Foreword
- the editor is generic and modular but ships with a limited number of tiles
- this program is work in progress, thank you for sending in your feedback
- this is alpha software and no warranty of suitability is made or implied
Documentation
IMPORTANT: to set the program to English,open 'mapeditor.cfg' and change 'lang=fr' to 'lang=en'!
Known Bugs
- 060707: the text dimensions is not strictly preserved once the map is converted to PNG.
- 060510: deleting packs can be problematic if directories or files contain accented characters. process manually until fix is provided.
- 060419: opening a map several times can have unpredictable effects. open only one instance if possible.
- 060322: opening maps saved in files containing non ASCII characters is not possible.
- 060213: erratic results with undo/redo (particularly after a double click).
Fixes
these problems are solved. Please download the latest version if encountered!
- 060419 bug FIXED 060502: packs with non graphic files would produce unpredictable results.
- 060419 bug FIXED 060420: rotations not saved with project files.
- 060322 bug FIXED 060419: map saving feature broken!
- 060215 bug FIXED 060322: installation in directory with names containing accented characters not working. Files could also not contain accented characters.
- 060303 bug FIXED 060306: saving of PNG broken under Windows.
- 060218 bug FIXED 060219: selecting objects before any insertion would yield incorrect coordinates.
History
- 080113: Mac Intel versions for Perl 586 and 588 available.
- 060707: text can now be inserted.
- 060602: improved stability under X11 (PNG display issues in the tree pane).
- 060516: improved alpha layers handling (transparency).
- 060516: snap to grid added, see documentation for pack structure.
- 060516: packs internal organisation changed, see documentation.
- 060510: a license/copyright file can be included with pack (doc TBA).
- 060510: several bugs related to multiple instances FIXED.
- 060509: multiple maps can be opened simultaneously (experimental).
- 060508: first MacPPC version - 060420.
- 060508: documentation now available in English (thanks to Rogue).
- 060420: simplified dimensions adjustments packs vs canvas (not useful and crash prone).
- 060304: canvas no longer has default size limits.
- 060303: mouse operated canvas navigation tool (similar to the Photoshop 'grab' tool).
- 060303: canvas size config file added (no GUI access yet).
- 060218: localization file added (no GUI access yet).
- 060218: various minor bug fixes.
- 060215: map import now allows packs to grow in content without rendering them unreadable.
- 060215: alpha layers support (transparence).
- 060215: improved command set (see tooltips).
ToDo
please send your suggestions by email: akuma[at]swing[dot]be, with mapeditor in the subject line.
Tiles Packs
To install packs, use the 'Add' Packs function from within the program then navigate to the compressed ZIP file (don't uncompress).IMPORTANT: The modification or distribution of the content of the packs below require the authorization of the relevant copyright owner.
Rackham Packs
- Pack for Hybrid (packaged by Mzi)
- Pack for Nemesis (packaged by Mzi)
- Pack for Confrontation (packaged by NazguL)
- Pack for AT-43 (packaged by NazguL)
Copyright © RACKHAM Entertainment, 1996-2010. AT-43, CONFRONTATION, HYBRID and CADWALLON are registered trademarks owned by RACKHAM. All rights reserved.
the site for the game: www.rackham.fr
Asmodee Packs
- Pack for Claustrophobia (packaged by Mzi)
Copyright © Asmodee, 2008-2011. The name CLAUSTROPHOBIA and graphical components of this pack are the property of Asmodee, and reproduced herein with the kind permission of CROC, the author of the game.
the site for the game: www.claustrophobia-theboardgame.com
Z-Man Packs
- Pack for Earth Reborn (packaged by Mzi)
Copyright © Z-Man Games, 2010-2011. The name EARTH REBORN and graphical components of this pack are the property of Z-MAN GAMES, and reproduced herein with the kind permission of Z-MAN GAMES.
the site for the game is: http://www.zmangames.com/boardgames/
Games Workshop Packs
- Pack for Space Hulk (packaged by Rogue)
Copyright © GAMES WORKSHOP Limited, 1989-2011. SPACE HULK, WARHAMMER 40K, GAMES WORKSHOP and GW, are registered trademarks owned by GAMES WORKSHOP Limited. All rights reserved.
the site for the game is: www.games-workshop.com
Scenarios and Campaigns
Hybrid Scenarios
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TBA
Copyright © RACKHAM Entertainment, 1996-2010. AT-43, CONFRONTATION, HYBRID and CADWALLON are registered trademarks owned by RACKHAM. All rights reserved.
the site for the game is: www.rackham.fr
Space Hulk Campaigns
Copyright © GAMES WORKSHOP Limited, 1989-2010. SPACE HULK, WARHAMMER 40K, GAMES WORKSHOP and GW, are registered trademarks owned by GAMES WORKSHOP Limited. All rights reserved.
the site for the game: www.games-workshop.com
Contact
Programmation and PC distributions: Gooki
Webhosting and Mac distributions: Rogue
linux Distributions: DiCiCat
If you encounter problems with this site
or mapeditor please send an email to: kgen6[at]uk2[dot]net
Please include mapeditor in the subject line.