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joen

Sep 16 2007, 10:26

QUOTE(z-x @ Sep 16 2007, 18:15)

1. Is there a way, in Panels UI, to set variables visible in all panels, so I don't need to copy them in each panel configuration (for example set a variable in one place, and then get it from SCPL, Library Filter, and others)?
2. It's better to set multiple variables for code I use f.e. three times (and the code is some eval()) or eval() and then get() thoes in places I need, or eval() it three times. Which is faster for processor/ram?

If you use $setpvar(variablename,value) it will be used across your config and you only have to define it once.
Retrieve the variable by using $getpvar(variablename)

z-x

Sep 16 2007, 10:29

But PVARs and $puts are different, aren't they? I mead - PVARs are stored in config file, and $puts aren't (or I am wrong?). So PVARs are the only way?

shakey_snake

Sep 16 2007, 10:34

QUOTE(z-x @ Sep 16 2007, 12:15)

Permanent Variables, known more commonly as pvars do something similar to what you ask.
But, be cautious as you use of them, as you really have no way of telling what order your different panels will be evaluated in.

QUOTE(z-x @ Sep 16 2007, 12:15)

2. It's better to set multiple variables for code I use f.e. three times (and the code is some eval()) or eval() and then get() thoes in places I need, or eval() it three times. Which is faster for processor/ram?

$get() and $puts() will probably be a little faster, but over use of them can make your code confusing.

z-x

Sep 16 2007, 10:40

Thank you! Just got another question:
Is there a difference between speed of f.e. $eval(2+2) and $add(2,2)? I prefer using the first one, but as I think, it's slower, right?

shakey_snake

Sep 16 2007, 10:56

With simple operations, I really doubt there's any sort of noticeable difference, kind of like your second question above.

However, if you get a really long and complex calculation, you can notice that $eval() is a bit quicker.

I believe (and someone correct me if I'm wrong) $eval() is parsed by the titleformating tree as one function that is passed down to some compiled code Terrestrial wrote which evaluates the string, whereas a bunch of standard commands have to be parsed by the tree itself.

wolfsong

Sep 16 2007, 17:39

I'm totally baffled by the configuration dialog. While the wiki describes it's components, there's nothing that I can find in the way of a tutorial that really shows how to use it. Does anyone know if such a thing exists? Thanks.

shakey_snake

Sep 16 2007, 19:40

both the Default.pui and the Basic.pui that come with panelsUI are good, simple, working examples.

wolfsong

Sep 16 2007, 21:48

QUOTE(shakey_snake @ Sep 16 2007, 20:40)

both the Default.pui and the Basic.pui that come with panelsUI are good, simple, working examples.

I'm not looking for an example of creating the configuration but how to use the actual dialog. For instance, why would I use the Main, Context, Panel dropdown? When I select them nothing changes. So what are they there for?

Since the edit box references the Playing and Playlist2 edits, i that it describes the overall display but how do I add more things? I assume that I would have to create a layout for it and then import it but where do I create this layout?

When I look at FofR pui there are a bunch of different layouts but the Settings option is greyed out so how do I look at these stored configs?

I wish I could have gotten your config to load because it may have been easier to explain with a config you're familar with. when I tried selecting it though nothing happens.

shakey_snake

Sep 16 2007, 22:58