Bring automation, clarity, and style to your Second Life creations with the Notecard Counter LSL Script — a lightweight, efficient tool designed by Jubaerk to help creators and business owners easily track and display how many notecards are stored inside any object. Whether you run a shop, a mailbox system, a vendor display, or an interactive giver, this script turns your object into a professional, self-updating counter that visually communicates the number of notecards available.
Perfect for Vendors, Mailboxes, and Givers
Running a store or event in Second Life often means managing notecards — product info cards, event invitations, group join instructions, or application forms. Manually keeping track of them can be frustrating and time-consuming. The Notecard Counter Script does the job for you automatically. Simply drop it into your object (like a mailbox, vendor board, or dispenser), and it will instantly count and display the total number of notecards inside using floating text above the object.
For example, if you’re managing a mailbox system, the text might read:
“2 Notecards”
When a new notecard is added or removed, the script immediately updates the count in real-time. It’s a simple yet powerful way to keep your in-world tools clean, organized, and professional.
Easy Setup – Plug and Play
No complicated configuration or editing required! The script works straight out of the box. Just drag and drop it into your object’s contents, and it will automatically display the number of notecards. You can customize the label by editing one simple line of text in the script if you wish to count a different type of inventory item or rename the display to match your theme.
For example:
string strNameOfItems = "Applications";
With this small tweak, your mailbox will say “Applications” instead of “Notecards.” It’s that easy.
Lightweight and Lag-Free
This script is designed with efficiency in mind. It only runs when changes occur — meaning it updates when items are added or removed, but it doesn’t waste memory or cause unnecessary lag. It’s ideal for business owners who care about region performance or creators who include scripts in their products.
Customizable Floating Text
The script uses llSetText() to display the floating hover text above your object. The color and text intensity can easily be customized by editing the vector color values in the script. You can make it glow in bright white, calm blue, or even match your brand’s theme color to fit your build’s visual style.
Professional Branding for Creators
As a creator, adding this script to your vendor boards, mailboxes, or event boards adds a polished, interactive look. Customers and visitors will appreciate the visual feedback — it shows how many notecards are ready or how many messages have been dropped off. It’s also an excellent script for educational builds, museums, roleplay environments, or anywhere that inventory management matters.
Example Use Cases
Mailboxes: Show how many messages or applications have been received.
Vendor Boards: Display how many product notecards are currently available.
Event Boards: Count how many participants have submitted event forms.
Group Join Kiosks: Track notecard-based applications.
Interactive Displays: Let users see updates in real-time as new notecards arrive.
Simple Script Logic
The Notecard Counter LSL Script works by using the built-in llGetInventoryNumber() function, which scans the object’s contents for items of a specific inventory type — in this case, notecards. Whenever the inventory changes (someone drops in or removes a notecard), the changed() event triggers the counter to refresh. This ensures your display is always accurate and up to date
.Why Choose This Script
There are plenty of counting systems out there, but most are bulky, laggy, or require extra configuration. This script is clean, efficient, and creator-friendly. It’s built for real-world SL business use, by someone who understands the workflow of Second Life creators and store owners.
If you’re looking to streamline your product management, enhance your user interface, or simply make your interactive objects smarter, this Notecard Counter Script is a must-have addition to your LSL toolkit.
Permissions and Terms
Permissions: Copy / Modify
Transfer: No (to protect creator’s work)
You can freely modify the script for your own builds or include it in products you create, as long as you follow standard SL content guidelines.
Technical Details
Script Type: LSL (Linden Scripting Language)
Inventory Type Counted: INVENTORY_NOTECARD
Updates Automatically: Yes (on inventory change)
Display Method: Floating hover text
Creator: Jubaerk
Recommended Object Types: Mailboxes, Vendors, Displays, Kiosks
- Automatic Notecard Counter – Displays real-time inventory count.
- Easy Setup – Just drop into your object, no extra configuration needed.
- Customizable Display – Change the text label or color easily.
- Low Lag & Efficient – Runs only when updates are needed.
- Perfect for Business Use – Ideal for shops, mailboxes, or vendor boards.
