Gearswap Help Thread!

[Byrthnoth]

Gears or items at inventory doesn't have an "unique" ID that you could use to manually identify them, then equip then?

Nope. Items are represented with an item ID (which is the same between copies of the same item, like two Dark Rings) and an inventory slot ID (which is unique for each inventory). GearSwap equips items using the inventory slot ID, which is why it does not have problems equipping two of the same item, but this inventory slot ID changes when you move items around between your inventories so it isn't like a user could put it into their gearswap file.

[arshesney]

ok thats cool but what is this S for
= S{"E

could i do it like this as well
if spell.name == spells.transport then
return
end

with this
spells.transport = S{"Escape","Warp","Warp II", other spells}

The S means that all values are TRUE, same as writing

spells.transport = {["Warp"]="true",["Warp II"]="true"... etc}

in the if statement you lookup the label value that will always be true. No label = nil

edit: you will still have to use

if spells.transport[spell.name]

is the correct syntax for the check you looking for.

[dlsmd]

The S means that all values are TRUE, same as writing

spells.transport = {["Warp"]="true",["Warp II"]="true"... etc}

in the if statement you lookup the label value that will always be true. No label = nil

edit: you will still have to use

if spells.transport[spell.name]

is the correct syntax for the check you looking for.

ok thanks

[Orestes]

ok thats cool but what is this S for
= S{"E

could i do it like this as well
if spell.name == spells.transport then
return
end

with this
spells.transport = S{"Escape","Warp","Warp II", other spells}

The S{} is essentially calling a function. It's the same as S({})

The name is arbitrary, and nothing specific to lua. S() is implemented in addons/libs/sets.lua
It's basically a class with methods for dealing with sets. i.e. contains(), find(), map(), etc. (lua doesn't have classes though)

A usage example, that calls S()'s contains function

if S{'madrigal', 'march'}:contains(buff:lower()) then

If you're not familiar with OOP, it may be a bit hard to grasp. The main reason you would use S{'item', 'item2'} is to gain access to it's helper functions.

I'm sure some of the gurus who wrote this stuff could clarify much better than myself. I'm still a bit new to lua.

[dlsmd]

Would these 2 be good
http://pastebin.com/3xCvf3Tc

http://pastebin.com/gYFU3bz1
also is there a way i can minimize this(the one above this line)

[JSHidaka]

almost sure you can replace

    if spell.type == "WeaponSkill"then 
                if Weaponskill.Type.Handtohand[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Handtohand) 
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Dagger[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Dagger)     
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Sword[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Sword)      
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Greatsword[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Greatsword) 
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Axe[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Axe)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Greataxe[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Greataxe)   
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Scythe[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Scythe)     
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Polearm[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Polearm)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Katana[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Katana)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Greatkatana[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Greatkatana)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Club[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Club)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Staff[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Staff)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Archery[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Archery)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Marksmanship[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Marksmanship)
                end
                equip(sets.[spell.wsA])
    end

with

 
 if spell.type == "WeaponSkill"then 
                if Weaponskill.Type.[spell.skill][spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.[spell.skill])
                 else
                         equip(sets.[spell.wsA])
 end

[dlsmd]

almost sure you can replace

    if spell.type == "WeaponSkill"then 
                if Weaponskill.Type.Handtohand[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Handtohand) 
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Dagger[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Dagger)     
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Sword[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Sword)      
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Greatsword[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Greatsword) 
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Axe[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Axe)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Greataxe[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Greataxe)   
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Scythe[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Scythe)     
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Polearm[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Polearm)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Katana[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Katana)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Greatkatana[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Greatkatana)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Club[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Club)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Staff[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Staff)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Archery[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Archery)
                elseif Weaponskill.Type.Marksmanship[spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.Marksmanship)
                end
                equip(sets.[spell.wsA])
    end

with

 
 if spell.type == "WeaponSkill"then 
                if Weaponskill.Type.[spell.skill][spell.name] then
                        equip(sets.ws.type.[spell.skill])
                 else
                         equip(sets.[spell.wsA])
 end

sadly no it gets [spell.skill] from the resource files and all weapon skills would return Ability not the weapon used

this is one of the weapon skills from the resource files
<a id="807" index="900" prefix="/weaponskill" english="Spirits Within" german="Innerer Geist" french="Esprits intérieurs" japanese="スピリッツウィズイン" type="WeaponSkill" element="NonElemental" targets="Enemy" skill="Ability" mpcost="0" tpcost="0" casttime="0" recast="0" alias="" wsA="" wsB="" wsC=""/>

and even if it would i would need it like this to equip all 3 peices of gear when a ws is used

if Weaponskill.Type.[spell.skill][spell.name] then
   equip(sets.ws.type.[spell.skill])
end
equip(sets.ws.element[spell.wsA])

[JSHidaka]

I havent tested but helpfiles says spell.type return the ability and spell.skill the skill and give an example w/ healingmagic for cure

spell.type	string	String indicating the type of spell without spaces. So "JobAbility" for Provoke, "WhiteMagic" for Cure, "BardSong" for Marches, etc. Obtained from resources.
spell.skill	string	String form of the skill a spell is based on without spaces, or "Ability" for abilities. So "HealingMagic" for Cure, "Ability" for Provoke, "Singing" for Marches, etc. Obtained from resources.

[dlsmd]

I havent tested but helpfiles says spell.type return the ability and spell.skill the skill and give an example w/ healingmagic for cure

spell.type	string	String indicating the type of spell without spaces. So "JobAbility" for Provoke, "WhiteMagic" for Cure, "BardSong" for Marches, etc. Obtained from resources.
spell.skill	string	String form of the skill a spell is based on without spaces, or "Ability" for abilities. So "HealingMagic" for Cure, "Ability" for Provoke, "Singing" for Marches, etc. Obtained from resources.

look at the last words of that comment
String form of the skill a spell is based on without spaces, or "Ability" for abilities. So "HealingMagic" for Cure, "Ability" for Provoke, "Singing" for Marches, etc. Obtained from resources.

[Byrthnoth]

Yeah, it's just Ability for all weaponskills. I'm not sure there's any more information in the .dats than that.

[xMerlinx]

Need some help adding Barrage acc lvls to this GS: http://pastebin.com/aJTmhcsm
Whoever has some time to check.
thanks

[dlsmd]

does anybody have a tutorial on how to setup includes in Gearswap
i have done includes in Spellcast but im not sure how its done in Gearswap

[TSFFXI]

Use the include function:

include		include('file_name')	function	This will load the designated file into the user environment. Searches the data folder for ../<player name>/<file>.lua, ../common/<file>.lua, or ../<file>.lua and gives them preference in that order.

[dlsmd]

do i have to setup my includes any special way or would this work as is
http://pastebin.com/UJyExeVu

[TSFFXI]

I don't believe so. That should be fine.

edit:

function get_sets()
         ws_hat = {"Otomi Helm", "Mekira-Oto +1"}
         ws_index = 1

sets.precast.WS["Stardiver"][0] = { 
    ammo="Thew Bomblet",
    head=ws_hat[ws_index],
    body="Miki. Breastplate",
    hands="Miki. Gauntlets",
    legs="Cizin Breeches +1",
    feet="Mikinaak Greaves",
    neck="Light Gorget",
    waist="Light Belt",
    left_ear="Brutal Earring",
    right_ear="Moonshade Earring",
    left_ring="Pyrosoul Ring",
    right_ring="Pyrosoul Ring",
    back="Atheling Mantle"
}
end

function precast(spell)
	if spell.type== 'WeaponSkill' then
		if world.day == 'Earthsday' or world.day=='Lightsday' or  world.day=='Darksday' then ws_index=2 else ws_index=1 end
		if sets.precast.WS[spell.english] then equip(sets.precast.WS[spell.english][accuracy_tier] or sets.precast.JA[spell.english]) end
	end
end

I thought that this would work for equipping mekira-oto +1, but it doesn't. Anyone see the error?

[dlsmd]

I don't believe so. That should be fine.

edit:

function get_sets()
         ws_hat = {"Otomi Helm", "Mekira-Oto +1"}
         ws_index = 1

sets.precast.WS["Stardiver"][0] = { 
    ammo="Thew Bomblet",
    head=ws_hat[ws_index],
    body="Miki. Breastplate",
    hands="Miki. Gauntlets",
    legs="Cizin Breeches +1",
    feet="Mikinaak Greaves",
    neck="Light Gorget",
    waist="Light Belt",
    left_ear="Brutal Earring",
    right_ear="Moonshade Earring",
    left_ring="Pyrosoul Ring",
    right_ring="Pyrosoul Ring",
    back="Atheling Mantle"
}
end

function precast(spell)
	if spell.type== 'WeaponSkill' then
		if world.day == 'Earthsday' or world.day=='Lightsday' or  world.day=='Darksday' then
                    ws_index=2 
                else 
                    ws_index=1
                end
		if sets.precast.WS[spell.english] then
                    equip(sets.precast.WS[spell.english][accuracy_tier] or sets.precast.JA[spell.english])
                end
	end
end

I thought that this would work for equipping mekira-oto +1, but it doesn't. Anyone see the error?

it might need to be head=[ws_hat[ws_index]] but im not sure

and this wont work equip(sets.precast.WS[spell.english][accuracy_tier] or sets.precast.JA[spell.english])

[TSFFXI]

That doesn't quite work. ws_hat is a table, so my syntax should be okay. If I manually go to get_sets() and change ws_index to 2, the mekira-oto +1 swaps in. The problem must be that assigning a value to ws_index in the same block as the weapon skill equip() call doesn't seem to work. I guess I could rework it so that it's assigned at some earlier time, although I'm not sure where I'd do that. I'd like to understand why it doesn't work, though.

I'd never actually tested the second part to see if it worked. Changing it to

if sets.precast.WS[spell.english] then
			_=sets.precast.WS[spell.english][accuracy_tier] or sets.precast.WS[spell.english]
			equip(_)
		end

fixes it. Thanks for catching that.

[dlsmd]

im gettin errors with these
1. http://pastebin.com/JMHJHwYB
2. http://pastebin.com/4QxMPXt9

1 gives me errors with
function midcast(spell)
idle() -- keeps erroring saying that its not valid if i change it to return it goes away
end

2 also gives me this error
function precast(spell)
if spell.type == "WeaponSkill"then
equip('sets.ws.type[Weaponskill.Type[spell.name]]') --keeps saying that it errors trying to combine sets but im not trying to combine sets
equip('sets.ws.element[spell.wsA]') --keeps saying that it errors trying to combine sets but im not trying to combine sets
end
end

any help is appreciated

end

edited post with some fixes

[TSFFXI]

Did you ever define the idle function?

The second error may be caused by calling the equip function twice. That's a guess, but try using the set_combine() function and then calling the equip() function once.

[dlsmd]

no i did not know i needed to that makes sence