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Newcomers DBPro Corner / command: Message yeilds "Could not understand command"

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yaten
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I'm new to dbp and currently trying out the sample codes that comes with it. Most of the demo program yields the error
"Could not understand command"
and is pointing always at the line with the command "Message"
such as:

Message "2DGC Error Message", "Cannot load map file"

surprisingly, the command 'Message' is not highlighted as a known keyword.

Can anyone guide me as to why it doesn't recognize the 'Message' command? Currently I have DBP 1.066 installed with eXtends and 2DKit plugin. Kindly guide me which plugin I might need to buy and install in order to make the command work.

Thanks in advance.

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Posted: 12th Aug 2010 13:13
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You might want to try updating DBPro, 1.075 ( or v7.5 as the update is called) is the current one.

The command message comes from the BlueGUI plug in, (or at least the one in my installation does)

I expect a similar one exists in BBBGui (Which is similar but free) as well, altho I haven't used that plug in.

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yaten
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Thanks so much for the reply, i didn't expect it will be answered that fast. I didn't know there was another upgrade, I just updated my copy a few hours ago, i guess that means I downloaded an old update ^_^ thanks again!

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Thanks so much for the reply, i didn't expect it will be answered that fast. I didn't know there was another upgrade, I just updated my copy a few hours ago, i guess that means I downloaded an old update ^_^ thanks again!

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I tried to search for the page where I could buy the BlueGUI plugin but I can't seem to find it.

First, I found an old newsletter that briefly explains what BlueGUI does and got me really interested (http://www.thegamecreators.com/pages/newsletters/newsletter_issue_22.html).

But when I click the link (http://www.thegamecreators.com/?m=view_product&id=2000) I'm sent to DBPro's usual ads with no mention of BlueGUI. Does it mean BlueGUI has been phased out?
If so, guess I'll settle for the free BBBGui then, even if it might mean I'm not going to get any support for the use of it. =(

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I checked the license of BBBGui and unfortunately, it is not fit for my current project because of this line:

Quote: "
3) The LICENSEE agrees to credit the use of the BBB GUI Plugin in any program information, including splash screens, "About" dialogs, program notes or instructions and shrink-wrapped packaging.
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So i really hope I can buy that BlueGUI if it is still supported and available.

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What so bad about those terms?

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Grog Grueslayer
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Here's Robert Knights site where he sells BlueGUI:

http://www.robertknight.me.uk/blue2/site/

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yaten
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great!! Super thanks Grog Grueslayer for the link, i'm glad there is a way i could get licensed copy of the BBBGui without restriction ^_^
your post really help.


@ Mad Nightmare
Unfortunately, yes, it is a big deal for some company. You will probably know if you are in the management or executive level. That is the reason why from the start, I already bugged the 'Contact Us' of TGC a couple of time before I started buying their products because I wouldn't want to be in a bad position ones license is already the topic. ^_^

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Fair play, I apologise for being so ignorant.

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yaten
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No need for apology kind sir ^_^ And thanks for keeping me company, I'm a newbie so please take care of me. This forum sure is a fun place, and people are very professional. I hope someday I can pay forward the kindness. Cheers to all!

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Posted: 17th Aug 2010 20:41 Edited at: 17th Aug 2010 20:44
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omg omg OMG!!!

this is so off-topic but please bear with me coz i'm so happy!

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Although they don't really think that we'll be serious on gaming direction since our primary business is far from that field, nevertheless, they expressed their interest on my little hobby with a really serious surprise, a gift that they said might help me with my endeavor ^____^

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They are my L4D playmates as well ^__^

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and thanks sir moderator for lifting my account from probationary status ^__^ i just noticed it now after posting this message ^___^
TGC ROX!!!!

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Grog Grueslayer
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That's cool! Now you can't make up excuses why you're not programming the next greatest game.

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