Beta V0.8.4 Released!

[Kanchou]

Beta 4 is out!

We added most of the artwork that was left for the expansion version (there is still a bit more left for Beta 5/RC1).

Everyone should have received a product update email. If you didn't please let us know! Also let us know if the email ended up under spam.

Change Log
Features Added:
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OWM-118 Added "space" shortcut for temporary switch to pan tool
OWM-173 Added circle shape to wall columns
OWM-203 Added spiral stairs and finished segment stairs
OWM-260 Added ability to select/delete subpath in closed path items
OWM-264 Increased Dungeon Item Sizes
OWM-266 Shift + Wheel Scroll will scale change scale while adding features
OWM-268 Added shortcut for rotating in steps
OWM-269 Added options for Fit To Screen and show Actual Pixels
OWM-272 Background image can now include an offset
OWM-273 Feature will now show a marquee while hovering
OWM-274 Made many improvements to performance with large maps
OWM-275 Added option for theme change to apply to all existing items
OWM-276 Added new Railroad Tool

Functional Problems Fixed:
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OWM-263 Corrected issue that could cause a crash when selecting a feature
OWM-265 Wall Segment can now be added properly
OWM-267 New Map Size error now shows size with current units
OWM-270 Shadows now draw correctly in orphan paths
OWM-271 Auto labels are now correctly rasterized when exporting
OWM-282 Corrected issue that could cause a hard crash when trying to add
or edit item notes.
OWM-283 Grids now export correctly when partially transparent.
OWM-284 Textures now align correctly when item is the same size as texture
OWM-285 Removed ability to customize menus as it had the unintended effect
of potentially hiding menu entries or menu icons.


Cosmetic Problems Fixed:
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OWM-259 Changed Other World Mapper to account for Windows DPI scaling

Usability Problems Fixed:
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None.

Known Problems:
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See Forums

Artwork Changes:
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1. Added expansion textures
2. Added expansion fantasy terrain set
3. Added expansion vegetation set
4. Added expansion Greek mythology mini set
5. Added expansion pirate mini set
6. Added SVG cartography mini set
7. Added expansion SCI-FI set
8. Added basic terrain missing white color variation

- Alejandro

[smithy]

I seem to be missing something. Can you advise how to get the spiral stairs?

Smithy

[Kanchou]

I seem to be missing something. Can you advise how to get the spiral stairs?

Smithy

Smithy,

Across the top/option bar, when the stair tool is selected, you should see the two modes as two different buttons. You can toggle between segment and spiral.

You are not the first one to have missed options that show up on the top bar , but we haven't figured out a better way to show them. We welcome any ideas on that!

Thank you!

- Alejandro

[smithy]

Thanks, I did realise that was how to do circular or other shaped rooms - but for some reason missed it on stairs?

Smithy

[Kanchou]

Thanks, I did realise that was how to do circular or other shaped rooms - but for some reason missed it on stairs?

Smithy

It maybe because it's the only option so it just blends with the background. Our internal beta testers missed it too, but adding another button in the toolbar would have gone again our current standard for the other tools.

I guess we'll just have to add more types of stairs down the road so there are more buttons up there

But seriously, if anybody has a good suggestion we will definitely consider it.

Thanks again!

- Alejandro

[unklStewy]

Kanchou,

My apologies I accepted a new engineering job and uprooted my life and then I fell off the map while adjusted to the new one. That being said I was wanting to get back into testing OWM but I don't have access to my old e-mail anymore. Would you be able to send the beta download information to the new email address in my profile?

Regards,
-Casey

[Kanchou]

Kanchou,

My apologies I accepted a new engineering job and uprooted my life and then I fell off the map while adjusted to the new one. That being said I was wanting to get back into testing OWM but I don't have access to my old e-mail anymore. Would you be able to send the beta download information to the new email address in my profile?

Regards,
-Casey

Casey,

Glad to see you around again! . No need for apologies, it's great to see you got an engineering job!

I updated your email address and re-sent the activation/download email for Beta 5 (just install/update over your current version).

Let me know if you don't get the link right away.

- Alejandro

[unklStewy]

Casey,

Glad to see you around again! . No need for apologies, it's great to see you got an engineering job!

I updated your email address and re-sent the activation/download email for Beta 5 (just install/update over your current version).

Let me know if you don't get the link right away.

- Alejandro

Alejandro,

I got the link last night and I will install this evening after work. Thank you for the quick turn around.

-Casey