Question about writing a new node.

The scripts in MoI often have Functions{} in their code.

The node programs do not seem to use such Functions{} very much.
Instead they use ...prototype...function().
So to use a function from a script, in a node, should they be written as ...prototype...function()?

Or,
I see that in the Lib folder under nodeeditor\nodes\extensions, there is a file called basicFunctions.js,
which is full of miscellaneous functions.

So when writing a node which uses a MoI script with functions, can or should I put the needed functions in a new lib file called, for example, basicFunctions2.js?

- Brian

It seems that the functions in basicFunctions.js can be (re-)used in any new node?

Hello, Brian,

the prototype function gives the objects created by using the nodeeditor a uniform interface for the processing. Same method names for the various
Knots. So every code of the node creates a type. Later by using the node editor you create objects of these types with a uniform interface of functions.
You can of course use the functions in basicFunctions.js and also create a basicFunctions2.js. You can also write your functions to the same file as your nodes.
For more frequently used functions, it makes sense to store them in a library.

Have a nice day
Karsten

Thank you Karsten.

Two additional related questions:
1. Where would a function go in a node? Inside the .prototype.onExecute = function (), or
just before it?
I have not found any examples, as far as I know.

2. Is it necessary to "link" say basicFunctions2.js somewhere? Or is this already set up?
(I have not searched for an example useage of basicFunctions.js yet.)

- Brian

Hello Brian,

you can find examples where to place "normal" functions in vector.js. If you want to create a lib of functions you can place it in the libs folder under extensions. Max has made an autoload for files placed in that folder. So no link.

Have a nice day
Karsten

That information is very helpful.
Thank you Karsten.

- Brian

Maybe this can interest you! :)

https://nodevember.io

Hi All,

Surface Tweening Animations: interpolating z values between 2 point Arrays with randomised z values.

Have a great weekend
James
https://www.instagram.com/nodeology/

Cool!
Does exist a trick for see if the are Macros or not ?
And i see (1-a)*b how do you enter (1-a) ?

Pilou,

>> Does exist a trick for see if the are Macros or not ? <<

Yes, the macros are darker, but there are no macros used in example above.

>> And i see (1-a)*b how do you enter (1-a) ? <<

As well as preset functions, you can type custom functions into Math node's F field.
See image below

>> Cool <<

Cheers
James
https://www.instagram.com/nodeology/

I must retry because this F case return me nothing! :)

After typing in an equation in the F field, press enter, otherwise the entry goes away.
(Slightly annoying). When typing a more complex equation, save a partly correct entry, then re-edit,
otherwise partial work could be lost.
- Brian

Good to know!

Recursive subdivisions in NE

Have a great weekend
James
https://www.instagram.com/nodeology/

WOW! Congrats!

Now with Wayne's latest update to ImgSampler node ( https://moi3d.com/forum/index.php?webtag=MOI&msg=9581.57 ) it's possible to have 3 images of RGB channels (separated in photoshop) output to interleaving dot screens as shown.

James
https://www.instagram.com/nodeology/

Klaus Nomi ? (but i have not my glasses...

Happy new year!

Alex

In answer to your query :
http://moi3d.com/forum/index.php?webtag=MOI&msg=9581.106

please find .nod file for ImgSample to Hex Pattern.
A series of images showing node circuitry can be found here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7HZl5NJ_hp/

Let me know if this is not what you meant
James
https://www.instagram.com/nodeology/