OtherLayers VX

[kyonides]

OtherLayers VX

by Kyonides​

Introduction

This script allows you to use a static picture or a series of pictures as a custom upper layer for the current map.

I am sure there gotta be other scripts that provide similar features and you know what?
I don't care about that!

Embedded Notes

VX has no Map Note Box so you gotta use the Map's Name Box instead.

# This script lets you add another layer where you can place images that can
# be either static or animated.

# Create a directory called Layers inside the Graphics folder.
# Thereafter you can add as many images as deemed necessary.

# Examples: fall_1.png, fall_2.png, fall_3.png

# The state of a specific Game Switch will determine whether or not a given
# layer is visible at that moment.

# - Set a Map's Total Number of Upper Layers
# - Pattern: <LUMn>
<LUM2>

# - Predefine an Upper Layer
#   - It must follow one of these patterns:
#   The n's there stand for LayerID, No. Pictures, Frames and SwitchID (if any)
# <LUn filename n n>
# <LUn filename n n Sn>
# - Examples Using the fall_ image files:
<LU1 fall 3 20>
<LU2 fall 3 20 S10>

Optional Script Calls

# - Change the Map's Upper Layer - It will replace any previous one!
upper_layer(Number).name = "BaseFileName"

# - Change the Upper Layer's Number of Pictures - if Animated
upper_layer(Number).total = TotalPictures

# - Change the Upper Layer's Timer (in Frames)
upper_layer(Number).timer = Frames

# - Change the Upper Layer's Switch ID
upper_layer(Number).switch_id = SwitchID

# - Change the Upper Layer's Data With a Single Call
upper_layer(Number).set_data(TotalPictures, Frames, SwitchID)

# - Freeze or Thaw the Upper Layer
# upper_layer(Number).freeze!
# upper_layer(Number).thaw!

# - Check whether or not the Upper Layer is Frozen
# upper_layer(Number).frozen?

DOWNLOAD DEMO​

Terms & Conditions

Free for use in non commercial games.
Due credit is mandatory.
Do not repost it anywhere!
That's it!

 

[minazivkovic6]

Do you think there would be a way to set and control the pictures' display priority in the same way as the in-game events are set and controlled? I'd like to set some pictures to show below characters and some above them. While weather and normal animations also having priority over the pictures

 

[kyonides]

Interesting Update​

Now that version 0.7.0 has been released, you can also count on lower layers to further modify the appearance of your maps. This is why you can now use the lower_layer(SomeNumber) call in the script box at any given time. Just make sure you have read the embedded instructions on how to configure them.