Dynamically assign an image to an actor

[zichemak]

Im trying to set the image of an actor through code in the Script Editor as follows:

actor1.anim1.file = 'cargun031.png';

but its giving a script error. what is the correct syntax?

[skydereign]

There isn't a proper syntax for it, as it isn't currently supported. The only way you can do that is to use a canvas actor, read in the image file (easiest with bmp) and draw it on the canvas. This is a lot of work considering all the limitations it can cause so I wouldn't recommend it.

[zichemak]

There isn't a proper syntax for it, as it isn't currently supported. The only way you can do that is to use a canvas actor, read in the image file (easiest with bmp) and draw it on the canvas. This is a lot of work considering all the limitations it can cause so I wouldn't recommend it.

This seems like the way I will have to go about it. How do I do what you've described step by step?

[skydereign]

You seem to want to use jpg as your image type, which makes it significantly harder. bmp is the easiest file type and there are a few examples on the forums on how to do it. I'm currently too busy to guide you step by step, but here's something to get you going. http://game-editor.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5778&p=40393
There are other examples if you search for it, but that link provides a function for loading and drawing out a bmp file.

[zichemak]

Thanks and I also found these video tutorials that show you exactly how to do it:

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=12088&hilit=draw+bmp