Grid generation does not work

I am trying to get construct to make a grid of specific square sprites using events. I am attempting to make it create in a fancy animated way (as in create first cell, wait split second, create second cell, etc.)

It is supposed to create 4 rows of 6 cells at the moment.

I have written an event sheet and I don't know why it is not working. I would appreciate some help with the issue.

dl.dropbox.com/u/41931267/Grid%20Creator.capx

Many thanks!

timedgrid_spawn.capx

Excellent! thanks.

On a minor note, the first cell generates offset from the rest. any simple adjustments I can make?

I noticed it too.

It should work though. I reported it as a bug already, we will have to wait for Ashley to confirm or point out the error in the code.

OK then. Quite intriguing...

If no instances of an object exist, all its expressions return 0, including its width and height (there is no instance to get the width or height from). If you look at the math you'll notice that ends up making an object at 0, 0. Either hard-code the width and height with numbers or have an initial object off the screen.

Oh right, I hadn't noticed the first instance of grid_section had a "destroy outside of layout" behavior.

sqiddster, simply remove this behavior and the grid generates as intended.

Thank you for the pointing out Ash !

OK, interesting.