calling a verb/proc from a object name?

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Jan 26 2017, 11:03 pm
(See the best response by Nadrew.)
like i want to be able to click on a item in my grid then click a button where it would set that item to the hotslot but i dont know how to make it so it can fetch a proc or verb just based on the items name without having to hand code every single verb/proc is there a way i can just call a verb or proc based off the objects set name in the grid?

Example: I click on jump kick skill in the grid then click the 1 button to assign it to that macro which when i press 1 would call that verb/proc based on the jump kick skills name

Jan 27 2017, 12:07 am
You'd simply need to set a variable to reference said object.
mob
    var/list/hotbar = list("1","2","3")

    verb/HotbarSpell()
        var/obj/spell/selected = input("Which spell?")as null|anything in usr.spells
        if(isnull(selected)) return
        var/assignment = input("Which key?")as null|anything in hotbar
        if(isnull(assignment)) return
        hotbar[assignment] = selected

    
    verb/HotbarExecute(pressed as num)
        if(isnull(pressed)) return
        pressed = num2text(pressed)
        if(hotbar[pressed])
            var/obj/spell/triggered = hotbar[pressed]
            if(triggered)
                triggered.Execute()


Now your hotkey macros would simply call "HotbarExecute 1", "HotbarExecute 2" and so forth.

Note; this was written off the top of my head and in no way will compile, it was purely to point you in the right direction. Good luck.
Jan 27 2017, 3:16 am
only problem is i have no idea how the execute feature works maybe you can explain how this code works? is the triggered spell suppose to be the selected one from before? im kinda lost
Jan 27 2017, 4:03 am
Like I said, it's an example, the triggered variable will be set to the spell object that's been assigned to the hot key in question. Execute() isn't something that's built in, again, example, that would be whatever proc/verb you're trying to call.
Jan 27 2017, 6:39 am
ya but i need to know how do i call a verb from what item i pick from the list like i need it so when i pick say kick i then execute the hotkey and it calls the kick verb or is able to call a verb based on the listed items name or something how do i do that
Jan 27 2017, 1:44 pm
Best response
You shouldn't be using mob verbs for skills, you should be using verbs attached to objects like my example displayed, otherwise you're going to end up with a long of spaghetti code that spirals out of control very rapidly. I recommend re-reading the DM Guide if you don't understand these basic concepts.