Tricks of the DOOM Programming Gurus/Tricks_of_the_Doom_Programming_Gurus.iso/editors/deep/deep101.doc

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  │            101  NEW features in DeeP (as of v6.14)                │
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  │ DeeP   - DOOM Enhanced Editor Program    (edits DOOM and DOOM II) │
  │ HeeP   - HERETIC Enhanced Editor Program (edits HERETIC levels  ) │
  │ DeePbsp- Binary Space Partition Program  (builds nodes for all  ) │
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   DeeP is a complete rewrite of DEU and is written in Borland TURBO C++
   3.1. DeeP has 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!

   THE LIST :

1.  ALL things can be displayed at once (toggled with T command).
    Real useful and very pretty.

2.  Pictures of textures and monsters can now be seen as you're building
    the level!  Instead of just text, you can see the monsters and
    textures you  want to edit by moving the cursor over the item of
    interest.

3.  All Things display their direction all the time.

4.  Ruler has optional circles. The circle size is set in new option
    submenu.

5.  Build easy Stairs between 2 LineDefs.

6.  Simultaneous/interactive scale and rotate Vertices, Linedefs, and
    Sectors.

7.  Interactive rotate the direction of Things.

8.  Automatic Sector split or 2-sided LineDef detection while drawing a
    Linedef.

9.  Distribute lighting across Sectors selected.

10. Automatically remember the last tag number you used and show the 1st
    free one.

11. Left mouse button, if held down, clears current selected objects.

12. Right mouse button quick-click edits the object!

13. Mouse quick Left Double-Click Insert mode for Vertex.

14. Mouse quick Right Double-Click for switching Edit modes.

15. New option automatically follows the menus with the cursor
    (Snap-to-Cursor).

16. Option to delineate the left and right side of the screen so you can
    see the "edge" easier.

17. New easy/configurable Vertex screen so you can tell what's going on.

    a. The size of vertexes and linedef arrows automatically adjust in
       size. The vertexes and arrows stay small in a close zoom, so that
       moving and selecting them in a zoom is easier.

    b. A vertex is now a "dot" instead of an "X" so they are easier to
       view when many are close together.

    c. Optional direction arrows in Vertex mode.

    d. You can set the color of the "dot".

18. Complete color options you can set to your taste for Vertex, Things
    and Menus. For example, you can change to a white background with
    black lines.

    Two additional color entries you can define separately from the
    standard 16. This give you more freedom to experiment with colors
    without changing global colors.

19. Automatic Object/Room sector assignment in Linedef create mode.

20. Instant Zoom between two values.

21. Zoom expanded to a maximum of 16X, great for tight/precise work!

22. +/- skip zoom stages and no "stutter" when the key is held down.

23. (alt+X) Center the Map at current size.

24. (alt+Z) Zoom to Extents, makes any map fill exactly the full screen.

25. Save a PWAD with all the imbedded extra information, for example,
    Textures. (New DeePbsp below also saves all information.)

26. Save a grouped PWAD with all the levels without regrouping.

27. Save Patch names and rename them with a different directory name
    internally so you can transfer them from one version to another
    easily! (See Save in character command mode.)

28. Search for LineDef or Sector tags.

29. Complete Level Check (F10) for cross-references, missing textures, and
    unclosed sectors....all with the press of ONE key!

30. Can automatically fix missing texture names.

31. Can automatically fix invalid texture names (when converting a DOOM
    level to DOOM II).

32. Level Check for LineDef/Sector tag matches, misses and orphans.

33. Level Check finds missing teleport things.

34. Level Check finds duplicate teleport sectors.

35. Cross reference check also checks for invalid values and it's faster!

36. Cross reference checks for duplicate vertexes and sidedefs (just in
    case).

37. Flip LineDef now has option to just swap only Vertices and not swap
    SideDefs.

38. Y alignment can select which side.

39. Option to clear the REJECT to all FF or anything inbetween. This is
    useful for roaming the level with all the monsters intact and you
    don't have to fight them!

40. Complete statistics information on number of enemies, weapons,
    equipment, and ammo per item, per difficulty level and totals.

41. Thing mask for enemies,weapons,equipment,ammo, skill level and Other
    to help you visualize your placement better.

42. Option to load different palette numbers (for future Gamma expansion)
    from the IWAD.

43. Check that level has an exit.

44. Bottom of screen shows current Wadfile name.

45. Create a PEDESTAL object automatically.

46. Create a sunken POOL object automatically.

47. Create a LIGHT fixture (or a window wall) automatically.

48. Create a DOOR object automatically.

49. Create Stairs automatically inside a sector (different from the
    linedef type).

    The above make it easier for novice and expert alike!

50. Set default Door, Pool, Pedestal and Light textures.

51. Ins key controls automatic LineDef creation in Vertex mode for
    DOORS!

52. Sector, Thing and LineDef menus automatically show the current
    default menu selection for the object selected. And it's high-
    lighted for easy viewing.

53. Sector not closed is more accurate and explained better.

54. Complete context sensitive online help file! Can be viewed from
    start to finish (hate Windows for not doing that).

    Very useful for beginners to view the complete file and always
    available to help you learn DeeP and DOOM.

    In Edit mode, help is context sensitive, meaning it only displays
    data relevant to the menu displayed.

    Help can be PRINTED, all or by context sensitive topic.

55. Search function in Help, enter the string to search for and you're
    there!

56. Option added to File Pulldown menu to Read PWAD file. Automatically
    selects the first level in a PWAD. Other options also let's you do a
    forced nodebuild without having to "change" something.

57. Snap-to-Grid option (so you can have grid and not snap to it).
    (set by / command or top button).

58. User option lets you "select" sensitivity, scroll speed (the amount
    the map moves per edge shift) and mouse speed!

59. Response file option for testing WADs, lets you add external PWAD
    sprite/flat overrides while testing from DeeP.

60. Option to automatically create SideDefs/Sectors at same time as
    LineDefs.

61. Automatically use existing vertices when creating LineDefs.

62. Revised Menus for Things, LineDefs and Sectors. Things now show a
    picture of the object before you select it.

63. All main options (textures, heights, sound, etc) can be set and saved
    within the DeeP.

    The only options left in the DeeP.INI file are basic startup for
    where the DOOM file is and the type of video driver (later!).

64. Option to suppress vertex overlap check (it's up to you) to speed
    things up for the experts.

65. Options to directly set the mouse/editing colors, grid, select
    rectangle and to set dashed or solid lines.

66. Option to automatically reload the last level and files each time.

67. Option to automatically restart in edit mode.

68. Option to remap the color palette. Change the look to your own!

69. Automatic reload and restart of the last level you edited!

70. Automatic reload of up to 32 files you were working with! No messing
    with the .INI file.

71. Direct Node building link to DeePbsp, can you say Fast and Easy!

72. Direct testing of DOOM levels. Jump into DOOM and back to your MAP,
    boom!

73. Additional verification checks for a valid pathname for saved files.

74. Quick buttons on top menu bar to clear, zoom and change the grid.

75. Clicking the pictures displayed on the bottom, directly edits them.

76. Point, click and drag LineDef creation.

77. Extra protection to keep you from wiping out a Grouped PWAD by
    accident. The old file name is NOT automatically the default.

78. Object "selection and dragging" is now smooth, without any jitter
    and a lot faster. The objects selects are outlined in RED (you can
    change it).

79. Additional check for overlapping LineDefs and Vertexes when dragging
    Sectors.

80. New VGAONLY option in DeeP.INI for VGA only systems (for non VESA or
    not enough video memory).

81. Edit Changes show up on bottom information boxes when at first level
    of edit.

82. Where it makes sense, the menu option is left active, so you can
    search for the option desired without having to go back to "1" and
    back again.

83. New ScrollDelay option for fast systems, so the map doesn't fly off
    the screen (yeah, I'm jealous of those guys too).

84. Compatible with DOOM and DOOM II!  No need to use two separate
    programs.(HeeP is for HERETIC).

85. Much better memory management!  Now huge levels (200K+) can be made
    using conventional memory and not run out of memory.

86. New search features have been implemented.  Search for a thing,
    linedef type or the name of a texture and optionally replace!

87. Zoom now has auto-centering.  When a linedef, thing, or sector has
    been highlighted, DeeP automatically centers the object when you
    zoom in (not out). This setting is optional and can be toggled with
    the "\" key.

88. The "A" key toggles auto selecting of any object, letting you stay
    locked on an object.

89. DeeP can read a DOOM level and convert it to a DOOM II level and
    convert a DOOM II level to DOOM in seconds.

90. Scrolling the map is now up to four times faster, since less objects
    are drawn. Less flickering occurs when scrolling since the top and
    bottom lines are not constantly erased.

91. Menus have been re-organized to make them easier to use.

92. All pictures in the DOOM and DOOM II wad files can be seen.  At
    the DeeP prompt, press P and return to see them.

93. The size of the linedef arrows adjust according to the zoom factor
    so they don't obscure small objects. The line sticking out the side
    is the same regardless of line length so it doesn't jam the view.

94. The mouse is now the same for all VESA compatible video boards.
    The mouse is now totally usable for ALL your work. Try scrolling the
    sprites and any of the textures!.

95. Direct access to textures for linedefs and sectors. Click on the box
    containing the texture and you are in texture edit mode for the
    object!

96. Additional options to set the default PWAD directory and help file.

97. Direct DOS DIR functions with the DIRD command to quickly find your
    levels.

98. Print maps of any level at any available ZOOM factor.


New DeePbsp 3.1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
99. DeePbsp is about 6 times faster than BSP and features a display to
    see how your level is progressing as it is being built.

    DeePbsp is faster for large levels than any nodebuilder we know of
    (BSP, WARM, IDBSP or other imbedded ones running on a machine with a
    math coprocessor).

100.Copies a complete PWAD including any added TEXTURES, etc. Checks for
    optional valid LevelId to select it from a grouped PWAD.

    In addition, DeePbsp now allows for tighter spacing between lines.
    So this version does NOT produce the same output as before. If you
    bypass DeePbsp with an older version or another program, be aware
    that the output is different.

    Only DeePbsp can rebuild the correct level within a PWAD when run
    from DeeP/HeeP!

    DeePbsp has a safety check for virus or FAT errors.
    A change in the program size indicates a serious error in the FAT
    file allocation or a virus! So try to find out why it's complaining.

101.Deepbsp only copies the reject map. It does not clear it. This means
    that if you build a REJECT with a program such as RMB, you don't
    have to redo the REJECT if you didn't change your map much.


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