All ScoreHero members / Software users UPDATE: IMAGE LOADER

[nickb611]

[nickb611]

[thecaptainof]

That's damn smart.

I didn't click on any of the tabs for section 9 because I (perhaps foolishly?) don't use any of those burning programs, but yes... I couldn't find any fault.
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yksi-kaksi-kolme wrote:

Wow Mr. Mad, who fucked your buffalo?

[thecaptainof]

That's damn smart.

I didn't click on any of the tabs for section 9 because I (perhaps foolishly?) don't use any of those burning programs, but yes... I couldn't find any fault.
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yksi-kaksi-kolme wrote:

Wow Mr. Mad, who fucked your buffalo?

[Drummerguitarist]

I honestly hate to be that guy, but I've got a loading problem. Where I'm at, I'm stuck with dial-up, and I've gotta say:

The Loading Times Are Horrid for Me. I'm still waiting for the site to load, and its been a few minutes.

I can almost guarantee you that its the internet connection, but I can imagine a whole bunch of guys that live in the boonies are going to get pissed off at you mainly because they didn't see (or didn't want to see, for that matter) a "If this page displays for more than 60 seconds, click here" link.

Where I live, its impossible to get high-speed, so I've been doomed to dial-up for a long time. Fortunately, Verizon says that they're going to put in high-speed where we live in half a year. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I'll post back here as soon as I can get this to load. Can't wait to see it in action, though. Its been 8 minutes already...

*Moans due to the site saying 4 items remaining*

*Headdesk*

*Headdesk*

-Dg

[Drummerguitarist]

I honestly hate to be that guy, but I've got a loading problem. Where I'm at, I'm stuck with dial-up, and I've gotta say:

The Loading Times Are Horrid for Me. I'm still waiting for the site to load, and its been a few minutes.

I can almost guarantee you that its the internet connection, but I can imagine a whole bunch of guys that live in the boonies are going to get pissed off at you mainly because they didn't see (or didn't want to see, for that matter) a "If this page displays for more than 60 seconds, click here" link.

Where I live, its impossible to get high-speed, so I've been doomed to dial-up for a long time. Fortunately, Verizon says that they're going to put in high-speed where we live in half a year. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I'll post back here as soon as I can get this to load. Can't wait to see it in action, though. Its been 8 minutes already...

*Moans due to the site saying 4 items remaining*

*Headdesk*

*Headdesk*

-Dg

[Karisdragon]

[Karisdragon]

[nickb611]

[nickb611]

[Valrog]

Im on dial up also and load time are about 4-5 minutes which actually isnt bad for a java site.I clicked around quite abit..no problems.....but clicked the "no i dont need a modded ps2" button(just for fun)...........priceless fella priceless.

The site itself is amazing and as far as i can see can only get better..........i found it very easy and very helpful in almost every aspect of customizing.I tip my beer for you as this is truly a great resource for the community.

I didnt test fully i got about half way through...........but ill finish up and report any probs i might run into.Thanks and keep up the good work.

[Valrog]

Im on dial up also and load time are about 4-5 minutes which actually isnt bad for a java site.I clicked around quite abit..no problems.....but clicked the "no i dont need a modded ps2" button(just for fun)...........priceless fella priceless.

The site itself is amazing and as far as i can see can only get better..........i found it very easy and very helpful in almost every aspect of customizing.I tip my beer for you as this is truly a great resource for the community.

I didnt test fully i got about half way through...........but ill finish up and report any probs i might run into.Thanks and keep up the good work.

[aeffertz91]

the new site is nice! i get a kick out of all the "do i need a playstation capable of booting non-official media" good stuff, keep it up!

[aeffertz91]

the new site is nice! i get a kick out of all the "do i need a playstation capable of booting non-official media" good stuff, keep it up!

[nickb611]

[nickb611]

[nickb611]

[quote="nickb611"]The problem really is with the images... That is 90% - 95% of the loading time issues.

I really don't have any idea how to code anything that would be able to help this. Although, I have ONE idea that MIGHT help... But I can't code it (Because I don't know what to do / what will work).[/quote]

With no thanks to anybody else... I've figured out a script that is going to help everybody who has loading issues. The only fucking downside is that I have to rewrite 3/4 of the guide's code. But hey... I'm just nice like that.

The script does this, which is really ingenious:
1. All of the <img> tags in the guide are loaded with one small images.
2. When the tab is clicked on, the script searches the selected tab for <img> tags, and replaces the appropriate src within the tag with the appropriate 'actual' source.
3. Somehow, using an onLoad function coupled with the cookies (that I have now given you), I should be able to create a script that automatically loads the images for the tabs that are currently displaying.

However, this is all speculations because the amount of script that I'll have to write and organize for this will be quite long. However, the script is not what slows the guide, it is the pictures. I'm not worried about a lengthy script (plus I'll start hosting the script files externally, boosting loading time). So, just give me time, I'll manipulate everything and try to see if I get it to work. We'll see... I make no promises (IM NOT THAT GOOD)... But we'll see.
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[nickb611]

[quote="nickb611"]The problem really is with the images... That is 90% - 95% of the loading time issues.

I really don't have any idea how to code anything that would be able to help this. Although, I have ONE idea that MIGHT help... But I can't code it (Because I don't know what to do / what will work).[/quote]

With no thanks to anybody else... I've figured out a script that is going to help everybody who has loading issues. The only fucking downside is that I have to rewrite 3/4 of the guide's code. But hey... I'm just nice like that.

The script does this, which is really ingenious:
1. All of the <img> tags in the guide are loaded with one small images.
2. When the tab is clicked on, the script searches the selected tab for <img> tags, and replaces the appropriate src within the tag with the appropriate 'actual' source.
3. Somehow, using an onLoad function coupled with the cookies (that I have now given you), I should be able to create a script that automatically loads the images for the tabs that are currently displaying.

However, this is all speculations because the amount of script that I'll have to write and organize for this will be quite long. However, the script is not what slows the guide, it is the pictures. I'm not worried about a lengthy script (plus I'll start hosting the script files externally, boosting loading time). So, just give me time, I'll manipulate everything and try to see if I get it to work. We'll see... I make no promises (IM NOT THAT GOOD)... But we'll see.
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Custom Guitar Hero

[GHCity]

Don't worry, we'll wait.

[GHCity]

Don't worry, we'll wait.

[Robin]

That question about the modded ps2 near the end is the greatest idea I've seen so far. Ah, if only there was a real virus.......
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DO NOT READ BELOW THIS POINT

You just lost the game. Sucker!

[Robin]

That question about the modded ps2 near the end is the greatest idea I've seen so far. Ah, if only there was a real virus.......
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DO NOT READ BELOW THIS POINT

You just lost the game. Sucker!

[nickb611]

[nickb611]

[Zilcho]

the guide keeps looking better and better (that's from someone who used scottle's guide)

i'm a little confused about the virus though...i'm pretty sure i've booted the disc without a modded playstation

anyways, i didn't have much of a problem with the loading times, but it's possible that by now you already stuck the changes in. of course i'm on something like a T1 line though...
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When I'm sick of takin' abuse
I just make up some lame excuse
Freedom's just seven digits away
I'm callin' in sick today

[Zilcho]

the guide keeps looking better and better (that's from someone who used scottle's guide)

i'm a little confused about the virus though...i'm pretty sure i've booted the disc without a modded playstation

anyways, i didn't have much of a problem with the loading times, but it's possible that by now you already stuck the changes in. of course i'm on something like a T1 line though...
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When I'm sick of takin' abuse
I just make up some lame excuse
Freedom's just seven digits away
I'm callin' in sick today

[nickb611]

[nickb611]

[nickb611]

Alright boys and girls... It's time.

I've already swapped out the old-ish guide with a new version. Now, I can almost guarantee something will not function correctly. It happens, that's the benefit of not being able to write worthwhile loops. Anyhow, a very stable and what I think can be designated as smart guide is going to show up with an image loader. Here's how it works:

1) GHEx always defaults out (but will probably change when GWiz can do .chart -> .mid conversion... more on this at a later time)
2) All images controlled by the image loader are defaulted to this image:

2) The script searches the div for elements with the tag 'img'.
3) On execution, it takes the variables from a specified location and replaces all of the src values of the images with the "correct" ones.

The script should be set up with the ability to read the cookies that you have, and then load the correct images for your cookies (as well as the correct tabs). However, this may not work properly.

The script should also not interfere with the tabbing interface. If you try to click on a tab, and the tab doesn't switch - that's a problem.

The script should be able to update itself automatically. If you don't have a customization program chosen, and you click GWiz, it should display the GWiz tabs and load the GWiz images.

The script should be synchronized with the cookies. The default burning program is ImgBurn. If your burning program is Alcohol 120%, the ImgBurn images should not load, but instead, be defaulted to that one image in number 2 above and Alcohol 120%'s tab and images should load. Same process goes for the Customization Program and other tabbing interfaces.

The script should be compatible with the loading screens (Which console... and Which game...). If you've already selected a console and game, it's pointless to load their images... So they shouldn't!

The script should be able to identify and load the corresponding sub-tabs of the selected customization program. When using GWiz, the first tab shows you how to open your archive with GWiz. The next tab interface down is the GWiz buttons. The tab that is already open should have had its images loaded. So, you should never see a 'blank image', or the box with the red 'X' inside it.

Now maybe you can see the technical difficulties involved in writing this. But, It's done, and it should work damn near perfect. Let me know what you guys find, and until then - Have at it!

EVERYBODY TRY IT OUT!

EDIT: Once all of this is finalized and I'm sure it works, I'll be linking the scripts externally, which in theory should also boost loading time. However, for the time being they're still loaded with the guide. Also, I'll add the Chapter 1's help section with all the information in this thread, including explanations of the cookies and what they do and all that jazz. So let's get this working!

EDIT 2: Just FYI... Now you're only loading 9 images including the defaulted one (in number 2 above), as compared to the 94 images in the last version of the guide.
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Custom Guitar Hero

[nickb611]

Alright boys and girls... It's time.

I've already swapped out the old-ish guide with a new version. Now, I can almost guarantee something will not function correctly. It happens, that's the benefit of not being able to write worthwhile loops. Anyhow, a very stable and what I think can be designated as smart guide is going to show up with an image loader. Here's how it works:

1) GHEx always defaults out (but will probably change when GWiz can do .chart -> .mid conversion... more on this at a later time)
2) All images controlled by the image loader are defaulted to this image:

2) The script searches the div for elements with the tag 'img'.
3) On execution, it takes the variables from a specified location and replaces all of the src values of the images with the "correct" ones.

The script should be set up with the ability to read the cookies that you have, and then load the correct images for your cookies (as well as the correct tabs). However, this may not work properly.

The script should also not interfere with the tabbing interface. If you try to click on a tab, and the tab doesn't switch - that's a problem.

The script should be able to update itself automatically. If you don't have a customization program chosen, and you click GWiz, it should display the GWiz tabs and load the GWiz images.

The script should be synchronized with the cookies. The default burning program is ImgBurn. If your burning program is Alcohol 120%, the ImgBurn images should not load, but instead, be defaulted to that one image in number 2 above and Alcohol 120%'s tab and images should load. Same process goes for the Customization Program and other tabbing interfaces.

The script should be compatible with the loading screens (Which console... and Which game...). If you've already selected a console and game, it's pointless to load their images... So they shouldn't!

The script should be able to identify and load the corresponding sub-tabs of the selected customization program. When using GWiz, the first tab shows you how to open your archive with GWiz. The next tab interface down is the GWiz buttons. The tab that is already open should have had its images loaded. So, you should never see a 'blank image', or the box with the red 'X' inside it.

Now maybe you can see the technical difficulties involved in writing this. But, It's done, and it should work damn near perfect. Let me know what you guys find, and until then - Have at it!

EVERYBODY TRY IT OUT!

EDIT: Once all of this is finalized and I'm sure it works, I'll be linking the scripts externally, which in theory should also boost loading time. However, for the time being they're still loaded with the guide. Also, I'll add the Chapter 1's help section with all the information in this thread, including explanations of the cookies and what they do and all that jazz. So let's get this working!

EDIT 2: Just FYI... Now you're only loading 9 images including the defaulted one (in number 2 above), as compared to the 94 images in the last version of the guide.
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Custom Guitar Hero