formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Simple Menu System Version: 1.3 Alpha In version 1.3, I have made a lot of changes to how the program actually runs and operates. All form data is pulled from an encrypted file format '.smsdf'. This format is what the program will read. Please note that while there are 6 buttons, the program will only use 1, as I have not physically added the forms in. To make edits to the program you need to edit the text files in the appropriate folders, and run SMS Encryptor. You will browse to your text file, select it, and press encrypt. If all went well, the file will have encrypted, and you can now delete the old text file, or at least don't distribute it with your menu. Currently Removed Features from 1.3 Alpha: Colors Bold/Italics 5 out of 6 forms. Current Features in 1.3 Alpha: Form Title Name Game Name Game Description Preview Picture (Marked as Picture Location) Game Location (Does a file check to see if file actually exists) Launch Button text (The button you press to load the game) Custom Cursors (They now can be colored and animated as well) Custom Icons Game Author Name Game Release Date Only 1 form -NEW- Background Music is allowed, but there are no controls built in. It will play, and possibly loop, don't know yet about the loop, thats why this is an alpha! If you have any questions about this version, let me know. I plan on making an easy editor for the .smsdf creation process for you guys in the future, when I release the final version. Download Links! 1.0 (Original Release, few features): http://www.mediafire.com/?nue2cztnznm (6 forms) 1.1 (More stable than 1.2): http://www.mediafire.com/?kktmyizymxz (6 forms) 1.2 (Stable): http://www.mediafire.com/?zhdmyzjzgjc (6 forms) 1.3 Alpha (Unstable) http://www.mediafire.com/?ndgiffndmeo (Only has one form enabled, due to it being Alpha) A video tutorial on how to use 1.3 Alpha will be created shortly for those who don't understand how to use it. Release Notes for previous versions: Version 1.2: Added Custom Cursor Ability. If no cursor is specified, it will use the system default. Made Icons optional, will use program default if no icon is found. Added [khaki] color option. Version 1.1: Support for the following tags in both Game Names and Game descriptions: [b] - Bold [i] - Italics [red] - Red [orange] - Orange [yellow] - Yellow [green] - Green [blue] - Blue [purple] - Purple You can use up to two tags, one color, and one font modifier (Bold or Italics). Using multiple might have unwanted effects in the program, or wrong colors being displayed. Added ability to change all Form Icons via the Files\FormIcons directory. Changing the .ico file of the appropriate form enables users to have their own customized Icon. Version 1.0: First Version Released Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Shweet. This is awesome. Post some screen shots as you go, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Screenshots would be cool. I never would have thought this idea would go so far, can't wait for it to be finished :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Yeah, it's funny how it just started as a simple discussion. Thank you Nisage for bringing this up, and you too formlesstree for coding this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 No problem. I probably should have made a topic about the idea when I thought about it, not about a month later :P But that doesn't matter now :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 11, 2009 Yeah, it's funny how it just started as a simple discussion. Thank you Nisage for bringing this up, and you too formlesstree for coding this. No problem. A little late, but here's the video tutorial! Youtube Video -> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 11, 2009 Yay! How to! lol Thanks for the video. I can't wait for more goodies in the next version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 Cool, nice tutorial for the program. Come one everyone, tell us your opinion on the Simple Menu System. It's no fun if only me and Kiriashi are replying :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polraudio 122 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 This is nice. Sorry i didndnt reply earlier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 This is nice. Sorry i didndnt reply earlier. Imma hearin an echo! Lol :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMXPirate 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 This is a very useful program. I suggested many things to formless for it but he simply said he needs more people to use it if he wants those features to be in it! One of those features were to include a setting in it for debug mode. Debug mode is simply a mode that adds a Open Project button next to the Launch Game button. This allows the creator of the game to have acess to both testing the game and editing the game using the simple menu system. I dont know about you but that would be a cool idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 That sounds very interesting. I wonder if he could pull it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 That sounds very interesting. I wonder if he could pull it off. It all is very possible, but I'd have to do more editing to the text files. The encryption algorithm is nice, but things will start getting noticeable inside it. The idea is nice, and I can do it. Look for it in the next version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 Yay! lol I can't wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 A debug mode? That sounds interesting. (I kind of lost track on how it works :P) Edit: Post # 918. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 On how what works? The Menu System? You change info in the forms to make it yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 Version 1.3.1 Released today! Changelog: Added Debug option for adding project file. Only shows when Debug is set to on. Also form specific. Added a new program: SMS File Wizard. Makes files with a push of a button. Original method is also kept in case you don't like the new way. Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?nnfnzzynm1l Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 Ah sweet! I can't check it out right now 'cause I am on a mac but it looked awesome when I sneak peeked. :P Can I delete the forms for the previous method? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 12, 2009 Do what you want, just nothign illegal obviously :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Are there any bug reports from you guys for 1.3.1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Other then you need to encrypt the files in order for it to show what you have typed in the text files, and the SMS file Wizard doesn't do anything (as far as I know) when you select the "Main form" option, and maybe the "Game Form" as well since I used it, but it didn't change anything........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 The File Wizard is currently in beta. When I tested it, it did work right. Of course, that doesn't mean it'll work for everyone. Get on later Nisage, and I'll see if I can help you. Other then you need to encrypt the files in order for it to show what you have typed in the text files Not a bug, its just extra security. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Simple Menu System 1.3.2 Build 25 There's only one new feature: Background Music loops Small bug fixes that really don't affect you guys, more for my peace of mind. Anyway, here it is: http://www.mediafire.com/?hzyjh1aaw4y I'm hoping to reintroduce color support for you guys soon, as well as applying bold. If you want those, use the older versions, as they're not in yet (obviously) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Simple Menu System 1.3.2 Build 27 Fixed a small bug where gif's wouldn't animate, only would show the first frame (Bug found by Nisage). Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?jgtg3uonett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Simple Menu System 1.3.3 Build 14 New Updates!!! Added color support back in! Supported colors: [red] [orange] [yellow] [green] [blue] [pink] [purple] Font Styles are also back in! Font Styles: (Bold and Italic) Controls that support these changes: Game Name, Game Description, Game Author, and Release Date. Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?oymmtldh1dt I will be releasing future versions with more colors, and hopefully more features! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 Simple Menu System 1.4 is finally released. Fixed a small bug when you loaded a game and the form music continued to play. Also you should be able to bold and italic your text now using and next to each other. Unless new features or bugs are found, I'm probably going to make 1.4.1 (next release) the final one, where I (finally) create the rest of the forms. Download link forgotten for 1.4 1.4.1 is now released also, which has all 6 forms ready. http://www.mediafire.com/?0erbyymummg I have been informed by Nisage that I forgot to include the usual files, such as the Encryptor and File Wizard. I also forgot to update the version information in the file, i'll have it reuploaded shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 Simple Menu System 1.4.1 Correct Release http://www.mediafire.com/?z2zyz2jtn2j Updated exe version information and other fixes. Also includes the missing exe's from earlier build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Simple Menu System Version 1.4.5 Changelog: Added the following colors: [gold] - Gold [midblue] - Midnight Blue [cadblue1] - Cadet Blue [deepskyblue] - Deep Sky Blue [slateblue] - Slate Blue [aquamarine] - Aquamarine [chocolate] - Chocolate More colors in the future New Feature: You can now change the font faces of all text besides buttons! Supported Font Faces: [impact] - Impact [cournew] - Courier New [arial] - Arial [tms] - Times New Roman [tahoma] - Tahoma [verdana] - Verdana More font faces to come in the future. Controls that support this: Game Name Game Description Author Name Finished On/Creation Date Removed need to have the File Encryptor. Just edit the text file, program will automatically encrypt it on first run. Delete the text file when you're done though! Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?nfzgtygmtzz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nisage 31 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Wow, a 1.4.5, didn't know you'd release it of that version number yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formlesstree4 18 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 I toyed with the idea of making it 1.5, but was like....na, I probably won't be releasing many more unless its for colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
