Fallout 3 Scripting

[TimeShadow]

I am having a problem with a script, which I know very little about.

This is a short script and I am getting the

ERROR MESSAGE " Unknown variable '00BMHBookContainer01REF.Acitivate' ".

I am trying to create a script that will open a container through a switch (activator) and run a second script (attached to the container) which will activate static versions of the Skill Books I have for display.

 

Here is the script:

 

scn BMHBookDisplaySCRIPT

Begin OnActivate

If IsActionREF Player == 1

00BMHBookContainer01REF.Activate Player 1

endif

End

 

Did some corrections on this but still getting the same Error Message!

 

Once again:

This script will only open the container and give access, once opened if books are added to the container it will activate the static books (second script).

 

Any help is very welcome.

Thank you.

~TS

Edited August 1, 2013 by TimeShadow

[countofanvil]

check it with an online no-download script checker. I always use those, and they help me a lot. I can't point you to one as I don't have one bookmarked, but do a little Googling and you'll find one. Just Google 'Fallout GECK script checker no download' EDIT: Here you go! http://www.cipscis.com/fallout/utilities/validator.aspx

Edited August 1, 2013 by countofanvil

[TimeShadow]

Yes, thank you but I have already, but I can't figure out how to use it. In fact I have read his beginning scripting page and it does not help.

I wish there was some sort of comprehensive manual that I could get. Even Bethesda's online guide is limited.

[blove]

 

00BMHBookContainer01REF.Acitivate

 

Three things, do not start your editorids with numerals because occasionally the game engine will mistake them for formids, your form must exist before you can reference and save it in a script, and "Activate" is misspelled.

[pkleiss]

Expounding on #2 from blove...

 

Your ref ID needs to be assigned to the reference object AND that object needs to flagged as a persistent reference in order to use it's ref ID in a script.

[TimeShadow]

Thanks Guy,

 

I really appreciate the help.

 

~TS

Edited August 2, 2013 by TimeShadow