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--- jade:editor [2023/02/09 09:32] – hogsy
+++ jade:editor [2023/05/05 10:29] (current) – [Opening a World] hogsy
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 ====== Editor Overview ======
-Jade's editor is made up of a number of different panes that tools can be docked to, providing the user with an incredibly customisable workspace.
+Jade's editor is made up of a number of different panes that tools can be docked to, providing the user with an incredibly customizable workspace.
 {{ :jade:jade-editor-overview.png?400 |}}
-Each BF can store it's own workspace layout, which can be altered and saved at any time.
+===== Layout =====
+Each BF can store it's own workspace layout, which can be altered and then saved at any time. This is why upon opening a different BF file or creating a new BF might result in the layout of the editor changing. You can save the current workspace by clicking on the save icon on the top right.
+{{ :jade:jade-save-workspace.png |}}
+===== Tools =====
 There are a number of tools available in the editor, a list of which is provided below.
-  * 3D View
+  * [[jade:tools:3dview|3D View]]
-  * Textures
+  * [[jade:tools:texture|Textures]]
-  * Prefab
+  * [[jade:tools:prefab|Prefab]]
-  * AI script
+  * [[jade:tools:script|AI script]]
-  * Browser
+  * [[jade:tools:browser|Browser]]
-  * Actions
+  * [[jade:tools:actions|Actions]]
-  * Properties
+  * [[jade:tools:properties|Properties]]
+Otherwise, if you want to just jump in, then follow the guide below.
 ===== Getting Started =====
+Below is a basic outline of how you can get started with the editor.
+==== Opening a World ====
+In the Browser panel, you'll find under the ''EngineDatas'' a subdirectory named ''Levels'' (keep in mind it will likely be preceded by a number). Expand the ''Levels'' directory, and you should see more subdirectories - each of these typically represent each of the levels that have been created.
+When you've found a level you want to open, click onto that directory (or expand it if necessary) and in the lower half of the Browser you should see a list of files. You'll typically want to open the ''wol'' file type.
+{{ :jade:screenshot_2023-05-04_120927.png |}}
+==== Moving the Camera ====
+Once you've loaded up a level, you'll likely want to start moving the camera around, so you can see what's there.
+In the 3D View panel, you can use the following.
+  * **Space/ALT + L Click** will pan the camera
+  * **ALT + R Click** will rotate the camera
+  * **Space + R Click** will orbit the camera around whatever the cursor is pointing at
+  * **Space/ALT + M Wheel** will zoom in or out, relative to whatever the cursor is pointing at
 ==== Running the Engine ====

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