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	[[File:ObLogic.png\|thumb\|537x537px\|center]]		[[File:ObLogic.png\|thumb\|537x537px\|center]]
	Now you will see that the bottom section (called the '''Logic Editor)''' has been updated to '''LOGIC: REE_YEES.''' What this means is that this particular sprite will now act like it is a Ree-Yees monster. Now exit the game (if you have it running) and '''Gob''' your mission again.		Now you will see that the bottom section (called the '''Logic Editor)''' has been updated to '''LOGIC: REE_YEES.''' What this means is that this particular sprite will now act like it is a Ree-Yees monster. Now exit the game (if you have it running) and '''Gob''' your mission again.
	[[File:ObLogic2.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|711x711px\|center]]		[[File:ObLogic2.png\|thumb\|711x711px\|center]]
	Now the Ree-Yees will attack you! This happens because the empty sprite husk is now given a logic. And the important thing to understand is that if the sprite supports it, you can apply logics from other sprites. Lets try that. Exit the game and go back to the object editor.		Now the Ree-Yees will attack you! This happens because the empty sprite husk is now given a logic. And the important thing to understand is that if the sprite supports it, you can apply logics from other sprites. Lets try that. Exit the game and go back to the object editor.

	Edit the line in the '''Logic Editor''' to say '''LOGIC:''' '''TROOP .'''		Edit the line in the '''Logic Editor''' to say '''LOGIC:''' '''TROOP .'''
	[[File:ObLogic3.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|641x641px\|center]]		[[File:ObLogic3.png\|thumb\|641x641px\|center]]
	Gob the mission again and see what happens.		Gob the mission again and see what happens.
	[[File:ObLogic4.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|658x658px\|center]]		[[File:ObLogic4.png\|thumb\|658x658px\|center]]
	Now the Ree-Yees is acting like a stormtrooper. He is shooting blaster shots with his fists! When you kill him he will play the Death animation and will stay in that pose.		Now the Ree-Yees is acting like a stormtrooper. He is shooting blaster shots with his fists! When you kill him he will play the Death animation and will stay in that pose.

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	Select the Stormtrooper at the bottom and click the '''Logic''' button at the top to make them act like a stormtrooper and then the '''Generate''' button at the top of the Object Editor.		Select the Stormtrooper at the bottom and click the '''Logic''' button at the top to make them act like a stormtrooper and then the '''Generate''' button at the top of the Object Editor.
	[[File:Generate.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|442x442px\|center]]		[[File:Generate.png\|thumb\|442x442px\|center]]
	Lets go over the Generation logic components.		Lets go over the Generation logic components.

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	'''NUM_TERMINATE''': 4		'''NUM_TERMINATE''': 4
	</blockquote>Now Gob the mission. Run around the corner in the second room and hide here; spawners won't work if you're looking at them, to avoid the enemies obviously materializing from thin air.		</blockquote>Now Gob the mission. Run around the corner in the second room and hide here; spawners won't work if you're looking at them, to avoid the enemies obviously materializing from thin air.
	[[File:Hide1.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|562x562px\|center]]		[[File:Hide1.png\|thumb\|562x562px\|center]]
	After 15 seconds you will see the stormtroopers begin to spawn. They will stop spawning after you kill four of them.		After 15 seconds you will see the stormtroopers begin to spawn. They will stop spawning after you kill four of them.
	[[File:Hide2.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|566x566px\|center]]		[[File:Hide2.png\|thumb\|566x566px\|center]]


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	=== Sprites Items and Decorations ===		=== Sprites Items and Decorations ===
	Continue to the next room. Here you will see more sprite objects.		Continue to the next room. Here you will see more sprite objects.
	[[File:Sprites2.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|744x744px\|center]]		[[File:Sprites2.png\|thumb\|744x744px\|center]]
	One of the key differences you will notice is that they all show the same image no matter what '''direction''' you are looking from. These sprites do not have the omni-directional frames that the enemies have in the previous rooms.		One of the key differences you will notice is that they all show the same image no matter what '''direction''' you are looking from. These sprites do not have the omni-directional frames that the enemies have in the previous rooms.

	On the left is an animated decoration of an Ewok. All it does is stand there and animate the same thing in a loop.		On the left is an animated decoration of an Ewok. All it does is stand there and animate the same thing in a loop.
	[[File:Ewok2.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|719x719px\|center]]		[[File:Ewok2.png\|thumb\|719x719px\|center]]
	Lets open up the Logic Editor of this object.		Lets open up the Logic Editor of this object.
	[[File:ObLogic5.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|627x627px\|center]]		[[File:ObLogic5.png\|thumb\|627x627px\|center]]
	This item has two logic assigned to it; '''SCENERY''' and '''ANIM''' .		This item has two logic assigned to it; '''SCENERY''' and '''ANIM''' .

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	If you resisted murdering the poor Ewok, you can shoot the bust of the emperor to your right. Notice he instantly goes from alive to dead without playing any animations.		If you resisted murdering the poor Ewok, you can shoot the bust of the emperor to your right. Notice he instantly goes from alive to dead without playing any animations.
	[[File:Emperor2.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|550x550px\|center]]		[[File:Emperor2.png\|thumb\|550x550px\|center]]
	Lets look at the emperor bust logic.		Lets look at the emperor bust logic.
	[[File:Emperor.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|461x461px\|center]]		[[File:Emperor.png\|thumb\|461x461px\|center]]
	You can see it has both '''SCENERY''' and '''ANIM''' logics however, you don't really need the ANIM one. This is because the sprite only has two frames (alive and dead) and it doesn't need to play any animation. You can remove the ANIM logic - run the GOB and see that you can still destroy the emperor statue.		You can see it has both '''SCENERY''' and '''ANIM''' logics however, you don't really need the ANIM one. This is because the sprite only has two frames (alive and dead) and it doesn't need to play any animation. You can remove the ANIM logic - run the GOB and see that you can still destroy the emperor statue.

	Lets look at the '''Death Star''' plans in the corner.		Lets look at the '''Death Star''' plans in the corner.
	[[File:Plans1.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|621x621px\|center]]		[[File:Plans1.png\|thumb\|621x621px\|center]]
	Notice that the Logic for them is only '''Logic: PLANS'''. I will tell you about an omission in the game. The death star plans are actually '''animated'''!		Notice that the Logic for them is only '''Logic: PLANS'''. I will tell you about an omission in the game. The death star plans are actually '''animated'''!

	But the developers forgot the '''ANIM''' flag. We can fix that easily. Just add the '''ANIM''' logic.		But the developers forgot the '''ANIM''' flag. We can fix that easily. Just add the '''ANIM''' logic.
	[[File:PlanLogic.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|236x236px\|center]]		[[File:PlanLogic.png\|thumb\|236x236px\|center]]
	Then GOB your mission and you will see that the plans will be animated!		Then GOB your mission and you will see that the plans will be animated!

	At the bottom right corner you will see '''shields'''. They are animated and have the '''ANIM''' logic turned on.		At the bottom right corner you will see '''shields'''. They are animated and have the '''ANIM''' logic turned on.
	[[File:Shields.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|492x492px\|center]]		[[File:Shields.png\|thumb\|492x492px\|center]]
	Remember that the logic is NOT tied to the sprite representation. Change the '''ITEM SHIELD''' logic to '''LIFE .'''		Remember that the logic is NOT tied to the sprite representation. Change the '''ITEM SHIELD''' logic to '''LIFE .'''
	[[File:Itemlife.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|487x487px\|center]]		[[File:Itemlife.png\|thumb\|487x487px\|center]]
	Gob your mission. Now when you pick up the shields you get an extra life!		Gob your mission. Now when you pick up the shields you get an extra life!
	[[File:ExtraLife.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|508x508px\|center]]		[[File:ExtraLife.png\|thumb\|508x508px\|center]]

	== Frames ==		== Frames ==
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	=== Decorations ===		=== Decorations ===
	Usually frames are decoration. Go on and enter the next room and you will see some frame objects.		Usually frames are decoration. Go on and enter the next room and you will see some frame objects.
	[[File:Frames.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|645x645px\|center]]		[[File:Frames.png\|thumb\|645x645px\|center]]
	These are all decorations with a single frame. You can shoot them and nothing will happen because they do not have a death frame. Notice that none of them have any Logic assigned to them, and they always "rotate in place" to face you, regardless of your position.		These are all decorations with a single frame. You can shoot them and nothing will happen because they do not have a death frame. Notice that none of them have any Logic assigned to them, and they always "rotate in place" to face you, regardless of your position.

	=== Items ===		=== Items ===
	Lets continue to the next room where we can find some items. All the objects here have a single frame items. When you pick it up the object will disappear.		Lets continue to the next room where we can find some items. All the objects here have a single frame items. When you pick it up the object will disappear.
	[[File:FrameItems.png~~\|none~~\|thumb\|554x554px\|center]]		[[File:FrameItems.png\|thumb\|554x554px\|center]]
	If you look at the logics they all match a particular item. You see logics for '''RED''' , '''CONCUSSION''' , '''CODE1''' and '''ENERGY.'''		If you look at the logics they all match a particular item. You see logics for '''RED''' , '''CONCUSSION''' , '''CODE1''' and '''ENERGY.'''

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	For example, you can change the KEY logic to pick up all three keys at once!		For example, you can change the KEY logic to pick up all three keys at once!
	[[File:AllKeys.png\|~~none~~\|~~thumb~~]]		[[File:AllKeys.png\|thumb\|center]]
	You can also make the the concussion rifle be a pick up for '''multiple''' weapons at the same time.		You can also make the the concussion rifle be a pick up for '''multiple''' weapons at the same time.
	[[File:MultiWeapons.png\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:MultiWeapons.png\|none\|thumb]]

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	#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Basic Geometry]]		#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Basic Geometry]]
	#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Basic Geometry II]]		#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Basic Geometry II]]
	# [[WDFUSE Tutorial - 3D Renderer]]		#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - 3D Renderer]]
	#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry]]		#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry]]
	#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry II]]		#[[WDFUSE Tutorial - Advanced Geometry II]]

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	In this tutorial we will talk about Dark Forces objects. These include the enemies you fight, the items you pick up, the sound effects and the 3D renderings of the Moldy Crow. Some objects are visible and some are invisible. Some have logic assigned to them and some do not. In this section we will do a deep-dive of all the object types and how to use them in WDFUSE.		In this tutorial we will talk about Dark Forces objects. These include the enemies you fight, the items you pick up, the sound effects and the 3D renderings of the Moldy Crow. Some objects are visible and some are invisible. Some have logic assigned to them and some do not. In this section we will do a deep-dive of all the object types and how to use them in WDFUSE.

	To get started load up the '''Objects''' tutorial in the New Projects ( '''Ctrl+N''' ) section. Load up the map and switch to Object Mode.		To get started load up the '''Objects''' tutorial in the New Projects ( '''Ctrl+N''' ) section. Load up the map and switch to Object Mode .
	[[File:ObjectMap.png\|none\|thumb\|948x948px]]		[[File:ObjectMap.png\|none\|thumb\|948x948px]]

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	Well that's enough about objects. Now lets go for the fun part of Dark Forces. Lets look at [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Scripting\|INF Scripting]].		Well that's enough about objects. Now lets go for the fun part of Dark Forces. Lets look at [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Scripting\|INF Scripting]].

			'''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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	Well that's enough about objects. Now lets go for the fun part of Dark Forces. Lets look at INF Scripting.		Well that's enough about objects. Now lets go for the fun part of Dark Forces. Lets look at [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Scripting\|INF Scripting]].

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	In this tutorial we will talk about Dark Forces objects. These include the enemies you fight, the items you pick up, the sound effects and the 3D renderings of the Moldy Crow. Some objects are visible and some are invisible. Some have logic assigned to them and some do not. In this section we will do a deep-dive of all the object types and how to use them in WDFUSE.		In this tutorial we will talk about Dark Forces objects. These include the enemies you fight, the items you pick up, the sound effects and the 3D renderings of the Moldy Crow. Some objects are visible and some are invisible. Some have logic assigned to them and some do not. In this section we will do a deep-dive of all the object types and how to use them in WDFUSE.

	To get started load up the '''Objects''' tutorial in the New Projects ( '''Ctrl+N''' ) section. Load up the map and switch to Object Mode.		To get started load up the '''Objects''' tutorial in the New Projects ( '''Ctrl+N''' ) section. Load up the map and switch to Object Mode.
	[[File:ObjectMap.png\|none\|thumb\|948x948px]]		[[File:ObjectMap.png\|none\|thumb\|948x948px]]

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	You can see that the Object '''Name''' has changed to '''STORMFIN.WAX'''		You can see that the Object '''Name''' has changed to '''STORMFIN.WAX'''
	[[File:ObSelect.png\|none\|thumb\|294x294px]]		[[File:ObSelect.png\|none\|thumb\|294x294px]]


			Keep in mind you can always open the Resource window and inspect the objects by switching to the Resources tab in the Main Menu and clicking on the object types you are interested in.
			[[File:ResourceWindows.png\|none\|thumb\|358x358px]]

	==== Method 2 ====		==== Method 2 ====

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	# '''Roll -''' The Yaw rotation of the object.		# '''Roll -''' The Yaw rotation of the object.
	# '''Difficulty -''' The Difficulty setting of the object (Ex: An extra life only appears on Easy mode).		# '''Difficulty -''' The Difficulty setting of the object (Ex: An extra life only appears on Easy mode).
	# '''Sector -''' What sector the object belongs to.		# '''Sector -''' What sector the object belongs to (typically auto-calculated).
	# '''Color -''' The Color of the object on the map.		# '''Color -''' The Color of the object on the map.
	# '''Type -''' The Type of the object ('''Ignore''' - for now).		# '''Type -''' The Type of the object ('''Ignore''' - for now).
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	# '''SPIRIT''' - Invisible objects that are typically the Player themselves.		# '''SPIRIT''' - Invisible objects that are typically the Player themselves.
	# '''SAFE''' - A class of objects that specify where the safe respawn areas are if you die.		# '''SAFE''' - A class of objects that specify where the safe respawn areas are if you die.
	# '''SPRITE''' - An objects that is a collection of frames ('''WAX''' files). Typically an enemy or an ~~animate~~ pick-up item.		# '''SPRITE''' - An objects that is a collection of frames ('''WAX''' files). Typically an enemy or an animated pick-up item.
	# '''FRAME''' - A single frame object that is typically a decoration or a non-animated pick-up item,		# '''FRAME''' - A single frame object that is typically a decoration or a non-animated pick-up item,
	# '''3D''' - A 3D object like the Moldy Crow ship.		# '''3D''' - A 3D object like the Moldy Crow ship.
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	'''NUM_TERMINATE''': 4		'''NUM_TERMINATE''': 4
	</blockquote>Now Gob the mission. Run around the corner in the second room and hide here.		</blockquote>Now Gob the mission. Run around the corner in the second room and hide here; spawners won't work if you're looking at them, to avoid the enemies obviously materializing from thin air.
	[[File:Hide1.png\|none\|thumb\|562x562px]]		[[File:Hide1.png\|none\|thumb\|562x562px]]
	After 15 seconds you will see the stormtroopers begin to spawn. They will stop spawning after you kill four of them.		After 15 seconds you will see the stormtroopers begin to spawn. They will stop spawning after you kill four of them.
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	=== Decorations ===		=== Decorations ===
	Usually frames are ~~decorationd~~. Go on and enter the next room and you will see some frame objects.		Usually frames are decoration. Go on and enter the next room and you will see some frame objects.
	[[File:Frames.png\|none\|thumb\|645x645px]]		[[File:Frames.png\|none\|thumb\|645x645px]]
	These are all decorations with a single frame. You can shoot them and nothing will happen because they do not have a death frame. Notice that none of them have any Logic assigned to them.		These are all decorations with a single frame. You can shoot them and nothing will happen because they do not have a death frame. Notice that none of them have any Logic assigned to them, and they always "rotate in place" to face you, regardless of your position.

	=== Items ===		=== Items ===
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	Because few applications will load the old .VOC sound files, you have the ability to convert the sound to a '''WAV''' file by clicking "'''SaveWav'''" button. It will be placed inside the '''WDFSOUND''' folder.		Because few applications will load the old .VOC sound files, you have the ability to convert the sound to a '''WAV''' file by clicking "'''SaveWav'''" button. It will be placed inside the '''WDFSOUND''' folder.

	One final note - the '''JEDI''' engine can only play '''eight''' sounds at a time, so be careful what you choose.		One final note - the '''JEDI''' engine can only play '''eight''' sounds at a time, so be careful what you choose; if having to play the ninth one, the oldest one will be cancelled.

	== 3D Objects ==		== 3D Objects ==
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	The VUE is a sequence of points that the 3D object must traverse. It is critical to understand that the VUEs (unfortunately) have hardcoded X,Y,Z positions. It means that the VUE '''WILL NOT PLAY FROM THE POSITION OF THE OBJECT''' but instead will always play the points that are defined in the VUE. There are tools to create new VUE offsets but this will be explained at a different time.		The VUE is a sequence of points that the 3D object must traverse. It is critical to understand that the VUEs (unfortunately) have hardcoded X,Y,Z positions. It means that the VUE '''WILL NOT PLAY FROM THE POSITION OF THE OBJECT''' but instead will always play the points that are defined in the VUE. There are tools to create new VUE offsets but this will be explained at a different time.

	The '''LOGIC: KEY''' is required for the 3DO to execute animations. Otherwise it will be just ~~render~~ where it is placed even if the VUE is defined.		The '''LOGIC: KEY''' is required for the 3DO to execute animations. Otherwise it will be just rendered where it is placed even if the VUE is defined.

	=== Axis Rotation ===		=== Axis Rotation ===
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	Notice it has two values. '''RADIUS''' which is the radius that surrounds the objects through which you cannot pass and also the '''HEIGHT''' of the radius (so you can't just jump over it). The height is set to 8 because it is too high for Kyle to jump over. With these spirit objects you can block off any passage in the game.		Notice it has two values. '''RADIUS''' which is the radius that surrounds the objects through which you cannot pass and also the '''HEIGHT''' of the radius (so you can't just jump over it). The height is set to 8 because it is too high for Kyle to jump over. With these spirit objects you can block off any passage in the game.

	Try this. Make many new spirit objects with radiuses and try to block all passage through the Lambda shuttle. Make it so you cannot clip through it anymore. If you are confused how that is done. go look at the Lambda shuttle in the mission Arc Hammer. It is done exactly the same way!		Try this. Make many new spirit objects with radiuses and try to block all passage through the Lambda shuttle. Make it so you cannot clip through it anymore. If you are confused how that is done, go look at the Lambda shuttle in the mission Arc Hammer. It is done exactly the same way!
	[[File:ArcSpirit.png\|none\|thumb\|614x614px]]		[[File:ArcSpirit.png\|none\|thumb\|614x614px]]

			Note, however, that if you are dealing with a large 3D object, sometimes it is faster to create a phantom subsector containing just the object and setting its wall flags as invisible fences.


	Well that's enough about objects. Now lets go for the fun part of Dark Forces. Lets look at [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Scripting\|INF Scripting]].		Well that's enough about objects. Now lets go for the fun part of Dark Forces. Lets look at [[WDFUSE Tutorial - Scripting\|INF Scripting]].