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Greebo: /* Compiling and Playing your Mission: Dmap & Map */

2016-12-29T18:37:47Z

Compiling and Playing your Mission: Dmap & Map

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	===Compiling and Playing your Mission: Dmap & Map===		===Compiling and Playing your Mission: Dmap & Map===
	DarkRadiant itself cannot compile or play your map. Enter dmap <mapname> and map <mapname> at the console in Dark Mod - see [[A - Z Beginner Full Guide Start Here!#Dmap: Compiling the Mission\|HERE]].		DarkRadiant itself cannot compile or play your map. Enter dmap <mapname> and map <mapname> at the console in Dark Mod - see [[A - Z Beginner Full Guide Start Here!#Dmap: Compiling the Mission\|HERE]].

	~~However, since DarkRadiant 0.9.5, the editor can issue the dmap commands to the engine, if Dark Mod is running in the background. See the Map menu for these commands.~~

	===Keyboard Shortcuts===		===Keyboard Shortcuts===

Lostbuthappy: /* Creating a light */

2009-12-19T09:13:34Z

Creating a light

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	===Creating a light===		===Creating a light===

	To create a light you can use the {{RMB}}in a grid view and select 'Create Light' from the popup menu. This creates a 'light source' object which is represented as a white diamond in the editor. By hitting the {{L}} with the light slected you can bring up the light editor where you can change the color and value of the light. The color of the diamond in the editor will change to match the color of the light source so it can easily be referenced in the 3d view (3d view only).		To create a light you can use the {{RMB}}in a grid view and select 'Create Light' from the popup menu. This creates a 'light source' object which is represented as a white diamond in the editor. By hitting the {{key\|L}} with the light slected you can bring up the light editor where you can change the color and value of the light. The color of the diamond in the editor will change to match the color of the light source so it can easily be referenced in the 3d view (3d view only).

	You can also add textures through the light menu.		You can also add textures through the light menu.

Lostbuthappy: /* Creating a light */

2009-12-19T09:07:26Z

Creating a light

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	===Creating a light===		===Creating a light===

	To create a light you can use the {{RMB}}in a grid view and select 'Create Light' from the popup menu. This creates a 'light source' object which is represented as a white diamond in the editor. By hitting the {{J}} with the light slected you can bring up the light editor where you can change the color and value of the light. The color of the diamond in the editor will change to match the color of the light source so it can easily be referenced in the 3d view (3d view only).		To create a light you can use the {{RMB}}in a grid view and select 'Create Light' from the popup menu. This creates a 'light source' object which is represented as a white diamond in the editor. By hitting the {{L}} with the light slected you can bring up the light editor where you can change the color and value of the light. The color of the diamond in the editor will change to match the color of the light source so it can easily be referenced in the 3d view (3d view only).

	You can also add textures through the light menu.		You can also add textures through the light menu.

Greebo: /* Compiling and Playing your Mission: Dmap & Map */

2008-02-18T14:47:06Z

Compiling and Playing your Mission: Dmap & Map

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	===Compiling and Playing your Mission: Dmap & Map===		===Compiling and Playing your Mission: Dmap & Map===
			DarkRadiant itself cannot compile or play your map. Enter dmap <mapname> and map <mapname> at the console in Dark Mod - see [[A - Z Beginner Full Guide Start Here!#Dmap: Compiling the Mission\|HERE]].

	~~You cannot compile or play your map from Dark Radiant~~. ~~Enter~~ dmap ~~<mapname> and map <mapname> at~~ the ~~console in~~ Dark Mod ~~- see [[A - Z Beginner Full Guide Start Here!#Dmap: Compiling~~ the ~~Mission\|HERE]]~~.		However, since DarkRadiant 0.9.5, the editor can issue the dmap commands to the engine, if Dark Mod is running in the background. See the Map menu for these commands.

	===Keyboard Shortcuts===		===Keyboard Shortcuts===

Baddcog at 04:29, 7 January 2008

2008-01-07T04:29:04Z

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	To copy a '''texture''' from one brush or face to another, you need to use {{menu\|Edit\|Copy Shader}} and {{menu\|Edit\|Paste Shader}}.		To copy a '''texture''' from one brush or face to another, you need to use {{menu\|Edit\|Copy Shader}} and {{menu\|Edit\|Paste Shader}}.

			===Creating a light===

			To create a light you can use the {{RMB}}in a grid view and select 'Create Light' from the popup menu. This creates a 'light source' object which is represented as a white diamond in the editor. By hitting the {{J}} with the light slected you can bring up the light editor where you can change the color and value of the light. The color of the diamond in the editor will change to match the color of the light source so it can easily be referenced in the 3d view (3d view only).

			You can also add textures through the light menu.

			To create a light with properties in place like torch flames you must create an entity ''light''.

			To create a light with a model you must create seperate model and light source or entity light. Or you can save/load a prefab light from the file menu.

	===Creating an Entity===		===Creating an Entity===

Baddcog: /* Creating (inserting) a Model in your mission */

2008-01-07T04:21:37Z

Creating (inserting) a Model in your mission

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	To create a model use RMB in the grid view and select 'create model'. You can change an existing model by selecting it in Entity Inspector and using the choose model button at the bottom of that panel. (not with AI though!)		To create a model use RMB in the grid view and select 'create model'. You can change an existing model by selecting it in Entity Inspector and using the choose model button at the bottom of that panel. (not with AI though!)

			Models created this way are static and can not be moved in game without adding neccesary properties.

			Most ''moveable'' models can be created through the entity menu. They contain collision models and props neccesary for the player to be able to interact with them; pick them up, kick them, throw them.

			This included loot objects that they player can frob and other frobbable objects like doors.

	===Adding/Changing/Deleting Properties===		===Adding/Changing/Deleting Properties===

Tels: sort under "!" in the category

2007-11-11T22:51:42Z

sort under "!" in the category

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	All the ''Dark Radiant'' controls are listed at [[Dark Radiant Controls, Keys & Mouse]].		All the ''Dark Radiant'' controls are listed at [[Dark Radiant Controls, Keys & Mouse]].

	{{tutorial-editing}} ~~[[Category:DarkRadiant]]~~		{{tutorial-editing}} {{darkradiant\|sort=!}}

Tels: reword first section

2007-11-11T22:11:00Z

reword first section

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	===Orthoview===		===Orthoview===

	The two dimensional grid ~~view~~ (not the camera view ~~may be~~ referred to as 'grid' view (though the grid might be turned off, ~~invisible!)~~ the orthoview, the 2D view, the 'top view', 'side view', 'front view'~~. Hopefully it is obvious.~~		The two dimensional grid views (not the camera view) is sometimes referred to as:

			* 'grid' view (even though the grid might be turned off),
			* the 'orthoview',
			* the '2D view',
			* 'xyz view',
			* the 'top view', 'side view' or 'front view'

	===Abbreviations===		===Abbreviations===
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	The mouse buttons are also often denoted by little icons that show the mouse button to press in red:		The mouse buttons are also often denoted by little icons that show the mouse button to press in red:

	* LMB: {{LMB}}		* LMB: {{LMB}}, RMB: {{RMB}}, MMB: {{MMB}}
	* RMB: {{RMB}}
	* MMB: {{MMB}}

	=== Copy&Paste ===		=== Copy&Paste ===
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	Pasting this text back into an entry field can be done via {{menu\|Edit\|Paste}} or press {{key-ctrl}} + {{key\|name=V}}.		Pasting this text back into an entry field can be done via {{menu\|Edit\|Paste}} or press {{key-ctrl}} + {{key\|name=V}}.

	To copy a '''texture''' from one brush to another, you need to use {{menu\|Edit\|Copy Shader}} and {{menu\|Edit\|Paste Shader}}.		To copy a '''texture''' from one brush or face to another, you need to use {{menu\|Edit\|Copy Shader}} and {{menu\|Edit\|Paste Shader}}.

	===Creating an Entity===		===Creating an Entity===
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	===Adding/Changing/Deleting Properties===		===Adding/Changing/Deleting Properties===

	* the Entity Inspector can be shown/hidden with default key N or just select its tab on the panel if you can see it.		* the Entity Inspector can be shown/hidden with default key {{key\|name=N}} or just select its tab on the panel if you can see it.
	* In there you can see the properties of a selection.		* In there you can see the properties of a selection.
	* You can change them by typing in afresh at the foot of that panel. There is an input box for the property name and one below it for the value. These you need to either press ~~the Enter~~ key or click the check button to make them effective. Some properties might have special buttons or inputs.		* You can change them by typing in afresh at the foot of that panel. There is an input box for the property name and one below it for the value. These you need to either press {{key-enter}} or click the {{check}} button to make them effective. Some properties might have special buttons or inputs.
	* If the property already exists you can select it then it shows in those input boxes for you to modify.		* If the property already exists you can select it then it shows in those input boxes for you to modify.
	* Another way is to select the Class Name at the top of the Entity Inspector and then RMB and selecting 'Add Property' from the popup menu. This will show you properties appropriate to that entity if you click the top one item with the entity class name. Clicking each may give you additional info at the bottom. You can also see general properties further down.		* Another way is to select the ''Class Name'' at the top of the Entity Inspector and then {{RMB}} and selecting 'Add Property' from the popup menu. This will show you properties appropriate to that entity if you click the top one item with the entity class name. Clicking each may give you additional info at the bottom. You can also see general properties further down.

	===Compiling and Playing your Mission: Dmap & Map===		===Compiling and Playing your Mission: Dmap & Map===

	You cannot compile or play your map from Dark Radiant. Enter dmap <mapname> and map <mapname> at the console in Dark Mod (see [[A - Z Beginner Full Guide Start Here!#Dmap: Compiling the Mission\|HERE]])		You cannot compile or play your map from Dark Radiant. Enter dmap <mapname> and map <mapname> at the console in Dark Mod - see [[A - Z Beginner Full Guide Start Here!#Dmap: Compiling the Mission\|HERE]].

	===Keyboard Shortcuts===		===Keyboard Shortcuts===

Tels: add copy&paste, add mouse button images

2007-11-11T22:06:25Z

add copy&paste, add mouse button images

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	===Abbreviations===		===Abbreviations===

	LMB, RMB, MMB~~, MMW~~ are left mouse button, right mouse button, and middle mouse button (press wheel often)		LMB, RMB, MMB are left mouse button, right mouse button, and middle mouse button - which is often a wheel that you can also press. MMW stands for scrolling the wheel.

			The mouse buttons are also often denoted by little icons that show the mouse button to press in red:

			* LMB: {{LMB}}
			* RMB: {{RMB}}
			* MMB: {{MMB}}

			=== Copy&Paste ===

			''Copy & Paste'' for '''text''' in DarkRadiant uses just the standard operating system clipboard.
			So to copy text to the clipboard, you go to {{menu\|Edit\|Copy}} or press {{key-ctrl}} + {{key\|name=C}}.

			Pasting this text back into an entry field can be done via {{menu\|Edit\|Paste}} or press {{key-ctrl}} + {{key\|name=V}}.

			To copy a '''texture''' from one brush to another, you need to use {{menu\|Edit\|Copy Shader}} and {{menu\|Edit\|Paste Shader}}.

	===Creating an Entity===		===Creating an Entity===

	To create an entity you RMB in the grid view and select 'Create Entity' from the popup menu.		To create an entity you use the {{RMB}} in the grid view and select 'Create Entity' from the popup menu.
	* Some entity creations need a brush selecting or creating first while others already include a model shape. Dark Radiant will tell you if you need a brush.		* Some entity creations need a brush selecting or creating first while others already include a model shape. Dark Radiant will tell you if you need a brush.
	* You cannot use that menu to change the entity of an existing entity:		* You cannot use that menu to change the entity of an existing entity:
	# With a model you can change its entity by ~~typing~~ in the Entity Inspector		# With a model you can change its entity by editing it in the ''Entity Inspector'' (default: {{key\|name=N}})
	# With a brush or patch entity you can use RMB in the grid view and use 'revert to world spawn' ~~FIRST~~ and ~~THEN~~ 'Create Entity'		# With a brush or patch entity you can use {{RMB}} in the grid view and use 'revert to world spawn' '''first''' and '''then''' 'Create Entity'

	===Creating (inserting) a Model in your mission===		===Creating (inserting) a Model in your mission===
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	You cannot compile or play your map from Dark Radiant. Enter dmap <mapname> and map <mapname> at the console in Dark Mod (see [[A - Z Beginner Full Guide Start Here!#Dmap: Compiling the Mission\|HERE]])		You cannot compile or play your map from Dark Radiant. Enter dmap <mapname> and map <mapname> at the console in Dark Mod (see [[A - Z Beginner Full Guide Start Here!#Dmap: Compiling the Mission\|HERE]])


	===Keyboard Shortcuts===		===Keyboard Shortcuts===

	The keys you can use in ''Dark Radiant'' are shown in the Help menu where you can also change them.		The keys you can use in ''Dark Radiant'' are shown in the [[DarkRadiant Help menu\|Help menu]], where you can also change them. Tutorials on this wiki will always show you the default keyboard shortcut, so remember this when you change the shortcuts.

	===Controls===		===Controls===
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	All the ''Dark Radiant'' controls are listed at [[Dark Radiant Controls, Keys & Mouse]].		All the ''Dark Radiant'' controls are listed at [[Dark Radiant Controls, Keys & Mouse]].

	{{tutorial-editing}}		{{tutorial-editing}} [[Category:DarkRadiant]]
	[[Category:DarkRadiant]]

Tels: use a nicer color :-

2007-10-27T02:55:54Z

use a nicer color :-

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	{{infobox\|text=Here are just a few things the beginner to Dark Radiant '''must''' know as they are mostly assumed in tutorials.<br>		{{infobox\|bg=#e0e0ff\|text=Here are just a few things the beginner to Dark Radiant '''must''' know as they are mostly assumed in tutorials.<br>
	Tutorial writers: Please refer here at the start of your tutorial!}}		Tutorial writers: Please refer here at the start of your tutorial!}}