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FAQ for DeeP and DeePBSP
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│ DeeP and DeePBSP for DOOM+HERETIC+HEXEN+STRIFE │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
This document lists the most common questions and answer for new DeeP
users. Please refer to DEEP101.DOC a list of features in DeeP.
┌───────────────┐
│ What is DeeP │
└───────────────┘
DeeP got its start from the basic ideas in DEU 5.21. DeeP is written in
Borland 32bit C++ 4.52 DPMI. It contains over 9 times the code of
DEU5.21, resulting in a brand new "extended" program now with many new
features.
DeeP has Power, Speed and Ease of use. A long list of features you Dream
of, from Texture drawing, Map printing, Cut, Copy, Undo, and Paste (even
between different levels) to powerful -interactive- WYSIWYG drawing tools.
It supports both keyboard and mouse users with equal ease. Ex-DEU users
can use most of the key commands they already know, making DeeP easy to
learn.
With its unmatched set of options, awesome graphics speed (much faster
than Windows) and DeePBSP (the *only* fastest nodes builder on the planet,
plain and simple, just benchmark it), great levels can be created in less
than 1/4 the normal time using other editors.
Extensive error checking keeps you out of trouble!
DeeP is written by professionals, (who happen to also love building
levels<g>) to give you:
- Quality where it counts, the way it should be!
- Exclusive Awesome Direct Drawing lets you make your custom graphics.
- Fully supports all external PWAD graphics (sprites,textures,flats,etc.).
- Flicker free fast graphics, minimum screen redraws required.
- Edits ALL the games in 1 program with instant dynamic game switching.
- Automatic level detection, no user setup required.
- Ultra simple, incredibly fast script editing and saving.
- Precision ONE-step linedef/sector drawing from any mode, no guesswork.
- Create the shape you want directly with no extra steps.
- WYSIWYG tool drawing creates stairs-to-teleports where you want them.
- Accurate Gamma correction for easy viewing of those -dark- textures!
- Unmatched reliability and ease of use.
- Scroll bars, buttons and dialog boxes for fast & easy interaction.
- Uniquely configurable, from display colors to error checking options.
- Fully documented, featuring indexed online Help and search (use F1).
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│ Common questions │
└───────────────────────────────────────────┘
Installation Questions
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Q. Where is the .INI file.
A. There isn't one! DeeP is completely self-installing.
Q. "Graphics hardware not detected" error message appears.
A. The Video driver you selected at installation is not compatible with
your video board. You must have at least 512KB of video memory.
If you selected VESA, your video BIOS is not compatible with the VESA
standard. Unzip the UVBE50BD.ZIP file. A newer 5.1 version is available.
Call us to download it or look for it as UNIVBE51.ZIP. It's fairly
large, so the new version is not included.
Some ATI boards require this driver.
This message also appears if you try to run at a resolution other than
640x480. For example, 1280x1024 requires 2MB of video memory.
If you selected a driver that is not appropriate for your board, try
a new driver using the " -driver new" option to reselect the driver.
Grid Questions
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Q. I press G but the grid does not appear.
A. Press H, this make the grid appear and disappear.
Q. I don't like dashed lines for the grid.
A. Click Edit on the top menu bar and select "Load Options/Etc".
Click the box for "Grid Dashed" and make it white (not active).
Q. I don't like the grid color.
A. Click Edit on the top menu bar and select "Mouse/LineColor".
Select the Grid entry, press enter and change the color for the grid.
Q. My stuff always moves all over, but I don't have the grid on.
A. Snap-to-Grid is on by default. Click the button on the top menu
bar with the small "s" or press the "/" key. Unlike DEU, this is
a separate choice from G.
Q. The grid is changing sizes back and forth when I Zoom.
A. If the grid display gets too small to view (about 4 pixels), DeeP
adjusts the grid to the next size. The color also changes to DarkGray
to indicate the shift. A size below this is not usable (well on a 20"
it would be).
Mouse Questions
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Q. I changed computers and the mouse click no longer works.
A. Select F5 options menu, selected Mouse Options and set the
Mouse Timer to 0. This recalibrates your new CPU.
Q. The mouse click speed is too slow.
A. Click Edit and select "Zoom/Mouse/Map Options". Reduce the click
speed to 150ms. Now you have to click very fast to get double
clicking to work. If you go below 150ms, it is difficult to click.
Q. The mouse double click speed is too fast.
A. Select "Zoom.." as above and increase the click speed. Try around
350ms. Now the time from single clicking to selecting is also
increased since DeeP is giving you more time to double click
before deciding that you meant just a single click!
Q. The mouse moves too fast across the screen.
A. Click on Edit and select "Zoom/Mouse/Map Options".
Change the mouse speed to a lower number (50 is a good start).
Q. The mouse moves too slow across the screen.
A. Click on Edit and select "Zoom/Mouse/Map Options".
Change the mouse speed to a higher number.
Q. I don't like the mouse following my menus.
A. Click on Edit and select "Zoom/Mouse/Map Options".
Change the "Snap Cursor" to off.
Q. The mouse is jerky across the screen.
A. For a 486/33SX and below, some delay may occur when displaying textures.
If you are running disk compression, it's possible to encounter delays
while your system is decompressing data.
There are also some non MicroSoft mouse drivers that cause this problem.
We have seen this problem primarily on older versions of DOS (earlier
then 6.2x) or if you are running in a DOS environment under OS/2 or
Windows and you some task is taking cpu cycles away.
Upgrade your DOS, you'll be glad you did, and get the latest drivers or
get rid of disk compression, buy a faster processor or ??.
Video Questions
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Q. The screen colors are strange.
A. If you used the HERETIC IWAD on a DOOM project, the DOOM IWAD on a
HERETIC project or HEXEN for DOOM etc. the colors will look VERY
strange! Either change the IWAD name the match the type of project or
delete DEEP.CHK and start over with a fresh set of Project control
files.
Q. My map flies off the screen before I have a chance to stop.
A. Turn on the screen delay feature with the "[" and "]" keys. This will
slow it down to any speed you like.
-or-
Select the Alt+F5 option screen and select Mouse Edge. You click the
a mouse button when the cursor touches the edge of the screen.
-or-
Press Scroll Lock. The map is "locked" until you release Scroll Lock.
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You can also scroll the map by pressing Ctrl+Right mouse button (the
Ctrl key can be released after you start) or by quickly pressing the
Left mouse button and then press the right button. The cursor changes
to a circle with a cross. Only one button has to held down while you
scroll.
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Change the scroll speed in F5 map options.
Q. The video is too slow.
A. Turn of