Test Version 2.7

[Moon Wizard]

-- EDIT 2010-07-12
Test Release 6 pushed to test mode.


Please see the sticky thread on public testing if you want to be involved.

OK, it's finally time for the next test version. I have been heads down crunching through the code, learning and growing the code at the same time. This is my first release, so be gentle.

As always, please make a backup of your campaign before opening with a test release.

Given the large number of changes to FG all around; I expect that there will be issues, so I plan to have this version in test for a longer period than usual and that there will be several iterations. I also expect that there may be new crash bugs introduced during the first couple iterations.

I'm hoping that the great community that we have here will help me identify and work through the issues to make this version of FG the best yet. I have uploaded test versions for all license types, so you can even try to run your gaming session with the test version. Make sure that you try out the changes on your own first, and make a backup of your campaign beforehand.

Unless Doug finds anything obvious in the next 24 hours, I plan to release the 2.7 test version tomorrow (2010-05-31).

I will update this thread as I release new iterations of the test version.

Thanks,
JPG

[Moon Wizard]

EDIT - This list is no longer the most up to date. Please download the test version and see the patch notes.

Thanks,
JPG

List of test version updates:

• Fantasy Grounds - Features
  
• UPnP will be used to configure port forwarding automatically when hosting, if supported by your configuration.
• Maximing main window will no longer overlap Windows taskbar.
• The default unmask mode is now box selection. Hold SHIFT key to freehand mask selection, and CTRL to remask.
• All control objects will no longer intercept mouse events when disabled or hidden. (including imagecontrol)
• Token scale for each token will be saved.
• Tokens can be dragged between maps. (requires ruleset update)
• Token radial menu reorganized to provide slot for custom menu items.
• Tokens from unloaded modules will be loaded onto maps, instead of deleted.
• Tokencontrols on the client will request token images from the host, instead of showing blanks.
• Tokens in the token bag will show their file name on their tooltip.
• Tokens from modules will be placed in a separate token bag using the module name.
• The grid type of an imagecontrol (square/hex) can be changed via the radial menu.
• Formattedtextcontrol mouse support improved. (scrolling, clicking, selecting)
• When pasting or pressing Enter in a formattedtextcontrol, any selected text will be replaced.
• Links in formattedtextcontrols will be shared when the formattedtextcontrol record is shared.
• Campaign items from modules will use the module name as the merge ID and name for categoryselectioncontrols, unless already specified.
• Categoryselectioncontrols will always have a category with an empty merge ID for base campaign data.
• The number pad will now enter numbers, and shortcut keys using the number pad have been removed.
• Multiple lines are supported for chat entries and tooltips.
• Pointer handles will be easier to grab.
• Stringcontrols support scrolling.
• Stringcontrols will use line spacing for size determination instead of font height, when line spacing is defined.
• If a stringcontrol of a child window is edited within a windowlist, the list will now scroll until the string field is visible.
• When pressing delete or backspace on a numbercontrol, the control will now reset to zero.
• Added negative vote option for chat window polls. (requires ruleset update)
• Added chat frame support.

[Zeus]

Woohoo, that's one monster of an update. Good job moon, looking forward to playing with the new version when it lands later today. Cheers.

[GunnarGreybeard]

Man . . . really looking forward to this.

[Sigurd]

Fantastic! Thank you.

Is there any chance, or a priority, for updating the D20_JPG ruleset when the bugs are quashed?

Sigurd

[dm-crazy]

Moon_moon, thats amazing! Thats wht i love FG!

[Moon Wizard]

Updated patch notes, release pushed to test mode. See the sticky thread on public testing if you want to be involved. Remember, I expect problems initially due to number of changes, so set your expectations accordingly.

Thanks,
JPG

[ddavison]

People may want to hold off testing currently. We have an issue with a dependent directX file we need to work out first.

[ddavison]

Okay, we should be good to go again now. If you downloaded the first release of the patch and can't launch Fantasy Grounds right now, just go to the application directory and launch the FantasyGroundsUpdater.exe again. It should remedy your problem.

Thanks.

[EugeneZ]

Wow! Awesome. Thanks, SW. Everything worked fine for me in a quick run through of the new features, except the problem below. I'll test this release out with my group on Thursday and Saturday.

The "effects" icon within entries on the CT is missing. I can click the area where it used to be in order to continue using the functionality, but the image is not actually there.