Better Custom Blocks

marsmark

Toodchop wrote:
an ability to add inputs into Variables might be a good idea.

variables with input and output is literally just functions/custom blocks, which is what reporters are used for.

callmeblover

bUMP

Unknown9856

They will work like a custom block but with a return.
Mockup:

Well, so big, anyways,
It can be in an extension, so younger scratchers won't be confused. It should have two types:

Boolean return

In this the block shape will be like boolean reporters

String/Number return

This will be like the picture

Using “Stop {this script v}” block will skip to return

stop [this script v]

kaj approved

medians

Bringing this topic up just because the other one is on the front page lol

CodeComet6161

medians wrote:
Bringing this topic up just because the other one is on the front page lol

By “the other one” do you mean my topic?

medians

CodeComet6161 wrote:
medians wrote:
Bringing this topic up just because the other one is on the front page lol
By “the other one” do you mean my topic?

Yes xD

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NEED THIS

MarsChompsVenus

Ok guys I think it would likely look smth like this;

define example block 1 with input (input 1)
. . .
return (1234) ::cap custom

//would become
(example block 1 with input ())

Now if you returned a boolean, it would become a boolean block:

Ok guys I think it would likely look smth like this;

define example block 1 with input (input 1)
. . .
return <(my variable) = (10)> ::cap custom

<example block 1 with input ()>

Now I see no reason why this is not a very useful tool. In my opinion it might be one of the best things scratch could add.

Alex5002

Unknown9856 wrote:
They will work like a custom block but with a return.
Mockup:

Well, so big, anyways,
It can be in an extension, so younger scratchers won't be confused. It should have two types:
Boolean return
In this the block shape will be like boolean reporters
String/Number return
This will be like the picture

Using “Stop {this script v}” block will skip to return
stop [this script v]
kaj approved

I love this design ! What if this C block was reddish pink like the normal define hat block ?

HiddenSquid62

define {branchblock} [branch1]
run branch [1 v]
return (branch1 :: reporter) :: cap

branchblock {
...
}

Last edited by HiddenSquid62 (Oct. 26, 2025 15:45:13)

tagrim123

so something like

reporter (reporter (argument ::custom)::custom)::hat #18d9c2
{
return [yay!]::#18d9c2
} ::#18d9c2 cap

saverofthewo

st knows that if their worried about something being too complicated, they can make it an extension right? this also opens the door for so many features already in tolors

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