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D I G I T A L
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Posted: 27th Jun 2003 00:46
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i'm still having a head ache trying to figure out the fading thing.
i have some text that i need to fade in and out from a black background, and not only text but objects and an AVI movie...HOW?
thankx
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John H
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Posted: 27th Jun 2003 06:21
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I found this snippet on my comp

Written by LokiDeCat
Edited by TheSnail

sync on

AWrite("Isnt this so super cool?")

function AWrite(txt$)
for x=0 to 192 step 7
ink rgb(x,x,x),0
center text 320,40,txt$
sync
next x

sleep 2000

for x=192 to 0 step -7
ink rgb(x,x,x),0
center text 320,40,txt$
sync
next x
endfunction

sync

Tested in DB Classic

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John H
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Posted: 27th Jun 2003 15:57
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bump so digital sees this

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Xander
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Posted: 27th Jun 2003 19:43 Edited at: 29th Jun 2003 03:03
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You could also use the gamma fading (if your video card supports it). I use it to fade menus in and out.

set gamma 0,0,0

Load your stuff onto the screen

To fade in:
for a=0 to 255 step 8
set gamma a,a,a
next a

Do your menu stuff

To fade back out:
for a=255 to 0 step -8
set gamma a,a,a
next a

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John H
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Posted: 28th Jun 2003 03:51
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bump again......

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Mattman
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Posted: 28th Jun 2003 04:13
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rpgamer, you are very naughty!!!

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John H
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Posted: 28th Jun 2003 06:40
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Why am I naughty I gave the guy some code Im making sure he gets it...thats being helpful.

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