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Just wondering if it's possible to pass values for variables from a chained subscript back up to the master script that called it. Scripting for Dummies implies that it isn't unless you use the 'Set MyObject.variable' command, and that local variables are specific to scripts, not processes.
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Just use a global variable.
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Just use a global variable.
I don't want an alternative, but an answer to the original question.
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I have never found a way to pass variables at all without using a global as the variable. So from what I understand there is no way to do what you ask without creating a global. I would love to be wrong about it though!! if anyone does know a way I hope they share it sometime 
It seems that the script enviornments run as stand alone programs in a way, and therefore they do not "share" amongst themselves but rather depend on the primary program that controls them for sharing information, so for them to share a variable it has to be set in the controling program or "attached" to something in it, ie a global variable or a set value to an object...Thats my understanding of it anyway...
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I pass variables back and forth all the time.
The trick is, when you reference the variable you must reference the ITEM ID it is attached to, not the script name. So in the example below, I am changing a variable in the scripts attached to 3 different torch lights. All torches have the same script attached to them. I am setting the doOnce in all those scripts so that it will kick off their doOnce loop again.
The variables in those scripts get changed when the device that holds the script below gets activated.
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Begin Turn_On_Lights
Short doOnce
If ( OnActivate == 1 )
If ( doOnce == 0 )
Set Wa_Torch_Light_01.doOnce to 0
Set WA_Torch_Light_02.doOnce to 0
Set WA_Torch_Light_03.doOnce to 0
Set doOnce to 1
EndIf
EndIf
End Turn_On_Lights
This is just a small piece of large bit of code
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Paschors is correct in that you can set local variables of another object in a script. Just to note that you cannot get/check the same variable, i.e:
set SomeValue to object01.LocalVar
if ( object01.LocalVar > 0 )
both won't work (you'll get 0's for each).
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And remember that local variables might be reset when you change/uninstall any plugin. Global variables and Journal entries are always safe.
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Unfortunately I can't use the Set MyObject.variable command for what I'm thinking of doing, at least not in the context that I want to use it. In this particular case I want to toss the bartering system in the game and replace it with a scripted alternative for merchants. Because of the line limitation on scripts I need to reference other scripts during the process. Since the MyObject.variable command requires the specific object i.d., this would require separate scripts for every merchant NPC in the game. Putting 'inventory lists' in the shop isn't any more efficient for this very same reason (and it doesn't account for traveling merchants).
So it looks like global variables are the way to go for passing information, while local variables are needed to keep track of specific merchant inventory and pricing based on regional conditions. I was hoping for a non-global alternative just because keeping everything local is cleaner and self-contained.
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Another alternative could be journal entries. You can set journal entries if they exist or not. If they don't, then they set (as long as the journal id exists) anyway. They set, they just don't write anything to your journal.
You might do some experimenting to see if you can go up and down journal entry numbers. Like set it to 10, then set it to 5. And see how your GetJournal stuff comes out. If you set it to 10, then to 5 and ask if it is >5 will it return true? If not, you got yourself another place besides local and global.
I actually have some scripts doing that. Allowing you to take back the acceptance of a task then later say you will do it. I haven't completed testing those scripts though.
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Paschors is correct in that you can set local variables of another object in a script. Just to note that you cannot get/check the same variable, i.e:
set SomeValue to object01.LocalVar
if ( object01.LocalVar > 0 )
both won't work (you'll get 0's for each).
Haven't tried doing setting and checking in the same script. But, I don't want anyone to get the impression you can't check a value...you _can_ do this:
if ( object01.LocalVar > 0 )
or an example is:
If ( WA_Cavern_Light.SwitchState == 1 )
I think it is this that you cannot do this....set variable in this script to variable in other script. Don't know why. You can set the variable in the other script and check it.....
set SomeValue to object01.LocalVar
But, I wonder if you can do this? Like say this is in a third script.
Set WA_Lantern_01.doOnce to WA_Lantern_02.doOnce
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Haven't tried doing setting and checking in the same script. But, I don't want anyone to get the impression you can't check a value...you _can_ do this:
if ( object01.LocalVar > 0 )
or an example is:
If ( WA_Cavern_Light.SwitchState == 1 )
Are you sure about this? I know of people in the past trying to do this and it just doesn't work. It will compile fine but you just end up returning 0 instead of the actual local variable value. I know it was like this for the original game and Tribunal but haven't checked with Bloodmoon...they do tend to sneak subtle changes like this so I wouldn't be too surprised if it does work now.
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I am totally sure you can do the check. It is working just fine in my scripts. The thing that doesn't work is setting a variable in the current script to the value of the variable in another....
If you look at what it says in scripting for dummies, well, here is the exact quote from there. What works I put in yellow, what doesn't is what is in red. SFD is correct.
If a unique object has a local script running on it you can change variables from outside the script in the following way:
Set MyObject.variable to 100
or
Set MyObject.variable to local_variable
This method changes a local variable in the object’s script. The object must have a script on it for this to be valid. Note: The scripting system looks at the first object in the database, thus you should only reference objects that are unique (exist only once).
Note that the reverse does not work:
Set local_variable to MyObject.variable
Use a global variable to transfer information in this way, or set local_variable from the other script using the syntax above.
if ( anotherobject.x > 0 )
apparently works.
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if ( anotherobject.x > 0 )
apparently works
Are you sure. If it works its a major improvement. (runs away to check)
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if ( anotherobject.x > 0 )
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Are you sure. If it works its a major improvement. (runs away to check)
I am pretty sure. 
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