Vegar Report post Posted July 7, 2005 It's really simple. You just change the meaning of #. Lines starting with # are comments instead of options. It wouldn't require many changes in the client code either. I always see people that are having problems with the .ini files because the think lines starting with a # are comments. At least you should change the file extension to something other than .ini. Ini files usually have a format like this, which would be perfect for EL: [section1] ; some comment on section1 var1 = foo var2 = doodle [section2] ; another comment var1 = baz var2 = shoodle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ini_file Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
(Athosino) Report post Posted July 7, 2005 good idea, but i still prefer binary config files :} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carpathius Report post Posted July 7, 2005 I'm used to seeing comments begin with the hash rather than vise-versa. I would like to see this change implemented. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duran Report post Posted July 7, 2005 good idea, but i still prefer binary config files :} 177617[/snapback] i do hope that was sarcasm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placid Report post Posted July 7, 2005 Couldn't agree more. It has always had me wondering from the start. It might also make this clearer to read when looking for comments... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ttlanhil Report post Posted July 7, 2005 while I agree that it's backwards, the problem is what to do when you change formats. whether you require people to edit the new file to use the options they had before, support both types of file for a while, or have a converter. all are possible, with varying difficulty and preference for users. spending a little while figuring out the best format that's future-proofed could prevent a similar problem later as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
(Athosino) Report post Posted July 8, 2005 (edited) i do hope that was sarcasm... 177644[/snapback] na at least noobs cant fuck up their game Edited July 8, 2005 by (Athosino) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duran Report post Posted July 8, 2005 oh but there is nothing stoping newbies from fucking stuff up. hell, people even delete key files and folders at times as they think it only takes up space... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep Report post Posted July 8, 2005 I have to disagree with this proposal. If all you want to do is sort it out, Sure do it. --Section Header #command=blah You can do that now, But moving away from the #'s would mean the ini will no longer conform with in game commands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
(Athosino) Report post Posted July 8, 2005 shouldnt this be in suggestions ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
