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Df21admin at 21:11, 18 March 2024

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Testing your Map in Dark Forces

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	=== Testing your Map in Dark Forces ===		== Testing (GOB-ing) your Map in Dark Forces ==

	We are now at a point where we can start testing our mission. Once the tutorial is loaded press '''GOB''' in the top left corner or press '''CTRL-G.''' This process will take all the assets in your project directory, put them into a GOB called '''''<PROJECT_NAME>.GOB''''' and tell Dark Forces to launch it. [[File:GOBit.png\|none\|thumb]]		We are now at a point where we can start testing our mission. Once the tutorial is loaded press '''GOB''' in the top left corner or press '''CTRL-G.''' This process will take all the assets in your project directory, put them into a GOB called '''''<PROJECT_NAME>.GOB''''' and tell Dark Forces to launch it. [[File:GOBit.png\|none\|thumb]]

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	== Advanced Geometry - Component Overview ==		== Advanced Geometry - Component Overview ==
	Now that you've learned the basics switch to the Geometry tutorial by starting a New project (you can click the '''New''' button in the main menu or press '''CTRL-N''') and choosing the '''Geometry''' tutorial and press '''Ok.'''		Now that you've learned the basics switch to the Geometry tutorial by starting a New project (you can click the '''New''' button in the main menu or press '''CTRL-N''') and choosing the '''Geometry''' tutorial and press '''Ok .'''
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	Now that you've finished learned about Sector, Wall and Vertex components you are ready to start joining the Sectors together to make a mission! Continue to [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry II\|'''Advanced Geometry II''']] .		Now that you've finished learned about Sector, Wall and Vertex components you are ready to start joining the Sectors together to make a mission! Continue to [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry II\|'''Advanced Geometry II''']] .

			'''WDFUSE Tutorials'''
			#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Introduction\|Introduction]]
			#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Configuration]]
			#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Basic Geometry]]
			# [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Basic Geometry II]]
			# [[WDFUSE Tutorial - 3D Renderer]]
			#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry]]
			#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry II]]
			# [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry III]]
			#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Objects]]
			#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Scripting]]
			# [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Scripting II]]
			#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Scripting III]]

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	Now that you've finished learned about Sector, Wall and Vertex components you are ready to start joining the Sectors together to make a mission! Continue to [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry II\|Advanced Geometry II]] .		Now that you've finished learned about Sector, Wall and Vertex components you are ready to start joining the Sectors together to make a mission! Continue to [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry II\|'''Advanced Geometry II''']] .

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	Remember, if you make a mistake you can simply undo by using '''CTRL-Z.''' Also, you can always restart this tutorial by making a new project.		Remember, if you make a mistake you can simply undo by using '''CTRL-Z.''' Also, you can always restart this tutorial by making a new project.
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			One more thing. WDFUSE has many hotkeys for you to learn. It is impossible to memorize them all on the first try. You can press '''F12''' to see all the bindings if you forget what combination of keys does what you wanted it to do.
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	=== Testing your Map in Dark Forces ===		=== Testing your Map in Dark Forces ===

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	Now that you've finished learned about Sector, Wall and Vertex components you are ready to start joining the Sectors together to make a mission! Continue to Advanced Geometry II .		Now that you've finished learned about Sector, Wall and Vertex components you are ready to start joining the Sectors together to make a mission! Continue to [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry II\|Advanced Geometry II]] .

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 Here you can see the '''Sector Name''' and the altitudes of '''Floor''' and '''Ceiling''' along with the '''height''' and '''length''' of the Wall. It also lists the numerical vertex identifiers. The '''L''' stands for Left Vertex of the Wall and the '''R''' is the Right Vertex of the Wall. In this case, Vertex 0 is on the Left and Vertex 1 is on the Right of this Wall. Finally, the '''class''' and '''trigger''' are INF scripting components that will be covered later.
 Every time you select a Wall you will also see a perpendicular line that always points to the center of the Sector. This is called a '''normal''' line.
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 === Vertex Editor ===
-Now lets go over the Vertex editor. The Vertices are the end-points of the Wall. The number always matches the number of the Walls you have in your Sector.
+Now lets go over the Vertex editor. The Vertices are the end-points of the Wall. The number always matches the number of the Walls you have in your Sector. Each vertex connects two Walls together.
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 # '''Sort Textures by Height''' will sort all the textures from smallest to largest. This will only work on non-switch uncompressed textures .
 # '''Map  Texture Heights''' (This option is only available for Walls) will try to map the texture height to the height of the Wall so it would fit perfectly.

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	# '''Name''' - Name of the Sector. This is Optional and can be left blank.		# '''Name''' - Name of the Sector. This is Optional and can be left blank.
	# '''Ambient Light''' - how bright a Sector is. The number must be between 0 and 31 where 0 is total darkness and 31 is the brightest.		# '''Ambient Light''' - how bright a Sector is. The number must be between 0 and 31 where 0 is total darkness and 31 is the brightest.
	# '''Flag 1''' - Grouping of flags that modify a Sector's properties such as. This will be explained in detail later in the tutorial.		# '''Flag 1''' - Grouping of flags that modify a Sector's properties such as floor causing damage, no ceiling rendered, etc. This will be explained in detail later in the tutorial.
	# '''Flag''' '''2''' - Unused. ('''Ignore''' for now)		# '''Flag''' '''2''' - Unused. ('''Ignore''' for now)
	# '''Flag 3''' - Sets up custom lighting for the Talay Mission (Ignore for now).		# '''Flag 3''' - Sets up custom lighting for the Talay Mission (Ignore for now).
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	# '''Ceiling TX Z Off''' - Configures the Z-horizontal offset for the ceiling texture.		# '''Ceiling TX Z Off''' - Configures the Z-horizontal offset for the ceiling texture.
	# '''Ceiling Tx #''' - Unused ('''Ignore''' for now)		# '''Ceiling Tx #''' - Unused ('''Ignore''' for now)
	# '''Second Alt''' - Dark Forces supports one additional altitude on which you can walk. This is optional.		# '''Second Alt''' - Dark Forces supports one additional altitude on which you can walk. This is optional, and in ''relative height'' to the Floor Altitude, not absolute.
	# '''Layer''' - What map layer this Sector belongs to.		# '''Layer''' - What map layer this Sector belongs to.

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	Vertexes are a nice way to easily align your sectors when you join them together with other sectors.		Vertexes are a nice way to easily align your sectors when you join them together with other sectors.

	Be Careful! You '''cannot''' have one vertex be on top of another vertex for the same sector. This will cause a bug prevent the player from moving inside the sector. Be sure to ~~delete~~ delete one of them before testing your map.		Be Careful! You '''cannot''' have one vertex be on top of another vertex for the same sector. This will cause a bug prevent the player from moving inside the sector. Be sure to delete one of them before testing your map.

	=== Texture Editor ===		=== Texture Editor ===
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	You will also see a pull down called '''Available Pick Lists''' . These are nice groupings of textures to help you find the ones you need. You can search for a grouping of '''Walls''', '''Ceilings''' or from an existing mission such as '''NARSHADA''' or '''IMPCITY'''		You will also see a pull down called '''Available Pick Lists''' . These are nice groupings of textures to help you find the ones you need. You can search for a grouping of '''Walls''', '''Ceilings''' or from an existing mission such as '''NARSHADA''' or '''IMPCITY'''
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	Clicking on the above will instantly filter the list at the bottom. ~~You will also~~		Clicking on the above will instantly filter the list at the bottom.

	Another way to easily find a texture you want is to use the filter bar above the texture list. While having "'''Full TEXTURES.GOB'''" selected in the Available Pick List try to find all the switches by typing "'''swi'''" . The textures will immediately show all the ones that contain that phrase.		Another way to easily find a texture you want is to use the filter bar above the texture list. While having "'''Full TEXTURES.GOB'''" selected in the Available Pick List try to find all the switches by typing "'''swi'''" . The textures will immediately show all the ones that contain that phrase.