Ability to change Mouse Pointers

coder2045

No Support.

set mouse to [empty costume v]::looks

ResExsention

Support. Could really help with the immersion into a project, since the big, fat cursor typically gets a lot of attention.

Perhaps instead of setting it as a costume we could have an additional tab on top that would allow you to upload an image or browse from a library of built in cursors.

Cursor animation, as well as manual cursor switching would be cool too!

switch cursor to [hover1 v] :: looks
hide/show cursor :: looks

If it becomes “too confusing”, we could hide it as an extension.

Last edited by ResExsention (Dec. 26, 2019 06:37:09)

TeamDAB_Official

how can we accomplish this?

JustMeMeMe

EnderScout_77 wrote:
So I looked up UnderTale mouse pointers so I could give my computer a new look, and then went to a website to test them all out, and then I had an idea.

So what if there was a new block that could set a mouse pointer type, like help, crosshair, pointer, etc. It could be interesting for something like a shooting game, games with hints, etc. Just thought it would be a cool idea.
set cursor to [ v] :: looks

SUPPORT!!!
P.S.

this is (a block :: sensing stack) :: custom-arg stack

chowder_fish

well i know that java script can change mouse pointers, and from experience, it's easy to embed java script in html, but i don't know about html 5.
definite support

Nambaseking01

w3schools documented all the possible cursors in CSS - if anything, these should be implemented: https://www.w3schools.com/csSref/tryit.asp?filename=trycss_cursor

I already posted my opinion on this suggestion before.

Nambaseking01 wrote:
I was about to say this would make a user get inappropriate cursors, but if there's going to be a list in Scratch it'll be more appropriate - I got confused.

Yeah, this would be way better than mouse trails and could make story mode projects way better. I think I might use this script for a lot of different projects - but could you please create a mock-up of what type of cursors the ST could add? It could give them a better idea if they decide to implement this.

scramaso

Scratch 3.0 is in HTML, not Flash. In HTML you can use custom pointers.

What are you talking about CCS just upload a .cur file.

Nambaseking01

scramaso wrote:
Scratch 3.0 is in HTML, not Flash. In HTML you can use custom pointers.

What are you talking about CCS just upload a .cur file.

Sorry, I'm not the type of person that usually does this and maybe you are from another country (no racism) but can I adjust your English?

It's mouse pointers, not pointers. And it's also not CCS, it's CSS.

It's why are you talking about CSS, not what

ResExsention

This is getting ignored.

I can see why. I won't say until I'm sure of the facts though.

This is tragic… The ST can be so biased sometimes.

SquirreIstar

Supportino. I can see a lot of uses for this.

LordThror

rasmusolle wrote:
Not needed. Just make a sprite go to the mouse pointer

I'm supporting this, because usually there is a little bit of lag, and it makes it difficult to click on things.

scratchmaster295

alexphan wrote:
How can Flash change the system cursor?

Flash can change the mouse pointer
Full support!

SquirreIstar

coder2045 wrote:
No Support.
set mouse to [empty costume v]::looks

The mouse pointer would probably go back to normal once it leaves the stage; also, that'd actually be a helpful block for custom mouse pointers.

Paddle2See

ResExsention wrote:
This is getting ignored.

I can see why. I won't say until I'm sure of the facts though.

This is tragic… The ST can be so biased sometimes.

Well, yes, I would say we have a bias. We are biased towards suggestions that align with our design goals - and fall within our resources. This particular suggestion would be helpful in improving a few types of projects - but wouldn't change very much the kinds of projects that could be made with Scratch. It would, however, add additional complexity to Scratch and potentially confuse Scratchers who might wonder where the mouse went. For these reasons, the suggestion is rejected. Thanks for the idea though - keep thinking of ways to make Scratch better.

Last edited by Paddle2See (March 25, 2020 23:06:37)

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