SonLVL

I have just finished a SonED2 -> SonLVL project converter, which is now available in SonLVL's updater.

Simply give it the path to a folder containing project files (not a file) and it will convert them all to a single SonLVL ini with object definitions.

It will likely be slow to load the first level since SonED2 tends to include a definition for every object in the game, even if you would never want to place it in a level, so SonLVL has to convert each of those definitions from XML to C# code, compile it, then load the resulting dll, which is then cached so it doesn't have to rebuild it (until SonLVL or the definition is updated).

 

Hey, I know this isn't related to your latest update, and I think I asked it before, but do you know why you can't view the collision at all with Project 128?

 

Because the collision data was not defined in the ini file. I have now added it.

 

I try to open sonlvl and I keep getting a FileNotFound Unhandled exception error. How do I fix this?

 

http://info.sonicretro.org/SCHG_How-to:Set_Up_SonLVL

 

I already have the updater and it won't open anyways. Every time I run the updater it will crash, saying SonLVL Updater has encountered a problem and needs to close. I'm starting to get really frustrated with these things crashing on me.

 

Install the .NET Framework 3.5.

 

Thanks

 

I just added a feature to SonLVL that may be familiar to spreadsheet program users (specifically, MS Excel, from which I shamelessly copied it): the ability to insert or delete 'cells' in the FG/BG layouts.







The following operations will change the size of levels in games that support it (currently Sonic 1 and S3K):

• Any Insert operation
• Delete entire row/column

Also, I've been thinking about adding more export options for layouts, objects, etc. I can add options for CSV, INI, XML and JSON.

 

Update:

• Added option to cut/copy/paste/clear objects with foreground layout selections (in Edit menu)
• Layout selections now include loop flag
• 'Enable Grid' setting now properly saved between sessions
• Fixed Row/Column labeling in 'Add Group of Objects' dialog
• For example, it is now possible to copy a loop and all objects inside it as a single unit.

 

SonLVL has been updated, with some changes to the object definition API:

• New method of declaring custom properties in object definitions, removing need for subclassing ObjectEntry.
• Enum members in XML-based definitions can now use spaces and others in names.
• XML definitions can now specify a displayname attribute on CustomProperty/BitsProperty.
• XML definitions can now declare a DefaultImage element with ImageRef subelements instead of specifying image as an ObjDef attribute.
• XML definitions can now declare ImageRef subelements on Subtype elements instead of specifying an image attribute.

The first item breaks any C#/VB definitions with custom properties (most of them), and any XML definitions that use the CustomProperty element (one or two).The following INI file sets have been updated already:

• Sonic 1 SVN/Hg
• Sonic 2 SVN/Hg
• Sonic 2 2007
• Sonic & Knuckles SVN/Hg

The S1 2005 inis are coming later because first off, I converted a lot of the S1 SVN/Hg definitions to XML, and secondly, I've been working on this for the past three days and need a break.

Edit: also the XSD document for XML definitions has been updated, if anyone cares.

 

Update:

• XML-based object definitions that do not use the CustomProperty element (all but one or two) are now interpreted directly rather than creating and compiling a code file (saves loading time).
• The 'Paste' option in the layout editors has been split into two options: Paste Once behaves as before, Paste Repeating repeats the copied data across the currently selected area.
• A new 'Fill With Selected Chunk' option has been added to the layout editor.

Also the Sonic 1 2005 and Project 128 INIs have been updated.

 

I tried to convert a soned2 project to Sonlvl but when I load it up in Sonlvl and select the stage it gives me error message saying "there is an error in the XML Document".

 

Probably because I haven't updated the converter since changing the definition API.

Do you really need to convert your SonED2 project files? Usually the INIs in SonLVL's updater should work, and even if you've changed stuff, it's not that hard to figure out.

 

The project files are for Hidden Palace and Wood Zone in which someone (i forgot who but from Sonic Retro) restored back into the game and included project files for soned2 but I want to use SonLVL because it's a-lot easier to work with.

Nevermind, I changed the object list to the one GHZ uses and it loaded. Actually there was something wrong with the files in the common folder.

 

SonLVL has some new features:

The object editor has a toolbar now, with buttons to align objects with the nearest solid part of the level layout, or with each other.

 

New feature:





Also includes a "Find Next" option, and works for chunks in the FG and BG as well.

 

Update:

All View and Export settings are now saved. The current tab, window mode (normal, maximized, fullscreen) and menu visibility are also saved.

Added ability to export only collision of blocks and chunks, ability to export solidity maps, and ability to export files with hexadecimal indexes.

 

DhillonMP found a bug in SonLVL that caused it to crash when updates are found and you say yes to closing SonLVL and installing them.

If he happens to read this, and he still encounters an error with the EHZ1 layout file: could you possibly upload it somewhere, and post a link in the comments section of the bug report?

 

I have completely overhauled the editors for chunk blocks and block tiles: