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 === Layers ===
 Just like ogres, Dark Forces mission maps may consist of multiple layers.  '''Layers''' are simply a collection of sectors and objects in a single group. Most often this is done to separate the different floors of a mission (like Detention Center). This is done so they don't all show up at once on the map and confuse the player. For example, here is the Secret Base mission with all the layers shown. When an object is '''greyed-out''' it means it is in a different layer.
-[[File:Secret Base.png|thumb|953x953px|center]]
+[[File:Secret Base.png|thumb|953x953px|center]]You can control the layer of the mission by changing the layer button indicator arrows in the Main Menu. You can also click on the layer number button to turn on and turn off seeing all the layers at once. If the button is colored red then you will see all the layers and if it is colored black you will only see a single layer at a time.
 [[File:Layer Indicator.png|thumb|center]]Lets move to the next part of the tutorial and starting making changes to our geometry. Click [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Basics Geometry II|'''here''']] to continue.

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	=== Layers ===		=== Layers ===
	Just like ogres, Dark Forces mission maps may consist of multiple layers. '''Layers''' are simply a collection of sectors and objects in a single group. Most often this is done to separate the different floors of a mission (like Detention Center). This is done so they don't all show up at once on the map and confuse the player. For example, here is the Secret Base mission with all the layers shown. When an object is '''greyed-out''' it means it is in a different layer.		Just like ogres, Dark Forces mission maps may consist of multiple layers. '''Layers''' are simply a collection of sectors and objects in a single group. Most often this is done to separate the different floors of a mission (like Detention Center). This is done so they don't all show up at once on the map and confuse the player. For example, here is the Secret Base mission with all the layers shown. When an object is '''greyed-out''' it means it is in a different layer.
	[[File:Secret Base.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|953x953px]]		[[File:Secret Base.png\|thumb\|953x953px\|center]]

Df21admin at 02:57, 15 March 2024

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	Just like ogres, Dark Forces mission maps may consist of multiple layers. '''Layers''' are simply a collection of sectors and objects in a single group. Most often this is done to separate the different floors of a mission (like Detention Center). This is done so they don't all show up at once on the map and confuse the player. For example, here is the Secret Base mission with all the layers shown. When an object is '''greyed-out''' it means it is in a different layer.		Just like ogres, Dark Forces mission maps may consist of multiple layers. '''Layers''' are simply a collection of sectors and objects in a single group. Most often this is done to separate the different floors of a mission (like Detention Center). This is done so they don't all show up at once on the map and confuse the player. For example, here is the Secret Base mission with all the layers shown. When an object is '''greyed-out''' it means it is in a different layer.
	[[File:Secret Base.png\|none\|thumb\|953x953px]]		[[File:Secret Base.png\|none\|thumb\|953x953px]]

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	Just like ogres, Dark Forces mission maps may consist of multiple layers. '''Layers''' are simply a collection of sectors and objects in a single group. Most often this is done to separate the different floors of a mission (like Detention Center). This is done so they don't all show up at once on the map and confuse the player. For example, here is the Secret Base mission with all the layers shown. When an object is '''greyed-out''' it means it is in a different layer.		Just like ogres, Dark Forces mission maps may consist of multiple layers. '''Layers''' are simply a collection of sectors and objects in a single group. Most often this is done to separate the different floors of a mission (like Detention Center). This is done so they don't all show up at once on the map and confuse the player. For example, here is the Secret Base mission with all the layers shown. When an object is '''greyed-out''' it means it is in a different layer.
	[[File:Secret Base.png\|none\|thumb\|953x953px]]		[[File:Secret Base.png\|none\|thumb\|953x953px]]

Df21admin at 02:56, 15 March 2024

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	Just like ogres, Dark Forces mission maps may consist of multiple layers. '''Layers''' are simply a collection of sectors and objects in a single group. Most often this is done to separate the different floors of a mission (like Detention Center). This is done so they don't all show up at once on the map and confuse the player. For example, here is the Secret Base mission with all the layers shown. When an object is '''greyed-out''' it means it is in a different layer.		Just like ogres, Dark Forces mission maps may consist of multiple layers. '''Layers''' are simply a collection of sectors and objects in a single group. Most often this is done to separate the different floors of a mission (like Detention Center). This is done so they don't all show up at once on the map and confuse the player. For example, here is the Secret Base mission with all the layers shown. When an object is '''greyed-out''' it means it is in a different layer.
	[[File:Secret Base.png\|none\|thumb\|953x953px]]		[[File:Secret Base.png\|none\|thumb\|953x953px]]

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	=== Moving Geometry ===		=== Moving Geometry ===
	You can '''MOVE''' the sector (or anything on the map) by holding the '''CTRL''' button and moving the mouse. The offset from which you move anything in WDFUSE is always the '''Red Circle''' of your highlighted items. In the picture above, the lower left corner of the square is the position from which all movement calculations will be made. Give it a try!		You can '''MOVE''' the sector (or anything on the map) by holding the '''CTRL''' button and moving the mouse. The offset from which you move anything in WDFUSE is always the '''Red Circle''' of your highlighted items. In the picture above, the lower left corner of the square is the position from which all movement calculations will be made. Give it a try! [[File:ZoomGrid.png\|thumb\|center]]

	=== The Grid ===		=== The Grid ===
	Notice that as you move the sector it will snap to the '''GRID''' consisting of the small purple dots in the background. You can always turn off the grid by pressing the '''G''' button. You can also click the buttons in the Main Menu to change the Grid and Zoom levels .		Notice that as you move the sector it will snap to the '''GRID''' consisting of the small purple dots in the background. You can always turn off the grid by pressing the '''G''' button. You can also click the buttons in the Main Menu to change the Grid and Zoom levels .
	~~[[File:ZoomGrid.png\|none\|thumb]]~~

	=== Zooming ===		=== Zooming ===
	To get more details on the sector you are working with try '''ZOOMING''' with your '''middle-mouse''' button. Notice the square sector will become bigger and smaller as you zoom. The Grid, if you have it on, will automatically resize as you keep zooming. Give it a try so you see more of the sector.		To get more details on the sector you are working with try '''ZOOMING''' with your '''middle-mouse''' button. Notice the square sector will become bigger and smaller as you zoom. The Grid, if you have it on, will automatically resize as you keep zooming. Give it a try so you see more of the sector.


	== MAP Modes ==		== MAP Modes ==
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	Take a look at the '''Map Mode''' icons'''.''' You are already familiar with '''Sectors'''. The others are '''Walls''', '''Vertices''' and '''Objects''' .		Take a look at the '''Map Mode''' icons'''.''' You are already familiar with '''Sectors'''. The others are '''Walls''', '''Vertices''' and '''Objects''' .
	[[File:Map Modes.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|271x271px]]		[[File:Map Modes.png\|thumb\|271x271px\|center]]

	=== '''Wall''' ===		=== '''Wall''' ===
	Try selecting the '''Wall Map''' Mode. Notice the editor now has the wall selected in red while the other walls are green because they are not selected.		Try selecting the '''Wall Map''' Mode. Notice the editor now has the wall selected in red while the other walls are green because they are not selected.
	[[File:Wall.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|345x345px]]		[[File:Wall.png\|thumb\|345x345px\|left]]

	You will also see that there are four small perpendicular lines to the walls. These are called '''Normals''' and tell you which direction is '''inside''' the sector. It can get very confusing if you have many walls and this will make it clearer. You can always turn them off with '''ALT-L''' - but you will always see the normal of the wall you have currently selected.		You will also see that there are four small perpendicular lines to the walls. These are called '''Normals''' and tell you which direction is '''inside''' the sector. It can get very confusing if you have many walls and this will make it clearer. You can always turn them off with '''ALT-L''' - but you will always see the normal of the wall you have currently selected.

			[[File:Deformed Sector.png\|none\|thumb\|329x329px]]

			Just like sectors you can move walls by holding the '''CTRL''' button.

			As you move the wall, you will see that the shape of the sector gets deformed.





	~~Just like sectors you can move walls by holding the '''CTRL''' button. As you move the wall, you will see that the shape of the sector gets deformed.~~
	~~[[File:Deformed Sector.png\|none\|thumb\|329x329px]]~~

	=== '''Vertex''' ===		=== '''Vertex''' ===
	Now try clicking on the '''Vertex Map''' mode. These are the tiny points between the walls of the sector. Once again, if you have a vertex selected it will be colored red and the others will be colored green.		Now try clicking on the '''Vertex Map''' mode. These are the tiny points between the walls of the sector. Once again, if you have a vertex selected it will be colored red and the others will be colored green.
	[[File:Square Vertexes.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|369x369px]]		[[File:Square Vertexes.png\|thumb\|369x369px\|center]]
	Just like walls you can move the vertices by holding the '''CTRL''' button. This is useful to fine-tune the geometry of your sector. For example, you can easily change the shape of the square into a diamond by moving the vertices.		Just like walls you can move the vertices by holding the '''CTRL''' button. This is useful to fine-tune the geometry of your sector. For example, you can easily change the shape of the square into a diamond by moving the vertices.
	[[File:Diamond.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|378x378px]]		[[File:Diamond.png\|thumb\|378x378px\|center]]

	=== '''Object''' ===		=== '''Object''' ===
	Now select the final mode called '''Object .''' Now you can work with all the objects in the game. These can be either the player themselves, an enemy stormtrooper, an extra life pickup and the Moldy Crow.		Now select the final mode called '''Object .''' Now you can work with all the objects in the game. These can be either the player themselves, an enemy stormtrooper, an extra life pickup and the Moldy Crow.
	[[File:Object Tutorial.png\|none\|thumb\|401x401px]]		[[File:Object Tutorial.png\|none\|thumb\|401x401px]]



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	Just like the other items, you can move objects by holding the '''CTRL''' button. However, it is '''VERY IMPORTANT''' you do '''NOT''' place objects outside of a valid sector. If you do, they will appear in the negative space and cannot be interacted with. If you do this with the Player object the game will crash.		Just like the other items, you can move objects by holding the '''CTRL''' button. However, it is '''VERY IMPORTANT''' you do '''NOT''' place objects outside of a valid sector. If you do, they will appear in the negative space and cannot be interacted with. If you do this with the Player object the game will crash.






	== Map Editor Details ==		== Map Editor Details ==
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	=== Coordinate System ===		=== Coordinate System ===
	Dark Forces has a coordinate system where the X and Z are in the horizontal plane while the Y coordinate is the vertical plane (height). You can see the X and Z coordinates in the bottom left corner as you move your mouse. In the example below the X coordinate is '''200.25''' while the Z coordinate is '''215.25'''		Dark Forces has a coordinate system where the X and Z are in the horizontal plane while the Y coordinate is the vertical plane (height). You can see the X and Z coordinates in the bottom left corner as you move your mouse. In the example below the X coordinate is '''200.25''' while the Z coordinate is '''215.25'''
	[[File:Coordinates.png\|~~none~~\|~~thumb~~]]		[[File:Coordinates.png\|thumb\|center]]

	=== Layers ===		=== Layers ===
	Just like ogres, Dark Forces mission maps may consist of multiple layers. '''Layers''' are simply a collection of sectors and objects in a single group. Most often this is done to separate the different floors of a mission (like Detention Center). This is done so they don't all show up at once on the map and confuse the player. For example, here is the Secret Base mission with all the layers shown. When an object is '''greyed-out''' it means it is in a different layer.		Just like ogres, Dark Forces mission maps may consist of multiple layers. '''Layers''' are simply a collection of sectors and objects in a single group. Most often this is done to separate the different floors of a mission (like Detention Center). This is done so they don't all show up at once on the map and confuse the player. For example, here is the Secret Base mission with all the layers shown. When an object is '''greyed-out''' it means it is in a different layer.
	[[File:Secret Base.png\|none\|thumb\|953x953px]]		[[File:Secret Base.png\|none\|thumb\|953x953px]]





	You can control the layer of the mission by changing the layer button indicator arrows in the Main Menu. You can also click on the layer number button to turn on and turn off seeing all the layers at once. If the button is colored red then you will see all the layers and if it is colored black you will only see a single layer at a time.		You can control the layer of the mission by changing the layer button indicator arrows in the Main Menu. You can also click on the layer number button to turn on and turn off seeing all the layers at once. If the button is colored red then you will see all the layers and if it is colored black you will only see a single layer at a time.
	[[File:Layer Indicator.png\|~~none~~\|~~thumb~~]]Lets move to the next part of the tutorial and starting making changes to our geometry. Click [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Basics Geometry II\|'''here''']] to continue.		[[File:Layer Indicator.png\|thumb\|center]]Lets move to the next part of the tutorial and starting making changes to our geometry. Click [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Basics Geometry II\|'''here''']] to continue.

	'''WDFUSE Tutorials'''		'''WDFUSE Tutorials'''

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	=== Sector ===		=== Sector ===
	This is a '''Sector ,''' or simply a room where action takes place in Dark Forces. It is colored red because it is currently selected.		This is a '''Sector ,''' or simply a room where action takes place in Dark Forces. It is colored red because it is currently selected.
	[[File:Tutorial BASICS 1.png\|none\|thumb\|~~1044x1044px~~]]		[[File:Tutorial BASICS 1.png\|none\|thumb\|1085x1085px]]

	Here are some things you should try now!		Here are some things you should try now!

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	This is a '''Sector ,''' or simply a room where action takes place in Dark Forces. It is colored red because it is currently selected.		This is a '''Sector ,''' or simply a room where action takes place in Dark Forces. It is colored red because it is currently selected.
	[[File:Tutorial BASICS 1.png\|none\|thumb\|1044x1044px]]		[[File:Tutorial BASICS 1.png\|none\|thumb\|1044x1044px]]

	Here are some things you should try now!		Here are some things you should try now!

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	=== Sector ===		=== Sector ===
	This is a '''Sector ,''' or simply a room where action takes place in Dark Forces. It is colored red because it is currently selected .		This is a '''Sector ,''' or simply a room where action takes place in Dark Forces. It is colored red because it is currently selected.
	[[File:Tutorial BASICS 1.png\|none\|thumb\|1044x1044px]]		[[File:Tutorial BASICS 1.png\|none\|thumb\|1044x1044px]]
	Here are some things you should try now!		Here are some things you should try now!

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Sector

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	=== Sector ===		=== Sector ===
	This is a '''Sector ,''' or simply a room where action takes place in Dark Forces. It is colored red because it is currently selected.		This is a '''Sector ,''' or simply a room where action takes place in Dark Forces. It is colored red because it is currently selected .
	[[File:Tutorial BASICS 1.png\|none\|thumb\|1044x1044px]]		[[File:Tutorial BASICS 1.png\|none\|thumb\|1044x1044px]]
	Here are some things you should try now!		Here are some things you should try now!