unvSetExtensionData and consoles

[Betelgeuse]

I was trying to test out unvSetExtensionData using the transdata /run and it didn't work. Maybe we would have a general area where mods all can communicate and the console can get/set from that.

[sdw195]

it didnt work because there is no Extension loaded (i would guess) but an area where everything can communicate is a good idea, maybe change the function to
(unvSetExtensionData extensionunid scope attrib data) and (unvGetExtensionData extensionunid scope attrib)
even tho that could cause issues and allow mods to screw other peoples data...
maybe a new local only command with above syntax will work

[george moromisato]

I was trying to test out unvSetExtensionData using the transdata /run and it didn't work. Maybe we would have a general area where mods all can communicate and the console can get/set from that.

You're right. Unfortunately, TransData is does not currently handle storage (it doesn't load or save the Storage.xml file). If you can file a ticket for that, I believe I can fix it.

As for a common storage, you can implement that on your own:

1. Create an extension with a <Globals> section. Something like:

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(setq betelsGlobalWrite (lambda (key value)
   (unvSetExtensionData 'local key value)
   ))

(setq betelsGlobalRead (lambda (key value)
   (unvGetExtensionData 'local key value)
   ))

2. Since the two functions above are defined inside a given extension, they will always write to that extension's private area. Other extensions can use those functions, thus sharing the private area.

[RPC]

Just to clarify, I used this and it worked (instead of George's example for betelsGlobalRead ):

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			(setq RPCGlobalWrite (lambda (key value)
			   (unvSetExtensionData 'local key value)
			   ))
			;(unvGetExtensionData scope attrib)
			(setq RPCGlobalRead (lambda (key)
			   (unvGetExtensionData 'local key)
			   ))

unvGetExtensionData probably shouldn't have the 2nd argument, but I don't know, I'm pretty new to this as well >.<