Data Array for Text?

[craigw]

Hi, I was wandering if there is a data array for text? I want to load one line of text in a particular order at any time. The load text file actor works great for a file but not one line.

I'm using the Text/ure actor as a work around, however copying the text from a text file and then pasting it in the text/ure actor will be a problem for me down the road.

Or if I could point the Text/ure actor at a file that work work too. Or Load File actor to load into the Text/ure actor.

Thanks.

[DusX]

I dont believe there is a data array option yet.

I would suggest the javascript actor. JS has many options for text manipulation.

And you can read the text from an external file as well.

[Russell]

JS_words_on_line.zip 

adapted from sketch by @eight 

[craigw]

Thanks for the info.

[craigw]

Thanks for the file Russell.

[bonemap]

@craigw said:

if I could point the Text/ure actor at a file that work work

 Have a look at the 'ReadTextFromFile' plugin https://community.troikatronix...

it was written by djinoui 4 years ago here is the original thread with Mac and Windows plugins https://community.troikatronix...

[DusX]

In 2.6 the Data Array actor support text. UTF8 text.