Cheat Engine

[paul44]

I'm looking to integrate some sort of log_message reporting.
The general idea is to show users (all sort of) messages, without him/her obstructing too much.
If there is a problem - and it can be catched/reported - s/he can consult the full log to see what happened.
The message_window/panel only shows when reporting a log_message(s). (~ show/hide)

Intention:
a. I'm open to any/all suggestions/approaches. If you are aware of a similar solution, do tell
b. I will try to build a template so that my colleagues (@FRF) can "easily" implement that in their tables (if interested ofc)

2 ways of reporting:
a. 1-liner: used for progress/loading/etc (the user is aware that CE is "working" atm)
=> a timer_value indicates secs to show a particular log_message
(eg: loading messages should normally show like 0.5 secs ~ instruction to user 3s)
b. full_log: shows all log_info sofar. (i guess log_lines are kept in a table)
> preferably limit "window_info" to 5~10 lines
> called up using button or 'hint'_like mechanism
> preferably not in seperate window, but a dropdown_window ~ "attached" to CE's main form)

Some log_message examples:
> 'lua start up' and other scripts fail on several (aob_missing) errors
> progress_loading (if you have many aobs, it can take some time to load/enable)
> some script not enabling (report that right-click error if possible ?)
> incorrect input
> can/will replace 'window message prompts' (eg: "you must open Inventory first to collect info")
> other

Notes:
1. I did some experimenting back then, but mostly failed on finding a 'dropdown' ui
2. Also tried the 'hint' feature, but was not able to call that via a button (see image)
> one must explicitly hover/wait_2_sec to get the hint_info showing ~ less intuitive for many users
> i use this on the button, but probably nobody/most ever saw the hint_message...

example using hint: [ https://ibb.co/0qZW6Ww ]
=> practically: instead of the 'hint_window' a dropdown_list is shown with x number of lines
(and not in a seperate (form) window if possible)

[paul44]

see images (2) here: [ https://ibb.co/album/zhX9TK ]

img1: 2 scripts enabled fine; 3rd one failed
img2: clicking 'log' button shows full log (= combobox)

a. Worked on this last week; feel I've got "main" work done, just details to finetune and such...
b. When finalised, I'll post details @FRF (target_audience being my colleagues mostly). And will update this topic accordingly...