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Talonius at 04:21, 17 November 2009

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Talonius: Rework of images (again).

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Talonius at 23:36, 16 November 2009

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Talonius at 21:31, 16 November 2009

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Talonius at 20:48, 16 November 2009

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Talonius at 20:08, 16 November 2009

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Talonius: Minor corrections.

2009-11-16T20:07:51Z

Minor corrections.

Talonius: Further additions; WIP.

2009-11-16T20:06:29Z

Further additions; WIP.

Talonius at 18:21, 16 November 2009

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Talonius: /* SQL Server 2005 Express Installation */ -- Correcting button caption.

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‎SQL Server 2005 Express Installation: -- Correcting button caption.

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 ; [[Level]]
 : A level defines the underlying static, immovable, non interactive portion of an area - structure and appearance.  The level determines where PCs and NPCs can move (pathfinding) and lighting (ambient and otherwise).  A level layout is required in order to define an area.  A level can be created in one of two forms:  terrain and room.
-; [[Room]]
+; [[Room Level]]
-: A room
+: TODO:  Define
 <br style="clear: both" />
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 The toolset titlebar should now reflect the '''Fall of Gargamel''' as the active module.  If you were to close and reopen the toolset it would default to last module you were working in.
-==== Create A Level ====
+<br style="clear: both" />
 As mentioned above a level is the underlying structure to an area.  For our first level we're going to start with a room level.
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 Click '''File''', then '''New''', then '''Level'''.

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	'''Note:''' On a Windows XP computer you'll find this directory in your '''My Documents''' folder.		'''Note:''' On a Windows XP computer you'll find this directory in your '''My Documents''' folder.
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		+	<br style="clear: both" />
		+	[[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Module_Create_007.png\|left\|middle\|frame\|This is the Manage Modules window immediately after the creation of your module.]]
		+
		+	Once the Object Inspector closes you'll be returned to the Manage Modules window. Ensure the '''Fall of Gargamel''' module is selected and hit '''Open'''.
		+
		+	<br style="clear: both" />
		+	[[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Module_Create_008.png\|left\|middle\|frame\|The toolset titlebar should now reflect Fall of Gargamel as the active module.]]
		+
		+	The toolset titlebar should now reflect the '''Fall of Gargamel''' as the active module. If you were to close and reopen the toolset it would default to last module you were working in.
		+
		+	==== Create A Level ====
		+	As mentioned above a level is the underlying structure to an area. For our first level we're going to start with a room level.
		+
		+	<br style="clear: both" />
		+	[[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Level_Create_001.png\|left\|middle\|frame\|Creating a new level; click File, New, Level.]]
		+
		+	Click '''File''', then '''New''', then '''Level'''.

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 The image shows the module properties for the '''Fall of Gargamel''' module which we will be using for demonstration purposes.
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 This image gives you an idea as to where the values we're entering are being used.  The menu shown is the '''Other Campaigns''' menu off the Dragon Age main menu.  (The module will not show up until we export at least a portion of it; this is handled later.)
 <br style="clear: both" />
-[[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Module_Create_006.png|left|middle|frame|Shows where our files live when they exported on Windows 7.]]
+[[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Module_Create_006.png|left|middle|frame|Shows where our files live when they are exported on Windows 7.]]
-Here we can see that the directory in which our addin lives is named Gargamel, which corresponds to the '''UID''' value entered in the module properties.  We can also see the various DLC items that have been installed from the game.
+Here we can see that the directory in which our addin lives is named Gargamel, which corresponds to the '''UID''' value entered in the Object Inspector.  We can also see the various DLC items that have been installed from the game.
 '''Note:''' On a Windows XP computer you'll find this directory in your '''My Documents''' folder.

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 <br style="clear: both" />
-[[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Module_Create_006.png|left|middle|frame|Shows where are files live when they exported on Windows 7.]]
+[[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Module_Create_006.png|left|middle|frame|Shows where our files live when they exported on Windows 7.]]
 Here we can see that the directory in which our addin lives is named Gargamel, which corresponds to the '''UID''' value entered in the module properties.  We can also see the various DLC items that have been installed from the game.
 '''Note:''' On a Windows XP computer you'll find this directory in your '''My Documents''' folder.

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 [[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Module_Create_003.png|left|middle|frame|The manage modules window.]]
-The Object Properties window appears.  All of these properties can be changed at a later date; our primary concern are the '''Name''' and '''UID''' properties.
+The Object Inspector window appears.  All of these properties can be changed at a later date; our primary concern are the '''Name''' and '''UID''' properties.
 ; Name
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 [[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Module_Create_006.png|left|middle|frame|Shows where are files live when they exported on Windows 7.]]
-Here we can see that the directory in which our addin lives is named Gargamel, which corresponds to the UID value entered in the module properties.  We can also see the various DLC items that have been installed from the game.
+Here we can see that the directory in which our addin lives is named Gargamel, which corresponds to the '''UID''' value entered in the module properties.  We can also see the various DLC items that have been installed from the game.
 '''Note:''' On a Windows XP computer you'll find this directory in your '''My Documents''' folder.

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	The Object Properties window appears. All of these properties can be changed at a later date; our primary concern are the '''Name''' and '''UID''' properties.		The Object Properties window appears. All of these properties can be changed at a later date; our primary concern are the '''Name''' and '''UID''' properties.
		+
		+	; Name
		+	: The name of the module is displayed to the player and is used if a '''Description String ID''' has not been set.
		+	; UID
		+	: The UID is not intended to be a GUID. It is used in some configuration files and is the name of the directory to which the module is exported.

	We will return to the Module's Object Properties later as there are several important settings here.		We will return to the Module's Object Properties later as there are several important settings here.
		+
		+	'''Notes:'''
		+	* Modules cannot be deleted from the toolset once they're created.
		+	* The only valid module type is currently Addin. A module created as an Addin will appear under '''Other Campaigns''' in Dragon Age.
		+
		+	<br style="clear: both" />
		+	[[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Module_Create_004.png\|left\|middle\|frame\|Sample module properties for the "Fall of Gargamel" module.]]
		+
		+	The image shows the module properties for the '''Fall of Gargamel''' module which we will be using for demonstration purposes.
		+
		+	<br style="clear: both" />
		+	[[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Module_Create_005.png\|left\|middle\|frame\|How our module appears in the Other Campaigns menu.]]
		+
		+	This image gives you an idea as to where the values we're entering are being used. The menu shown is the '''Other Campaigns''' menu off the Dragon Age main menu. (The module will not show up until we export at least a portion of it; this is handled later.)
		+
		+	<br style="clear: both" />
		+	[[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Module_Create_006.png\|left\|middle\|frame\|Shows where are files live when they exported on Windows 7.]]
		+
		+	Here we can see that the directory in which our addin lives is named Gargamel, which corresponds to the UID value entered in the module properties. We can also see the various DLC items that have been installed from the game.
		+
		+	'''Note:''' On a Windows XP computer you'll find this directory in your '''My Documents''' folder.

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-== Why is this in your user profile? ==
+== Creating a Small Adventure Step by Step ==
-−
-I'm using my user profile as a scratch pad where I can get this into shape before adding it to the rest of the Wiki; I may or may not finish it depending upon what quality of tutorials I find elsewhere, so I don't want to create a page for it and then have to delete it.  (I also need to do some verification/fact checking on some of what I believe.)
-−
 This page is intended to provide step by step instructions for each portion of the module creation process, including by linkage the various other pieces of the Wiki but allowing someone to follow it and understand how all the pieces go together.
 === Check Prerequisites ===
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 The Object Properties window appears.  All of these properties can be changed at a later date; our primary concern are the '''Name''' and '''UID''' properties.

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 * A log file will be created in your Documents folder during the installation.  This is good to have handy if you have issues during installation.  The file in question is named "Install Dragon Age Toolset.txt".
-Once the configuration is to your liking click '''Next''' to continue.
+Once the configuration is to your liking click '''Install''' to continue.
 <br style="clear: both" />
 ==== Toolkit Installation ====
 [[File:Talonius_Toolkit_Install_Screen_005.png|left|middle|frame|This screenshot shows the installer as it progresses.]]