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Nic
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I have a problem, after failing at a few 3d attempts i went back to basics and programmed a breakout game. BUT, i want to print the contents of my points variable. i have included a sync at the end of the main programme loop and everything is working fine, But the text just wont show on the screen. I have moved this peice of code to the top and bottom of the loop with no success, PLease help

p bing the points variable.
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Posted: 7th Jul 2004 09:45
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print str$(p) ?


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Posted: 7th Jul 2004 10:54
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Actually, the "text" command is much prefered, especially if in 3D. Use this code:



That will print the points to the screen at the 2D coordinates 10,10 on the screen. You can change these to place it anywhere.

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when using TEXT you don't need str$() function if I remember rightly


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You don't

With PRINT you don't need to convert what you want to display to a string, with TEXT you do.

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Nic
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Ive tried both, but i i didnt explai properly (sorry) its a 2d version of breakout and when i put the "print p" before the first sprite appears in the program the text works fine?! but i dont get it, is there anyway to change its position,like a layering system?
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Posted: 8th Jul 2004 05:40 Edited at: 8th Jul 2004 05:43
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draw sprites first command

it's part of the core commands.
It will allow the text to appear above the sprites

I usually use the text commands, but i believe it will work with print and the problem you are having as well.

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Nic
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OK ill try that, thanks. BTW its DB classic
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Nic
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This problem is still happening ,please help, What context do i use "draw sprites first" in, could you please give me and example, I have tried both "print" and "text" commands in both a 2d and a 3d game and still the text is not appearing. PLease help im going mad!
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Posted: 14th Jul 2004 20:29 Edited at: 14th Jul 2004 20:30
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Quote: "hen using TEXT you don't need str$() function if I remember rightly"


I wish I had known that before - saves alot of str$()-ing.


(edit: on my version you still need str$())

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