RPG Maker VX Ace
Script Loader

Sometimes you want to load in some external scripts, for example, if you want to add DLC. It already is hard enough to get a script to pack, anyway. This script will take care of any script loading, and it allows for scripts to be packed as .rvdata2 files. Of course, you could be a Scrooge and keep your script releases relatively close sourced that way to those who don't know much scripting, but its main purpose is still to add new functionality post-release.

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This script consists of two parts, the script loading part and the script packing part. Loading goes automatically, so you won't have to run any method to do that, script packing uses a method.

CXJ::SCRIPT_LOADER.pack_script_folder(folder[, recursive[, destination]])

Folder refers to the folder you want to pack. If recursive isn't specified, it is assumed to be set to true, and will therefore recursively search through the folder and its subfolder. If destination isn't specified, it will add the first extension specified at CXJ::SCRIPT_LOADER::PACKED_SUFFIXES at the end of the folder name, otherwise it will use the specified file.

Note that folder should have no lead or trailing slash.

If you, for some reason, need to load a specific file directly, you can use the following method:

CXJ::SCRIPT_LOADER.load_script(filename[, mode])

The mode specifies how the file should be treated.
0: Treat as Ruby script file
1: Treat as packed script archive
2: Auto-detect, based on the specified extensions (default)

When dealing with packed scripts, use evaluate_packed_scripts to process the scripts.

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#==============================================================================
# 
# GaryCXJk - Script Loader v1.02
# * Last Updated: 2012.01.15
# * Level: Medium
# * Requires: N/A
# 
#==============================================================================

$imported = {} if $imported.nil?
$imported["CXJ-ScriptLoader"] = true

#==============================================================================
#
# Changelog:
#
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# 2012.01.15 - v1.02
#
# * Fixed: Packed scripts still not being executed on root
#
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# 2012.01.02 - v1.01
#
# * Fixed: Packed scripts not being executed on root
#
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# 2012.12.30 - v1.00
#
# * Initial release
#
#==============================================================================
#
# Sometimes you want to load in some external scripts, for example, if you
# want to add DLC. It already is hard enough to get a script to pack, anyway.
# This script will take care of any script loading, and it allows for scripts
# to be packed as .rvdata2 files. Of course, you could be a Scrooge and keep
# your script releases relatively close sourced that way to those who don't
# know much scripting, but its main purpose is still to add new functionality
# post-release.
#
#==============================================================================
#
# Installation:
#
# Make sure to put this below Materials, but above Main Process.
#
# As this script adds a way to load new scripts, depending on whether the
# scripts added in the editor require the scripts externally loaded or vice
# versa, either place this script above your scripts or below. However, since
# this script was mainly created to extend functionality, it's best to put it
# below all other scripts, but still above the Main script.
#
#==============================================================================
#
# Usage:
#
# This script consists of two parts, the script loading part and the script
# packing part. Loading goes automatically, so you won't have to run any method
# to do that, script packing uses a method.
#
# CXJ::SCRIPT_LOADER.pack_script_folder(folder[, recursive[, destination]])
#
# Folder refers to the folder you want to pack. If recursive isn't specified,
# it is assumed to be set to true, and will therefore recursively search
# through the folder and its subfolder. If destination isn't specified, it will
# add the first extension specified at CXJ::SCRIPT_LOADER::PACKED_SUFFIXES at
# the end of the folder name, otherwise it will use the specified file.
#
# Note that folder should have no lead or trailing slash.
#
# If you, for some reason, need to load a specific file directly, you can use
# the following method:
#
# CXJ::SCRIPT_LOADER.load_script(filename[, mode])
#
# The mode specifies how the file should be treated.
# 0: Treat as Ruby script file
# 1: Treat as packed script archive
# 2: Auto-detect, based on the specified extensions (default)
#
#==============================================================================
#
# License:
#
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#
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# Despite what the license tells you, I will not hunt down anybody who doesn't
# follow the license in regards to giving credits. However, as it is common
# courtesy to actually do give credits, it is recommended that you do.
#
# As I picked this license, you are free to share this script through any
# means, which includes hosting it on your own website, selling it on eBay and
# hang it in the bathroom as toilet paper. Well, not selling it on eBay, that's
# a dick move, but you are still free to redistribute the work.
#
# Yes, this license means that you can use it for both non-commercial as well
# as commercial software.
#
# You are free to pick the following names when you give credit:
#
# * GaryCXJk
# * Gary A.M. Kertopermono
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# * GARYCXJK
#
# Personally, when used in commercial games, I prefer you would use the second
# option. Not only will it actually give me more name recognition in real
# life, which also works well for my portfolio, it will also look more
# professional. Also, do note that I actually care about capitalization if you
# decide to use my username, meaning, capital C, capital X, capital J, lower
# case k. Yes, it might seem stupid, but it's one thing I absolutely care
# about.
#
# Finally, if you want my endorsement for your product, if it's good enough
# and I have the game in my posession, I might endorse it. Do note that if you
# give me the game for free, it will not affect my opinion of the game. It
# would be nice, but if I really did care for the game I'd actually purchase
# it. Remember, the best way to get any satisfaction is if you get people to
# purchase the game, so in a way, I prefer it if you don't actually give me
# a free copy.
#
# This script was originally hosted on:
# http://area91.multiverseworks.com
#
#==============================================================================
#
# The code below defines the settings of this script, and are there to be
# modified.
#
#==============================================================================

module CXJ
  module SCRIPT_LOADER
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # You can specify suffixes for script files.
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    RUBY_SUFFIXES = [
    "rb",
    "txt",
    ]
    
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # You can specify suffixes for packed script archives.
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    PACKED_SUFFIXES = [
    "rvdata2",
    "dat",
    ]
    
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # This defines the folders to search through.
    #   "Folder"    - The folder to search through
    #                 Don't add a trailing or lead slash
    #   Recursive?  - Whether it should search through its subfolders as well
    #   Mode        - The kind of files it should load
    #                 0: Ruby scripts only
    #                 1: Packed scripts only
    #                 2: Both
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    LOCATIONS = [
    # ["Folder",    Recursive?, Mode],
      ["Script",   true,       2],
    ]
  end
end

#==============================================================================
#
# The code below should not be altered unless you know what you're doing.
#
#==============================================================================

#----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Evaluate Scipt list
#----------------------------------------------------------------------------
def evaluate_packed_scripts
  Kernel.eval(CXJ::SCRIPT_LOADER.shift_packed_script_queue, Kernel.binding) while packed_script_queue_size > 0
end

module CXJ
  module SCRIPT_LOADER
    @external_script = []
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # Load Script
    #   mode: The way the file should be treated.
    #         0: Treat as Ruby script file
    #         1: Treat as packed script archive
    #         2: Auto-detect, based on the specified extensions (default)
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    def self.load_script(filename, mode = 2)
      ext = File.extname(filename)
      ext = ext[1,ext.size-1]
      if (CXJ::SCRIPT_LOADER::PACKED_SUFFIXES).include?(ext) || mode == 1
        File.open(filename, "rb") do |file|
          Marshal.load(file).each do |script|
            @external_script.push(script)
          end
        end
      elsif (CXJ::SCRIPT_LOADER::RUBY_SUFFIXES).include?(ext) || mode == 0
        load filename
      end
      evaluate_packed_scripts
    end
    
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # Pack Script Folder
    #   folder      : Name of folder without trailing or lead slash
    #   recursive   : Whether or not to iterate over its subfolders as well
    #   destination : The destination file name
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    def self.pack_script_folder(folder, recursive = true, destination = folder + ".rvdata2")
      script_list = []
      ruby_files = "*.rb"
      ruby_files = File.join("**", ruby_files) if recursive
      Dir[File.join(folder, ruby_files)].each do |filename|
        File.open(filename, "rb") do |file|
          script_list.push(file.read)
        end
      end
      File.open(destination, "wb") do |file|
        Marshal.dump(script_list, file)
      end
    end
    
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # Removes First Entry From Script List And Returns
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    def self.shift_packed_script_queue
      @external_script.shift
    end
    
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # Get Size Of Script List
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    def self.packed_script_queue_size
      @external_script.size
    end
    
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # Automatically run script that loads scripts based on location settings.
    #------------------------------------------------------------------------
    LOCATIONS.each do |location|
      ruby_ext = ''
      pack_ext = ''
      CXJ::SCRIPT_LOADER::RUBY_SUFFIXES.each do |ext|
        ruby_ext+= ',' if !ruby_ext.empty?
        ruby_ext+= ext
      end
      CXJ::SCRIPT_LOADER::PACKED_SUFFIXES.each do |ext|
        pack_ext+= ',' if !pack_ext.empty?
        pack_ext+= ext
      end
      folder = location[0]
      recursive = location[1]
      mode = location[2]
      case(mode)
      when 0
        ruby_files = "*.{" + ruby_ext + "}"
      when 1
        ruby_files = "*.{" + pack_ext + "}"
      else
        ruby_files = "*.{" + ruby_ext + "," + pack_ext + "}"
      end
      ruby_files = File.join("**", ruby_files) if recursive
      Dir[File.join(folder, ruby_files)].each do |filename|
        load_script(filename)
      end
    end
  end
end                                

Creator: GaryCXJk

Release date: 2012-01-15

Last updated: 2012-01-02

Downloads: 1469

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License