[REFERENCE] Texture Effectors

[Garoslaw]

Basing off of what I know and the changelog. The Texture Effector works when paired with other parts. Could as well replace the searchlight pretty well.

Ex. Param 1 - Option

A specific parameter sets the following values.
Default: 0 (default)
A: 2-specific parameters to reflect the later (refer exparam)
2: always reflect the subsequent 2-specific parameters (always refer exparam)
& 4: Enabling contact determination (enable hitbox)

0 = Default setting
&2 = Always Refers to Ex. Param 2
&4 = Enables the hitbox. Works like a searchlight, when a player enters the field of the effector, sets the value of Notify Status to 2

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Ex. Param 2 - Draw Option

Drawing of two type-specific parameters are set the following values.
: 0-color fill (solid (HSL color))
1: Sprite (sprite)

This is the option where you can set up what it should display:
0 = A Solid Colour
1 = A Sprite.

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Ex. Param 3 - Sprite ID

3-specific parameter sets the sprite ID.
If the drawing type (solid) will be ignored-color fill.

You input the Sprite you want to use for the texture. The list is accessible from the Misc window that can be shown when pressing the "misc" button on the Toolbar.
This parameter is ignored when Ex. Param 2 is set to 0

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Ex. Param 4 - Texture Type

Four parameters that are specific to set the texture type.
0: Texture point 4 (4point texture)
: 1 to 8 parts texture pair (pair parts texture)

4-point texture is in the drawing area to specify the four points in the 1 ~ 4 (P1 ~ P4) spare parts.

Spare parts the texture of parts to draw a rectangle area that is specified in the spare parts.
The target pair parts can specify up to four of from 1 to 4, and judgment will be applied only contact a spare parts.

This sets up how the texture should be displayed.
0 = Connects to 4 pair parts
1-8 = The textures are placed separately on top of each paired part, size will also vary, depending on the size of the parts themself. That can be modified using Ex. Params 14 and 15. This needs further insight.

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Ex. Param 5 - Option

5-specific parameter sets the following values.
& 1: automatic attenuation of blend ratio (auto attenuation of blend rate)
& 2: Enabling the fade-in (enable fadein)
& 4: Enabling the fade-out (enable fadeout)
& 128: Do not change the animation speed (don't adjust animation speed)
& 256: the animation to loop (loop animation)
& 512: How to start a random frame of animation (animation starts from random frame)
& 1024: Using a counter to the start of the animation frames (use sub counter for start frame of animation)
& 4096: Enable (enable effect scrolling) scroll effect

This adds attributes on the emitted texture, much like any other effector.
&1 = "automatic attenuation of blend ratio" - Adds a fading effect of sorts
&2 = Enables a fade-in effect when the effector plays
&4 = Enables a fade-out effect when the effector stops
&128 = Doesn't change the animation speed (of an animated sprite)
&256 = Loops the animated sprite
&512 = Starts the animated sprite frame at a random one
&1024 = Adds counter support (You can make a sub-counter using variables on a part with the texture effector as the child part)
&4096 = Enables Effect Scroll

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Ex. Param 6 - Hue

Type-specific parameters are drawing 6-8 if (-1), set the foreground color in the HSL color fill.
If the drawing type (sprite) is ignored sprite.
Value will automatically roll (Hue) 4096 = 360 degrees, if you specify more than one 4096 H.
(Saturation) is the saturation is reduced by decreasing the value 0 as a reference, you will monochrome -4096 S.
Bright and darker, smaller (Lightness) is a higher value relative to the 0 L.

Hue, Saturation and Brightness can be used when you use a solid colour as a Draw Option.
Values: -4096 - 4096 (Think of -360 - 360 like in the Config when setting up bullet colour)

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Ex. Param 7 - Saturation

Type-specific parameters are drawing 6-8 if (-1), set the foreground color in the HSL color fill.
If the drawing type (sprite) is ignored sprite.
Value will automatically roll (Hue) 4096 = 360 degrees, if you specify more than one 4096 H.
(Saturation) is the saturation is reduced by decreasing the value 0 as a reference, you will monochrome -4096 S.
Bright and darker, smaller (Lightness) is a higher value relative to the 0 L.

Values: -4096 - 4096 (Think of -360 - 360 like in the Config when setting up bullet colour)

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Ex. Param 8 - Brightness

Type-specific parameters are drawing 6-8 if (-1), set the foreground color in the HSL color fill.
If the drawing type (sprite) is ignored sprite.
Value will automatically roll (Hue) 4096 = 360 degrees, if you specify more than one 4096 H.
(Saturation) is the saturation is reduced by decreasing the value 0 as a reference, you will monochrome -4096 S.
Bright and darker, smaller (Lightness) is a higher value relative to the 0 L.

Values: -4096 - 4096 (Think of -360 - 360 like in the Config when setting up bullet colour)

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Ex. Param 9 - Blend Mode

9 unique blend mode of the parameter is set the following values.
Default: 0 (default (addition))
3: Synthesis of semi-transparent (translucent)
4: Synthesis of semi-transparent (translucent (black disregard))
5: additive synthesis (addition)
6: Synthesis of subtraction (subtraction)

Similar to how you would set up a background.
3 = Translucent
4 = Translucent without Black (H=0, S=0, L=0)
5 = Addition
6 = Subtraction

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Ex. Param 10 - Alpha blend mode

Blend of 10 alpha-specific parameters are set the following values.
-1: OFF
0: ON (default (subtraction))
3: Synthesis of semi-transparent (translucent)
4: Synthesis of semi-transparent (translucent (black disregard))
5: additive synthesis (addition)
6: Synthesis of subtraction (subtraction)

Similar to Blend Mode, however this applies for the Alpha layer.
-1 = Off
0 = On (Subtraction)
3 = Translucent
4 = Translucent without Black (H=0, S=0, L=0)
5 = Addition
6 = Subtraction

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Ex. Param 11 - Blending ratio

11-specific parameter sets the blend ratio.
When the drawing is treated as a blended rate of 100% 0% 0, 256 to 100%, even if you set more than 256.

Changes the blending ratio of the texture.
Value: 0 - 256

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Ex. Param 12 - Lifetime

12-specific parameter sets the duration of the effect object that has been generated.
If (& 1) is specified blend ratio will now automatically decay decay automatic 5-specific parameters.

If this Param has a value, The effector will leave a "trail".
Value: 0 - ∞

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Ex. Param 13 - Speed

13-specific parameter sets the speed factor.
Operating speed factor will affect the basic rate for each pattern.

This affects the speed of the emitted effector. It is dependent on the move action and the Effect Scroll The effector was set on.
Value: 0 - ∞

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Ex. Param 14 - Size / X Size

14 and 15 are specific parameters to set the magnification factor.
4-point texture will be applied only 14 specific parameters.
Spare parts and 15 texture-specific parameter 14 will be applied.

This changes the overall size of the effector. If Ex. Param 4 has a value other than 0, This changes into X Size. Please note that If you do not give this a value, the effector will not show up.
Value: 0 - ∞ (Careful not to get it too big.)

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Ex. Param 15 - Y Size

14 and 15 are specific parameters to set the magnification factor.
4-point texture will be applied only 14 specific parameters.
Spare parts and 15 texture-specific parameter 14 will be applied.

Works when Ex. Param 4 is set to other than 0.
Value: 0 - ∞ (Careful not to get it too big.)

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In my personal opinion, It is kinda much of a hassle, but if used well, You'd be even capable of making Pseudo-3D walls for levels or something. I will try to make more Screencaps displaying how it works.

If you find something hard to understand, you may ask a question or something.

[Garoslaw]

Updated, with the missing Ex. Param 3 info.

[Garoslaw]

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