Grr, one step away from finishing up this module and despite the abundance of topics on the matter and the module guide I just can’t make it work. I must be getting caught up in the verbiage.
I have a chit draw cup of which some of the chits are for Activation of a counter on the main map. For sake of example let’s call one of these 'French 1". Basically I would like it so that when chit ‘French 1’ is drawn from the cup, the programming centers onto the ‘French 1’ counter which is located on the Main map and gives that counter a highlight layer.
I use Global Key Command for this correct? Which activates Layer - French 1?
If the chit drawn is named “French 1” and the piece on the board you wish to highlight is also called “French 1”, then you should be able to use the property filter
CurrentMap = (map the piece is on) && BasicName = $BasicName$
I don’t know how you are activating the layer, though. Are you using a Dynamic Property to control it? This would probably be your best bet.
What do you mean you have a DP with those values?
CurrentMap = MainMap && BasicName = Whatever is a property match expression which are usually found in Triggers or GKC’s - not DP’s
Please provide a pic
This is what the Layer dialog looks like on a Mac. Editing a module on a PC, you see CTRL in that entry box. Edit the same module on a Mac, and you’ll see ^ as shown in his screenshot. It’s odd, but I guess I’m just used to it by now.
Sorry, I didn’t clarify enough. You are sending a CTRL-A. In this one dialog box on a Mac, it displays ^ when you press the CTRL key instead of “CTRL”. In my experience, they are identical keystrokes–I do a lot of editing on both Mac and PC and see this all the time.
Duh me…Looking at the pictures more closely reveals part of the problem. You appear to be missing some stuff? You have the layer following a non existent property value (check box is on but property name is empty or missing). You either have to complete this with a corresponding DP/marker or uncheck it on the layer
I think I got it.
I stared the whole thing from scratch and I can now invoke the GKC to activate the highlight layer. Hourrah!
(Now to see if I can do it with the chit draw. but that’s another story!)
Thank you so much everyone for your help. Much appreciated.
