Toolkit for DOOM/DOOMTOOL.ISO/editors/edmap102.zip/EDMAP.TXT

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    EdMap
    version 1.02

    DOOM WAD Editor

This software package enables users to create or modify maps used
in the virtual-reality game DOOM, by id Software.
DOOM is a trademark of id Software.  id Software will not provide
any assistance for EdMap or any map created or modified by EdMap.
EdMap was not designed to function with unregistered versions of
DOOM. If you like DOOM, and/or want to use EdMap, you must first
register your copy of DOOM with id Software.


Included in this package are the following files:

EDMAP.EXE               Run this file to use EdMap
EDMAPSYS.EXE            The actual program, loaded by EDMAP.EXE
EDMAPCFG.EXE            Run this first to create a config file
EGAVGA.BGI              Graphics driver (Borland Graphic Interface)
ACTSLIST.DAT
FLORLIST.DAT
WALLLIST.DAT
PTX2.DAT
PTX2-8.DAT              Data files needed to run EdMap
SESTYLES.DAT            Sector styles list (Not needed to run)
EDMAP.TXT               This text file
BUILDER.TXT             README file from IDBSP10.ZIP
IDBSP.EXE               Node builder, used to make WADs playable
WAD_DWD.EXE             Utility to convert WADs to what IDBSP uses
BUILD.BAT               EdMap uses a batch-file driven builder
SAY-YES.TXT             Used in the batch file.

        (the builder was made seperate so it wouldn't take
        memory from maps, and so it could be upgraded if
        future version come out. This version (1.02) loads
        command.com and runs the batch file "BUILD.BAT")

The following files will be created by EdMap:
SESTYLES.DAT            (if it did not already exist)
EDMAP.CFG               config file (*.CFG can be created and used)


These files must be present in the current directory when "EDMAP"
is typed at the DOS prompt:

    EDMAP.EXE
    EDMAPSYS.EXE
    EDMAP.CFG (or whatever *.CFG is specified)

All other files should be in the EdMap directory.
EDMAPCFG.EXE must be used to create EDMAP.CFG (or *.CFG; specify
on the command line; ex: EDMAPCFG MYCONFIG).  While in the config
program, you can tell EdMap where the needed files are located.
(NOTE: no files -in this version- can be in a root directory)
For example, the DOOM directory could be D:\GAMES\DOOM and PWADs
could be located in D:\GAMES\DOOM\PWADS and the EdMap file could
be in D:\GAMES\DOOM\EDMAP.  The three above files would have to
be in the DOOM directory if that was where you intended to load
EdMap from.


To load EdMap, type EDMAP at the command prompt while in DOS.
Typing EDMAP /? will display the following:
|
|EDMAP [pwadfile [pwadfile [...]]] [/M:mapname] [/C:filename] [/?]
|
|    [pwadfile [..]]  adds wad files.
|       [/M:mapname]  loads specified map into editor.
|      [/C:filename]  specifies config file.
|             [/dir]  lists resources in the specified WAD directory.
|               [/Q]  "Quiet": prevents text after command line.
|               [/?]  (this) help text.
|
| ex: EDMAP MISSION1.WAD MISSION2 /M:E1M2 /C:MYCONFIG
| (file extensions and the "E"&"M" in "E1M2" are optional)
|
Like DOOM itself, the WAD files update the main DOOM WAD.
The last "E1M1" map found in the list is the only "E1M1" used,
even if previous WAD files contain the map.  WAD files may be
added while in the EdMap editor, and one may be loaded
automatically; the "Auto-load latest PWAD" option in EDMAPCFG
lets EdMap scan the PWAD directory for the "*.WAD" file with
the latest timestamp.  EdMap will notify you if the map
currently being edited is updated by a new PWAD file in the list.


EdMap control is centered around the mouse.  (A mouse is required
to run EdMap)  I tried to stuff as many controls onto the rodent as
possible.  I may have gone overboard, but most controls on the mouse
may be substituted by the keyboard ("most").  (another note: i did
not get around to doing the "Switch mouse buttons" option- sorry,
again this will be in the later versions)  Here's the controls:
While holding the 2nd (right) button:
    ...drag the mouse to pan around the map.  The control is
        intentionally not propotional; it decreases some
        as you zoom out.
    ...hold the 1st (left) button to zoom.  Push the mouse up
        to zoom in, pull back to zoom out.  Note that to
        enable zooming the 2nd button must be pressed first.
Using the 1st (left) button:
    ...tap to snap the mouse cursor to the nearest object of
        that mode and pick it up (modes are: Vertices,
        LineDefs(&SideDefs), Sectors, and Things).
        The object is not "attached" to the mouse; you can
        drag any object around, then tap the 1st button
        again to drop the object.
    ...hold the 1st button and move the mouse in any direction.
        this will bring up a tiny mode-pad.  Mode selection
        and screen size can be controlled using this pad.
        release the 1st button while the mouse is on the
        desired selection.  Leave the mouse in the center
        and the hold is treated as a tap, and you pick up
        the nearest object (click again to drop the object
        without moving it).
    ...while holding the 1st button, tap the 2nd button.
        This will add an object where the mouse is on the
        map.
        In Vertex mode this adds an unattached vertex,
            can only be used as a marker.
        In LineDef mode this breaks the line into two halves.
        In Sector mode this will create a sector.  If the
            mouse is in a sector already EdMap will
            verify that you wish to create a sector
            within a sector. (unless you turn that off).
        In Things mode this will copy the current thing
            and place it under the mouse.



Key commands were made to be short and simple.  To make a selection
from a menu, press the first letter of the selection you want.
To edit a field of data for the current object, press the letter or
number associated with that line on the object information bar.

general key functions:
    F2 save ( quick save(?), Alt-F2:save data, Ctrl-F2:save as..)
    F3 load (...)
    F4 PWAD list
    F5 prev. mode
    F6 next mode
    F8 tag/trigger actions  /  sector styles
    F9 build / play
(The menu does display hot keys on the selection buttons)




*** Improvements new to v1.02
Error checking (including, of course, texture checking)
Independant batch-driven builder making EdMap more flexible
Better process-handling; switches between EdMap/builder/DOOM better
"Load Latest PWAD" now scans the PWAD dir for the latest "*.WAD" file
Sector deletion
Some of the redraw routines were scrapped & rewritten in assembler
better menus in full-screen mode (does it look like a NeXT yet?)
some other bugs fixed.

*** Improvements from v1.01
Reverse mouse buttons now works
Reverse panning control
More informative load map; dots mark updated levels & "reload" marked.
Adjustable grid & snap (by config)
Fully supports other map levels, not just E1M1
Faster "enhanced map" redraw
Colors in object info bar
some other bugs fixed..



*** A few things:
    To designate sectors to preform actions:
go to the line, choose an action (press "0").
press F8(tag sector), then select a sector (click once).
    To remove a tag/trigger action:
go to sector, press "7" (tag/trigger number), type "0" and enter.
go to line, press "0" (action), choose "nothing" or "no action"


*** Notes on the builder:
    EdMap now loads COMMAND.COM to run the batch file "BUILD.BAT" with
the current PWAD name as the only parameter (no extension).  The
included builder requires a math co-processor (80x87), and EdMap 1.01
ran the builder by name. This version allows those who do not have
a math co-processor to install their own builder, and create their
own BUILD.BAT file.  EdMap passes the patch-WAD filename to BUILD.BAT,
so BUILD.BAT must make use of "%1". For example, if you are editing
"C:\DOOM\WADS\MYHOUSE.WAD" the batch file would run as if you typed:

C> BUILD.BAT C:\DOOM\WADS\MYHOUSE

Take a look at the included BUILD.BAT as an example.



I, Jeff Rabenhorst ([e-mail]), created EdMap for all those
DOOMers out there who cant get enough of what could possibly be the
greatest game this world has ever seen.
I wrote EdMap myself, but I couldnt have done it without some peoples
kind contributions:
    Hank Leukart ([e-mail]) for writing
        DOOM Specs (DMSPEC13.TXT).  EdMap was written using
        only a copy of DOOM Specs (v1.3) and lots of hours
        pounding the life out of my keyboard.
    Ron Rossbach ([e-mail]) for the BSP
        node builder (IDBSP10.ZIP) (see BUILDER.TXT)
    John Carmack and folks at id for releasing the code for the
        node builder and info to hack.
    id Software in general for .. releasing.. something.. hmm..
        DOOM!!


comments? suggestions? bugs? ..& access to internet:
    mail me (or write to alt.games.doom, I read it often &
    my mail gets stuffed fast)    [e-mail]

Like EdMap? Give it to a friend (who has a reg'd copy of DOOM).
Don't like it? Tell me what to improve.