topic Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT in Libraries & objects

Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 13:37:49 GMT

Well, I use GLOB_CONTEXT in my objects successfully. But I only use the value of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

I want to know when GLOB_CONTEXT will return 22, 23 and all the others.

I don't know what means for feed back plan or section. what means for feedback?

Thanks.

Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

Rob — Wed, 17 Nov 2004 10:39:51 GMT

When you have a library part with moveable hotspot (diamond shape) on plan and you will move it you will get the value of 22 (feedback form plan) in GLOB_CONTEXT global variable. It is a very same thingy for 3D window. So, basically you can respond to hospots 'moving' action within your lib part script.

Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Nov 2004 15:16:37 GMT

Thank you, Rob. And what about 43, 44 and 46?

Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

Rob — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 01:11:41 GMT

Wolf,

I am not going to help you because I would like to know that as well. GS?? or anybody??

Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 08:36:59 GMT

OK.

Thanks, Rob.

Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

Frank Beister — Tue, 23 Nov 2004 02:01:01 GMT

Where have you found the possible values 43, 44 and 46 of GLOB_CONTEXT?

Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

Rob — Tue, 23 Nov 2004 03:20:27 GMT

Where have you found the possible values 43, 44 and 46 of GLOB_CONTEXT?

they have been mentioned in the AC help under GDL Reference manual/Global Variables/General Environment Info. I am still using AC8.1 so it could get changed with AC9.0 help...

Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

Karl Ottenstein — Tue, 23 Nov 2004 04:00:57 GMT

AC 9 GDL reference manual says:

1-library part editor, 2-floor plan, 3-3D view, 4-section/elevation, 5-settings dialog, 6-list, 7 - detail drawing, 22 - feedback mode from the floor plan, 23 - feedback mode from a
3Dview, 24 - feedback mode from a section/elevation, 43 - generating as an operator from a 3D view, 44 - generating as an operator from a section/elevation, 46 - generating as an
operator from a list

What does "generating as an operator" mean? That the object is an operator in a solid element op?

Karl

Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

Rob — Fri, 26 Nov 2004 05:21:07 GMT

I am just trying to keep this topic alive.

Guys from GS, could you give us at least rough explanation of what is going on with those numbers? Why would you bother to mention that in the help then?

Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

LiHigh — Tue, 05 Apr 2005 02:07:34 GMT

Rob wrote:
When you have a library part with moveable hotspot (diamond shape) on plan and you will move it you will get the value of 22 (feedback form plan) in GLOB_CONTEXT global variable. It is a very same thingy for 3D window. So, basically you can respond to hospots 'moving' action within your lib part script.

I've tried it but didn't work as discribed!
Can GS please responds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

LiHigh — Tue, 05 Apr 2005 02:50:58 GMT

I found out that glob_context=22 only works for drawing elements but not TEXT2. What is GS thinking?
Luckily, there is a Workaround--script 3D text and use PROJECT2!

Re: Values of GLOB_CONTEXT

Greg Kmethy — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:11:10 GMT

Guys from GS, could you give us at least rough explanation of what is going on with those numbers?

We added a chapter to our Technical Standards documantation on: http://download.graphisoft.com/ftp/techsupport/documentation/developer_docs/BasicLibraryDoc/ explaining the codes.
Go to Technical Standards / Ch.3.7 "GDL Execution Contexts"