Make difference between .phz icon and .phn icon

[tatt61880]

1) Make difference between .phz icon and .phn icon (ex. change the color)
2) Scale up the 'A' for to see "this file is for Algodoo" easily.

[Rhett97]

Thats real cool i dont see much "need" for this.. but hey.. what the hell... its cool

[Sniperkasa]

And also when you download an file from phunbox, it says open phun scene package.. ? wtf.
That maybe should be fixed.. somehow..

[Laraso]

And also when you download an file from phunbox, it says open phun scene package.. ? wtf.
That maybe should be fixed.. somehow..

No! Please no! If you click open Phun Scene Package, instead of having to save it to your hard drive and then putting it in your scenes folder, THEN testing it, you can just open it without saving it once and then decide if you want to save it then and there or if it is a crap scene.

Basically, it goes straight to Algodoo and opens up the scene. Very useful.

[Julfo]

Can I just ask.... Why?

[tatt61880]

Can I just ask.... Why?

For making them easily distinguishable, of course.

For example, Python(Programming language) has deference between py-file and pyc-file

py-file is source code. It is of course readable by using text-editor (like phn-file).
pyc-file is compiled python file. It is unreadable by text-editor(similar to phz-file).

Btw, the color-image of phz-file is Algodoo's background(sky) color for me. : )

[Julfo]

I see now And I fully support this

I think it is a good idea.I just didn't really understand before.

-Julfo

[Sonic]

Not a bad idea. I use my own icons for Scene files though, so it really won't effect me.

[kilebantick]

And also when you download an file from phunbox, it says open phun scene package.. ? wtf.
That maybe should be fixed.. somehow..

No! Please no! If you click open Phun Scene Package, instead of having to save it to your hard drive and then putting it in your scenes folder, THEN testing it, you can just open it without saving it once and then decide if you want to save it then and there or if it is a crap scene.

Basically, it goes straight to Algodoo and opens up the scene. Very useful.

Actually gets downloaded, and saved into your Temp files

[Laraso]

Actually gets downloaded, and saved into your Temp files

Yah, I know that. But I don't like manually saving because then I have to put it in the scene folder and everything.

[RicH]

Actually gets downloaded, and saved into your Temp files

Yah, I know that. But I don't like manually saving because then I have to put it in the scene folder and everything.

What about double clicking? Or drag and drop over the Phun or Algodoo shortcut?

[Laraso]

What about double clicking? Or drag and drop over the Phun or Algodoo shortcut?

I don't care, its faster just opening it before downloading. If the scene sucks, I never actually saved it permanently and I don't have to go back and delete it. If the scene is decent/awesome, I can just save it conveniently from the save box. I used to do it the old way, but now I do it this way, because it is just that much better. And besides, I have Vista, all my downloads go to the download folder. I have to drag it out of there then drag it into the scene folder.

Also, until/if Algoryx does this, you can figure out if it is a .phz or a .phn file by doing either of the following:

If the folders view option is set to details, look at the column that says "Type". If it says "Algodoo Scene File", it is a .phn file. If it says "Algodoo Scene Package", it is a .phz file.

Right click the file and click properties. It should tell you.

Go to the Control Panel then open up Folder Options. Go to the view tab and make sure the "Hide extension for known file types" check-box is unchecked. Either .phz or .phn should appear at the end of the file names. The only downside to this is that it shows the extensions for all other files as-well.

Open up Phun/Algodoo and click Open Scene. The extensions should be shown.

[RicH]

What about double clicking? Or drag and drop over the Phun or Algodoo shortcut?

I don't care, its faster just opening it before downloading. If the scene sucks, I never actually saved it permanently and I don't have to go back and delete it. If the scene is decent/awesome, I can just save it conveniently from the save box. I used to do it the old way, but now I do it this way, because it is just that much better. And besides, I have Vista, all my downloads go to the download folder. I have to drag it out of there then drag it into the scene folder.

You got a point with the inconvenience thing, my desktop is now full of scenes XD
Btw, doesn't Vista let you choose where downloads go?

[Laraso]

You got a point with the inconvenience thing, my desktop is now full of scenes XD
Btw, doesn't Vista let you choose where downloads go?

No, you choose where your downloads go via your browser. I use the download folder because it clutters my desktop at amazing speeds if I don't.

[RicH]

You got a point with the inconvenience thing, my desktop is now full of scenes XD
Btw, doesn't Vista let you choose where downloads go?

No, you choose where your downloads go via your browser. I use the download folder because it clutters my desktop at amazing speeds if I don't.

I am fully aware of the browser option that lets you choose where your downloads go, I just thought that Vista automatically sets it.

[Laraso]

I am fully aware of the browser option that lets you choose where your downloads go, I just thought that Vista automatically sets it.

Yes it does, it is the default sort of like with XP the default is the desktop.

[immibis]

Can I just ask.... Why?

For making them easily distinguishable, of course.

For example, Python(Programming language) has deference between py-file and pyc-file

py-file is source code. It is of course readable by using text-editor (like phn-file).
pyc-file is compiled python file. It is unreadable by text-editor(similar to phz-file).

Btw, the color-image of phz-file is Algodoo's background(sky) color for me. : )

But phz files aren't compiled Algodoo scenes, they're just normal ZIP files renamed to have a phz extension. If you rename one and open it you'll see the PHN file, a screenshot, and any textures your scene uses.

[RicH]

But phz files aren't compiled Algodoo scenes, they're just normal ZIP files renamed to have a phz extension. If you rename one and open it you'll see the PHN file, a screenshot, and any textures your scene uses.

I'm pretty sure he already knows that.

[Sniperkasa]

No! Please no! If you click open Phun Scene Package, instead of having to save it to your hard drive and then putting it in your scenes folder, THEN testing it, you can just open it without saving it once and then decide if you want to save it then and there or if it is a crap scene.

Basically, it goes straight to Algodoo and opens up the scene. Very useful.

Notice, an ALGODOO scene file says PHUN scene package!!!

[tatt61880]

I've found a cool solution.
> Thumbnail preview for phz file.

Edit: The tool is only for Windows OS, though.