic" or "Stock" for their BBS, then it's their choice...

Ok... Rant Done...

Gary Crunk
Another F-ing BBS
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17 Mar 17 04:05, you wrote to Black Panther:

Yes you need the Menu Actions ID to jump to when using LightBar/Grid.
Why we still see MANY MANY stock boards out there, they realize how
much work it goes into doing this and go fuck it and leave it as is.
Which is a sad sad day and those systems should just go away.

This brings back the menory of creating my LightBar/Grid Baud rate LOL menu with a old iCE logo on the right side of the screen. It took me a long time to get all of the Grid and keys {arrows|pageup|pagedown|home|end} to work correctly. The menu was a bitch to show all the bauds speeds and kind a stupid

300-a baud 19200-a baud
300-b baud 19200-b baud
300-c baud 19200-c baud
1200-a baud 28800-a baud
1200-b baud 28800-b baud
1200-c baud 28800-c baud
2400-a baud 38400-a baud
2400-b baud 38400-b baud
2400-c baud 38400-c baud
4800-a baud 57600-a baud
4800-b baud 57600-b baud
4800-c baud 57600-c baud
9600-a baud 115200-a baud
9600-b baud 115200-b baud
9600-c baud 115200-c baud
full speed 1meg

Anyway, hearing g00r00 say how mystic was the first and only bbs package that has the options to support such a thing with baud rate speeds after he change the code (that affected) all my displays. It took me weeks to fix and make the screen changes over here. Yes, maybe I was rude and complained about it at the time.. so I decided to make a Lightbar/Grid baud speed menu. People may wonder why I even made such a stupid BAUD speed example. I'm not sure really, maybe to

prove that it a stupid idea could be done (:

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I would like to add this: The statement that they should "Go Away" is as I must admit acceptable... in that the person making the statement is fully
free to make such statements.... We are all free to say what we think...

I will accept any idea or outlook... I guess it just hit a nerve a little... Because I like to advocate for freedom...
And I should also remember that people have the freedom to say things like
"Go Away"...

Freedom has to be defended even if you do not share the same beliefs...

Gary Crunk
Another F-ing BBS
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Hello garycrunk!

17 Mar 17 10:57, you wrote to all:

Sorry for my previous Rant...

WHY!?!?!! I know this world is insane with political correctness,
but we need to have a few places where we can have an opnion without
making someone cry.

I rant and rave on the BBS networks, and have no plans to stop.

You said nothing that caused offence... other then your "Sorry..."
which offended me because you felt you were in the wrong for expressing
what you felt.

Freedom has to be defended even if you do not share the same
beliefs...

"I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the
death your right to say it."
- Evelyn Beatrice Hall

Shawn

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I only said "Sorry for the Rant" as I know some people are put off by people Ranting on.. and on...

I've always been the type of person that trys to convey my thoughts
without being rude or crude, and do so with regards to other ways of thinking. Sure, Opinions are like Butt Holes... Everyone has at least one, and some stink more than others...

Then again, if I offend someone with what I say, it's not really my problem... it's their problem. I will say what I think or feel, and if
someone does not like it... Oh well. But I am also not going to be rude and crude in my delivery...

I've been BBSing for a long time, and have had my experiences with Flames on threads etc... I take it all with a grain of salt...

Gary Crunk
Another F-ing BBS
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On 03/17/17, Zarnock said the following...

On 03/17/17, Pequito said the following...

Why we still see MANY MANY stock boards out there, they realize how m work it goes into doing this and go fuck it and leave it as is. Whic is a sad sad day and those systems should just go away.

I'm not sure that it's all that 'sad' and that they 'should just go
away.' I run a mostly stock looking system by choice. I just like the way they look, personally. Just because something can be done, doesn't mean it should be done. Everyone should have their system setup the way they like it, looking the way they like it, and those who like it will come and those who don't won't.

See but the other side of this is your not a zombie OP, one who setup and let it run without really ever being there. :P

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I'm writing this on a totally stock magicka bbs :P

I agree with the sentiment that people who run stock setups should be
entitled to do so.

I think that often it's assumed that one who runs a stock setup doesn't
put work into their bbs, and it's just a 'me too' bbs. That is of course
not necisarily (i need a spellcheck) true,

Personally, I like making my BBSes unique and with a theme, which
involves ansi art.

Ansi art isn't easy for everyone to do. Sure you could go buy a theme
from AnsiGarden, but isn't that really another kind of stock? So I think
it's pretty understanable when Sysops choose to leave the menus as stock
and focus their efforts on other areas.

Anyway, just my two cents.

:)

Andrew

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On 03/17/17, Zarnock said the following...

I'm not sure that it's all that 'sad' and that they 'should just go
away.' I run a mostly stock looking system by choice. I just like the way they look, personally. Just because something can be done, doesn't mean it should be done. Everyone should have their system setup the way they like it, looking the way they like it, and those who like it will come and those who don't won't.

I agree with you. If someone were to look at my board, they wouldn't see much difference from the stock. I have changed the menu headers, and I'm working
on the lightbars. I've never been one to create the awesome ansi screens that I've seen on some boards. I've always been envious of them. I change what I can, to make it look good to me.

A lot of the "work" I put into the board is behind the scenes.


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On 03/17/17, Pequito said the following...

See but the other side of this is your not a zombie OP, one who setup
and let it run without really ever being there. :P

It does seem like there are a fair number of those. I wouldn't think they
would stick around very long though before they disappear.


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