Processing & JavaScript

rainbow

@DusX, I am curious how you automate read/write/erase function for data array actor, I know how to use the data array actor, very tricky task, I used for one installation years ago, I developed a different tool outside of Isadora to read/write data via OSC works great. :)

crystalhorizon

Data array tutorial sounds great

Skulpture

@vanderzee I will always help you out when I can. Regardless of beers ;)

But I actually haven't used the actor that much. I tested it out a bit and did that short tutorial on my blog but the type of stuff you are doing sounds pretty complex (to me anyway).

I am sure you will find a solution.

DusX

For Javascript automation,

I am hoping to be able to define a 2d array in Javascript and automate the setting saving of this data. I want to be able to write full rows (or defined ranges) of data in one go, as well as, read ranges of data easily.

Bill Cottman

@Skulpture: Thanks.

@DusX: I am interested in seeing the code for this Array. Do you expect it to run in the Izzy Javascript actor? Do you expect it to run in Processing?

jhoepffner

Hello,

Perhaps that can help you about data array.

I use it extensively when I prepare Isadora patch and I want to record some parameters for a person not able to save the path (demo version or protected patch). Also because you can every-time save it without to move something… Sometime, but rarely, I edit the data externally.

The data array is in "settingSuivi" scene and inside the 3 "mapping/…" user actors.

They are used with an iPhone trough touchOSC as to be able to set the mapping on stage to be more precise.

The "settingSuivi" is then activated when necessary and video and intensity sent by broadcasters.

Hope that help, Jacques

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Bill Cottman

@jhoepffer: thanks everyone. I will tinker with the Data Array Actor today!

DusX

It will be a number of User actors (a small library) using the Javascript actor for most processes.
I haven't decided yet on the structure of the library, I have only done preliminary experiments, but it appears to be possible.

Unfortunately, I will not get to it for a few weeks.

I will have a PC only tool for Win32 api access via Tcp-Ip actors in Isadora first. (written in Python)

I am building this tool to allow tight Spout integration. (at least that was the catalyst for starting) It runs as a small local Restful webserver that receives commands via Tcp-Ip. Features:

-- Launch Programs and/or files (Spout sources) via Isadora actors

--- control window position (never allow it to open on stages ;)

--- close windows via Isadora Tcp-Ip actors

-- Print Files direct from Isadora (via Tcp-IP actors)

-- More (I am open to ideas, the API is open and easily extended)

That was off topic ;) Its sort of on my mind.

Its working perfectly now... I am just cleaning it up, UI etc..

Bill Cottman

@DusX: glad to stimulate your thinking ;)

My needs are far less intense than what you've described.

Marci

Am I the only one thinking that both the control panel and the stage need browser/html renderer actors with a transparent background that a JavaScript actor can be linked to and use as DOM? The possibilities then become rather endless in terms of control panel presentation/customisation with JS and CSS, and canvas/css animation to the stage etc. Ok, all doable with tcp/IP actors and desktop-to-syphon, but still, some WebKit action within isadora would be luverly.