Lua scripting in logitech software

[Keyboy]

I'm trying to make a script that allows me to press the button above the scroll wheel on the g303, just to mess around with it a little i decided i would make a script which changed the color to red, but that doesn't even work (syntax error). I was wondering if somebody wanted to help me out?

 

Here is my try, just to try out Lua:

function OnEvent(event, arg)if (event == "MOUSE_BUTTON_PRESSED" and arg == 4) thenx = 1elsex = 0endif x = 1 thenSetBacklightColor(255,0,0);endend

Thanks for the help

[manikyath]

i have a script i can check this in, but i'll need to un-crash my logitech drivers, i'll be back with an answer.

[Bittenfleax]

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You tried formatting it? Or is it just the way LTT Forums set it out? 

 

Umm, anyway... about the problem. 

I believe you will have to have it as:

if x == 1 then

instead of what you have for the start of your second IF statement

 

You could try, this will just set x to 1 and set the blacklight without 2 IF statements?:

function OnEvent(event, arg)    if (event == "MOUSE_BUTTON_PRESSED" and arg == 4) then        x = 1        SetBacklightColor(255,0,0);    else        x = 0    endend 

[manikyath]

 

You tried formatting it? Or is it just the way LTT Forums set it out? 

 

Umm, anyway... about the problem. 

 

You could try:

function OnEvent(event, arg)    if (event == "MOUSE_BUTTON_PRESSED" and arg == 4) then        x = 1        SetBacklightColor(255,0,0);    else        x = 0    endend 

basicly this, but if you're doing nothing else, the X parameter isnt needed.

 

i dont think the else is required either.

to make the color change back when the key is released, use the MOUSE_BUTTON_RELEASED event.

[Bittenfleax]

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@Keyboy Edited my answer, not sure if it 100% but could try either. 

[Keyboy]

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The X parameter would be needed so that i can do "if x = 1 do etc." and would make it easier to add stuff in the future

[Bittenfleax]

basicly this, but if you're doing nothing else, the X parameter isnt needed.

 

i dont think the else is required either.

to make the color change back when the key is released, use the MOUSE_BUTTON_RELEASED event.

I guess if he has stuff planned ahead and he wants to use if x = 0 or 1 for simpleness? - But yeah, never actually done any LUA stuff for Logitech software, just in other applications/games. 

[manikyath]

@Keyboy Edited my answer, not sure if it 100% but could try either. 

from my experimenting, its best to keep the scripts as simple as possible, i have locked up my pc a few too many times before to even think of overcomplicating things.

EDIT: IF you need a parameter, PLEASE dont call it x, math does that enough for us, name it something you'll remember.

[Bittenfleax]

The X parameter would be needed so that i can do "if x = 1 do etc." and would make it easier to add stuff in the future

hahah just what I said above  :lol:

[Keyboy]

 

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I know how weird it sounds, but i find code easier to read when it's not formatted. This does not complain about a syntax error, but for some reason the color doesn't change (tried binding it to RMB, didn't work either)

[manikyath]

sidenote: you cannot do loops in the scripts, as that will lock up your driver (experience)

[manikyath]

I know how weird it sound, but i find code easier to read when it's not formatted. This does not complain about a syntax error, but for some reason the color doesn't change (tried binding it to RMB, didn't work either)

note that it'll change to red on the first press, and will remain red until the driver is restarted.

[Keyboy]

note that it'll change to red on the first press, and will remain red until the driver is restarted.

Didn't turn red at all

[manikyath]

Didn't turn red at all

i'm not sure if lua needs alignment or not, but if it does, that may be your issue.

[Keyboy]

i'm not sure if lua needs alignment or not, but if it does, that may be your issue.

What does "alignment" mean?

I'm a skrub i know

[Bittenfleax]

Didn't turn red at all

I believe that it will only work with some Logitech Products.. well, I think all the keyboards. But only some mice like someone said here only this can be done on the G13.

 

Also, his is different for example he has: 

SetBacklightColor(255, 255, 255, "mouse")

and you have

SetBacklightColor(255, 255, 255,)

Not sure if this is your problem or not. 

[Bittenfleax]

What does "alignment" mean?

I'm a skrub i know

We all gotta start somewhere, here is an example:

function()    if x==1 then        SetBacklightColor(255, 0, 0)    endend

Above, this is WITH alignment. 

function()if x==1 thenSetBacklightColor(255, 0, 0,)endend

The example above is WITHOUT alignment.

 

I always align my stuff (it is easier for me to read) but I guess it is different for you. Also, I guess it is good practice to do so. But.... we all have our own way of doing things. 

[Keyboy]

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I see, thanks. The one i am using right now is with alignment, but still doesn't work.

[Bittenfleax]

I see, thanks. The one i am using right now is with alignment, but still doesn't work.

Oh right okay. It might just be a case of your product not supporting it? Or maybe look at the link I provided before, as well as how that person has done the 

SetBacklightColor

[manikyath]

so i read trough the manual, turns out the 4th parameter in the SetBacklightColor function is a thing, but the manual only lists "kb" and "lhc"

 

cant hurt to give "mouse" a try tho.

[Keyboy]

 

Oh right okay. It might just be a case of your product not supporting it? Or maybe look at the link I provided before, as well as how that person has done the 

SetBacklightColor

I can adjust the color in the Logitech software. If i can't do it from the script, that surely would be strange. (i have the g303)

[Keyboy]

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That must be why it wasn't working. Tried with "mouse" didn't work. Damn

[manikyath]

That must be why it wasn't working. Tried with "mouse" didn't work. Damn

may be that my documentation is outdated, because i'm running an older version of the driver (to keep things from crashing into a bridge)

in the scripting interface, go to help, and click scripting-API, it might be updated to what it needs to be on more recent drivers.

[Keyboy]

may be that my documentation is outdated, because i'm running an older version of the driver (to keep things from crashing into a bridge)

in the scripting interface, go to help, and click scripting-API, it might be updated to what it needs to be on more recent drivers.

It isn't different in the newer versions, guess i'll just wait and see.