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--- op2_sdk:software_development_kit_sdk [2016/01/17 09:41] – vagabond
+++ op2_sdk:software_development_kit_sdk [2016/10/12 21:32] – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-====== Outpost 2 Software Development Kit (SDK) ======
+====== Outpost 2 Mapmaking ======
-===== Helper Programs =====
+{{op2_sdk:mapmakericon.png }}
-Below is a listing of standalone programs that can help in various aspects of modifying Outpost 2.
-==== Outpost 2 Mapper ====
+The Outpost Universe community has diligently maintained and extended Outpost 2 through modifying the original game and creating an API that allows adding new content. Notably, new maps can be designed, new scenarios created for new or old maps, new map tiles can be added, and technology trees can be manipulated. A listing of current maps for the game can be found in the [[outpost_2:Maps|Maps Section]].
-//Created by Outpost Universe//\\
-{{op2_sdk:mapper_screenshot.png}}
+Read through the section **Mapmaking Overview** below to learn the basic flow of creating a new map. Then, use this listing to explore mapmaking topics in more detail. If you have questions, the [[http://forum.outpost2.net|Outpost 2 forum]] is a great reference.
-**Overview:** The Outpost 2 Mapper allows creating new Outpost 2 maps, reading and writing .VOL files, reviewing and editing tile sets, and creating .BMP mini-maps.\\
+  * [[Helper Programs]]
-\\
+  * [[Designing Maps]]
-**Directions:** Stub\\
+  * [[Editing Map Tilesets]]
-\\
+  * [[Creating Tech Trees]]
-**Download:** [[http://outpost2.net/dltools.php]]\\
+  * [[Programming Scenario DLLs]]
+  * [[opu:repository|Source Code Repository]]
+  * [[opu:Project_Management|Project Management through Redmine]]
+  * [[Outpost 2 Technical Review]]
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+===== Mapmaking Overview =====
-==== Mission Scanner ====
-//Created by BlackBox//\\
-{{op2_sdk:missionscanner_screenshot.png}}
-**Overview:** Scans through all installed missions and lists their .map file, dll file, technology tree file, and map description. \\
-\\
-**Directions:** Open the mission scanner and select your Outpost 2 root install directory to generate a list of all missions. The Mission Scanner does not have to be in the Outpost 2 root directory.\\
-\\
-**Download:** [[http://outpost2.net/dltools.php]]
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-==== Sheets Reader ====
 Stub
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-==== Vol Extractor ====
-//Created by op2hacker and Leviathan//\\
-{{op2_sdk:volextractor_screenshot.png}}
-**Overview:** Allows extracting files contained within an Outpost 2 .VOL file. The Outpost 2 Mapper can also be used to review, extract, and add files to a .VOL file.
-\\
-**Directions:** Open the VolExtractor and select the .VOL file you want to inspect. The VolExtractor does not have to be in the Outpost 2 root directory.\\
-\\
-**Download:** {{op2_sdk:VolExtractor.zip}}
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-==== Vol Creator ====
-//Created by op2hacker and Leviathan//
-{{op2_sdk:volcreator_screenshot.png}}
-**Overview:** Allows adding files to an Outpost 2 .VOL file. The Outpost 2 Mapper can also be use to review, extract, and add files to a .VOL file.\\
-\\
-**Directions:** Open the VolCreator and select the files you want to add to the .VOL. The VolCreator does not have to be in the Outpost 2 root directory.\\
-\\
-**Download:** {{op2_sdk:VolCreator.zip}}
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  - //Go Back to [[outpost_2:outpost_2|Outpost 2 Main page]]//\\
- - //Go Back to [[http://wiki.outpostuniverse.org/doku.php?id=start|Wiki Home Page]]//
+ - //Go Back to [[http://wiki.outpost2.net/doku.php?id=start|Wiki Home Page]]//