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Castles and Crusades

every structural and user file for Hero Lab is XML, open at str, core, dat, user, 1st, aug, etc in a text editor.

You might want to do some reading of the Wiki if you're taking over development of something. There is also a tutorial that you can run through that teaches a lot.
 
Ahhh, I know where the problem is.

You're trying to use the editor.

I didn't incorporate much (if anything) to allow using the editor.


BoomerET
 
AndrewD2 said:
Right, he probably just entered it as XML. A lot of data file authors don't worry about editor tabs until later in the process.
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When I worked on an Ars Magica setting, I found the editor was logically very easy to add additional items; for example lots of spells and armour. The small amount of configuration for the editor panels outweighed the tedium of adding loads of items using a text editor.
 
Farling said:
When I worked on an Ars Magica setting, I found the editor was logically very easy to add additional items; for example lots of spells and armour. The small amount of configuration for the editor panels outweighed the tedium of adding loads of items using a text editor.
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Oh I agree. But I usually don't get to that point until I get passed most of the structural stuff for the system. I usually only build 3-5 items for each compset for testing, and then I'll build the editor tabs after I know for sure what I need and how my mechanics will work.
 
BoomerET said:
Ahhh, I know where the problem is.

You're trying to use the editor.

I didn't incorporate much (if anything) to allow using the editor.


BoomerET
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Ok, makes sense. Do you know where the Helms are at then?

Ok, I just grabbed a free XML Editor, and am able to edit the file now. Thank you!
 
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If you want to add functionality to be able to add helms using the editor, then you'll need to modify editor.dat


BoomerET
 
BoomerET said:
If you want to add functionality to be able to add helms using the editor, then you'll need to modify editor.dat


BoomerET
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I see, I would need to add all the info for Hemls, into this file.

Sorry, I am not a programmer, I was just hoping to add all the equipment, armor, weapons etc... I was not expecting all this. :)
 
LeeSmith,

What books are you looking at adding items for.

I'll work with you to see that you can use the editor to enter stuff, and also make it display in the GUI.

First off, I'll get a Helms tab working for you.


BoomerET
 
BoomerET, unfortunately the link does not work. Can you check it please?

Lee
 

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BoomerET said:
LeeSmith,

What books are you looking at adding items for.

I'll work with you to see that you can use the editor to enter stuff, and also make it display in the GUI.

First off, I'll get a Helms tab working for you.


BoomerET
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I will be adding: (anything I can find for D&D etc...)
Castles_&_Crusades_Arms_and_Armor
Magic items
Other spell books that can be found.
etc...

and thank you for adding the "tabs" so I can easily add stuff in.... :)

Lee
 
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BoomerET,

I know I am asking a lot, especially since you stopped working on this project... But...

Could you add the following to the Personal Tab:
Deity and Alignment for Deity
Place of Origin
And a place to print out on the Char Sheet

I would really appreciate it if you could.

Lee
 
As I mentioned in the other thread, I no longer play C&C, and since none of the games I play are supported by Hero Lab, I've pretty much ceased using it at all, except occasionally to keep it updated in the hopes they may support games that I play.

Since all the code that I've written is included in the plugin, anyone can take from where I left off, though admittedly, there are extremely few people that are willing to put in the time and effort necessary.

I'll gladly point somebody in the right direction, should they wish to carry on. I'll continue to monitor these boards.


BoomerET
 
Ok, I completely understand. Can you fix the update link? It is not working.
See my error above.

Lee
 
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