[Opensim-dev] Test before you call OSSL function

[Michel Beauregard]

Its a good idea to have a function that test if a osl function is available to a owner in a specific location. 

For now there is a way to test for osl function scriptwise. A failing osl function cause a crash of the event calling it.  So what I do is on state_entry I call a timer with a fake call to all the OSL function(s) to be use in my scripts . If the timer failes it means that one or any of the function I need is not allowed . And the script simply spell out to the owner of that object that it cant be use and abort.  So at least it does not repeatedly spam the region . 

I will post an example of the script I use in my user page in opensim if you like more detail.  (http://opensimulator.org/wiki/User:Gimisa) . With your function you might be able to detect the failure of the osl function call  instead of sending it to report inworld and act by sending back a message to the script for action. Allowing me to use the reply in any way I need instead of using timer failure. 

hope it helps
GiMiSa