can i ask some questions??
how do insert multiple textures?
Had this problem too...it's that those windows are spawning off-screen. I think I reinstalled Polyworks to fix.I am afraid it's not possible. None of the windows are stretchable/resizeable in PW (could be implemented in the next update).
Anna, Polyworks is such an amazing program that if you were selling it I would buy it no question! I just got this version...everything is 10x better than the standard map editor, but one thing that bugs me is the scenery window. First, is there any way to make the BMP filename list longer (vertically)? Or, just bigger altogether.
Thanks for taking the time to make this program.
Had this problem too...it's that those windows are spawning off-screen. I think I reinstalled Polyworks to fix.I am afraid it's not possible. None of the windows are stretchable/resizeable in PW (could be implemented in the next update).
Anna, Polyworks is such an amazing program that if you were selling it I would buy it no question! I just got this version...everything is 10x better than the standard map editor, but one thing that bugs me is the scenery window. First, is there any way to make the BMP filename list longer (vertically)? Or, just bigger altogether.
Thanks for taking the time to make this program.
I also wish to suck up
i cant get the scenery window to open i checked, the file said true for the show thing and it doesnt exist.
edit: stickie topic?
(p_vol/(compile_width*compile_height))*100p_vol: The volume that the polys take up. Tis may be difficult to calculate, due to overlapping polys :\(p_count*1000)/p_volp_count: Number of polygons in the map.both of those features are already implemented. Typing while the scenery list is in focus will let you find sceneries that start with those letters. To see the list of scenery which are currently in use, click the arrow in the corner of the scenery window and click 'Load Scenery' (this will change in the next version though).
Thanks everyone for your support, it really keeps me motivated to keep making PolyWorks better :-*
I suggested Anna yesterday to add a Vertex Smudge Tool ;o) ..
amzing program - thank you anna
jus a note tho - ^ where it says "[Updated 09/03/06]" - - > that date hasn't happened yet
Silly americans.
I had one small suggestion for you Ania. I'd like to be able to resize/move the mapmaker window using my mouse, so i can tailor it to suit my needs. I wonder if that's possible. As of now i can only choose to make it fullscreen or half size centered. :P
Private Type TCustomVertex
  X As Single
  Y As Single
  Z As Single
  rhw As Single
  Color As Long
  tu As Single
  tv As Single
End Type
Private Type TPolygon
  vertex(1 To 3) As TCustomVertex
End Type
Private Type TVertexData
  vertex(1 To 3) As Byte
  polyType As Byte
End Type
Private Type TScenery
  Style    As Integer
  Translation As D3DVECTOR2
  rotation  As Single
  Scaling   As D3DVECTOR2
  Alpha    As Byte
  Color    As Long
  level    As Byte
  selected  As Byte
  screenTr  As D3DVECTOR2
End Type
Private Type TSpawnPoint
  active As Long
  X As Long
  Y As Long
  Team As Long
End Type
Private Type TCollider
  active As Long
  X    As Single
  Y    As Single
  radius As Single
End Type
Private Type TWaypoint
  tempIndex As Integer
  selected As Boolean
  X As Single
  Y As Single
  wayType(0 To 4) As Boolean
  special As Byte
  pathNum As Byte
  numConnections As Byte
End Type
Private Type TConnection
  Point1 As Integer
  Point2 As Integer
End Type
I've also decided to post some impruvment ideas for PolyWorks (maybe something allready have been said, ::) , but anyway):
1. Separate displaying of Back, Middle and Front Scenery - I guess this will be very helpfull while working on maps with great number of sceneries...
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4408/displayol0.jpg)
I think Anna deserves a bug/b]!
When I see changes in Polyworks, all automatizations.. autolights, in future probably autotexture etc.. I think: 'what about all great mapmakers, when any unexperienced newb will make beautiful maps with that tool' .
Why is everyone mourning the scenery window o_O Before people were complaining that the list was too small. I think it's easier to use now, you can even make your own lists.
Why is everyone mourning the scenery window o_O Before people were complaining that the list was too small. I think it's easier to use now, you can even make your own lists.
No Anna, you've changed it forever, talking about it isn't going to make it better.
I think we should just move on with our lives and put this whole thing behind us. :'(
hm, whenever i try to apply the lights nothing happens except that the "show lights" box becomes deactivated so the light sources dissapear. i applied various depths but it doesnt work
It seems only english versions of Windows will work fine with this new version. My ini files are being written with french values now and that is most likely why PW doesn't recognizes them. My current fix is to set the ini files as "read only" but that sucks. :>Same problem with german Windows :(
I'm using russian version of windows and don't get this kinds of problems...
New scenery list is better then old one, but it still needs some improovments. It's too narrow to show full names of sceneries. Also it's too long and always go off screen limits...
And another bug: Error occurs if you try to refresh scenery list and then try to clear unused sceneries...
(http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/779/1212ci8.th.jpg) (http://img60.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1212ci8.jpg)
I've also decided to post some impruvment ideas for PolyWorks (maybe something allready have been said, ::) , but anyway):
1. Separate displaying of Back, Middle and Front Scenery - I guess this will be very helpfull while working on maps with great number of sceneries...
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4408/displayol0.jpg)
I have the same problem as states above, except I didnt change any options except my soldat directory, fresh install of PolyWorks ;)
I have a problem.. The scenerys are green and bit of invisible, and when i go to play the map, they are there green, too. How to fix it? When i installed it, these were normal, now they aren't.. Help?
Read through the topic, your question is answered. Or check the first post. Or the help files.Nope!This question aint answered.Anyway my Soldat is in Program Files and here's how my ini looks:
Read through the topic, your question is answered. Or check the first post. Or the help files.Nope!This question aint answered.Anyway my Soldat is in Program Files and here's how my ini looks:
[Preferences]
Dir=C:\Program Files\Soldat
Uncompiled=
Prefabs=
GridSpacing=32
GridDiv=4
GridClr1=000000
GridClr2=000000
GridAlpha1=255
GridAlpha2=51
PolySrc=2
PolyDest=2
WireSrc=2
WireDest=2
PointClr=CE4D4A
SelectionClr=CE4D4A
BackClr=555555
MaxUndo=16
[Display]
Background=True
Polys=True
Texture=True
Wireframe=False
Points=False
Scenery=True
Objects=True
Waypoints=True
Grid=False
[ToolSettings]
CurrentTool=2
SnapVertices=True
SnapToGrid=True
FixedTexture=False
Opacity=100
ColourRadius=16
CurrentColour=FFFFFF
ColourMode=1
BlendMode=0
SnapRadius=8
RotateScenery=False
ScaleScenery=False
TextureWidth=128
TextureHeight=128
Texture=banana.bmp
[HotKeys]
Move=30
Create=16
VertexSelection=31
PolySelection=17
VertexColour=32
PolyColour=18
Texture=33
Scenery=19
Waypoints=34
Objects=20
ColourPicker=35
Sketch=21
Lights=36
Depthmap=22
[WaypointKeys]
Left=36
Right=37
Up=23
Down=50
Fly=49
[LayerKeys]
Background=79
Polys=80
Texture=81
Wireframe=75
Points=76
Scenery=77
Objects=71
Waypoints=72
[RecentFiles]
01=
02=
03=
04=
05=
06=
07=
08=
09=
10=
[PolyTypeColours]
OnlyBullets=7ACC29
OnlyPlayer=CCCC29
DoesntCollide=29CC29
Ice=29CCCC
Deadly=CC297A
BloodyDeadly=CC29CC
Hurts=CC2929
Regenerates=2929CC
Lava=CC7A29
[gfx]
Dir=gfx
Ok heres what happens............
I open poly works and click RUN.....
A wiundow pops up and says....
Direct 3d intialization failed
D3DERR_INVALIDCALL
Error creating D3D device
I click ok in that window "Becuase its the only thing i can click"
And poly works loads up about one milla second after that. This happens another window pops up.
Saying...
Run-time error '5':
Invaild procedure call or argument
I click ok in that window and, Guess what ANOTHER F#$@#^ Window!!!
This one says
Error creating current scenery texture
Automation error
Yet again i am force to click ok....Then poly works shuts down.....WTF!
Ok heres what happens............
I open poly works and click RUN.....
A wiundow pops up and says....
Direct 3d intialization failed
D3DERR_INVALIDCALL
Error creating D3D device
I click ok in that window "Becuase its the only thing i can click"
And poly works loads up about one milla second after that. This happens another window pops up.
Saying...
Run-time error '5':
Invaild procedure call or argument
I click ok in that window and, Guess what ANOTHER F#$@#^ Window!!!
This one says
Error creating current scenery texture
Automation error
Yet again i am force to click ok....Then poly works shuts down.....WTF!
Does anyone have just 1.4.0? I can't get 1.4.0.5 to work, I get a bad filename or number error, and it doesn't happen my my older version.
Edit:
Actually Anything before 1.4.0.5 might work, but I jumped from 1.4.0 to 1.4.0.5.
Ok heres what happens............
I open poly works and click RUN.....
A wiundow pops up and says....
Direct 3d intialization failed
D3DERR_INVALIDCALL
Error creating D3D device
I click ok in that window "Becuase its the only thing i can click"
And poly works loads up about one milla second after that. This happens another window pops up.
Saying...
Run-time error '5':
Invaild procedure call or argument
I click ok in that window and, Guess what ANOTHER F#$@#^ Window!!!
This one says
Error creating current scenery texture
Automation error
Yet again i am force to click ok....Then poly works shuts down.....WTF!
It sounds like some of you need to read the FAQ. I'll try to answer all your questions anyway.
@people getting a bad file name or number error or a path not found error: Try changing the Dir entry in the Preferences section in polyworks.ini to your Soldat directory. If you extracted PW to your desktop, try extracting it to a different location.
Hope that helps.
This is my problem:
(http://www.fedeago.de/screens/pwprob.JPG)
I tried everything i could imagine.
I reinstalled pw
I checked the paths
I tried "refresh unused"
I tried "reload scenery list"
I tried "refresh current scenery"
etc....
But nothing ever happens.
I can place only one type of scenery and thats the fishes fish -.-
The scenery i would most probably never use ....
OK BIG problem!
there is no text when i fire up the program
there are check boxes but no text
there is only text on the menu toolbar
and there is no text in the preference window either
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/alon12/hggh.gif)
when i test my maps the guy falls through some of the polys... but he only falls through some parts of them. what do i do?
Indeed. Think of the compile to PMS button as the save button.when i test my maps the guy falls through some of the polys... but he only falls through some parts of them. what do i do?
Compile to PMS.
2. My scenery window is not displaying any scenery, even when I click "reload scenery list". When I open a map I have previously made, the scenery of that map will appear in the list but again, I cannot reload the scenery and when I try and use any currently on the list I get an error: "Error clicking scenery. Element not found". I've checked all my folders and everything looks to be where it should be, but it still does not work.
Can you change the size of coliders?
Quote[offtopic]Horve, your sig breaks the rules.[/ot]no it doesn't. Its dimensions are: 300x125
It looks like I'm rewriting PolyWorks in C# and I'd like to take this opportunity to redesign some of the interface. I already have a good idea of how it will be but I also want to hear everyone's complaints and suggestions on what changes to make.Keron was lame and showed me a screenshot. Not looking bad, not at all. My main suggestion though, which I've been thinking about for a while, is programmable brushes / paint bucket tools.
Hmm I have a question for you. Are you from Poland?
It looks like I'm rewriting PolyWorks in C# and I'd like to take this opportunity to redesign some of the interface. I already have a good idea of how it will be but I also want to hear everyone's complaints and suggestions on what changes to make.Keron was lame and showed me a screenshot. Not looking bad, not at all. My main suggestion though, which I've been thinking about for a while, is programmable brushes / paint bucket tools.
Ok, To fix your problem, open your polyworks folder. In it there should be a file named polyworks.ini. You want to open this with wordpad, and the first thing you should see is this:Code: [Select][Preferences]
Dir=(this should show your soldat directory)
If the Dir entry is not the location of your soldat folder, you must change it to be that. (Default: C:\Soldat)
If that doesn't work, you should try re-installing in different places, and make sure you haven't installed it onto the desktop.
i installed polyworks on my school library computer...heres what happens:
i start the app...i only get a black box with grey bottom and top bars and error message "bad file or number"...i click ok...then i get something like "object variable not set or with block....blah blah"....that message doesnt go away even by holding alt+f4....only ctrl+alt+del and end process can quit the app....whats wrong....i would like to map during school breaks and/or after school since i have nothing else to do around here =P
please help
If it's in C#, does that mean you need the 1.1 .NET Framework which can't be installed in win98se?
It sounds like some of you need to read the FAQ. I'll try to answer all your questions anyway.I often save the working map as map01.PMS to map02.PMS. If Polyworks had a function that saves the current file as the serials when it saves, it would be convenient. The hotkey would be good too.
@people getting a bad file name or number error or a path not found error: Try changing the Dir entry in the Preferences section in polyworks.ini to your Soldat directory. If you extracted PW to your desktop, try extracting it to a different location.
@Kinky noob: Make sure your colour setting is either 16-bit or 32-bit (control panel -> display -> settings tab).
@numgun: I think that happens if you try to undo after doing clear unused scenery. I should probably clear the undo history after that function is used to make sure it doesn't crash.
When I'm mapping I save every few minutes and also make backup copies of my map so I end up having several versions at different stages of completion. Even I don't trust my own program ;)
@mortal_soldier: Try Window -> Workspace -> Reset Window Locations.
Hope that helps.
at the moment, it does nothing if i change the opacity of the polys. (ingame) Is that a feature in Soldat 1.4 ?Yes.
Direct3D initialization failed
Error creating Direct3D objects
ActiveX component can't create object
what does skecth tool do? ???
Date Posted: March 24, 2007, 02:04:28 PM
??? :0 :9
@Windows Vista users: If you're getting an error that says one of the components is missing or invalid, you can try registering it like this:
Make sure you have administrative rights.
Go to C:windowssystem32, right click cmd.exe, and click "Run As Administrator."
Type in regsvr32 comdlg32.ocx (or whatever the name of the files is).
edit: With version 1.4.0.16, if you get the error that says:QuoteDirect3D initialization failed
Error creating Direct3D objects
ActiveX component can't create object
do the above procedure with the dx8vb.dll file (search for and download it if it doesn't exist on your computer).
Thanks to Dro on IRC for working with me to fix this.
Sorry for another problem, but...
The Display panel went missing, and I can't find it...
It's kind of stupid, but I'm serious about this. The Display panel is G-O-N-E GONE.
Should I reinstall?
Found a bug: When I try to open the newest version of PolyWorks, I get an error message that says, "Error Loading; Error Setting Directories; Bad File Name or Number."Â Meanwhile, all that loads is a black background with green borders and sparse text on the bottom, the entire program doesn't respond to anything and cannot be closed except by using the Task Manager.
Coincidentally, I only downloaded the new version because 1.4.0.10 freaked out whenever I attempted to open a particular map of mine.
I think this is because I forgot to clear my settings from the polyworks.ini before I uploaded it ::)
You can try redownloading it (make sure it's not cached) or change the first line in the ini to your Soldat directory and clear the next two lines.
I think this is because I forgot to clear my settings from the polyworks.ini before I uploaded it ::)
You can try redownloading it (make sure it's not cached) or change the first line in the ini to your Soldat directory and clear the next two lines.
Thanks, that worked. However, my original problem is still there. When I try to open this map (http://forums.soldat.pl/index.php?topic=652.0), I get the error "Error rendering in Direct3D," and under that error is either "D3DERR_INVALID CALL" or "Unknown."
Ok, this seems like a really stupid question, but... When I make the polygons I fall through them. Looked through the help.html
File > Compile to PMS
then play dar map.
THIS IS THE BEST MAPMAKER!! With it i maked my first and best tw map!That was uncalled for.
Tw_mountains:
Overview: http://www.4shared.com/file/18557476/a6e71d8/tw_mountains-complete-overview.html
Rar Download: http://www.4shared.com/file/18485758/44635f9b/tw_mountains.html
Zip Download: http://www.4shared.com/file/18585669/d2d7855c/tw_mountains-complete.html
Topic: http://forums.soldat.pl/index.php?topic=16385.0
Thanks for you mapmaker, Anna ;D.
THIS IS THE BEST MAPMAKER!! With it i maked my first and best tw map!
Tw_mountains:
Overview: http://www.4shared.com/file/18557476/a6e71d8/tw_mountains-complete-overview.html
Rar Download: http://www.4shared.com/file/18485758/44635f9b/tw_mountains.html
Zip Download: http://www.4shared.com/file/18585669/d2d7855c/tw_mountains-complete.html
Topic: http://forums.soldat.pl/index.php?topic=16385.0
Thanks for you mapmaker, Anna ;D.
I've discontinued development of PW and released the source code, check the first post for the download link.
I have a problem with a map. Perhaps somebody can help me.your computer can't host maps too well, it has to do with your router/firewall.
you can download the map under http://www.vision-synthesis.de/a/ctf_troja.zip
The problem is: Wen the map was play on a server You can connect it an you can see the map. But in few seconds you will be disconnect from the server with the advice: "You have the wrong card version". But it is the right.
The next problem is that the Card is bigger than she should be.
I think the problem had something to do that I have in a older version make to many collision points. I have remove the points but wen I play the card all the point was in the map. So I have move the Horse along left from the points. Then I can play it on the Computer with out the collisions points but now the map was so big and unplayable on the server.
Please help - I don't want make the map new. It was very much work.
hey i got a problem with polyworks, when i open it , it appers this:when in doubt, google and download the file.
(http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7780/soldatplyworksgi4.jpg)
(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1366/plywtfjd9.jpg)
I readed the help file and in this error either 16 or 32 bit colors polyworks dont work..
any help?
(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1366/plywtfjd9.jpg)
I readed the help file and in this error either 16 or 32 bit colors polyworks dont work..
any help?
you probably don't have the latest directx... download from microsoft.com if so
(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1366/plywtfjd9.jpg)
I readed the help file and in this error either 16 or 32 bit colors polyworks dont work..
any help?
you probably don't have the latest directx... download from microsoft.com if so
I've got the exact same problem. Tried getting the latest directx, and it still doesn't work. And, I already know I'm not missing any of the .dll or .ocx files.
Bummer, I really wanted to try mapping again.
what does skecth tool do? ???
Date Posted: March 24, 2007, 02:04:28 PM
??? :0 :9
In theory it would let you sketch a map so you can create some ideas then align the polygons to your sketch. Unfortunately, there isn't much options for the sketch tool to make it useful, and it crashes when used after a few seconds. Try to avoid using it, as it's better and safer to sketch and load a compatible image file from some outside paint program.
Hello, i have a freak in freak in freak in problem.
I can't find the palette box!!!
I've discontinued development of PW and released the source code, check the first post for the download link. Be warned: it's pretty badly coded, disorganized, very few comments, etc. Feel free to do whatever you want with it.
Also I'm no longer providing support for PolyWorks, so I won't be responding to posts or PMs or emails asking for help, and I'm not available on IRC.
Sorry, anyways I <3 Polyworks. By far the best mapmaker out there.
Fairly certain there is a mapmaker called Soldat mapmaker or something, i'd check but i cbf turning on my extra computer.Sorry, anyways I <3 Polyworks. By far the best mapmaker out there.
You forgot "The only mapmaker out there". :D
Or am i wrong?
Polyworks won't run under Vista at all AFAIK; no ones ever got it working.
Polyworks won't run under Vista at all AFAIK; no ones ever got it working.
Polyworks won't run under Vista at all AFAIK; no ones ever got it working.
I've discontinued development of PW and released the source code, check the first post for the download link. Be warned: it's pretty badly coded, disorganized, very few comments, etc. Feel free to do whatever you want with it.
Also I'm no longer providing support for PolyWorks, so I won't be responding to posts or PMs or emails asking for help, and I'm not available on IRC.
how can i have more textures same time than one?That is called a multi-texture. The following two topics might help:
I have problems with scaling the map, how can i scale it like, 2000x500 because after i put that, then the area is still same sized as beforeWhen you compile the map, the inside gradient will get just as big.
FILE MENU
COMPILE TO PMS
Compiles and saves the map to the Soldat maps directory.
COMPILE TO PMS AS [F9]
Compiles and saves the map to the Soldat maps directory using a new file name.
AntiHero, you didn't bother searching, did you? I made a topic with answers to some frequently asked questions... the link is in my sig.
Hay anna, make an update which supports gifs allrdy :]Nah, it's almost a year since Anna said she'd add Gif support to polyworks. She's probably long gone / dead / married.
*EDIT
Oh... Seem's like thats coming already.
Almost every map out there is made with polyworks.Correction: 99.99997% of all maps
Why the fuck would you say exactly what he said and think it's in any way more correct?Almost every map out there is made with polyworks.Correction: 99.99997% of all maps
Why the f**k would you say exactly what he said and think it's in any way more correct?Dude, calm down. I didn't meant enrage you :/ and I don't think I'm much more correct.. but saying 100% implies to some people in most cases literally 'all', which is not the case, and I wanted to avoid some idiot saying it in a more ridiculous way. Lets not bash each other here, just drop it... It doesn't help my case that I misread the initial message with the word 'almost' :P.
Error loading
Object variable or With block variable not set