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:* Once prim counter is deeded, the prim counter automatically starts counting prims automatically, and then every six hours thereafter.
:* Once prim counter is deeded, the prim counter automatically starts counting prims automatically, and then every six hours thereafter.


= '''<span style="color:#00528c">Prim Counter Issues</span>''' =
= '''<span style="color:#00528c">FAQ / Troubleshooting</span>''' =
: '''Q1. Why isn't the prim counter feature working?'''
: '''Q1. Why isn't the prim counter feature working?'''
: '''Q2. My meters/boxes aren't properly counting tenant prims - help!'''  
: '''Q2. My meters/boxes aren't properly counting tenant prims - help!'''  

Revision as of 17:27, 9 July 2013

Prim Counter Basics

CasperLet units by themselves cannot count prims. If you want to be able to count/see the prims used by the renters, you will need the prim counter. The golden rule for prim counters is: You need ONE prim counter rezzed out PER land owner, per sim/region.

If all land on the region is owned by YOU

  • Then rez out ONE prim counter.
  • Do NOT deed it.
  • If you have multiple rental parcels owned by you, then tick the "Use prim consolidation" option box on the website.

If all land on the regions is owned by A LAND GROUP

  • Then rez out ONE prim counter
  • Deed it to the land group
  • If you have multiple rental parcels owned by the land group, then tick the "Use prim consolidation" option box on the website.

If SOME land on the region is owned by you and SOME by a land group

  • Then rez out TWO prim counters
  • Deed ONE of them to the land group, and leave the other alone
  • Since there are multiple parcels involved, tick the "Use prim consolidation" option box on the website.

If all land on the region is owned by MULTIPLE land groups

  • Then rez out one prim counter PER land group
  • Deed ONE counter to EACH group
  • Since there are multiple parcels involved, tick the "Use prim consolidation" option box on the website.

Additional information

  • Prim counter MUST be deeded on group owned land - if it's not deeded, it will fail, and display hovertext notifying you that it must be deeded.
  • Once prim counter is deeded, the prim counter automatically starts counting prims automatically, and then every six hours thereafter.

FAQ / Troubleshooting

Q1. Why isn't the prim counter feature working?
Q2. My meters/boxes aren't properly counting tenant prims - help!
A1. If the land is owned by a group, is the prim counter rezzed out and deeded TO that land group?
A2. Rental boxes / meters need to be rezzed under the SAME land group (but not deeded) in order to communicate properly with the prim counter. (The script is looking at the group the rental unit OBJECT itself is rezzed under.)
A3. If your tenant(s) have prims on more than one group-owned parcel in the same, and pay just ONE rental unit, is "prim consolidation" turned on? (The rental unit is configured to reflect the total prim allowance - when "use prim consolidation" is turned on, then the box reports ALL prims belonging to that tenant, anywhere in the sim.
A4. If it seems to be counting way too many prims then UNcheck "Count Prims From All Users"?
A5. UNcheck "disable prims counting"?
A6. Is the prim counter in the same sim/region as the rental properties? It cannot count prims in a different sim/region - this is an SL limitation.
A7. Are there any stray tenant prims in places they shouldn't be?
Q. My tenants want to know if there's a way to see their prim count?
A. Yes, the option is in the touch menu - they need to click the rental unit, select "Tenants", then "Land Impact" to get their prim/impact total.
Q. How long does the web page take to update after tenants add or remove objects?
A1. The prim counter checks about every six hours.
A2. To get it to recheck, click the prim counter and tell it to recount - then wait PATIENTLY for it to finish. It will be red while it is counting, and revert to green when it is done. Only once it turns green again, will you be able to click the rental unit and get the updated prim/impact count from the menu.
Q. Is there a maximum distance on the prim counter?
A1. No, but they only count parcels that are owned by the same person (or group) that owns the counter on THAT sim. SL limitations prevent it from counting prims on parcels that are owned by different individuals or a different group.
A2. They only check every 6 hours to avoid lagging the sim.
Q. How do I know if the prim counter is working?
A1. It turns yellow when it's counting, and green when it's done. This will take several minutes. Do *NOT* keep clicking it because every time you click it, it abandons the current counting process and triggers another manual count from the beginning.
A2. Version 1.21 and up are SLOWER in the counting process by design.