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Prefab Editor (Alpha)
- Thread starter Pille
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Pille
Prefab Creator and Great Galactic Imperator
Yes, once the editor is A17 ready I should have time for more random generation features.
This may take awhile. I've updated the underlying libraries to make FTP support possible and now the 32 bit version of the editor crashes for no reason and I've no clue what to do atm.^^ Any 32 bit users out there?Thanks for the Update!
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Pille
Prefab Creator and Great Galactic Imperator
I am very frustrate and going to skip the update for the 32 bit version for now (I'll try to fix the problem over the week). Anyway
Update Time (64 bit only)!
To get the update you have to redownload the editor using the links in the original post. The autoupdater is not capable to handle this kind of update. Sorry.
Changelog v0.48
- added memory tracking (see tab 'system')
- added optional acoustic signal for loading/saving (makes switching between ingame editor and zombie editor faster because when you save your prefab you don't need to stare at the zombie editor until the saving process is finished. You can instantly switch to the ingame editor and wait for the acoustic signal...)
- added FTP support (experimental) (very basic implementation atm.)
- renamed tab 'console' -> 'system'
- fixed: grid focus on upper left corner when loading a prefab
- fixed: general gui fix (some buttons were misused as labels)
- known issues: the gui looks a bit strange atm. (probably some kind of fallback mode due to a bug)
Update Time (64 bit only)!
To get the update you have to redownload the editor using the links in the original post. The autoupdater is not capable to handle this kind of update. Sorry.
Changelog v0.48
- added memory tracking (see tab 'system')
- added optional acoustic signal for loading/saving (makes switching between ingame editor and zombie editor faster because when you save your prefab you don't need to stare at the zombie editor until the saving process is finished. You can instantly switch to the ingame editor and wait for the acoustic signal...)
- added FTP support (experimental) (very basic implementation atm.)
- renamed tab 'console' -> 'system'
- fixed: grid focus on upper left corner when loading a prefab
- fixed: general gui fix (some buttons were misused as labels)
- known issues: the gui looks a bit strange atm. (probably some kind of fallback mode due to a bug)
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Pille
Prefab Creator and Great Galactic Imperator
As it turned out the 32 bit mode wasn't the reason for the crashes. The graphic libraries are buggy and causes crashes. This seems to be the reason why zombie 0.48 uses the fallback mode for the gui. I am afraid you have to download the whole editor again when the next update is released because I have to use another version of the graphic libraries.^^
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Pille
Prefab Creator and Great Galactic Imperator
Good news. I've managed to fix the bug.
Update Time (32 bit & 64 bit)!
In order to get the update, you have to redownload the editor using the links in original post. Sorry for the inconvenience. Further updates will available via autoupdater.
Changelog v0.49
- fixed gui
- fixed: server prefab path is not stored
How to use FTP Mode:
1. Enter the server data (under Extras -> Set FTP server ...'):
You can get the 'Prefab directory on server' from FileZilla if you navigate to the prefab folder on your FTP server (see screenshot below).
2. Click on FTP MODE. The color of the main menu changes to red if the ftp mode is activated.
3. Click on 'Load' or 'Save As...' and read the instructions in the appearing text field.
Update Time (32 bit & 64 bit)!
In order to get the update, you have to redownload the editor using the links in original post. Sorry for the inconvenience. Further updates will available via autoupdater.
Changelog v0.49
- fixed gui
- fixed: server prefab path is not stored
How to use FTP Mode:
1. Enter the server data (under Extras -> Set FTP server ...'):
You can get the 'Prefab directory on server' from FileZilla if you navigate to the prefab folder on your FTP server (see screenshot below).
2. Click on FTP MODE. The color of the main menu changes to red if the ftp mode is activated.
3. Click on 'Load' or 'Save As...' and read the instructions in the appearing text field.
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Pille
Prefab Creator and Great Galactic Imperator
Update Time!
The update requires v0.49 or higher (see links in the op) and is available via autoupdater.
Changelog v0.50
- added option 'prefab-related file extensions' allowing the user to specify the files for downloads and uploads. The default list is 'tts, xml, mesh, pille'. That means the editor will upload and download the file YOURPREFABNAME.tts, YOURPREFABNAME.xml, YOURPREFABNAME.mesh and YOURPREFABNAME.pille.
- fixed the feedback for updates and downloads: The editor will disable the gui until the running uploads and downloads are finished. This should prevent the users from making any mistakes.
- renamed label 'URL to prefab directory' to 'Prefab directory on server' because the the old label was misleading.
- known issues: the acoustic signal plays too often in ftp mode
Edit:
Update Time!
I got annoyed by entering the server password over and over again, so I've added an option to save it. However, I explicitly recommend to not use this option because the password will be stored in plain text on your hard disc. Beyond that, the update (0.51) includes several important bugfixes related to the new ftp feature. Let me know when you encounter any bugs....
The update requires v0.49 or higher (see links in the op) and is available via autoupdater.
Changelog v0.51
- added option for saving ftp passwords. The option is called 'Store FTP password in plain text on hard drive'
- fixed: prefab name not store in the ftp dialog
- fixed (hopefully): the editor sporadically get stuck in waiting mode when downloading or uploading files
- fixed: editor doesn't download all requested files
- fixed crash related to damaged downloaded files
- fixed downloading several prefabs in one session is slow
Changelog v0.51b
- fixed: the acoustic signal plays too often in ftp mode
The update requires v0.49 or higher (see links in the op) and is available via autoupdater.
Changelog v0.50
- added option 'prefab-related file extensions' allowing the user to specify the files for downloads and uploads. The default list is 'tts, xml, mesh, pille'. That means the editor will upload and download the file YOURPREFABNAME.tts, YOURPREFABNAME.xml, YOURPREFABNAME.mesh and YOURPREFABNAME.pille.
- fixed the feedback for updates and downloads: The editor will disable the gui until the running uploads and downloads are finished. This should prevent the users from making any mistakes.
- renamed label 'URL to prefab directory' to 'Prefab directory on server' because the the old label was misleading.
- known issues: the acoustic signal plays too often in ftp mode
Edit:
Update Time!
I got annoyed by entering the server password over and over again, so I've added an option to save it. However, I explicitly recommend to not use this option because the password will be stored in plain text on your hard disc. Beyond that, the update (0.51) includes several important bugfixes related to the new ftp feature. Let me know when you encounter any bugs....
The update requires v0.49 or higher (see links in the op) and is available via autoupdater.
Changelog v0.51
- added option for saving ftp passwords. The option is called 'Store FTP password in plain text on hard drive'
- fixed: prefab name not store in the ftp dialog
- fixed (hopefully): the editor sporadically get stuck in waiting mode when downloading or uploading files
- fixed: editor doesn't download all requested files
- fixed crash related to damaged downloaded files
- fixed downloading several prefabs in one session is slow
Changelog v0.51b
- fixed: the acoustic signal plays too often in ftp mode
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Pille
Prefab Creator and Great Galactic Imperator
Important Hint:
I've found a pretty serious bug related to the FTP mode. If you open a prefab that doesn't have a mesh file and save it to your FTP server then the editor will created an empty mesh on the server (assuming you're using the default file extension list). Empty mesh files cause 'End of stream bugs' ingame. Moreover, they may be responsible for the bug described in my previous post ('the editor sporadically get stuck in waiting mode when downloading or uploading files ').
To prevent bugs in FTP mode, please remove the file extensions 'mesh' and 'pille' from the text field 'prefab-related file extensions' (see screenshot below).
That how your file extension list should look like (under Extras -> Set FTP server...):
I am working on a bugfix. Shouldn't take long.
I've found a pretty serious bug related to the FTP mode. If you open a prefab that doesn't have a mesh file and save it to your FTP server then the editor will created an empty mesh on the server (assuming you're using the default file extension list). Empty mesh files cause 'End of stream bugs' ingame. Moreover, they may be responsible for the bug described in my previous post ('the editor sporadically get stuck in waiting mode when downloading or uploading files ').
To prevent bugs in FTP mode, please remove the file extensions 'mesh' and 'pille' from the text field 'prefab-related file extensions' (see screenshot below).
That how your file extension list should look like (under Extras -> Set FTP server...):
I am working on a bugfix. Shouldn't take long.
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Pille
Prefab Creator and Great Galactic Imperator
Update Time!
The update requires v0.49 or higher (see links in the op) and is available via autoupdater.
Changelog v0.52
- added options to the FTP Dialog: You can store the data of multiple FTP servers (max. 5; see screenshot in previous post). The active server is the currently used server
- fixed: The editor creates empty files on the FTP server if the file extension list refers to files that don't exist (that means you can use the old default list 'tts,xml,mesh,pille' without running into problems)
The update requires v0.49 or higher (see links in the op) and is available via autoupdater.
Changelog v0.52
- added options to the FTP Dialog: You can store the data of multiple FTP servers (max. 5; see screenshot in previous post). The active server is the currently used server
- fixed: The editor creates empty files on the FTP server if the file extension list refers to files that don't exist (that means you can use the old default list 'tts,xml,mesh,pille' without running into problems)
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Pille
Prefab Creator and Great Galactic Imperator
@n2n1
Some of us build their prefabs on servers using Stompys ApiMod (probably common practice for collaborative projects). Now (with the FTP support) you can edit your prefabs directly on the server (at least that's how it should feel to the user) assuming you have FTP access. Trust me, it's useful.
@All
What do you think about adding some colors to the editor?
Some of us build their prefabs on servers using Stompys ApiMod (probably common practice for collaborative projects). Now (with the FTP support) you can edit your prefabs directly on the server (at least that's how it should feel to the user) assuming you have FTP access. Trust me, it's useful.
@All
What do you think about adding some colors to the editor?
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Spectral Force
Refugee
I remember asking for this FTP access way back when. Glad you got it implemented!!
n2n1
Survivor
Avoid Red and similar(yellow,orange etc.) when it comes to primary windows GUI.
Including any oversaturated colors.
This will affect the perception and you may not notice what irritated.
for example:
In this screenshot, my perception is so suppressed by red and orange lines that i couldn't notice for a long time that there is still a green and blue frame...all my attention subconsciously follows only them.
Do not worry about a wide variety of colors, if you use even just a 2-3 of can still be done beautifully.
Including any oversaturated colors.
This will affect the perception and you may not notice what irritated.
for example:
In this screenshot, my perception is so suppressed by red and orange lines that i couldn't notice for a long time that there is still a green and blue frame...all my attention subconsciously follows only them.
Do not worry about a wide variety of colors, if you use even just a 2-3 of can still be done beautifully.
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Alphado-Jaki
Refugee
There exist lots of less stimulating but effectively emphasising color schemes for GUI.
Such as solarized.
https://ethanschoonover.com/solarized/
Such as solarized.
https://ethanschoonover.com/solarized/
Pille
Prefab Creator and Great Galactic Imperator
@n2n1
I don't like it myself to be honest.^^ Doesn't looks 'right'. My goal is to make the tabs easier to locate and I would like to create a more eye-friendly theme. This Titanium White GUI is giving me a hard time. Lol. Anyway, everything I am going to add will be optional.
@Alphado-Jaki
Yeah, a lot of people seem to like the solarized color scheme. Perhaps there's an easy way to implement custom themes...
Thanks for your feedback guys!
I don't like it myself to be honest.^^ Doesn't looks 'right'. My goal is to make the tabs easier to locate and I would like to create a more eye-friendly theme. This Titanium White GUI is giving me a hard time. Lol. Anyway, everything I am going to add will be optional.
@Alphado-Jaki
Yeah, a lot of people seem to like the solarized color scheme. Perhaps there's an easy way to implement custom themes...
Thanks for your feedback guys!
Pille
Prefab Creator and Great Galactic Imperator
You know, that negates your 'just want to offer some nice themes...
Just kidding!!!....
'. ^^ Anyway, It looks too beautiful. My editor is unworthy to display these themes. Update Time!
The update requires v0.49 or higher (see links in the op) and is available via autoupdater.
Changelog v0.53
- improved gui layout
- fixed: window position not correctly saved if multiple monitors are used and the editor's window is maximized
- fixed: ftp stuff
- known issues: editor refuses to connect to certain FTP servers for unknown reasons
Edit:
I won't be around for a few weeks. So don't expect a reply. Maybe I won't have access to the internet.^^
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Hey guys,
I've been lurking around these forums for some time and finally decided to create an account and make a post after being unable to solve this issue myself . If anybody could help me with this problem it'd be greatly appreciated.
So, here goes: I made a RandomGenWorld server some time ago, and built myself a nice base. I then decided I wanted to move my base to Navezgane, so I made a prefab of it and proceeded to export it and import it into Navezgane. The export/import process worked fine, and I was able to insert my base.
However, I ran into a slight problem: My base kind of flattened the terrain in a square (as is to be expected when inserting a prefab slightly below ground level). However, when I approach the base, I see ghost terrain on top of it. As in, I see the terrain that should have been there BEFORE my base was inserted as opposed to seeing the "square hole" my base made. As soon as I walk into this "ghost terrain" it disappears and the actual terrain (my base) appears. If I place any kind of block onto my base, this gets temporarily fixed, until I reopen the server. This same problem also happens permanently when seeing my base from afar, as in, my base doesn't load until I'm close to it (but the terrain that was there before my base does load!!).
Is there anything you guys could suggest to fix this?
I'd also like to take the opportunity to congratulate y'all on this amazing tool you guys made which I've been using for quite a while!!!
Thanks in advance!!
-Sniff
I've been lurking around these forums for some time and finally decided to create an account and make a post after being unable to solve this issue myself
. If anybody could help me with this problem it'd be greatly appreciated.So, here goes: I made a RandomGenWorld server some time ago, and built myself a nice base. I then decided I wanted to move my base to Navezgane, so I made a prefab of it and proceeded to export it and import it into Navezgane. The export/import process worked fine, and I was able to insert my base.
However, I ran into a slight problem: My base kind of flattened the terrain in a square (as is to be expected when inserting a prefab slightly below ground level). However, when I approach the base, I see ghost terrain on top of it. As in, I see the terrain that should have been there BEFORE my base was inserted as opposed to seeing the "square hole" my base made. As soon as I walk into this "ghost terrain" it disappears and the actual terrain (my base) appears. If I place any kind of block onto my base, this gets temporarily fixed, until I reopen the server. This same problem also happens permanently when seeing my base from afar, as in, my base doesn't load until I'm close to it (but the terrain that was there before my base does load!!).
Is there anything you guys could suggest to fix this?
I'd also like to take the opportunity to congratulate y'all on this amazing tool you guys made which I've been using for quite a while!!!
Thanks in advance!!
-Sniff