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# Download [https://store.unity.com/download?ref=update Unity]. You will need the most up to date version, and to have installed the following components:
# Download [https://store.unity.com/download?ref=update Unity]. You will need the most up to date version, and to have installed the following components:
## ... (Fill in required components here) gardless of whether you are using the Win/Mac/Linux build of the Unity Editor.
## ... (Fill in required components here) gardless of whether you are using the Win/Mac/Linux build of the Unity Editor.
# [[Download LevelKit]]
# [[Download LevelKit]] (If you have been given BETAS access then use the properties / BETAS window and put in the password you have been given for both the game *and* for Levelkit - they have to be done separately)
# [[Open up the LevelKit project in Unity]]  
# [[Open up the LevelKit project in Unity]]  
## Make sure to MOVE the level kit folder out of Steam apps and into a safe folder in your User account to prevent steam from overwriting in an update


Now go to the menu Item for Off Grid and select 'LevelKit Tool'
Now go to the menu Item for Off Grid and select 'LevelKit Tool'
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[[File:LevelKitTools-window 01.png|thumb|400px|none|Where to find the LevelKit Tools window]]
[[File:LevelKitTools-window 01.png|thumb|400px|none|Where to find the LevelKit Tools window]]


== Creating a new level ==
== The LevelKit GUI ==
 
===Create Tab===
[[File:Create tab.png|400px]]


Once you're in the level Kit project and have opened the LevelKit tool you should be presented with this UI
Once you're in the level Kit project and have opened the LevelKit tool you should be presented with this UI


Enter your missions name and description and hit the "Create new level button"
Enter your:
* mission's "Name"
* a "Description"
* the "District" on the map you want it to show up in. ("Map" district is only used for conversations done at map screen, and should not be used for actual levels).
* the "Location" - this can be a anything, mods with the same Location name will show up on the same tile. *NOTE - at time of writing there is no way to select between two levels on the same tile so for now best to give unique Locations to different mods / levels
* and hit the "Create new Mod"


This will create your mission based on a template, it will open up the missions folder in your file browser as well as dropping you into the missions scene in Unity
This will create your mission based on a template, it will open up the missions folder in your file browser as well as dropping you into the missions scene in Unity
===Build Tab ===
[[File:Build tab.png|400px]]
The build tab allows you to compile your level so that you can test or upload your level.
'''Current level'''
This drop down box will allow you to create a new level or select an existing level.
'''Save level info'''
The save level info page will allow you to save any information put within the text fields above.
This includes :
*Level Name
*Level Description
*District
*Location
'''Open level folder'''
This will open up the folder in which your mod level is stored.
'''Open mission script'''
This will open your Mission Script for your mod within your preferred code editor.
'''Lightmaps'''
By default your Lightmaps are built automatically, when you make a change to the level. By clicking the button "Build on Demand" will stop the lightmaps automatically being created.This will help with performance while you are creating your mod. Selecting the checkbox "On Build" will allow you to generate the lightmaps as you compile your mod.
'''Navigation mesh'''
A navigation mesh is used to set areas that the AI can navigate.The navigation mesh by default is generated when you compile your mod.This can be changed by unchecking the "On Build" checkbox. The navigation mesh can also be built on demand when you select the "Build Now" Button.
'''Build Level'''
The "Build Level" button will allow you to compile your level so that you can test or upload your level. The text on this button will change to let you know if any changes have been detected.
===Tweaks Tab ===
[[File:Tweaks tab.png|400px]]
'''Fix Up Architecture'''
This will allow you to make small adjustments to your level geometry. Fixing issues with small gaps in your geometry caused by odd rounding on the GameObject transform component.This will allow you to make your geometry conform to a single decimal.
'''Fill Vertex Colours'''
Using Fill vertex will flood the object with a new vertex colour specified by the colour bar.This is ideal for objects that only have a single colour as it will flood the entire object.
===Validate Tab===
[[File:Validate tab.png|400px]]
The Validation Tab checks that objects within your mod are set up correctly. Be sure to check this before building your mod.Some errors can be fixed using the "fix" button that appears next to the error.
===Networking Tab===
[[File:Networking tab.png|400px]]
'''Testing'''
Essentially you need to have a copy of the game running in the background (as in launch it from steam as if you were going to play it)
Then in the Level Kit tools window, click on the Networking tab and click the 'Search for game' button. Your window should now look like the above.
Once you have connected to the game click "start" to run your level. Clicking "stop" will stop your level and return you to the main menu. "Stop networking" will remove the connection between the Level Kit and the game.


== Your mission folder ==
== Your mission folder ==
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== The LevelKit GUI ==
== Building your First Level==
 
Essentially you need to have a copy of the game running in the background (as in launch it from steam as if you were going to play it)
 
Then in the Level Kit tools window, click on the settings tab and enable the 'Networking' check box.
 
 
== All the  elelments and tabs in the LevelKit GUI described below ==


Tab ....
This will take you on a tour around the wiki and the Levelkit [[Building your First Level |click here to get started ]]


Tab ....


From there you can then go back to the build tab on the tools window and hit the 'Search for game' button, then the window should say 'Client:connected'. Then you can hit start and your mod should launch in the version of the game you are running in the background for you to test it!
[[Category:Modding]]

Revision as of 13:54, 9 July 2019

Getting Started

  1. Download Unity. You will need the most up to date version, and to have installed the following components:
    1. ... (Fill in required components here) gardless of whether you are using the Win/Mac/Linux build of the Unity Editor.
  2. Download LevelKit (If you have been given BETAS access then use the properties / BETAS window and put in the password you have been given for both the game *and* for Levelkit - they have to be done separately)
  3. Open up the LevelKit project in Unity
    1. Make sure to MOVE the level kit folder out of Steam apps and into a safe folder in your User account to prevent steam from overwriting in an update

Now go to the menu Item for Off Grid and select 'LevelKit Tool'

Where to find the LevelKit Tools window

The LevelKit GUI

Create Tab

Once you're in the level Kit project and have opened the LevelKit tool you should be presented with this UI

Enter your:

  • mission's "Name"
  • a "Description"
  • the "District" on the map you want it to show up in. ("Map" district is only used for conversations done at map screen, and should not be used for actual levels).
  • the "Location" - this can be a anything, mods with the same Location name will show up on the same tile. *NOTE - at time of writing there is no way to select between two levels on the same tile so for now best to give unique Locations to different mods / levels
  • and hit the "Create new Mod"

This will create your mission based on a template, it will open up the missions folder in your file browser as well as dropping you into the missions scene in Unity

Build Tab

The build tab allows you to compile your level so that you can test or upload your level.

Current level

This drop down box will allow you to create a new level or select an existing level.

Save level info

The save level info page will allow you to save any information put within the text fields above. This includes :

  • Level Name
  • Level Description
  • District
  • Location

Open level folder

This will open up the folder in which your mod level is stored.

Open mission script

This will open your Mission Script for your mod within your preferred code editor.

Lightmaps

By default your Lightmaps are built automatically, when you make a change to the level. By clicking the button "Build on Demand" will stop the lightmaps automatically being created.This will help with performance while you are creating your mod. Selecting the checkbox "On Build" will allow you to generate the lightmaps as you compile your mod.

Navigation mesh

A navigation mesh is used to set areas that the AI can navigate.The navigation mesh by default is generated when you compile your mod.This can be changed by unchecking the "On Build" checkbox. The navigation mesh can also be built on demand when you select the "Build Now" Button.

Build Level

The "Build Level" button will allow you to compile your level so that you can test or upload your level. The text on this button will change to let you know if any changes have been detected.

Tweaks Tab

Fix Up Architecture

This will allow you to make small adjustments to your level geometry. Fixing issues with small gaps in your geometry caused by odd rounding on the GameObject transform component.This will allow you to make your geometry conform to a single decimal.

Fill Vertex Colours

Using Fill vertex will flood the object with a new vertex colour specified by the colour bar.This is ideal for objects that only have a single colour as it will flood the entire object.

Validate Tab

The Validation Tab checks that objects within your mod are set up correctly. Be sure to check this before building your mod.Some errors can be fixed using the "fix" button that appears next to the error.

Networking Tab

Testing

Essentially you need to have a copy of the game running in the background (as in launch it from steam as if you were going to play it)

Then in the Level Kit tools window, click on the Networking tab and click the 'Search for game' button. Your window should now look like the above.

Once you have connected to the game click "start" to run your level. Clicking "stop" will stop your level and return you to the main menu. "Stop networking" will remove the connection between the Level Kit and the game.

Your mission folder

Your mission folder contains all the files that the game will read when loading your mission, here's an overview:

Folder Description
Bundles/ This folder shouldn't be edited by users, it contains Unity asset bundles
level.lua This contains metadata about the mission that's read in by the game, see here for more information
Scripts/ The scripts folder should contain all the Lua files that your mission will run
Scripts/Example_mission.lua This is the main mission script, see Mission Scripting for more information
Scripts/Conversations/ Your conversation scripts should be placed here
Scripts/Devices/ Your device scripts should be placed here

Building your First Level

This will take you on a tour around the wiki and the Levelkit click here to get started