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FAQ for DeeP and DeePBSP
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│ DeeP - - DOOM Enhanced Editor Program (edits DOOM and DOOM II) │
│ DeePbsp - Binary Space Partition Program (builds node for all ) │
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This document lists the most common questions and answer for new DeeP
users. Please refer to DEEP101.DOC for the 101 NEW features in DeeP
that are not in DEU 5.21.
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│ What is DeeP │
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DeeP got its start from the ideas in DEU 5.21. DeeP is written in
Borland C++ 4.5 DPMI.
It contains more than 6 times the code of DEU5.21, so it's more a brand
new program now with many options and features you DREAM OF making it
much easier to use.
It supports both keyboard users and mouse users with equal ease.
Almost all of the keyboard commands are the same as DEU, so the
initial learning curve for DEU users is very low.
With its convenient user friendly options, online testing and ultra-
fast node builder, great levels can be created in less than 1/4 the
normal time using other editors. The best Extensive error checker
keeps you out of trouble!
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│ Common questions │
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Installation Questions
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Q. Where is the .INI file.
A. There isn't one! DeeP is now 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. Delete DEEP.CHK and restart DEEP. 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.
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.
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.
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 "[]" keys. This will
slow it down to any speed you like.
-or-
Press Scroll Lock. The map is "locked" until you release Scroll Lock.
Q. The video is too slow.
A. Turn of the display of textures on the bottom of the screen. Press
the "I" key. There are 3 modes of display, All, Some and NONE.
Color Questions
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Q. I don't like the grid color.
A. Click Edit and select "Mouse/LineColors". Change the grid color to
something else. If you don't see any color you like, select
"Palette Colors" and change "Anycolor2" to something you like. Go
back to "Mouse/LineColors" and select the bottom entry, that's the
one you made!
Q. I don't like the background color when I display all the things as
pictures.
A. Click on Edit and select "Mouse/LineColors" and change "Background
Things".
Q. I don't like the menu color.
A. You can change most of the colors as described above.
Reading A file Questions
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Q. When I start DeeP, the last levels saved are always loaded.
A. If you do not want to always start with the last levels you saved,
click on Edit and select "Load Options/Etc" and turn off
"AutoLoad". You can also select File and "Read" a new PWAD or
select "New" level.
To clear ALL the levels loaded, select "Reset Level". You can also
clear at startup, by typing "DeeP -n" or forcing DeeP to read a
new file "DeeP -file newfile.wad". The choice is yours.
Q. The program kicks me out and says "file limit of ### exceeded".
A. This is a normally a Shareware version message limit. Reset your
levels as described above to stay within the limits of the version.
The registered version is limited to 52 files.
Q. How can I read a file in a different directory than where DeeP is?
A. Set the Patch PATH in the menu using alt+F5 . This sets the default
directory. You can also temporarily read it from anywhere by
entering the complete path, including the drive, for example,
"C:\MYWADS\FAVORITE.WAD".
Saving A file Que