Object prototypes: use first file with matching name, and not path

ID:1405246
 
Oct 24 2013, 9:47 am
Not a bug
BYOND Version:501
Operating System:Windows 7 Ultimate
Web Browser:Firefox 24.0
Applies to:Dream Maker
Status: Not a bug
This is not a bug. It may be an incorrect use of syntax or a limitation in the software. For further discussion on the matter, please consult the BYOND forums.
Descriptive Problem Summary:

When creating object prototypes in the map editor, I have two icon files in my game's directory:

/icons/items/sword/'item.dmi'
/icons/items/shield/'item.dmi'

When creating the object instance prototype in the map editor for the item type, it appears that if two icons share the same name, the directory is searched until an icon is found for the matching name. It finds the shield graphic, when attempting to create a prototype using the sword graphic. I believe this is because it searches the file structure alphabetically, resulting in shield being found before sword.


Workarounds:

Don't use prototypes, but rather, use code to define the graphics of the item.
Oct 24 2013, 9:50 am
Or...turn off FILE_DIR and give the object an explicit path for the icon?
Oct 24 2013, 10:39 am
Doesn't work. FILE_DIR isn't set.
Oct 24 2013, 12:10 pm
How is the filename referenced in the actual object definition? I'd need to see a project that does this to really debug it anyway, but it'd be good to know.
Oct 24 2013, 12:33 pm
Alright, go ahead and not a bug this report. On further investigation in a clean project, I've found that this appears to be relatively difficult to reproduce. Indicating that something else is the culprit here.

I apologize, I've gone and squeezed the trigger a bit too soon.
Oct 25 2013, 6:30 am
Lummox JR resolved issue (Not a bug)