[WIP] Rain, Matrix Code

[sesheron]

I was just starting to work on adding a line to enigma that did a string search for the word rain the current forcast, and when it was positive, do a !show "rain/rain" and when it was negative do a !hide "rain/rain"

Haven't worked out the string search code yet. Less familiar with the conditionals in Rainmeter.

[killall-q]

Here's the code:

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[MeasureNowIcon]
Measure=Plugin
Plugin=WebParser
Url=[MeasureYahooWeather]
StringIndex=35
IfMatch=4
IfMatchAction=!ActivateConfig "Rain" "Rain.ini"
IfMatch2=8
IfMatchAction2=!ActivateConfig "Rain" "Rain.ini"
IfMatch3=9
IfMatchAction3=!ActivateConfig "Rain" "Rain.ini"
IfMatch4=10
IfMatchAction4=!ActivateConfig "Rain" "Rain.ini"
IfMatch5=11
IfMatchAction5=!ActivateConfig "Rain" "Rain.ini"
IfMatch6=12
IfMatchAction6=!ActivateConfig "Rain" "Rain.ini"

IfConditions can shorten that a bit since you can use formulas.

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IfCondition=((MeasureNowIcon >= 8) && (MeasureNowIcon <= 12)) || (MeasureNowIcon = 4)
IfTrueAction=!ActivateConfig Rain
IfFalseAction=!DeactivateConfig Rain

[TweaknFreak]

IfConditions can shorten that a bit since you can use formulas.

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IfCondition=((MeasureNowIcon >= 8) && (MeasureNowIcon <= 12)) || (MeasureNowIcon = 4)
IfTrueAction=!ActivateConfig Rain
IfFalseAction=!DeactivateConfig Rain

As I said before, the method is "crude".

[nmdelrio]

Matrix Code

Beta 2:
- Randomize a few glyphs every frame
- Fixed errors
- Optimization

Nice! How can I make this span multi monitors? Presently, it takes the resolution of the primary monitor. I'd like to have it on the 2 secondary monitors only.

TIA

[killall-q]

Duplicate the folder, then use the context menu drag handle to move it over.

In Manage, set Display Monitor to "Auto-select based on window position". Only then will it adjust its resolution properly.

[nmdelrio]

Duplicate the folder, then use the context menu drag handle to move it over.

In Manage, set Display Monitor to "Auto-select based on window position". Only then will it adjust its resolution properly.

Great! Thank you very much.

[freakyprofessor]

how to change the color of the matrix? i want it blue to match my theme.

I've been a little busy with schoolwork lately so I thought I'd share my progress instead of letting these rot on my hard drive. Please let me know if they look weird on any screen resolutions.


Rain

If any of you Photoshop wizards want to take a crack at drawing a more realistic raindrop, I would appreciate it. The source PSD is included. You are not restricted to the current dimensions.

Features:
- Wind
- Subtle lightning effect

To do:
- Prettier raindrop
- Variable size raindrops?

Rain - Beta 1.rmskin


Matrix Code

I used this font.

Features:
- Variable length threads

To do:
- Fix rare gaps in threads
- Fix glyphs rarely not fading correctly
- Color themes
- Redraw some characters and add missing ones

Beta 2:
- Randomize a few glyphs every frame
- Fixed errors
- Optimization

Matrix Code - Beta 2.rmskin

[killall-q]

how to change the color of the matrix? i want it blue to match my theme.

To change color, edit "Matrix Code.ini". In the section labeled "styles", change the image tints as appropriate. sTS is styleThreadStart, sTB is styleThreadBody, sTE is styleThreadEnd.

The end color is the body color with gradual transparency, and the start color is the body color gradually blended towards white. For blue, you can move all the FF's to the right, for example, 0000FF22 or AAAAFF (0000FF is pure blue in hex color).

[jumper77]

I love the Rain! And especially the lightening! If I had one suggestion, it would be to change the length of the rain drops and make the smaller. That would be really great.

But I'm not complaining, I still love it. Great work.

edit: Is there a way to turn off the rain and just have the lightening? Another thought, is there a way to make the rain look misty? Like not raining hard?

thanks so much

[jumper77]

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