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FOnline SDK - Question
Wipe:
--- Quote from: Gob on February 14, 2012, 07:31:45 pm ---I'm not such a good programmer.
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Since FOnline maps are enforced to be in text format, it doesn't require to be a pr0 to read them. In fact, simple parser can be done just for practice, without deep knowledge about chosen language. Displaying given object graphic isn't much of a problem too (many .frm loaders around, (including this one ;p)), so all you has to do is stick to the current format.
Biggest challenges in creating new mapper would be - imho - creating more user-friendly GUI, probably sorting objects in right order (last one is wild guess, someone more experienced should correct me if needed - i didn't messed with .fomap files for more advanced stuff than reading them, so... :>) and make it working with scripts. First two can be done even now, last thing can wait until you/someone make at least half-usuable application. If stuff will be good enough, i guess it would be much easier to get support from cvet ;)
Due to compatibility reasons, i would recommend C++ here - should be easier for everyone if program find its way into standard SDK tools. (but if someone make it perl+gtk, i'll give my whole "+1" limit for given month ;p)
Kilgore:
I completely don't understand why one would give a shit about making "a new, better" mapper.. for teh lulz?
The mapper is a very convenient tool after you just get used to it, which should take time of making few maps. Also, at least basic knowledge about SDK is handy, but not necessary. The only thing that I imagine missing there is "Undo" but it seriously doesn't matter if you know what you're doing. Also, I've seen some solution for it somewhere scripted by someone, I would post a link but I don't have it and don't use it.
The real problem is that there is almost no tutorials for mapper or good how-to-make-a-map guides.
Lexx:
--- Quote ---The mapper is a very convenient tool after you just get used to it,
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You probably haven't used many mapping tools yet.
Surf:
To me the mapper works allright aswell, the only thing I am really missing is some "undo" function.
E: was so lazy and didn't read the full post of kilgore, he got it already pointed out.
Kilgore:
--- Quote from: Lexx on February 19, 2012, 10:21:32 pm ---You probably haven't used many mapping tools yet.
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The outcome of your work is the thing that counts, not the tools you use, my master.
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