Hi,
I’m writing a ToolData plugin with the C++ SDK.
I see that GetDDescription() is automatically called when:
the tool is first activated (before InitTool()),the user interacts with the Attribute Manager (e.g. clicks on a choice control),and when parameters change.
That works fine.

But I also need to refresh the Attribute Manager description when my tool state changes during runtime (for example inside MouseInput(), or after some internal state update).

I tried calling : EventAdd(EVENT_FORCEREDRAW);
…but this does not cause GetDDescription() to be called again for my tool.

So my questions are:
What is the correct way to force GetDDescription() to run again for a ToolData plugin?
Is there a specific event or API call I should use to tell the Attribute Manager to rebuild the description?
Any best practices for dynamically updating tool descriptions at runtime?

Thanks!

Hi guys,
I'm having an issue creating attribute panel control names that include the degree symbol "º".
For example, when creating a button control with the following Maxon string:

Example A (works):

const char* name_char = "Slope 90";
maxon::String name_maxon(name_char);

Example B (fails – button name is blank):

const char* name_char = "Slope 90º";
maxon::String name_maxon(name_char);

The name_char variable is just for testing purposes. In the actual application, the string is read from the file system.
The name_maxon string is then used to set the control name in the attribute panel.

Any ideas why the degree symbol causes the control name to appear blank?

Thanks!

@cairyn
Thanks!
It works.
So useful console trick!

Hi,
Stupid question but I am not able to find a way to read the Enabled parameter from Base Objects Attributes panel.

other parameters as ID_BASEOBJECT_VISIBILITY_EDITOR, D_BASEOBJECT_VISIBILITY_RENDER
works fine as listed in obase.h

Enabled parameter is below Visible in Editor & Render in the panel.
But it is not listed in obase.h.