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Rob: /* Scripting Language{{anchor|scripts}} */

2009-06-26T00:36:00Z

Scripting Language{{anchor|scripts}}

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	*{{fl\|Special Symbols}}		*{{fl\|Special Symbols}}
			*[[Encoded Text\|Formatting with Encoded Text]]
	*{{fl\|Script Macros}}		*{{fl\|Script Macros}}
	*{{fl\|Re-usable Procedures}}		*{{fl\|Re-usable Procedures}}

Rob: /* Overview */

2009-02-18T06:39:12Z

Overview

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	This section details all of the specific formats and mechanisms used within the Kit. This encompasses all of the different file formats, all the scripting contexts and transitions, required and pre-defined elements, and anything else that requires specification. Click on the various topics below to delve into the details for that facet of the Kit.		This section details all of the specific formats and mechanisms used within the Kit. This encompasses all of the different file formats, all the scripting contexts and transitions, required and pre-defined elements, and anything else that requires specification. Click on the various topics below to delve into the details for that facet of the Kit.

			==Revision History==

			The Authoring Kit is an evolving toolset. A detailed summary of the changes and enhancements made within each new version after the initial V3.0 release is accessible via the links below.

			*{{flalt\|Functionality Revision History\|Functionality Changes and Enhancements}}
			*{{flalt\|Skeleton Data File Revision History\|Skeleton Data File Changes and Enhancements}}

	==XML Details==		==XML Details==

Rob at 06:31, 18 February 2009

2009-02-18T06:31:26Z

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	[[Category:Kit Reference]]		[[Category:Kit Reference]]

			==Overview==

	This section details all of the specific formats and mechanisms used within the Kit. This encompasses all of the different file formats, all the scripting contexts and transitions, required and pre-defined elements, and anything else that requires specification. Click on the various topics below to delve into the details for that facet of the Kit.		This section details all of the specific formats and mechanisms used within the Kit. This encompasses all of the different file formats, all the scripting contexts and transitions, required and pre-defined elements, and anything else that requires specification. Click on the various topics below to delve into the details for that facet of the Kit.

Rob at 06:30, 18 February 2009

2009-02-18T06:30:47Z

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	This section details all of the specific formats and mechanisms used within the Kit. This encompasses all of the different file formats, all the scripting contexts and transitions, required and pre-defined elements, and anything else that requires specification. Click on the various topics below to delve into the details for that facet of the Kit.		This section details all of the specific formats and mechanisms used within the Kit. This encompasses all of the different file formats, all the scripting contexts and transitions, required and pre-defined elements, and anything else that requires specification. Click on the various topics below to delve into the details for that facet of the Kit.

	~~{{tbd}}~~

	==XML Details==		==XML Details==

Rob at 05:55, 23 December 2008

2008-12-23T05:55:44Z

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	==Tags and Tag Expressions==		==Tags and Tag Expressions{{anchor\|tagexprs}}==

	Tags are a fundamental building block that a wide range of mechanisms leverage through the Kit. Tags are utilized to identify and classify objects through tag expressions. The following topics delve into the various facets of using tags.		Tags are a fundamental building block that a wide range of mechanisms leverage through the Kit. Tags are utilized to identify and classify objects through tag expressions. The following topics delve into the various facets of using tags.
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	*{{fl\|Tag Expression Types}}		*{{fl\|Tag Expression Types}}

	==Scripting Language==		==Scripting Language{{anchor\|scripts}}==

	The types of behaviors that exist within the realm of RPGs is limitless. As such, it's impossible for HL to anticipate everything, so the Kit provides a versatile scripting language that enables data files to adapt to virtually any game system. The scripting language has many facets that you should be familiar with, and the topics below outline the information you'll need.		The types of behaviors that exist within the realm of RPGs is limitless. As such, it's impossible for HL to anticipate everything, so the Kit provides a versatile scripting language that enables data files to adapt to virtually any game system. The scripting language has many facets that you should be familiar with, and the topics below outline the information you'll need.

Rob at 23:13, 16 December 2008

2008-12-16T23:13:31Z

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	*{{fl\|Required Component Sets}}		*{{fl\|Required Component Sets}}
	*{{fl\|Required Things}}		*{{fl\|Required Things}}

	~~==Skeleton Data Files==~~

	To simplify the creation of custom data files for a new game system, the Kit provides the Skeleton data files as a robust starting point. The topics below delve into the various facets of the Skeleton data files that you'll likely want to become familiar with.

	*{{fl\|Overview of Skeleton Data Files}}
	*{{fl\|Structural Elements Provided}}
	*{{fl\|Visual Elements Provided}}
	*{{fl\|How Various Pieces Interact}}

	==Other File Formats==		==Other File Formats==

Rob at 12:54, 15 December 2008

2008-12-15T12:54:47Z

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	This section details all of the specific formats and mechanisms used within the Kit. This encompasses all of the different file formats, all the scripting contexts and transitions, required and pre-defined elements, and anything else that requires specification. Click on the various topics below to delve into the details for that facet of the Kit.		This section details all of the specific formats and mechanisms used within the Kit. This encompasses all of the different file formats, all the scripting contexts and transitions, required and pre-defined elements, and anything else that requires specification. Click on the various topics below to delve into the details for that facet of the Kit.

	{{important}}This section of the documentation is not yet complete. Topics that have been written will be found at the top of the list below and possess live links. Other topics are simply identified by name, sometimes along with a few notes about what the topic will contain. These topics will be added over time to complete the documentation.

	{{tbd}}		{{tbd}}

Rob at 12:54, 15 December 2008

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Rob at 12:53, 15 December 2008

2008-12-15T12:53:17Z

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	There are an assortment of structural and visual elements that every set of data files is required to define. By standardizing on a core set of objects, everything becomes simpler to manage for the data file author. To make the process as easy as possible, the Skeleton data files pre-define these necessary pieces, which you can leave as is or modify if you wish.		There are an assortment of structural and visual elements that every set of data files is required to define. By standardizing on a core set of objects, everything becomes simpler to manage for the data file author. To make the process as easy as possible, the Skeleton data files pre-define these necessary pieces, which you can leave as is or modify if you wish.

	{{*fl\|Required Panels}}		*{{fl\|Required Panels}}
	{{*fl\|Required Forms}}		*{{fl\|Required Forms}}
	{{*fl\|Required Components and Fields}}		*{{fl\|Required Components and Fields}}
	{{*fl\|Required Component Sets}}		*{{fl\|Required Component Sets}}
	{{*fl\|Required Things}}		*{{fl\|Required Things}}

	==Other File Formats==		==Other File Formats==
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	In addition to the various data files, HL utilizes a few other types of files. The contents of these files is documented in the topics below.		In addition to the various data files, HL utilizes a few other types of files. The contents of these files is documented in the topics below.

	{{*fl\|Timing Report File Reference}}		*{{fl\|Timing Report File Reference}}
	{{*fl\|Portfolio File Reference}}		*{{fl\|Portfolio File Reference}}

	==Skeleton Data Files==		==Skeleton Data Files==
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	To simplify the creation of custom data files for a new game system, the Kit provides the Skeleton data files as a robust starting point. The topics below delve into the various facets of the Skeleton data files that you'll likely want to become familiar with.		To simplify the creation of custom data files for a new game system, the Kit provides the Skeleton data files as a robust starting point. The topics below delve into the various facets of the Skeleton data files that you'll likely want to become familiar with.

	{{*fl\|Overview of Skeleton Data Files}}		*{{fl\|Overview of Skeleton Data Files}}
	{{*fl\|Structural Elements Provided}}		*{{fl\|Structural Elements Provided}}
	{{*fl\|Visual Elements Provided}}		*{{fl\|Visual Elements Provided}}
	{{*fl\|How Various Pieces Interact}}		*{{fl\|How Various Pieces Interact}}

Rob at 12:52, 15 December 2008

2008-12-15T12:52:21Z

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	{{important}}This section of the documentation is not yet complete. Topics that have been written will be found at the top of the list below and possess live links. Other topics are simply identified by name, sometimes along with a few notes about what the topic will contain. These topics will be added over time to complete the documentation.		{{important}}This section of the documentation is not yet complete. Topics that have been written will be found at the top of the list below and possess live links. Other topics are simply identified by name, sometimes along with a few notes about what the topic will contain. These topics will be added over time to complete the documentation.

			{{tbd}}

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	=={{~~tbd~~}}==		==Required Elements==

			There are an assortment of structural and visual elements that every set of data files is required to define. By standardizing on a core set of objects, everything becomes simpler to manage for the data file author. To make the process as easy as possible, the Skeleton data files pre-define these necessary pieces, which you can leave as is or modify if you wish.

			{{*fl\|Required Panels}}
			{{*fl\|Required Forms}}
			{{*fl\|Required Components and Fields}}
			{{*fl\|Required Component Sets}}
			{{*fl\|Required Things}}

			==Other File Formats==

			In addition to the various data files, HL utilizes a few other types of files. The contents of these files is documented in the topics below.

	*~~Visual Elements~~		{{*fl\|Timing Report File Reference}}
	**Rules for auto-sizing and default sizing		{{*fl\|Portfolio File Reference}}

	*Required Elements		==Skeleton Data Files==
	**Components
	**Component Sets

	*Timing report contents and structure		To simplify the creation of custom data files for a new game system, the Kit provides the Skeleton data files as a robust starting point. The topics below delve into the various facets of the Skeleton data files that you'll likely want to become familiar with.

	*Skeleton Data Files		{{*fl\|Overview of Skeleton Data Files}}
	**~~What's provided~~		{{*fl\|Structural Elements Provided}}
	**How ~~things work~~		{{*fl\|Visual Elements Provided}}
	**Why elements are provided		{{*fl\|How Various Pieces Interact}}

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	*{{fl\|Special Symbols}}		*{{fl\|Special Symbols}}
			*[[Encoded Text\|Formatting with Encoded Text]]
	*{{fl\|Script Macros}}		*{{fl\|Script Macros}}
	*{{fl\|Re-usable Procedures}}		*{{fl\|Re-usable Procedures}}