Need help on a new app, never created before.

[Sullivan]

You guys all know the Bonjour 1.0 program for PSP.

I AM MAKING A PSP APP.
Well I want to make something like that but I need some serious help,
I don't know where to start, I have been reading many lua tutorials and know quite a lot. I am not just someone who wants to make something but doesn't even know how to program. I don't know C, C+, C++. I know a little lua. I am making a sound board of a funny comedy. I have always wanted to make a soundboard of this person but I will not tell anyone who the guy is till this is released. I want to code this somewhat on my own, so if anyone can show me some snippets on loading an MP3 when selected and loading Images for backgrounds in lua that would be great. Thanks guys!

[Test30]

you want learn LUA or C ?

[_dysfunctional]

I'm a C+ expert. Ask away.

[Sullivan]

No No, NO. I don't want to learn anything. I already know some programming. I would like some snippets for the things I put in my 1st post. Its a PSP app not a PC app, just to let you guys now... lol

[dlaub25]

Originally Posted by _dysfunctional

I'm a C+ expert. Ask away.

Hey im not the guy who started this post but i have a question. I want to learn C where is the best place to start. I know alot about other aspects of computers and tech. but next to nothing when it comes to programming. The most i know is writing "if" "else" statements that i use to pull variable text in progams at work. Where do i start should i maybe read an ebook or other book on learning to code?

[Test30]

you want learn load background in png in the aplication in C for PSP ?

I can help in this part but in C

I no have idea of Lua

[Xsjado7]

if you wannt to load a background just do:

background = Image.load("background.jpg")

screen:blit(0, 0, background, false)
end

easy

and for sounds

sound = Sound.load("sound.wav")

pad = Controls.read() 

while true do
if pad:cross then
sound:play()
end
end

thats if you want to play a sound when X is pressed

[Sullivan]

Originally Posted by Xsjado7

if you wannt to load a background just do:

and for sounds

sound = Sound.load("sound.wav")

pad = Controls.read() 

while true do
if pad:cross then
sound:play()
end
end

thats if you want to play a sound when X is pressed

So can I put a list of that code and have multiple sounds and have the user move to th esound that they want by the d pad?

[placo23]

Wel I believe that eing the Bonjour V1.0 developer I can give you help. I'll send you later some snippets in here, but basically, have a look a the OSLib Library (Old School Library). Most of the graphical things I'm using were done with OSLib.

I can hep you with Lua too, though my kind of speciallity is C.

Cheers

[lmtlmt]

sound = Sound.load("sound.wav")

pad = Controls.read() 

while true do
if pad:cross then
sound:play()
end
end

that will cause you trouble with play back

sound = Sound.load("sound.wav",false)

pad = Controls.read() 

while true do
if pad:cross then
sound:play()
end
end

that will work for you

[Yongobongo]

Originally Posted by Sullivan

So if anyone can show me some snippets on loading an MP3 when selected and loading Images for backgrounds in lua that would be great. Thanks guys!

For an mp3, you need either a luaplayer library that supports it or the cools luaplayer mod 3 or 4 (both can load Mp3s):

song = Mp3.load("song.mp3")
Mp3.play()

For a background its just a normal image load..

bg = Image.load("bg.png")
screen:blit(0,0,bg)

Hope that helps.

[Sullivan]

Yes that helps quite a bit, but I have just started learning LUA a couple weeks ago, but its really hard for me to learn TWO languages at the same time. I am currently learning Java in my Computer Science calss in 11th grade. Althought all programing is some what a like, but also in many ways its different, it really confusing, mabye placo could help me out a bit. I am a very talented gfx designer but when it comes to programing an app I am not good.

@Yongobongo: Great work on your newly made XMB Destroyer app, putting it on my psp soon!
-= Double Post =-
Hey placo, I will tell you all about this project that I want to finish before the end of November. It really cool and I will make many of them, just PM if you want and if you can keep it a secret.