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The picture is transparent but that definitely helps in the event I choose to use one that isn't already. Thanks!

That did indeed work! Thanks! I have a few other scripts I intend on doing this for and I looked at the new code for changes, is the only thing you added this:

@spriteset = Spriteset_Map.new
@over = Sprite.new
@over.bitmap = RPG::Cache.picture(Over_Picture_Graphic)

Along with the disposal of it and the ability to set the picture at the top of the script?

@spriteset.dispose
@over.dispose

Over_Picture_Graphic = 'Overlay'

I really appreciate your help with this. 

That's the one! Thanks a lot! 

That did change the background to a picture but didn't allow for the semi-transparency of the picture to show the map behind it. Is this possible to accomplish?

I am using RMXP and have a question regarding Cyclope's Advanced Name Input script:

http://forum.chaos-project.com/index.php?topic=6731.0

I am using the Tons of Addons version:

#==============================================================================
#  Modyfied Scene_Name
#  By Cyclope
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#´                            Instructions
#   Place above main 
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#   Credit:
#   Nattmath (For making Scene_Name Leters Modification)
#   Blizzard (For making Custom Cotrols)
#   Cyclope  (For modifying Scene_Name Leters Modification and Scene_Name)            
#==============================================================================

#==============================================================================
# ** Window_Instructions
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This window displays full status specs on the status screen.
#==============================================================================

class Window_Instruction < Window_Base
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Object Initialization
  #     actor : actor
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def initialize
    super( 0, 400, 640, 80)
    self.contents = Bitmap.new(width - 32, height - 32)
    refresh
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Refresh
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def refresh
    self.contents.clear
    self.contents.font.name = "Arial"
    self.contents.font.size = 18
    self.contents.font.color = normal_color
    #Change this text to whatever instructions u want to have!
    self.contents.draw_text(26, 9, 500, 32, "Enter = OK")
    self.contents.draw_text(128, 9, 500, 32, "Esc/Backspace = Delete")
    self.contents.draw_text(336, 9, 500, 32, "abc... = Text")
    self.contents.draw_text(448, 9, 500, 32, "Shift = Uppercase")
  end
end
#==============================================================================
# ** Window_TextName
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  super ( 224, 32, 224, 80)
#==============================================================================
class Window_TextName < Window_Base
  def initialize
    super ( 224, 32, 224, 80)
    self.contents = Bitmap.new(width - 32, height - 32)
    @actor = $game_actors[$game_temp.name_actor_id]
    refresh
  end
  def refresh
    self.contents.clear
    draw_actor_graphic(@actor, 20, 48)
    self.contents.font.name = "Arial"
    self.contents.font.size = 40
    self.contents.font.color = normal_color
    self.contents.draw_text(64, 0, 96, 32, "Name:")
  end
end

#==============================================================================
# ** Window_NameEdit
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This window is used to edit your name on the input name screen.
#==============================================================================

class Window_NameEdit < Window_Base

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Object Initialization
  #     actor    : actor
  #     max_char : maximum number of characters
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def initialize(actor, max_char)
    super(16, 128, 608, 96)
    self.contents = Bitmap.new(width - 32, height - 32)
    @actor = actor
    @name = actor.name
    @max_char = max_char
    # Fit name within maximum number of characters
    name_array = @name.split(//)[0...@max_char]
    @name = ""
    for i in 0...name_array.size
      @name += name_array[i]
    end
    @default_name = @name
    @index = name_array.size
    refresh
    update_cursor_rect
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Return to Default Name
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def restore_default
    @name = @default_name
    @index = @name.split(//).size
    refresh
    update_cursor_rect
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Add Character
  #     character : text character to be added
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def add(character)
    if @index < @max_char and character != ""
      @name += character
      @index += 1
      refresh
      update_cursor_rect
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Delete Character
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def back
    if @index > 0
      # Delete 1 text character
      name_array = @name.split(//)
      @name = ""
      for i in 0...name_array.size-1
        @name += name_array[i]
      end
      @index -= 1
      refresh
      update_cursor_rect
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Refresh
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def refresh   
    self.contents.clear
    # Draw name
    self.contents.font.size = 42
    name_array = @name.split(//)
    for i in 0...@max_char
      c = name_array[i]
      if c == nil
        c = "＿"
      end
      x = 304 - @max_char * 14 + i * 26
      self.contents.draw_text(x, 15, 28, 42, c, 1)
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Cursor Rectangle Update
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update_cursor_rect
    x = 320 - @max_char * 14 + @index * 26
    self.cursor_rect.set(x, 55, 20, 5)
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Frame Update
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update
   super
   update_cursor_rect
 end
end


#==============================================================================
# ** Window_NameInput
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This window is used to select text characters on the input name screen.
#==============================================================================

class Window_NameInput < Window_Base
  CHARACTER_TABLE =
  [    
    "", ""
    
  ]
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Object Initialization
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def initialize
    super(0, 128, 640, 0)
    self.contents = Bitmap.new(width - 32, height - 32)
    @index = 0
    refresh
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Text Character Acquisition
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def character
    return CHARACTER_TABLE[@index]
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Refresh
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def refresh
    self.contents.clear
  end

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Frame Update
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update
    super
  end
end
#==============================================================================
# ** Scene_Name
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This class performs name input screen processing.
#==============================================================================

class Scene_Name
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Main Processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def main
    # Get actor
    @actor = $game_actors[$game_temp.name_actor_id]
    # Make windows
    @edit_window = Window_NameEdit.new(@actor, $game_temp.name_max_char)
    @edit_window.back_opacity = 160
    @input_window = Window_NameInput.new
    @inst_window = Window_Instruction.new
    @inst_window.back_opacity = 160
    @nametext_window = Window_TextName.new
    @nametext_window.back_opacity = 160
    @spriteset = Spriteset_Map.new
    # Execute transition
    Graphics.transition
    # Main loop
    loop do
      # Update game screen
      Graphics.update
      # Update input information
      Input.update
      # Frame update
      update
      # Abort loop if screen is changed
      if $scene != self
        break
      end
    end
    # Prepare for transition
    Graphics.freeze
    # Dispose of windows
    @edit_window.dispose
    @input_window.dispose
    @inst_window.dispose
    @nametext_window.dispose
    @spriteset.dispose
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Frame Update
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update
    # Update windows
    @edit_window.update
    @input_window.update
    @nametext_window.update
    @inst_window.update
    # If C button was pressed
    if Input.trigger?(Input::C)
      # If cursor position is at [OK]
      if @input_window.character == nil
        # If name is empty
        if @edit_window.name == ""
          # If name is empty
          if @edit_window.name == ""
            # Play buzzer SE
            $game_system.se_play($data_system.buzzer_se)
            return
          end
          # Play decision SE
          $game_system.se_play($data_system.decision_se)
          return
        end
        # Change actor name
        @actor.name = @edit_window.name
        # Play decision SE
        $game_system.se_play($data_system.decision_se)
        # Switch to map screen
        $scene = Scene_Map.new
        return
      end
      # If cursor position is at maximum
      if @edit_window.index == $game_temp.name_max_char
        # Play buzzer SE
        $game_system.se_play($data_system.buzzer_se)
        return
      end
      # If text character is empty
      if @input_window.character == ""
        # Play buzzer SE
        $game_system.se_play($data_system.buzzer_se)
        return
      end
      # Play decision SE
      $game_system.se_play($data_system.decision_se)
      # Add text character
      @edit_window.add(@input_window.character)
      return
    end
  end
end
#==============================================================================
# ** Scene_Name Leters Modification Made By Nattmath and Improved Cyclope
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  Makes you imput stuf with the keyboard
#==============================================================================
class Scene_Name
  
  alias name_input_update update
  def update
    (65...91).each{|i| 
    if Input.trigger?(i)
      $game_system.se_play($data_system.decision_se)
      let = Input::Key.index(i)
      let = let.downcase unless Input.press?(Input::Key['Shift'])
      @edit_window.add(let)
    end}
    (48...58).each{|i| 
    if Input.trigger?(i)
      $game_system.se_play($data_system.decision_se)
      let = Input::Key.index(i)
      @edit_window.add(let)
    end}
    (186...192).each{|i| 
    if Input.trigger?(i)
      $game_system.se_play($data_system.decision_se)
      let = Input::Key.index(i)
      @edit_window.add(let)
    end}
    (219...222).each{|i| 
    if Input.trigger?(i)
      $game_system.se_play($data_system.decision_se)
      let = Input::Key.index(i)
      @edit_window.add(let)
    end}
    if Input.trigger?(Input::Key['Backspace'])
      @edit_window.back
    end
    if Input.trigger?(Input::Key['Arrow Left'])
      @edit_window.back
    end
    if Input.trigger?(Input::Key['Enter'])
        # If name is empty
        if @edit_window.name == ""
          # Return to default name
          @edit_window.restore_default
          # If name is empty
          if @edit_window.name == ""
            # Play buzzer SE
            $game_system.se_play($data_system.buzzer_se)
            return
          end
          # Play decision SE
          $game_system.se_play($data_system.decision_se)
          return
        end
        # Change actor name
        @actor.name = @edit_window.name
        # Play decision SE
        $game_system.se_play($data_system.decision_se)
        # Switch to map screen
        $scene = Scene_Map.new
    end
    if Input.trigger?(Input::Key['Space'])
      @actor.name = @edit_window.name
      $game_system.se_play($data_system.decision_se)
      @edit_window.add(" ")
    end
    name_input_update
  end
end

The script uses the map as the background. If I want to use a picture instead, how would I go about doing this? I tried to look at other scripts and how they do it but all I've been met with is errors.

The picture I intend to use is slightly "see-through" so the map would be seen behind the picture exactly how Zeriab did in his F12 Pause w/ Image Script:

http://forum.chaos-project.com/index.php?topic=3613.0

#==============================================================================
# ** Pausing with F12
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Zeriab
# Version 1.1
# 2009-05-25 (Year-Month-Day)
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Version History :
#
#   Version 1.0 -------------------------------------------------- (2009-05-22)
#   - First release
#
#   Version 1.1 -------------------------------------------------- (2009-05-25)
#   - The pause image now appears immediately when F12 is pressed.
#   - Transitions are cut short rather than restarted when F12 is pressed.
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Description :
#
#   This script changes the functionality of pressing F12 during the game
#   from resetting the game to (un)pausing the game. A picture is displayed 
#   while the game is paused. (Having a picture is optional)
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * License :
#
#   Copyright (C) 2009  Zeriab
#
#   This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
#   it under the terms of the GNU Lesser Public License as published by
#   the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
#   (at your option) any later version.
#
#   This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
#   but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
#   MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
#   GNU Lesser Public License for more details.
#
#   For the full license see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/> 
#   The GNU General Public License: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt
#   The GNU Lesser General Public License: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl.txt
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Compatibility :
#
#   Is most likely not compatible with other F12 prevention scripts.
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Instructions :
#
#   Place this script anywhere above main.
#   The image file 'pause' present in Graphics/Pictures is used.
#   Note: No picture is shown if there is no 'pause' in Graphics/Pictures.
#==============================================================================

#=============================================================================
# ** Reset class (because it won't be defined until F12 is pressed otherwise)
#=============================================================================
class Reset < Exception
  
end
#=============================================================================
# ** Module Graphics
#=============================================================================
module Graphics
  class << self
    #-------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # * Aliases Graphics.update and Graphics.transition
    #-------------------------------------------------------------------------
    unless self.method_defined?(:zeriab_f12_pause_update)
      alias_method(:zeriab_f12_pause_update, :update)
      alias_method(:zeriab_f12_pause_transition, :transition)
    end
    #-------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # Change the update method so F12 toggles pause
    #-------------------------------------------------------------------------
    def update(*args)
      # Try to update normally
      begin
        zeriab_f12_pause_update(*args)
        return
      rescue Reset
        # Do nothing
      end
      # F12 has been pressed
      done = false
      # Store frame count
      frame_count = Graphics.frame_count
      # Show pause image
      @sprite = Sprite.new
      @sprite.z = 9999
      begin
        @sprite.bitmap = RPG::Cache.picture('pause')
      rescue
        @sprite.bitmap = Bitmap.new(32,32)
      end
      # Keep trying to do the update
      while !done
        begin
          zeriab_f12_pause_update(*args)
          done = true
        rescue Reset
          # Do Nothing
        end
      end
      # F12 has been released, update until it is pressed again
      while done
        begin
          zeriab_f12_pause_update(*args)
        rescue Reset
          done = false
        end
      end
      # F12 has been pressed, keep trying to update
      while !done
        begin
          zeriab_f12_pause_update(*args)
          done = true
        rescue Reset
          # Do nothing
        end
      end
      # F12 has been released, dispose pause image
      @sprite.dispose
      # Set proper frame count
      Graphics.frame_count = frame_count
    end
    #-------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # Changes the transition so it is cut short if F12 is pressed
    #-------------------------------------------------------------------------
    def transition(*args)
      done = false
      # Keep trying to do the transition
      while !done
        begin
          zeriab_f12_pause_transition(*args)
          done = true
        rescue Reset
          # Set transition length to 0 frames.
          args[0] = 0
        end
      end
    end
  end
end

Any help is greatly appreciated.  

A few years ago rotimikid made a Wild Arms 4 Hex Battle System. I know he was at version 2 when I stopped using RMXP. Does anyone know where I can find it or what version it's on now?

Erased that code and found an instance of it in Scene_Save so I erased that too. I'm thinking it had to be part of a script I no longer have included. I just restarted this project and before that the last time I worked on it was '08.

Thank you, this was really starting to frustrate me 

As strange as it is I have never saved this project before so there are no save files to overwrite.

I am using the legal version of RPG Maker XP and have run into an issue where when I go to save a test project I'm working on this appears:

Line 65 is:  

on_decision(make_filename(@file_index))

Here is the full code:

#==============================================================================
# * Scene_File
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# 　It is superclass of the saving picture and the load picture.
#==============================================================================

class Scene_File
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # - Object initialization
  #     help_text : The character string which is indicated in the help window
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def initialize(help_text)
    @help_text = help_text
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # - Main processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def main
    # Drawing up the help window
    @help_window = Window_Help.new
    @help_window.set_text(@help_text)
    # Drawing up the saving file window
    @savefile_windows = []
    for i in 0..3
      @savefile_windows.push(Window_SaveFile.new(i, make_filename(i)))
    end
    # Selecting the file which was operated lastly
    @file_index = $game_temp.last_file_index
    @savefile_windows[@file_index].selected = true
    # Transition execution
    Graphics.transition
    # Main loop
    loop do
      # Renewing the game picture
      Graphics.update
      # Updating the information of input
      Input.update
      # Frame renewal
      update
      # When the picture changes, discontinuing the loop
      if $scene != self
        break
      end
    end
    # Transition preparation
    Graphics.freeze
    # Releasing the window
    @help_window.dispose
    for i in @savefile_windows
      i.dispose
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # - Frame renewal
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update
    # Renewing the window
    @help_window.update
    for i in @savefile_windows
      i.update
    end
    # When C button is pushed
    if Input.trigger?(Input::C)
      # Method on_decision (definition ahead succeeding) it calls
      on_decision(make_filename(@file_index))
      $game_temp.last_file_index = @file_index
      return
    end
    # The B when button is pushed
    if Input.trigger?(Input::B)
      # od on_cancel (definition ahead succeeding) it calls
      on_cancel
      return
    end
    # When the bottom of the direction button is pushed
    if Input.repeat?(Input::DOWN)
      # Depression state under the direction button is not repeat when
      # Or when cursor position it is before from 3
      if Input.trigger?(Input::DOWN) or @file_index < 3
        # Performing cursor SE
        $game_system.se_play($data_system.cursor_se)
        # Moving cursor under
        @savefile_windows[@file_index].selected = false
        @file_index = (@file_index + 1) % 4
        @savefile_windows[@file_index].selected = true
        return
      end
    end
    # When the top of the direction button is pushed
    if Input.repeat?(Input::UP)
      # Depression state on the direction button is not repeat when
      # Or when cursor position it is rear from 0
      if Input.trigger?(Input::UP) or @file_index > 0
        # Performing cursor SE
        $game_system.se_play($data_system.cursor_se)
        # Moving cursor on
        @savefile_windows[@file_index].selected = false
        @file_index = (@file_index + 3) % 4
        @savefile_windows[@file_index].selected = true
        return
      end
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # - Compilation of file name
  #     file_index : Index of saving file (0 - 3)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def make_filename(file_index)
    return "Save#{file_index + 1}.rxdata"
  end
end
  def make_weaponfile(file_index)
    return "Weapons#{file_index + 1}.rxdata"
  end
  def make_classfile(file_index)
    return "Classes#{file_index + 1}.rxdata"
  end

This happens whether I access it through the menu or do a call through an event. It will load the screen where I choose a location to save it but then once selected the above error occurs. I am not using a custom save script but for the sake of trying to be thorough here are the scripts I am using:

Spoiler: ShowHide

SephirothSpawn's Method & Class Library [vrs. unknown]
SephirothSpawn's Scene_Base [vrs. 2.01]
Tons of Addons [vrs. 7.50b]
ST CMS : Metal-Plate Edition [vrs. 5.39b]
Ring Menu [vrs. unknown]
Leon's Good/Evil Bar [vrs. unknown]
Dubealex's Advanced Message [vrs. R4, V2]
Credits System [scrolls credits]
Gameover System [adds option to load game, return to menu, quit game]
Title Screen System using Moghunter's Scene Title Sora Edition & AZZY9's Golden Sun Intro fused into one
game_guy's Achievement System
SephirothSpawn's Party Changer
Rubymatt's Prize Point System [vrs. 3.0]
SephirothSpawn's Storage Chest [vrs. 1.0]
SephirothSpawn's Circle of Light [vrs. 1.0]
arevulopapo's Hear Steps [vrs. 1.1]
LiTTleDRAgo's Event Names [vrs. 4.20]
Nathmatt's Event AI Discovery [vrs. 1.15]
MAWS [vrs. 1.2]
Dynamic Effects Engine [vrs. 1.61]
Dynamic Sounds [vrs. 2.04]
Dynamic Weather Effects [vrs. 1.0]
ABSEAL Anti-Lag [vrs. 3.0]
Blizzards Enhanced Interpreter [fixes $game_system.anything = false]

It is important to note that I made a copy of this project, removed every custom script and still encountered an error with saving. To make sure it was the project I created a new blank project with an event to call saving. Then I started it up and it saved right away.

I'm not sure what could be causing this problem within my project. I did have the pain in the a** SDK 1.5 script running at one time but removed it and every other SDK-required script because of my burning hate for it.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.