Func_Msgboard: Jackhammer 1.1.700 Public Beta Is Out

Posted by XaeroX on 2015/07/21 00:20:28

Hi all!
Yes, now we're in beta status, which means lots of bugfixes and improvements were done. ^^

New version highlights:

* Archive Support: Jackhammer can load models and sprites from game archives (PAK, PK3). This is useful if you open other's map which uses models, and your game resources are not unpacked.
* Compiling in Editor: now it is much more convenient to compile maps in the editor, because the compile process doesn't block it. You can continue editing the map while the long compilation takes place. You can also terminate it at any time simply by closing the Process Window.
* Improved Decal Rendition: you can preview Half-Life decals (colors and transparency) in the 3D-View just the same as in the game.
* New Texture Application Modes: "NULL to Selected" (applying NULL or caulk texture to selection), "NULL to Unselected" (same as the previous mode, but texture is applied to the other brush faces; handy fast removal of backfaces), "Apply (texture + values + axes)" (copying texture axes information, simplifying texture application to complex objects and landscapes, especially when combined with "Align to View" mode).
* Automatic Selection in 3D: you can select multiple objects by pressing mouse button in 3D-View and then dragging a cursor. This mode is convenient for quick selection of lots of nearby objects (e.g. landscape brushes), when clicking can become annoying.
* Model View: you can specify an external model viewer (e.g. HLMV) and open any model simply by a context menu command. Also it is now possible to reload a model from disk without restarting the editor.
* Update Check: the editor can automatically check for new version available and notify you, so you can immediately download and install the update.
* Lots of improvements: the new version traditionally contains lots of bugfixes and improvements in comparison with the previous release. The editor became much more stable and functional, and now it is a beta. Please view a changelog for the details.

This version supports Quake, Quake II, Quake III, Half-Life, Gunman Chronicles and their modifications.
Supported operating systems: Windows, Linux.
Supported architectures: x86 (32-bit), amd64 (64-bit).

Web page
Feature list
Changelog of version 1.1.700

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Thanks for the feedback, some features were added because of your requests. Hope you enjoy Jackhammer, I've put much effort to it.

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#176 posted by adib on 2015/12/06 13:58:01

Besides, Hammer was never a usability gem. When you rework the inconvenience, please, consider this one I pointed :)

#177 posted by JneeraZ on 2015/12/06 14:27:42

I wonder at what point do we admit that you're working from some version of the actual Hammer source code? I mean ... I suppose you can't, really. But I find the dance and silent group agreement that we don't mention it amusing at times. :)

But rock on, I love this project...

#178 posted by XaeroX on 2015/12/06 16:01:18

You certainly understand that I'll never admit that, don't you? :)

Well The Cat's Out The Bag Now

#179 posted by Kinn on 2015/12/06 16:06:12

brb, phoning valve lol.

The Conspiracy Of Silence

#180 posted by XaeroX on 2015/12/06 16:15:07

Valve knows everything (simply because they gave me a permission to post JH to Greenlight). But they will never tell you the truth! :))

#181 posted by Amran on 2015/12/06 18:02:32

Any chance to test the texture rotation problem described in post #147? I've switched back to Hammer for the meantime as that had given me some trouble.

#182 posted by XaeroX on 2015/12/06 18:31:36

Afair, this problem is fixed, please wait for the next public release.

Hmm

#183 posted by Drew on 2015/12/07 04:33:49

just started tinkering with this... vis groups are acting weird for me. They render the selected brushes invisible but then I am unable to access them in the 'VisGroups' window, to render them visible again etc. If I select 'show all visgroups' it is re-established however.

Is this standard VHE/Jack behaviour?
Is there robust documentation in english for using Jackhammer or VHE that I should use?

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