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{{note}}The notable exception to #4 above is for tags, where purely numeric ids ar

{{note}}If you create a data file outside of HL and then use HL's integrated Edito {{note}}There is an unofficial XML encoding named "Windows-1252" that properly ref

{{note}}Many attributes of type "text" will have an appropriate maximum length spe

{{note}}Any attempt to assign a text value longer than the defined maximum to a gi

...restricted to the template, which makes the re-use of ids possible. Please note that this ability to re-use unique ids '''only''' applies to portals define

{{note}}Use of a font that is not a standard Windows font will result in the new f {{note}}For additional details on specifying colors via the HTML syntax, please re

Note that tag templates always utilize the unique ids of the tag and the group.

{{note}}If the template matches multiple tags, there is no guarantee which tag wil {{note}}The prefix may optionally be omitted from a tag term within an arithmetic

{{note}}When the evaluation cycle begins, it continues until completion. This is u

{{note}}This mechanism is primarily intended for use within scripts that synthesiz {{note}}This mechanism is primarily intended for use within scripts that synthesiz

...fter ''str2'' in an alphabetical sort, a value greater than 0 is returned. Note that all uppercase characters are sorted before lowercase characters.

{{note}}It is possible to transition to an invalid (i.e. non-existent) context. Fo

{{note}}There is an unofficial XML encoding named "Windows-1252" that properly ref

{{note}}Even though HL uses a compiler, there are some kinds of errors that the co ...ata files are valid at each step along the way as you develop them. Please note that the <Ctrl-C> key combination will '''not''' work when the input focus

{{note}}Rendering a layout multiple times is computationally expensive. Consequent '''NOTE!''' Rendering a template multiple times is computationally expensive. Conse

{{note}}The task list is the '''only''' way to diagnose timing issues that involve

{{note}}Tasks do '''not''' need to be named in order to specify dependencies. Only

...nly the things that satisfy the tag expression are assigned the bootstrap. Note that the tag expression is tested against the tags possessed by each thing,

{{note}}Unlike most other elements, the unique ids assigned to references may only {{note}}The use of references is not verified at compile time. It is only checked

{{note}}Tag groups can automatically generate "value" tags for a given integer ran {{note}}Dynamic tags are processed in the order they are encountered when the data

{{note}}Sources that are user-selectable may '''not''' also possess child sources. {{note}}When either "minchoices" or "maxchoices" is specified as non-zero, child s

{{note}}For additional details on specifying colors via the HTML syntax, please re {{note}}Smaller point sizes become indistinguishable from each other when rendered

{{note}}An "edit_date" portal can be assigned '''either''' an item border '''or''' {{note}}If a background bitmap is specified, the incrementer size is dictated by t

{{note}} Any attempt by the user to move non-orderable picks will fail, as will an {{note}}This tag group does '''not''' need to exist. If it does not, it is automat

{{note}}For more information on many of these attributes, please see [[Advanced Sc {{note}}The limit is imposed separately within each container, so the script will

{{note}}For more information on many of these attributes, please see [[Advanced Sc {{note}}The limit is imposed separately within each container, so the rule will al

{{note}}Finalization is only supported for value-based fields. {{note}}History tracking is only supported for fields that meet the following crit

{{note}}If uniqueness is forced either direction, the compiler will report an erro {{note}}If no "distinct" fields are specified, normal stacking rules apply. If one

{{note}}It is '''valid''' to setup a focus pick via "setfocus" within a calling sc

{{note}}This attribute is only permitted on portals within templates that serves a {{note}}Field-based portals may '''never''' be designated for use within a header,

{{note}}User-selected images are tracked internally with the portfolio, so no link

{{note}}Verify that whatever sort set you use for showing the items includes the d {{note}}This option can significantly slow down display updates on slower computer

{{note}}This option can significantly slow down display updates on slower computer {{note}}Choosers possess a "buy" template, but there is no way to properly "sell"

{{note}}Verify that whatever sort set you use for showing the items includes the d {{note}}This option can significantly slow down display updates on slower computer

{{note}}Verify that whatever sort set you use for showing the items includes the d {{note}}This option can significantly slow down display updates on slower computer

~Note: If the header is non-visible, no space is allotted for it below.

{{note}}At the present time, only things can be hidden. The design of this mechani {{note}}Since hidden objects are treated as if they don't exist, any references to

{{note}}If transitions are utilized that result in an invalid (i.e. non-existent) {{note}}The "this" reference identifies the implied context only. Therefore, you c

{{note}}If the current script context is invalid, any target reference used within

{{note}}When a container is accessed from within a visual script, all operations a {{note}}Using "tagsearch" is MUCH slower in performance than using "tagexpr", sinc

{{note}}If the reference context contains '''no''' tag that belongs to the ''refgr {{note}}Both the initial context and the transitioned context '''must''' be object

{{note}}When an actor is accessed from within a visual script, all operations are

{{note}}When a pick is accessed from within a visual script, all operations are re {{note}}Using "tagsearch" is MUCH slower in performance than using "tagexpr", sinc

{{note}}Using "tagsearch" is MUCH slower in performance than using "tagexpr", sinc {{note}}Retrieving the message for individual pre-requisite tests will trigger a r

{{note}}When a field is accessed from within a thing or a visual script, all opera {{note}}The generated output is capped to the limits of the debug output mechanism

{{note}}The Position script is read-only with respect to the contents of the portf

{{note}}The transaction pick is only utilized within buy and sell transactions. As {{note}}When a container is accessed from within a visual script, all operations a

{{note}}The transaction pick is only utilized within buy and sell transactions. As {{note}}When an actor is accessed from within a visual script, all operations are

{{note}}Within things and picks, there are a number of pre-defined pseudo-fields t {{note}}When a pick is accessed from within a visual script, all operations are re

{{note}}Within things and picks, there are a number of pre-defined pseudo-fields t {{note}}Using "tagsearch" is MUCH slower in performance than using "tagexpr", sinc

{{note}}When a field is accessed from within a thing or a visual script, all opera {{note}}The generated output is capped to the limits of the debug output mechanism

{{note}}After transitioning, access within the new container context will be read- {{note}}This transition can only be used as the '''first''' transition when within

{{note}}The id specified is the id of the template '''reference''', as defined wit {{note}}The id specified is the id of the portal '''reference''', as defined withi

{{note}}The "parent" transition can only be utilized a '''single''' time, so it is {{note}}Only portals defined directly within the template can be accessed via this

{{note}}The "parent" transition can only be utilized a '''single''' time, so it is {{note}}All portals must be frozen '''before''' any portals are positioned.

{{note}}This target reference is only supported on fields within picks - not thing {{note}}This target reference is only supported on fields within picks - not thing

{{note}}The "parent" transition can only be utilized a '''single''' time, so it is

{{note}}This mechanism makes it possible to manage state across the entire portfol {{note}}This mechanism makes it possible to simulate set-based behaviors, such as

{{note}} The Label script is read-only. Within this script, virtually all aspects

{{note}} The Description script is read-only. Within this script, virtually all as

{{note}} The MouseInfo script is read-only. Within this script, virtually all aspe

{{note}} The TitleBar script is read-only. Within this script, virtually all aspec

{{note}} The HeaderTitle script is read-only. Within this script, virtually all as

{{note}} The AddItem script is read-only. Within this script, virtually all aspect

{{note}} The Chosen script is read-only. Within this script, virtually all aspects

{{note}} The LeadSummary script is read-only. Within this script, virtually all as

{{note}} The Synthesize script is read-only. Within this script, virtually all asp {{note}} While within a Synthesize script and any procedures that are invoked, a g

{{note}}When accessing a numeric field via a script, you have the option to use ei

{{note}}The use of pre-requisites with a Validate script is generally only needed

{{note}}Don't be too stringent with the Integrity script. Remember that every gami

Note that altpick transitions to the pick behind the current template for menus,

{{note}}Don't be too picky with the CanAdvance script. Remember that every gaming

Once there, you can view all the source files. Note that editing them will <span class="warning">NOT</span> apply any changes t

...ata files are valid at each step along the way as you develop them. Please note that the <Ctrl-C> key combination will not work when the input focus is a t

{{note}}Instead of relying on a range of 2-6 and then multiplying by two, we could

...he file "thing_attributes.dat" and we'll start adding each new attribute. [Note: For the moment, do not delete the sample attribute.]

...s.dat" and you can begin adding all the Savage Worlds skills to the file. [Note: For the moment, do not delete the sample skill.]

...tions below. These traits should be added to the file "thing_traits.dat". [Note: For the moment, do not delete any of the existing derived traits.] ...when developing your data files. The easiest way to handle it is to make a note so that we remember to go back and handle it later.

{{note}}Since there is only one "Bennies" thing, we could have just as easily defi

NOTE! Since we're setting the Pace to a fixed value, do it early, before ...ution yet, since we don't have the hindrance in place yet, so we'll make a note to come back and deal with this later.

...or now, we'll comment out the two XML elements, as shown above, and make a note to put these back into place when we actually add the edges later.

...ate implementation of the component and component set are presented below. Note that the same reward can be selected multiple times, so it's important that

Note that each separate requirement is implemented as a distinct pre-requisite i

~Note: All freezing must be done *before* any positioning is performed. {{note}}Remember that you can always comment out sections instead of deleting them

~Note: All freezing must be done *before* any positioning is performed. The next thing of note is that the edges are sorted alphabetically, but they are not grouped like

~Note: All freezing must be done *before* any positioning is performed.

...o is add the bonus to the user value and we'll have the net value we need. Note that we do '''''not''''' want to use the "trtFinal" field value, since that

The last detail of note is that the attribute to be adjusted is selected via the menu, so we need t

{{note}}The above definition might seem a bit odd at first, since it defines the t

~Note: All freezing must be done *before* any positioning is performed.

...eq test. The code below shows what must be added to the "Power" component. Note that we've scheduled the script to occur at the same timing as the script t

{{note}}Since numeric variables always default to zero, omitting the variable is t

Note that we could have strung all of the fields together on a single line, but ~Note: Since the portal is a script-based label, it will not have any contents

{{note}}Since HL assumes that higher values go first for initiative, and since jok

...skill is currently less than its linked attribute.{br}{br}{b}{text ffff00}Note!{text 010101}{/b} Select this option {b}{i}twice{/i}{/b} as a single advanc ~Note: If we find an error, assign a tag and there's nothing more to do.

{{note}}The attribute linkage of skills should not be confused with the "basis" li

~NOTE! We assume that equipping an item without the strength just applies penalti ~Note: This tag may already be assigned, so don't duplicte it.

When we added races earlier, we made a note to add their natural weapons after everything was in place for weapons. We'

~NOTE! If a value of 10 is added to the bottom coordinate of a portal, the ~NOTE! If we just divide the remaining amount by two and set both tables to

Note that one of the above examples is designated as "unique" and the other is n ~Note: The final test below ensures that we only let the user change the domain

...s vehicles. A few samples are shown below that can be used as a reference. Note that each has the minimum cost specified as the "grCost" field value. Appro

~Note: We must differentiate between a thing and a pick when accessing the entity

~Note: All freezing must be done *before* any positioning is performed. ~Note: All freezing must be done *before* any positioning is performed.

~Note: Be sure to scale the bitmap appropriately for the size we want. ...put a box around the portal, thereby providing a place where the user can note adjustments.

~Note: We don't use autoplace, since we never want the table hidden ~Note: We don't use autoplace, since we never want the table hidden

We'll make use of columnar data, since that will probably look better. We'll note a failed strength requirement via a bitmap indicator the prefixes the name. ~Note: We must also account for a gap of 5 between portals.

~Note: Since the portal is a script-based label, it will not have any contents ~Note: The info portal is big, so shift it down a little extra for better spacing

...can add the thing to the file "thing_miscellaneous.dat". The only item of note about this thing is that the the minion will be attached by it.

~Note: This is used to color highlight the title above hindrances on the tab. ...we need to do is add the "usesource" reference shown below to each thing. Note that we do not need to assign the source dependency to the racial abilities

~Note: Include a little extra space at the bottom for borders and such. ~Note: If attributes are unused, set them to zero for safe use below.

...super skills. The two revised List tag expressions should look like below. Note the addition of the "CDATA" block around the first one due to the use of th ~Note: Include a little extra space at the bottom for borders and such.

{{note}}It is invalid to utilize more than one of the three behaviors on the same ~Note: Remember that a non-empty tagexpr field indicates menu selection is used.

~Note: We can't do this until after we've calculated the heights for both

{{note}}If our game system did not use the advancements mechanism, we could also d

~Note: Creatures treat excess as a roll bonus, so let the maximum go to 16 (+10).

~Note: This silences various validation rules for edges and the like.

~Note: We must only tally hindrances that are user added and not an advance.

~Note: If the pick cannot be deleted, it has been bootstrapped, so we assume

NOTE! If this field is empty, it means NO checkbox is shown for the pick. NOTE! If this field is empty, it means NO first menu is shown for the pick.

Note that both displaced and shadowed picks may only be deleted through the orig ...stacking effectively duplicates the original pick to move or split it). '''Note:''' This only applies to displaced picks. Shadowed picks can be duplicated,

It's important to note that the transaction pick can persist through multiple evaluations. For exa

...a panel with the specified id, and displays it under the description text. Note that to save time, you can create a template with that id and the istransac (Note that when viewing a gizmo form, the buy template shown is specified by the

Note that we haven't always been the best at enforcing this, but it is the stand ...ou can probably assume it is a mistake on the part of the book's creators, note it down for reporting, and move on.

'''Please note''': When choosing your key, make sure to choose something unique that won't

==Important Note== ...ce Document or from a third-party publisher we have a licence for, leave a note on the item and flag it for our attention.

Note that for a tabledef to be associated with a table or chooser portal, you mu ...the pick to take the table's list expression from (see listfield, below). Note that this does not work when used with portals. Default: None.