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BENOJ
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Posted: 3rd Apr 2006 02:27
ok 2 questions
1.is there a way i can make a map editing program for myself with a drag and drop thing , that writes DB code for me, e.g.
i choose the object i want and drag it onto the matrix.
the code is then written for making the object and positioning it. if so could someone gimme a taster of the code ( i would like to make this myself as i would like to learn) so i can get started on this app. i will be making many levels for a program i am making, but the levels will only be small ( its a 3d pacman game to give you an idea of the levels)
2. how can i make a minimap in the top corner of my screen displaying the position of my pacman or the enemies etc...

thanks,
BENOJ

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Posted: 3rd Apr 2006 02:44 Edited at: 3rd Apr 2006 02:46
It is very difficult to position objects with the mouse, however it can be done. I'm pretty sure there are examples of this in the codebase or on the forums. Also, I have made a map like the one you describe in one of my games. All it is is a map with a dot that shows the location of the player. Not sure if that's what you want though.

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Posted: 3rd Apr 2006 02:47 Edited at: 3rd Apr 2006 02:49
thanks what do you mean codebase how can i access someone elses?.

lol yea i realised i rrly should read the whole scentence before i jump right in

i want it so it shows the dot moving which represents you on the map as you move, like a tracking system, but wfor all the ghosts etc.. aswell
what should i search for to find the map making thingy?

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Posted: 3rd Apr 2006 02:50
BENOJ
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Posted: 3rd Apr 2006 02:55
it doesnt have to be a drag and drop system really just a way to make maps easily and quickly rather than spending ages fasffing on switchbning between coding and compiled and seeing if it is in the wright place.

althought i woul dprefer mouse drop dont really knwo how to start a bit of code like this help would be appreciated thanks :d

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Posted: 3rd Apr 2006 02:58 Edited at: 3rd Apr 2006 03:01
This might be what you are looking for:
http://darkbasic.thegamecreators.com/?m=showcase_view&i=120
I also highly recommend Cartography Shop/3DWS. Very professional map making applications.
OMG I almost forgot MatEdit by TDK Man. That's what you should use.

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Posted: 3rd Apr 2006 13:00 Edited at: 3rd Apr 2006 13:18
i just triedmat edit it is editiiong the matrix though, i need to make and move objects the matrix will be flat....for now at least.

and the 3d viewer thing doesnt work, it lets me add 1 square and then i cant move it or anything like that.

it doesnt need to ba anywhere near as complicated as those programs are.

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BENOJ
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Posted: 3rd Apr 2006 14:39
ok i just wrote a rrly simple little program :

this is the kind of thing i want, but obviously i will make it more complicated as i develop it. I need some help though, how can i make it so dark basic reads off the code of the mapeditor and can save it as a txt file or something so i can make the levels and save them?

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BENOJ
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Posted: 3rd Apr 2006 23:11
ok ive made the radar minimap thing jjust need help making a simple map creator thing

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