Improved command window, Shows an animated cursor instead of highlighting a row Options

[BigEd781]

Improved Command Window
By BigEd781

Introduction
This script will change the appearance of all windows in game that present choices. This means any menu, the battle screen, etc. The game will no longer highlight the selected row. Instead, an animated cursor will appear next to the selected option. I recommend using this is conjunction with my Final Fantasy IX style menu.

Features
➮ 99% plug'n'play (you need to download an image).
➮ Looks cool!


Screenshots

All cursors animate automatically. Just name an image "Pointer.png" (no quotes) and place it in your "\Graphics\Pictures" folder
Menu

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battle

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Different Cursors

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Configuration / Use

Just place the script above in the "Materials" section. Download a cursor image (below), rename the one you want to use to "Pointer.png" (without the quotes) and place it in your game's "\Graphics\Pictures" folder.











Script
Don't forget to download a cursor image

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CODE

=begin
                      BigEd781's Improved Command Window
=end

module EdsCursorConfig
  
  # image preferred size of 18x18
  POINTER_NAME = 'Pointer'
  
end

class Window_Selectable < Window_Base
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * initialize
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_initialize :initialize
  def initialize(width, commands, column_max = 1, row_max = 0, spacing = 32)    
    @arrow_image = Cache.picture(EdsCursorConfig::POINTER_NAME)
    @arrow_sprite = Sprite.new
    @arrow_sprite.bitmap = Bitmap.new(@arrow_image .width + 7, @arrow_image .height)
    @arrow_sprite.z = 999    
    @sprite_last_draw_x = 0
    @sprite_inc_x = 1
    @intern_frame_count = 0    
    @update_pointer = true
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_initialize(width, commands, column_max, row_max, spacing)
  end  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * dispose
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def dispose
    super
    @arrow_sprite.dispose
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * close
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def close
    super
    @arrow_sprite.visible = false
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * open
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def open
    super
    @arrow_sprite.visible = true
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * visible=
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def visible=(value)
    super    
    @arrow_sprite.visible = value ? (@index != -1) : value    
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * active=
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def active=(value)
    super            
    @update_pointer = value
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * cursor_rect= (OVERWRITTEN)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def cursor_rect=(rect)
    offset_y = self.viewport.nil? ? 0 : self.viewport.rect.y
    offset_x = self.viewport.nil? ? 0 : self.viewport.rect.x - self.viewport.ox
    boost_y = @arrow_image.height >= 29 ? 0 : 29 - @arrow_image.height
    @arrow_sprite.x = 5 + rect.x + self.x - (@arrow_image.width / 2) + offset_x
    @arrow_sprite.y = rect.y + self.y + (@arrow_image.height / 2) + offset_y  + boost_y
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * update_cursor
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_update_cursor :update_cursor  
  def update_cursor  
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_update_cursor
    @intern_frame_count += 1
    draw_pointer
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * draw_pointer
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_pointer        
    return unless @update_pointer
    return unless (@intern_frame_count % 5) == 0            
    @arrow_sprite.bitmap.clear        
    return if @index == -1    
    if @sprite_last_draw_x == 7
      @sprite_inc_x = -1
    elsif @sprite_last_draw_x == 0
      @sprite_inc_x = 1
    end        
    x = @sprite_last_draw_x + @sprite_inc_x    
    @sprite_last_draw_x = x
    @arrow_sprite.bitmap.blt(x, 0, @arrow_image, @arrow_image.rect)  
  end
  
end

class Window_Item < Window_Selectable
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * active=
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------  
  def active=(value)          
    super            
    @arrow_sprite.visible = value
  end
  
end

class Window_Skill < Window_Selectable
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * active=
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------  
  def active=(value)    
    super
    @arrow_sprite.visible = value
  end
  
end

class Window_MenuStatus < Window_Selectable
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * cursor_rect= (OVERWRITTEN)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def cursor_rect=(rect)
    @arrow_sprite.x = rect.x + self.x - 16
    @arrow_sprite.y = rect.y + self.y + 48      
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * active=
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------  
  def active=(value)    
    super
    @arrow_sprite.visible = value
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * update_cursor
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_stat_update_cursor :update_cursor  
  def update_cursor
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_stat_update_cursor
    @intern_frame_count += 1
    draw_pointer
  end
  
end

class Scene_Battle < Scene_Base
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * start_main
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_main :start_main
  def start_main
    @party_command_window.visible = false
    @actor_command_window.visible = false
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_main      
  end  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * start_party_command_selection
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_party_command_selection :start_party_command_selection
  def start_party_command_selection
    @party_command_window.visible = true    
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_party_command_selection    
    @actor_command_window.visible = false
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * start_actor_command_selection
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_actor_command_selection :start_actor_command_selection
  def start_actor_command_selection
    @actor_command_window.visible = true    
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_actor_command_selection    
    @party_command_window.visible = false
  end
  
end

class Window_Message < Window_Selectable
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * update_cursor
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_win_mes_update_cursor :update_cursor  
  def update_cursor  
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_win_mes_update_cursor
    @intern_frame_count += 1
    draw_pointer
  end
  
end

Compatibility / Bugs

This should be compatible with most scripts. As a lot is affected here (but not overwritten), there may be problems sometimes. If you find a bug, let me know how to reproduce it. If it is clashing with another script, let me know which script that is and provide a link or demo.

[paladin99706]

Amazing! I would probably use it, and create some new arrows if you don't mind. But overall, I'm quite fine with the highlight thing, Not saying yours isn't great, just saying I'm fine with the highlight system, Nice work again, and just wanted to say
"First reply"!

[EvilEagles]

I'm using a japanese custom title screen, like this:

How can I disable the cursor at the title screen?.

[BigEd781]

EvilEagles: Use this script instead. It will be disabled on the title screen.

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CODE

=begin
                      BigEd781's Improved Command Window
=end

module EdsCursorConfig
  
  # image preferred size of 18x18
  POINTER_NAME = 'Pointer'
  
end

class Window_Selectable < Window_Base
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * initialize
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_initialize :initialize
  def initialize(width, commands, column_max = 1, row_max = 0, spacing = 32)    
    @arrow_image = Cache.picture(EdsCursorConfig::POINTER_NAME)
    @arrow_sprite = Sprite.new
    @arrow_sprite.bitmap = Bitmap.new(@arrow_image .width + 7, @arrow_image .height)
    @arrow_sprite.z = 999    
    @sprite_last_draw_x = 0
    @sprite_inc_x = 1
    @intern_frame_count = 0    
    @update_pointer = true
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_initialize(width, commands, column_max, row_max, spacing)
  end  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * dispose
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_dispose :dispose
  def dispose
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_dispose
    @arrow_sprite.dispose
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * close
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_close :close
  def close
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_close
    @arrow_sprite.visible = false
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * open
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_open :open
  def open
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_open
    @arrow_sprite.visible = true
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * visible=
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def visible=(value)
    super    
    @arrow_sprite.visible = value ? (@index != -1) : value    
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * active=
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def active=(value)
    super            
    @update_pointer = value
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * cursor_rect= (OVERWRITTEN)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def cursor_rect=(rect)
    offset_y = self.viewport.nil? ? 0 : self.viewport.rect.y
    offset_x = self.viewport.nil? ? 0 : self.viewport.rect.x - self.viewport.ox
    boost_y = @arrow_image.height >= 29 ? 0 : 29 - @arrow_image.height
    @arrow_sprite.x = 5 + rect.x + self.x - (@arrow_image.width / 2) + offset_x
    @arrow_sprite.y = rect.y + self.y + (@arrow_image.height / 2) + offset_y  + boost_y
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * update_cursor
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_update_cursor :update_cursor  
  def update_cursor  
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_update_cursor
    @intern_frame_count += 1
    draw_pointer
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * draw_pointer
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_pointer  
    return if $scene.is_a?(Scene_Title)
    return unless @update_pointer
    return unless (@intern_frame_count % 5) == 0            
    @arrow_sprite.bitmap.clear        
    return if @index == -1    
    if @sprite_last_draw_x == 7
      @sprite_inc_x = -1
    elsif @sprite_last_draw_x == 0
      @sprite_inc_x = 1
    end        
    x = @sprite_last_draw_x + @sprite_inc_x    
    @sprite_last_draw_x = x
    @arrow_sprite.bitmap.blt(x, 0, @arrow_image, @arrow_image.rect)  
  end
  
end

class Window_Item < Window_Selectable
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * active=
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------  
  def active=(value)          
    super            
    @arrow_sprite.visible = value
  end
  
end

class Window_Skill < Window_Selectable
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * active=
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------  
  def active=(value)    
    super
    @arrow_sprite.visible = value
  end
  
end

class Window_MenuStatus < Window_Selectable
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * cursor_rect= (OVERWRITTEN)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def cursor_rect=(rect)
    @arrow_sprite.x = rect.x + self.x - 16
    @arrow_sprite.y = rect.y + self.y + 48      
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * active=
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------  
  def active=(value)    
    super
    @arrow_sprite.visible = value
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * update_cursor
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_stat_update_cursor :update_cursor  
  def update_cursor
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_stat_update_cursor
    @intern_frame_count += 1
    draw_pointer
  end
  
end

class Scene_Battle < Scene_Base
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * start_main
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_main :start_main
  def start_main
    @party_command_window.visible = false
    @actor_command_window.visible = false
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_main      
  end  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * start_party_command_selection
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_party_command_selection :start_party_command_selection
  def start_party_command_selection
    @party_command_window.visible = true    
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_party_command_selection    
    @actor_command_window.visible = false
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * start_actor_command_selection
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_actor_command_selection :start_actor_command_selection
  def start_actor_command_selection
    @actor_command_window.visible = true    
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_start_actor_command_selection    
    @party_command_window.visible = false
  end
  
end

class Window_Message < Window_Selectable
  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * update_cursor
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias :eds_pre_window_command_mod_win_mes_update_cursor :update_cursor  
  def update_cursor  
    eds_pre_window_command_mod_win_mes_update_cursor
    @intern_frame_count += 1
    draw_pointer
  end
  
end

[Canuck]

My only complaint is that the arrows seem rather unnatural with the background. Perhaps if the windowskin was changed.

[Chronno]

wii this looks really nice, just a question if i make the window opacity = 0 the cursor will be visible?

[BigEd781]

wii this looks really nice, just a question if i make the window opacity = 0 the cursor will be visible?

Yes, it will.

My only complaint is that the arrows seem rather unnatural with the background. Perhaps if the windowskin was changed.

you can change use any windowskin or cursor that you like. I am not an artist, I just got a few together for demo purposes.

[Chronno]

BigEd781 can you make it work in a new class, something like Window_Cursor?

[BigEd781]

No. You do it in the base classes so that you do not have to edit every place a window is created throughout the entire engine.

[Valnar]

I´m Useing the Skill Mix Script and when i mix a Skill the Curser Stays at Start Mixing,and don´t move back to the skills.

[Warder]

I like this a lot. I've always preferred a cursor over highlighting text. Now I just need to find one that suits my game.

Thanks for making this.

EDIT: Just discovered something. If I use F12 to return to the title screen, I get the error message saying "line 50:SystemStackError occurred. Stack level too deep."

I don't think it's a big deal or anything, just thought I'd mention it. I seem to recall a similar problem with a cursor script I used for XP.

[BigEd781]

EDIT: Just discovered something. If I use F12 to return to the title screen, I get the error message saying "line 50:SystemStackError occurred. Stack level too deep."

I don't think it's a big deal or anything, just thought I'd mention it. I seem to recall a similar problem with a cursor script I used for XP.

Fixed in the newest version. Very weird, don't know exactly why it was happening, but it made me realize that I did not need to alias those methods.

[Warder]

Is there a way to stop the cursor from animating? The one I'm using doesn't look so great when it's bouncing back and forth like that.

[FaytSaratome]

I was wondering if I made an error.

Did I do something wrong to make that second arrow appear?

EDIT: Also found another clash with KGC's skill categorize.

Think you could make a patch for me?

This post has been edited by FaytSaratome: Jan 9 2009, 01:03 PM

[BigEd781]

@FaytSaratome: This script needs an update. I have it almost finished at home, so I'll post it this weekend.

[Mickadell]

Comment
Rate: Ok

I have to rate it ok even though I love it because it is a very little diffrence in the game. But I do
like it very much. Keep up the good scripting.

Attached File(s)

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[BigEd781]

Comment
Rate: Ok

I have to rate it ok even though I love it because it is a very little diffrence in the game. But I do
like it very much. Keep up the good scripting.

lol, ok, thanks

[Shadow_Satey]

This happened....


A choice...




The text after it and after every text box now!



How fix?

[BigEd781]

Like I said a few posts ago, this script needs an update. I haven't had a ton of time lately, but I'll get to it soon.

[DarkBolo]

Nice script man !