JavaThis Map Editor / News: Recent posts

The JavaThis Map Editor - MAP File Format [*.map] has finally been documented and released. It is available in the DocManager or click the below link:

http://sourceforge.net/docman/display_doc.php?docid=11178&group_id=49434

Added linux/unix scripts.
Added a tar-gzip download.
Updated Readme.txt and corrected type-o's

Completely new redesigned MAP:

Now has column and row headers.
Has new QUICK Jump buttons in the corners.
Much quicker scrolling, and drawing.
Map Code easier to read and follow.

New Tools:

Pointer, Selection, Move Map, and Fill Selection.

Curretly I have started a complete redesign and implementation of the Map, and it's interface. This will change the map file format. However, I think it is for the best. This will be part of the new release.

The main new features will be that it will have tools similar to that of common paint programs. It will have a Mini Map so you can see a small version of the whole map.

I think these changes will be good the the editor.... read more

Now you can provided your own custom tile sets.

http://www.javathis.com is now up and running.

I would love to hear from you if you are using or have used the JavaThis Map Editor. If you have any request for enhancements please use the Tracker feature request to post them. If you find any bugs please use the Tracker bugs for post them. Also if you have any general questions or need assistance feel free to post in the public forums.

Thanks again
-Rodney

The first beta release of JTMapEditor has been posted. I hope people will provde feedback to help improve it. It still is lacking almost completly in the JavaDoc area, that will be improved over time. Please report any problems, make suggestions, and use the forums.