[Code] How to declare images within python code? [SOLVED]

[Therozin]

Hello,

I apologize in advance for grammar errors, English isn't my first language.

I've been working on a some basics tools to help me in creating a visual novel, but I have troubles to overcome one difficulty. I'm currently trying to create a python class that would automatically scan and index the images for both backgrounds and characters, but I miss one crucial information. First, I'll explain how my system works, and then expose the problem I'm facing. Don't bother about the python code behind the commands or how to implement them, I'll take care of it.

The Idea.

I've already created three classes for the differents entities I'll be using (code can be found here: http://pastebin.com/qGxAjnxE, but isn't complete nor needed to understand.). The thing to remember here is that I can use the say statement using this form:

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t = NPC("Thierry", "#A46BBD", True)
t.who "My name's [t.name]"

Now I'm working on a class called "ImageManager" that has to scan every folder and subfolder inside the graphic_ressources folder, and then index the differents ressources contained inside. For example, let's say that I've got this data structure:

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Images
----|Characters
--------|Thierry
-----------|thierry_happy.png
-----------|thierry_sad.png
--------|Hans
----|Backgrounds ...

Then I perform this command

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t = NPC("Thierry", "#A46BBD", True)
t.update_images()

This command should call the ImageManager class to do the work asked. It should scan the Images/Characters/Thierry folder and index the two images contained within it.

The problem.

The problem is that I don't know how to add the images using python code. My first idea was to stock every image linked to an entity for example inside a dictionnary. I could have something like this:

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t_dictionnary = {"happy" = "images/t_happy.png", "sad" = "images/t_sad.png"}

And then I would be able to do the following statement within renpy:

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show t.who t.images.happy

But I have no idea of how I can link an image to a entity within python code. The question is therefore: is there a way to implemant this command in a python way? I've search through the renpy code in Github but didn't found anything useful:

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FROM:
define t = Character("Thierry", color = "#FABA62", show_two_window=True)
image t angry = "images/characters/thierry/angry_thierry.png"

TO SOMETHING LIKE THIS:
init python:
    t = entity_class(Character("Thierry", color = "#FABA62", show_two_window=True))
    t.add_image("angry", "images/characters/thierry/angry_thierry.png")

I hope I am clear, if there's any question, I'll answer as quickly as possible. Thank your for your time!

[drKlauz]

renpy.image to define image in python code, you can see how it works in renpy/common/00images.rpy
DynamicImage to show character, combined with character state inside entity

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#inside class init
  renpy.image('Thierry Angry','images/characters/thierry/angry_thierry.png')
  renpy.image('Thierry Happy','images/characters/thierry/happy_thierry.png')
  self.Image=DynamicImage('Thierry [Thierry.Mood]')

#in script
$Thierry.Mood='Angry'
show Thierry.Image

I havn't tried this code, just my first sight approach.

With right file names, you can skip manual image definition and use renpy autodefinition

[xela]

Why define the images at all?

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self.Image = DynamicImage('images/characters/[self.character_name]/[self.mood].png')

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Thierry.mood = "happy"
show Thierry.Image

(or)

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show expression Thierry.Image

not sure which one is more appropriate here. It might work...

[Therozin]

Thanks you for your answers, I tried your ideas and it worked.

Why define the images at all?

Indeed, it isn't a good idea. I'll be using memory without having any need to. Thanks you for your advice.