Dynamically changing icons

[merkvilson]

Is it possible to dynamically change icons of python plugins(object generators, deformers, tags, etc)

[s_bach]

Hello,

you can dynamically change the icon of ObjectData and TagData based plugins by implementing NodeData.Message() and reacting to the message MSG_GETCUSTOMICON. There you can define the BaseBitmap used as the icon. Something like this:

if type == c4d.MSG_GETCUSTOMICON:

    # load a standard Cinema icon
    icon = c4d.bitmaps.InitResourceBitmap(c4d.RESOURCEIMAGE_OK)
    data["bmp"] = icon
    data["w"] = icon.GetBw()
    data["h"] = icon.GetBh()
    # set as filled
    data["filled"] = True

    return True

You find related information in the C++ documentation (NodeData::Message() Manual).

best wishes,
Sebastian

[merkvilson]

Thanks, Sebastian! :)

I have another question, but I'm afraid this is not possible.

Can I change/override icons of C4D's built-in objects?
For example, by making objects a child of object generator plugin and change their icons from parent.

[s_bach]

Hello,

no, it is not possible to change the icons of other components. Only the component itself can change its icon as show above.

best wishes,
Sebastian

[merkvilson]

Ok Thanks