Scripting API

Since SlideShow 8 there is the possibility, to create and control templates and effects for pictures, videos and other objects using scripts. After activation the Developer mode (http://support.aquasoft.de/010953-Whats-the-Developer-mode-and-how-do-I-use-it) (_Extras / Developer mode_) the Development environment (http://support.aquasoft.de/090914-Scripting-developement-environment) can be opened via the menu _Workspace / Panels / Scripting IDE_. The scripting language is DelphiWebScript (http:/...

1. Introduction and possibilities Scriptlets are small extensions of the Vision/Stages program. You can write your own extensions that will appear in the program as menu items under "Scriptlets". Scriptlets offer these possibilities: - read EXIF data - change duration and position of an object - modify movement path and panning - load and apply design templates - Is anything missing? Just ask us (mailto:support@aquasoft.net?subject=Question%20about%20scriptlets)! 2. How to ...

1. Introduction In Developer mode SlideShow and Stages provide additional editing options, which serve in particular the creation of Intelligent templates. The developer mode is not intended for daily use and no "official" part of the program. We we can offer no support if problems or questions arise. Activate developer mode on the menu item: Extras / Developer mode_._ 2. Features of the Developer mode * new "Developer" tab on the Properties panel * Scripting developement environment: Wo...

Scripting developement environment With Developer mode enabled in Vision/Stages you will find the Scripting developement environment under Workspace / Panel / Scripting IDE. The Scripting developement environment is more than a simple editor. You can use the following functions: - assign a script file to a slideshow object - cretae scripts (multiple editor tabs) - Output of log messages - Debugger - stepping through the program - evaluate the contents of variables - Sy...

Vision or Stages can be expanded greatly with scripts. Scripts can take influence on playing, and also enhance the user interface. First of all: It goes deep into the "guts" of the SlideShow. You should already possess basic programming knowledge to get started with this functionality. 1. How do I use scripts? To each slideshow object, a script can be appended, which comes to execution at different times. A script is ultimately just a text file. The time that each part of a script is execu...

Template development AquaSoft Vision and Stages offer many opportunities to develop Intelligent templates. Unfortunately, you can not just turn any animation with a simple click into a reusable template. Basically, the procedure looks like this: - A template consists of a user interface (GUI) and the actual animation. - A script that is appended to the GUI, transfers the settings from the GUI to the animation. Table of contents - 1 User interface (http://support.aquas...