AuzObjects

[LaChupacabra]

Each object menu heading is in Yellow and after the last entry of that set is a empty space.

I then tried putting 2 spaces in front of the object names like in this image but looks like it only shows 1 space.

It looks very good. However there is a problem with the last version, when there are other additions with objects below. They will look like the next elements of your objects. With a blank line below the set it would probably be better. The list will be longer, but I think it's worth it (or not...).

Possibly a larger space before names would help.

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Then you could do without coloring the inscriptions, although it probably wouldn't be a bad thing - it's just a pity that other additions are not made this way.
All in all, it would be good if all add-ons could be divided in this way - including stations - so that first bar there was an inactive, empty name, and below the elements with content.

[nihues]

Hello, I think all this organize is great, but I think think you could add some initials on the menu and objects itself to know where to put without using a template image on the forum (or add on the description all the mods). It will be easy to search for it on the newgrf window.

Like:

Auz Power + Phones becomes APP Auz Power + Phones
Power Telegraph becomes APP Power Telegraph and so on. Or something like Power Telegraph (APP) but I prefer starting with APP to stay all easy to select without search

With all this new objects and newgrf, it is getting a messy and slow to add all the correct newgrf (not only Auz but all others too), we need a template to add all the newgrf in one click too (like one template newgrf add all the others in the same template below it) ... I think it could be a great addition to the game itself, but probably need a patch or something, and multiple selection/move on the newgrf window.

[GarryG]

Thanks all for your feedback.

Getting several different comments on how the menu could be ..

Hoping to hear from others who coded objects see what their thoughts are before I start uploading the newgrf of all the object sets.

[kamnet]

A small adjustment as the 3 dots in writing have a different usage.
Is this (bullet) possible ?

Tried the bullet idea .. but it replaced the bullets with a question mark.

I then tried putting 2 spaces in front of the object names like in this image but looks like it only shows 1 space.

Look into what symbols from ASCII/ANSI/whatever standard OpenTTD supports. There may be an alt code of some sort you need to use for a non-breaking space or a bullet point. WallyWeb or Michael Blunk may be a good person to ask that question to.

[GarryG]

Look into what symbols from ASCII/ANSI/whatever standard OpenTTD supports. There may be an alt code of some sort you need to use for a non-breaking space or a bullet point. WallyWeb or Michael Blunk may be a good person to ask that question to.

I tried different symbols from the Character Map but all displayed a question mark where the bullet symbol suppose to be. Your idea of the minus sign "-" and several spaces might be ok or just spaces only.

In this image the AuzTownWalls have 3 spaces and the Auz Beach Objects has 6 spaces.

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[GarryG]

For now I indented the object names in by 6 spaces and this the result.

I done all the object sets like this ..

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One good thing has come of it it has allowed me to find objects I have in several sets .. for instances Culverts are in several locations. Sorting them out better .. some culverts I made just for roads, so will place these in AuzRattRoadObjects and make sure they separated from other culverts that mainly used by railway lines.

So any thing I find associated with roads will go in that set.

The AuzRoadandRailObjects I moved the road objects from this set to AuzRattRoadsObjects so all road objects will be together. Will create a AuzRailObject set. So all objects associated with Railways will go in this set.

[GarryG]

Found away to separate objects within the set. For instance AuzCarParksAndSubwayOverlays has Car Parks and Subways.

Previously that menu looked like this.

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No indication where the subway objects are.

Now its menu can look like this.

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If there is any other sets like to see sections separated let me know.

Question asked several posts back:

Hello, I think all this organize is great, but I think think you could add some initials on the menu and objects itself to know where to put without using a template image on the forum (or add on the description all the mods). It will be easy to search for it on the newgrf window.

Like:
Auz Power + Phones becomes APP Auz Power + Phones
Power Telegraph becomes APP Power Telegraph and so on. Or something like Power Telegraph (APP) but I prefer starting with APP to stay all easy to select without search

Not real sure of this idea .. Not sure how it makes it easier to find thing. The object sets should be in the order we load them in the NewGRF Settings.

.. any one else have a opinion about this idea?

[GarryG]

Guess I can start uploading the object sets with the new menu idea. Will also upload the source to them as well

Be some tonight and hope the rest tomorrow.

Not sure if these will effect previous saved games ..
so USE AT OWN RISK

The first is:
AuzCarParksAndSubwayOverlays

Added:
* 2 menus .. one for the Car Parks and 1 for the Subway Overlaps
* Added some street parking for both UK and US.
* Split the animated and non-animated parking.
* Added a copy of the car parks that are in AuzTownObjects and darkened the ground surface to match the other car parks.

These are the street parking I added. Path set with and without lights and a set with no pathway and lights.

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Parallel parking for both UK and US.

EDIT: Forgot to display the menu.

:{YELLOW}Auz CarParks Objects
: CarParks Animated
: CarPark non-animated
: CarPark Roads
: Buses & Loading Zones
: CarPark Overhead
: MultiStory CarParks
: CarPark Shop Fronts
:{YELLOW}Auz Subway Objects
: Houses
: Roads
: Parks & Lawns

[GarryG]

Here

AuzBeachObjects.

Nothing been added except the new Menu.

EDIT: Here the list of items in this set.

:{YELLOW}Auz Beach Objects
: Beach Rocky
: Beach Sandy
: Beach Seawalls
: Beach Sand Hills

[GarryG]

Here the

AuzCreekAndDrainObjects

Only changes to this set is the new menu.

EDIT: Here the items aviailable in this set
:{YELLOW}Auz Creeks + Drains Objects
: Creeks
: Dams
: Rivers
: Drains
: WaterFalls
: Canals
: Natural Landscape
: Rocky Landscape
: Trees

[GarryG]

Here is

AuzFarmObjects

EDIT: Here list of items in this set.
:{YELLOW}Auz Farm Objects
: Farm Buildings
: Animals
: Farm Machinery
: Crops
: Livestock Pens
: Farm Bridges
: Grain Storage

[GarryG]

Here is

AuzFencesObjects

EDIT: List of items in this set.

:{YELLOW}Auz Fence Objects
: Fences
: Fences Gates + Road
: More Fences
: Fence with Roads
: Fences Overlaps

[GarryG]

Here's

AuzIndObjects

EDIT: List of items in this set.

:{YELLOW}Auz Industry Objects
: Mining
: Grain Storage
: Buildings
: More Industries

[GarryG]

Here's

AuzObjectAddOns.

It has: (I meant to do this with previous uploads display what is available .. but forgot)

:{YELLOW}Auz Object Add Ons
: Bus Terminals
: Bus Stations
: Office Buildings
: Truck Terminals
: Bus + Truck Objects

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[GarryG]

Here's

AuzPowerAndTelephoneObjects

And here the list that is in this set.

:{YELLOW}Auz Power + Phones
: Power Transmission Lines
: Power to Buildings
: Power Lines 1
: Power Lines 2
: Power Lines 3
: Power & Sub-Stations
: Telegraph Poles Large
: Old Poles and wires
: Communication Towers

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[GarryG]

Here's

AuzRailObjects

NOTE: This set replaces and AuzRattRoadObjects replaces AuzRoadAndRailObjects

Here is what in this set.

:{YELLOW}Auz Rail Objects
: Railway Objects
: Railway Signs
: Railway Signalling
: Communication Towers
: Railway Depots
: Culverts & Bridges

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[GarryG]

Here's

AuzRattRoadObjects

NOTE: Road objects from "AuzRoadAndRailObjects" transferred to this set.

List of items in this set.

:{YELLOW}Auz Road Objects
: Fake Roads
: Road Signs
: Road Objects
: Roads Tracks
: Road Culverts

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[GarryG]

Here's

AuzSportsObjects

NOTE: This missing person in the Baseball fields been found and now back on the field.

List of items in this set.

:{YELLOW} Sport Objects
: Car Racing
: Horse racing
: Athletics
: Sport Fields
: Golf
: Spectators
: Spectator Overlaps

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[GarryG]

Here's

AuzTownObjects.

Changes: * Wide Stairs now in own section.

List of items.

:{YELLOW}Auz Town Objects
: Houses
: Shops
: Buildings
: Parks + Paths
: Camping
: Cobble Pathways
: Gardens
: Wide Stairs

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[GarryG]

Here is

TownWallAddOns
(This is a add on set to Quast65's Town Walls).

List of items.

:{YELLOW}Auz Town Walls
: Town Cobble Pathways
: Stone Fences
: Towers
: Towers with Paving
: More Buildings
: Walls on Water
: Harbor Walls

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