Editing

Welcome to the home of DEW.Editing. This web is intended for information about designing maps that utilize Doomsday-specific features, such as XG definitions. There is also a full guide to Doomsday's container formats (eg PK3) when working on complex mod projects.

Virtual File System

Doomsday uses a virtual file system. All files are added to the virtual file system when Doomsday starts (or after a console RESET) and are accessed from here while Doomsday is running. This virtual file system can be used directly (eg installing files directly into a folder (see DirectoryStructure)) or it can be populated with files from container(s).

• AutoFolders -- automatically load data files and DED definitions

Containers

Containers are used to package data together into single files to simplify distribution. The Doomsday Engine currently supports three containers: PK3 (a zip archive) WAD (the original Doom engine format) and Lump Assemblies. Depending on your needs - one format may be a better choice than another. Compare the features and benefits of each format to see which one is right for your mod.

PK3

• PK3Overview
• AutomaticMappings -- Handy directory shortcuts

WAD

• WADOverview^?
• DD_DEFNS -- DED definitions in a lump (plain text)
• DD_DIREC -- DED definition(s) or file(s) inside a WAD
• DD_XGDATA^? -- Contains "compiled" XG Line and Sector types
• DEHACKED^? -- Contains a deh patch in a lump

Lump Assemblies

• LumpAssemblyOverview
• LumpLoadOrder

CombinedFormats^? -- For instance: PK3 in PK3, or WAD in PK3 or, or...

Definitions

The Doomsday Engine reads much of the game data from plain text definition files. The definitions can be used to create many customizations in your own maps and in the maps from the original games.

• DEDOverview -- An introduction to DED definitions
• GeneralSyntax -- A guide to correct syntax in DED definitions and useful shortcuts
• DefinitionReference -- Reference guide that covers all DED definitions

XG

jDoom and jHeretic support a feature called Extended General Line and Sector Types (XG). It allows defining new line and sector types using DED definitions. An example of a Doom line type would be a door that stays open for a few seconds and then closes.

• XGOverview -- An introduction to the XG system
• XGLogic^? -- A guide to the logic behind XG and what it is capable of
• XGReference -- Reference guide that covers all XG Line and Sector Types

References

• InFineReference^? -- Guide to the InFine system and examples

HOWTOs

A collection of guides on how to do various common tasks when creating mods and resources for Doomsday games. Such as replacing sprites with models, building an mp3 soundtrack, adding new sounds and creating new Things such as decorations and even monsters.

• DEDInDoomBuilder -- How to use DoomBuilder's script editor to include a DED with your map. Examples for MapInfo and Coloured Lighting.
• BarrelMonster -- How to create a NEW monster using existing resources, plus new Thing and State definitions.
• LightThing -- How to create a NEW Light Thing, that can be placed anywhere in a map or even spawned.

Tips & Tricks

• SkyModels -- Using sky models for sky boxes and special effects
• XgDemos^? -- XG Demo Maps

-- DaniJ - 04 May 2005
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