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− | [[File: | + | [[File:CaveCreatorV2-1.jpg|500px|thumb|right|The main menu of Cave Creator v2.1.]] |
− | + | A tool with a graphical user interface designed in Visual Studio and written in Visual Basic; Cave Creator was made by [https://www.youtube.com/jimble Jimble] for the sole purpose of creating caves with ease. | |
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== Download == | == Download == | ||
− | * [https:// | + | * [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1NhlVj7WhwZSS8C9FokBMH25LvfEk88Dd v2.1] |
== Compatibility == | == Compatibility == | ||
− | Cave Creator | + | Cave Creator was designed for Windows, and thus will run as intended on Windows machines. However, macOS and Linux are different; Version 2 and onwards don't work with [https://wiki.winehq.org/Download Wine], however Version 3 will be compatible. Alternatively, you can use Bootcamp on any Mac (it comes pre-installed on all Macs) to install Windows on a separate partition. |
− | + | === Future Plans === | |
+ | Version 3 is on the way with a much more sophisticated user interface, and is planned to be compatible with [https://wiki.winehq.org/Download Wine], meaning it will be able to run on macOS and Linux. | ||
== Changelog == | == Changelog == | ||
− | The list of changes made to each version of the tool | + | The list of changes made to each version of the tool to give you a reason to update. |
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* Several bug fixes | * Several bug fixes | ||
* Cave Net! Play and share caves online easily | * Cave Net! Play and share caves online easily | ||
* New options | * New options | ||
* Interface and stability improvements | * Interface and stability improvements | ||
+ | * This version does not support macOS or Linux | ||
=== v2.0 === | === v2.0 === | ||
− | + | * Introducing a completely new design, under the fancy name ''Cave Creator+'' | |
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− | * Introducing a completely new design, | ||
* This update is very significant, as it allows you to edit any sublevel at any time, and also introduces importing (vanilla text files) | * This update is very significant, as it allows you to edit any sublevel at any time, and also introduces importing (vanilla text files) | ||
+ | * This version does not support macOS or Linux | ||
− | + | === v1.2.4 === | |
* Adds the "Editable Code" feature for advanced users who want to fix a quick mistake in the text box on the right. This can be turned on under the Settings tab, and turns the text box to black with white text. | * Adds the "Editable Code" feature for advanced users who want to fix a quick mistake in the text box on the right. This can be turned on under the Settings tab, and turns the text box to black with white text. | ||
* When adding a gate, you now get asked to input a weight value (1 - 9). Before it would just set the weight to 0 and thus the gate wouldn't spawn. | * When adding a gate, you now get asked to input a weight value (1 - 9). Before it would just set the weight to 0 and thus the gate wouldn't spawn. | ||
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* The internal names for Withering Blowhog, Buried Armored Cannon Beetle Larva, and Decorated Cannon Beetle have all been fixed (capitalisation errors). | * The internal names for Withering Blowhog, Buried Armored Cannon Beetle Larva, and Decorated Cannon Beetle have all been fixed (capitalisation errors). | ||
− | + | === v1.2.3 === | |
* Fixes an error from v1.2.2 strictly that would screw up the count values when attempting to delete a selected entity. This update is highly recommended. | * Fixes an error from v1.2.2 strictly that would screw up the count values when attempting to delete a selected entity. This update is highly recommended. | ||
− | + | === v1.2.2 === | |
* Fixes an error from v1.2 and v1.2.1 that would cause the program to crash upon opening a project file. | * Fixes an error from v1.2 and v1.2.1 that would cause the program to crash upon opening a project file. | ||
− | + | === v1.2.1 === | |
* Allows you to add as many of the same treasure as you want. Previously, I attempted to avoid allowing this, however I have now removed that completely because the game doesn't actually seem to have any problem with loading multiple of the same treasure. It won't crash or break anything at all. | * Allows you to add as many of the same treasure as you want. Previously, I attempted to avoid allowing this, however I have now removed that completely because the game doesn't actually seem to have any problem with loading multiple of the same treasure. It won't crash or break anything at all. | ||
* You can now easily delete selected entities by just clicking and pressing the delete key. This works on both the main menu and the Add New Entity menu. | * You can now easily delete selected entities by just clicking and pressing the delete key. This works on both the main menu and the Add New Entity menu. | ||
* Adjustment to the menu bar at the top of the main menu - a new About Pikmin 2 Cave Creator window has been added to provide the details of that version of the tool, along with trademark and copyright (Nintendo). | * Adjustment to the menu bar at the top of the main menu - a new About Pikmin 2 Cave Creator window has been added to provide the details of that version of the tool, along with trademark and copyright (Nintendo). | ||
− | + | === v1.2 === | |
* Introduces the Lighting Designer! Produce lighting files with easy-to-use RGB sliders. | * Introduces the Lighting Designer! Produce lighting files with easy-to-use RGB sliders. | ||
* Introduces random generators for Enemies/Bosses and Decorations! Input a number and have random enemies, bosses, drop treasures and decorations added; saving heaps of time and allows experimentation. | * Introduces random generators for Enemies/Bosses and Decorations! Input a number and have random enemies, bosses, drop treasures and decorations added; saving heaps of time and allows experimentation. | ||
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* More optimised and efficient (despite the file size increasing by around 8MB). | * More optimised and efficient (despite the file size increasing by around 8MB). | ||
− | + | === v1.1.3 === | |
* Adds the pedestal version of the Gatling Groink. | * Adds the pedestal version of the Gatling Groink. | ||
* Fixes music type not changing in code, despite clearly functioning within Sublevel Properties. | * Fixes music type not changing in code, despite clearly functioning within Sublevel Properties. | ||
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* Removes a debugging feature where clicking Add Enemy would work normally, except the Enemy/Boss list would move onto the next item every time. | * Removes a debugging feature where clicking Add Enemy would work normally, except the Enemy/Boss list would move onto the next item every time. | ||
− | + | === v1.1.2 === | |
* Adds the Titan Dweevil to the entity list. | * Adds the Titan Dweevil to the entity list. | ||
* Fixes the capitalisation of Dwarf Bulbears. | * Fixes the capitalisation of Dwarf Bulbears. | ||
− | + | === v1.1.1 === | |
* Fixes a bug where opening project files wouldn't import music data properly. | * Fixes a bug where opening project files wouldn't import music data properly. | ||
− | + | === v1.1 === | |
* Added the remaining treasures that were missing. Cave Creator now has all 201 treasures (that includes the thirteen exploration kit treasures). | * Added the remaining treasures that were missing. Cave Creator now has all 201 treasures (that includes the thirteen exploration kit treasures). | ||
* Added a new "objects" combobox separating bomb-rocks, eggs, hazards and other stuff from the enemies/bosses combobox. This also introduces the chiyogami paper that was missing entirely, along with some other unused entities. | * Added a new "objects" combobox separating bomb-rocks, eggs, hazards and other stuff from the enemies/bosses combobox. This also introduces the chiyogami paper that was missing entirely, along with some other unused entities. | ||
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[[File:P2CC v1-0.png|350px]] | [[File:P2CC v1-0.png|350px]] | ||
− | + | === v1.1 === | |
The second release on the 3rd of March 2018, containing the remaining treasures, objects and some bug fixes. | The second release on the 3rd of March 2018, containing the remaining treasures, objects and some bug fixes. | ||
[[File:P2CC v1-1.png|350px]] | [[File:P2CC v1-1.png|350px]] | ||
− | + | === v1.2 === | |
The third release on the 14th of April 2018, the biggest update yet with a new lighting designer and a random enemy/boss feature for experimentation. | The third release on the 14th of April 2018, the biggest update yet with a new lighting designer and a random enemy/boss feature for experimentation. | ||
[[File:P2CC v1-2.png|350px]] | [[File:P2CC v1-2.png|350px]] | ||
− | + | ==== v1.2.1 ==== | |
A revision of the third release; released on the 21st of April 2018, adding a delete shortcut key for selected entities and an adjusted menu bar featuring the new About window. | A revision of the third release; released on the 21st of April 2018, adding a delete shortcut key for selected entities and an adjusted menu bar featuring the new About window. | ||
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[[File:CaveCreatorV2-0.jpg|350px]] | [[File:CaveCreatorV2-0.jpg|350px]] | ||
− | + | ==== v2.1 ==== | |
New look with many bug fixes and an introduction to Cave Net. | New look with many bug fixes and an introduction to Cave Net. | ||
− | [[File:CaveCreatorV2-1.jpg | + | [[File:CaveCreatorV2-1.jpg]] |
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[[Category:Pikmin 2]] | [[Category:Pikmin 2]] | ||
[[Category:Tools]] | [[Category:Tools]] |