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Volutar: /* World.dat editor update (terrain paint)*/

2014-12-01T17:57:04Z

World.dat editor update (terrain paint)

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	*'''S''' shortcut to knife tool.		*'''S''' shortcut to knife tool.
	*''' ''Up/Down'' ''' buttons with arrows are moving selected poly up or down (rendering order). Rendering order does matter.		*''' ''Up/Down'' ''' buttons with arrows are moving selected poly up or down (rendering order). Rendering order does matter.
			*'''Double click''' on terrain palette - select "paint color".
			*'''Space''' to paint selected poly with terrain selected with DblClick.

	=== Tips ===		=== Tips ===
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	=== Files ===		=== Files ===
	[http://volutar.eu5.org/worlddat.zip Download] (812k) zipped win32 executable [~~2012~~-08-16].		[http://volutar.eu5.org/worlddat.zip Download] (812k) zipped win32 executable [2014-12-01].

Volutar: /* Editing */

2014-07-11T05:11:50Z

Editing

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	*'''Shift''' toggles background image on/off (if BG is on - it make it off when pressed, and vice versa).		*'''Shift''' toggles background image on/off (if BG is on - it make it off when pressed, and vice versa).
	*'''S''' shortcut to knife tool.		*'''S''' shortcut to knife tool.
			*''' ''Up/Down'' ''' buttons with arrows are moving selected poly up or down (rendering order). Rendering order does matter.

	=== Tips ===		=== Tips ===

Volutar: /* Tips */

2014-07-10T08:25:20Z

Tips

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	During edit session globe poly coordinates are shifted 1360 game units right, in order to make globe more like a unwrapped globe map (instead of teared apart along grinwich meridian). While saving it restores grinwich meridian.		During edit session globe poly coordinates are shifted 1360 game units right, in order to make globe more like a unwrapped globe map (instead of teared apart along grinwich meridian). While saving it restores grinwich meridian.

	"randomsites.dat" is extraction from xcom1 with globe trajectory areas data (they are shown in the middle list in the right half of the screen).		"randomsites.dat" is extraction from xcom1 with globe trajectory areas data (they are shown in the middle list in the right half of the screen). "Zone"."Trajectory_segment"."10_random_areas"

	=== Files ===		=== Files ===
	[http://volutar.eu5.org/worlddat.zip Download] (812k) zipped win32 executable [2012-08-16].		[http://volutar.eu5.org/worlddat.zip Download] (812k) zipped win32 executable [2012-08-16].

Volutar: /* Tips */

2014-07-10T08:23:11Z

Tips

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	=== Tips ===		=== Tips ===

	When application ~~starts~~ - it loads saved config, and background image. It works with "world.tmp" file as current globe mesh, and saves to "world.dat" only when you click "save" button. If you delete "world.tmp" file before start, it will create new one from "world.dat".		When application starting - it loads saved config, and background image. It works with "world.tmp" file as current globe mesh, and saves to "world.dat" only when you click "save" button. If you delete "world.tmp" file before start, it will create new one from "world.dat".
	If you drop another "world.dat" file into editor folder - please delete world.tmp, otherwise it will load this temp :)		If you drop another "world.dat" file into editor folder - please delete world.tmp, otherwise it will load this temp :)

	When application ~~starts~~ - it saves "world.tmp", config and undo (only if "save undo" checkbox in on). Config file ~~contists of~~ terrain color palette and checkboxes/selections/camera position. You can edit world.cfg manually to change ~~those~~ colors and add some extra (for example for TFTD).		When application closing - it saves "world.tmp", config and undo file (only if "save undo" checkbox in on). Config file contains terrain color palette and checkboxes/selections/camera position. You can edit world.cfg manually to change terrain colors and add some extra (for example for TFTD) - parameter "terriain #RRGGBB".

	Since WORLD.DAT poly can have only 3 or 4 vertices, when quad is "knifed", it ~~can~~ lead to creating 3 + 5 angled polys. And 5 angled poly will get 5th ~~angle cut~~. 1 or 2 vertices in poly also possible, ~~and~~ may lead to bugs in the game. So pay attention on not leaving such polys.		Since WORLD.DAT poly can have only 3 or 4 vertices, when quad is "knifed", it might lead to creating of 3 + 5 angled polys. And 5 angled poly will get 5th vertex dropped. 1 or 2 vertices in poly also possible, but that may lead to bugs in the game. So pay attention on not leaving such "degenerative" polys.

	During edit session globe poly coordinates are shifted 1360 game units right, in order to make globe more like a unwrapped globe map (instead of teared apart along grinwich meridian). While saving it restores grinwich meridian.		During edit session globe poly coordinates are shifted 1360 game units right, in order to make globe more like a unwrapped globe map (instead of teared apart along grinwich meridian). While saving it restores grinwich meridian.

			"randomsites.dat" is extraction from xcom1 with globe trajectory areas data (they are shown in the middle list in the right half of the screen).

	=== Files ===		=== Files ===
	[http://volutar.eu5.org/worlddat.zip Download] (812k) zipped win32 executable [2012-08-16].		[http://volutar.eu5.org/worlddat.zip Download] (812k) zipped win32 executable [2012-08-16].

Volutar at 20:11, 22 May 2013

2013-05-22T20:11:07Z

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	~~Hi!~~
	~~I'm currently at deep investigation of UFO:EU game mechanics.~~

	~~It would be nice to have some online resource for joining efforts in this direction. This one is most advanced, though lack of activity and "code" sharing.~~

	~~You can find me [http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=openxcom here] with nickname Volutar.~~

	== World.dat editor ==		== World.dat editor ==
	My little project - editor for UFO1/2 [[WORLD.DAT]]. It can view and edit globe data.		My little project - editor for UFO1/2 [[WORLD.DAT]]. It can view and edit globe data.

Volutar: /* Tips */

2012-09-18T03:08:08Z

Tips

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	Since WORLD.DAT poly can have only 3 or 4 vertices, when quad is "knifed", it can lead to creating 3 + 5 angled polys. And 5 angled poly will get 5th angle cut. 1 or 2 vertices in poly also possible, and may lead to bugs in the game. So pay attention on not leaving such polys.		Since WORLD.DAT poly can have only 3 or 4 vertices, when quad is "knifed", it can lead to creating 3 + 5 angled polys. And 5 angled poly will get 5th angle cut. 1 or 2 vertices in poly also possible, and may lead to bugs in the game. So pay attention on not leaving such polys.

	During edit session globe poly coordinates are shifted 1360 game units right, in order to make globe more like a unwrapped globe map (instead of teared apart along grinwich meridian). While saving it restores grinwich ~~medidian~~.		During edit session globe poly coordinates are shifted 1360 game units right, in order to make globe more like a unwrapped globe map (instead of teared apart along grinwich meridian). While saving it restores grinwich meridian.

	=== Files ===		=== Files ===
	[http://volutar.eu5.org/worlddat.zip Download] (812k) zipped win32 executable [2012-08-16].		[http://volutar.eu5.org/worlddat.zip Download] (812k) zipped win32 executable [2012-08-16].

Volutar: /* Tips */

2012-08-21T03:02:03Z

Tips

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	When application starts - it loads saved config, and background image. It works with "world.tmp" file as current globe mesh, and saves to "world.dat" only when you click "save" button. If you delete "world.tmp" file before start, it will create new one from "world.dat".		When application starts - it loads saved config, and background image. It works with "world.tmp" file as current globe mesh, and saves to "world.dat" only when you click "save" button. If you delete "world.tmp" file before start, it will create new one from "world.dat".
			If you drop another "world.dat" file into editor folder - please delete world.tmp, otherwise it will load this temp :)

	When application starts - it saves "world.tmp", config and undo (only if "save undo" checkbox in on). Config file contists of terrain color palette and checkboxes/selections/camera position. You can edit world.cfg manually to change those colors and add some extra (for example for TFTD).		When application starts - it saves "world.tmp", config and undo (only if "save undo" checkbox in on). Config file contists of terrain color palette and checkboxes/selections/camera position. You can edit world.cfg manually to change those colors and add some extra (for example for TFTD).
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	Since WORLD.DAT poly can have only 3 or 4 vertices, when quad is "knifed", it can lead to creating 3 + 5 angled polys. And 5 angled poly will get 5th angle cut. 1 or 2 vertices in poly also possible, and may lead to bugs in the game. So pay attention on not leaving such polys.		Since WORLD.DAT poly can have only 3 or 4 vertices, when quad is "knifed", it can lead to creating 3 + 5 angled polys. And 5 angled poly will get 5th angle cut. 1 or 2 vertices in poly also possible, and may lead to bugs in the game. So pay attention on not leaving such polys.

	During edit session globe poly coordinates are shifted 1360 game units right, in order to make globe more like a unwrapped globe map (instead of teared apart along grinwich meridian). While saving it restores grinwich medidian.		During edit session globe poly coordinates are shifted 1360 game units right, in order to make globe more like a unwrapped globe map (instead of teared apart along grinwich meridian). While saving it restores grinwich medidian.

	=== Files ===		=== Files ===
	[http://volutar.eu5.org/worlddat.zip Download] (812k) zipped win32 executable [2012-08-16].		[http://volutar.eu5.org/worlddat.zip Download] (812k) zipped win32 executable [2012-08-16].

Volutar: /* Editing */

2012-08-21T02:59:44Z

Editing

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	*'''LMB over "vertex"''' to select vertex and start vertex dragging. If it's central point - it will drag whole poly.		*'''LMB over "vertex"''' to select vertex and start vertex dragging. If it's central point - it will drag whole poly.
	*'''Cursor keys''' to move selected vertex or whole poly.		*'''Cursor keys''' to move selected vertex or whole poly.
			*'''Tab''' to switch between vertices of selected poly.
	*'''Insert''' when poly selected - adds new vertex at cursor position. When no poly selected - creates new 1-vertex poly at cursor (with position # prior to last selected poly).		*'''Insert''' when poly selected - adds new vertex at cursor position. When no poly selected - creates new 1-vertex poly at cursor (with position # prior to last selected poly).
	*'''Delete''' if vertex selected - deletes this vertex. When no vertex selected or central point selected - deletes whole poly.		*'''Delete''' if vertex selected - deletes this vertex. When no vertex selected or central point selected - deletes whole poly.

Volutar: /* World.dat editor */

2012-08-20T10:08:24Z

World.dat editor

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	[[File:Worlddat1.png\|200px\|thumb\|left\|2D screen]]		[[File:Worlddat1.png\|200px\|thumb\|left\|2D screen]]
	[[File:Worlddat2.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|3D screen]]		[[File:Worlddat2.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|3D screen]]
	Do


	Info line at the bottom shows current cursor cordinate (longitude and latitude and game units) plus undo levels (currently up to 50).		Info line at the bottom shows current cursor cordinate (longitude and latitude and game units) plus undo levels (currently up to 50).

Volutar: /* World.dat editor file */

2012-08-20T10:07:56Z

World.dat editor file

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	[[File:Worlddat1.png\|200px\|thumb\|left\|2D screen]]		[[File:Worlddat1.png\|200px\|thumb\|left\|2D screen]]
	[[File:Worlddat2.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|3D screen]]		[[File:Worlddat2.png\|200px\|thumb\|right\|3D screen]]
	Globe poly data during edit session is shifted 1360 game units right, in order to make globe more like a unwrapped globe map (instead of teared apart along grinwich meridian). While saving it restores grinwich medidian. Info line at the bottom shows current cursor cordinate (longitude and latitude and game units) plus undo levels (currently up to 50).		Do


			Info line at the bottom shows current cursor cordinate (longitude and latitude and game units) plus undo levels (currently up to 50).

	At the top of the right side is poly list - you can click on any poly and it will be selected on the globe screen too.		At the top of the right side is poly list - you can click on any poly and it will be selected on the globe screen too.
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	Since WORLD.DAT poly can have only 3 or 4 vertices, when quad is "knifed", it can lead to creating 3 + 5 angled polys. And 5 angled poly will get 5th angle cut. 1 or 2 vertices in poly also possible, and may lead to bugs in the game. So pay attention on not leaving such polys.		Since WORLD.DAT poly can have only 3 or 4 vertices, when quad is "knifed", it can lead to creating 3 + 5 angled polys. And 5 angled poly will get 5th angle cut. 1 or 2 vertices in poly also possible, and may lead to bugs in the game. So pay attention on not leaving such polys.

			During edit session globe poly coordinates are shifted 1360 game units right, in order to make globe more like a unwrapped globe map (instead of teared apart along grinwich meridian). While saving it restores grinwich medidian.

			=== Files ===
			[http://volutar.eu5.org/worlddat.zip Download] (812k) zipped win32 executable [2012-08-16].