Displaying 2D images and text on-screen

[bisse123]

Thanks for the 'canvas' tip. It seems that using canvas is only achievable through scripting right? - No kismet?

So it isn't possible to call a picture via kismet that is displayed in front of the player? It does not have to be interactive or anything...

It's really a shame that they removed the old UI-stuff... so easy to use.

[TOP-Proto]

epic will never get rid of canvas.

[TheAgent]

Canvas still works fine in November build

[tegleg]

http://udn.epicgames.com/Three/Canva...icalGuide.html

looks like canvas is the only alternative, hope epic dont get rid of that too :s

[bisse123]

Hi. I'm currently developing a mini-game where the player receives a feedback from the game when an item has been picked up. In older versions of UDK I would have made something really simple with the UI tools, but it seems now that Scaleform has completely replaced everything UI.

Now due to the simple nature of my task; displaying an image and text. Is that still possible without using Scaleform - I do not have time to learn Scaleform for this task.
Within Kismet, I see a couple of things that suggests this:


Maybe I have to explain the scenario:
1. The player tries to open a chest - the chest requires a key, therefore in-game message on screen:
"A key is required"

2. The player finds the key and picks it up - the key a now added to a "fake" inventory, which is basically an 2D image of the key showing in the bottom left corner.

3. The player uses the key and receives the message "Chest unlocked".

I currently know how to set up the system in Kismet, so my only problem is showing the text and image to the player when initiated by a trigger.

Using obj comments is really not an option because it does not allow for any customization, like how long the text is displayed.