Can somebody plz tell me how to stop smearing

[HappyHuis]

Ok im using turing 3.11 im trying to make an RPG and i have just been able to move the cursor in all the directions but when i draw it and then i move it down it smears.

I think the cause is PicXor can anyone help me?

[Tony]

Here's Xor definition:

This draws the picture XORing it with the background. In DOS, you can use this function to do animation. Drawing an object on top of itself with XOR erases it and restores the background.

So I guess since you're moving your object, it will not get erased compleatly. I sujest using PicMerge mod for Pic.Drew instead it as it just discards white and makes image transparent.

Then just redraw the whole scene/screen

OR you can try making cursor image borber larger to cover more area an hopefully erase while you move.

Post if that works.

[HappyHuis]

Thanks you for your help but my friend told me of a much easier way to choose options in the game im making. Your help though was greatly appreciated sorry about bothering you.

[Dan]

if you are doing it in turing 3.1.1 i whode also sugest trying to use sprits. they whode not leave any messe.

[Tony]

hey happyhuis,

wanna share your easier way with us? Its the only way we'll learn

[HappyHuis]

my easier way is just to use a case statement for choosing the options it looks worse but im on a deadline so i gotta hurry

[krishon]

well, if u want to know, there is also another way, although it does require some work. If you have a background, you can sorta draw over the smeared areas. For example if your background is red, i would draw a red box that will cover the smearing, which in turn will make your game look more....lets say...authentic, lol