Torque Explorer Continued
by Lars Boldt · in Torque Game Engine · 09/11/2004 (11:51 pm) · 57 replies
Time for more updates!
Based on early beta feedback Torque Explorer just got even cooler!

Torque Explorer now supports filtering in the project files, don't care about anything but your .cs files? .cs in the filter box fixes exactly that! Also supports filtering on multiple files at the same time just by separting with a ;. Example: .cs;.gui;.mis;
Tired of going command prompt or making shortcuts for launching TGE with parameters? TE now supports parameters, simply select from a set of pre-defined parameters or type in your own then press the launch my game button. Don't get much easier than that.
GUI has gone through some minor changes to ease the workflow, now with a "quick jump" box to switch projects.
Define project! Well, you define it, your imagination is the limit really! If you want to map up your music folder to play music while working, go ahead. Media center now has a fully supported playlist with shuffle and repeat, easily create a playlist, start playing, and quick jump back to your project. No need to close any open files before switching either.
If you want to map up your graphics folder with 1000's of textures go ahead! Browse through the images and simply copy/paste files between projects using the file explorer and quick jump menu.
Over the next week or two special attention will be give the code editor to ensure it supports the standards you are used to.
I will be randomly selecting new beta testers from the last thread over the next few weeks to gradually expand the current beta team. I want to ensure I have the time to carefully read and evaluate all the feedback I get, therefore I must limit the number of testers to what I can handle. Many of the above features were suggested by beta testers, meaning your feedback DOES count, for alot!
Thanks to everyone for your support and feedback.
P.S, if you want to help write up some new newbie friendly TGE tutorials, send me an email!
Lars
Based on early beta feedback Torque Explorer just got even cooler!

Torque Explorer now supports filtering in the project files, don't care about anything but your .cs files? .cs in the filter box fixes exactly that! Also supports filtering on multiple files at the same time just by separting with a ;. Example: .cs;.gui;.mis;
Tired of going command prompt or making shortcuts for launching TGE with parameters? TE now supports parameters, simply select from a set of pre-defined parameters or type in your own then press the launch my game button. Don't get much easier than that.
GUI has gone through some minor changes to ease the workflow, now with a "quick jump" box to switch projects.
Define project! Well, you define it, your imagination is the limit really! If you want to map up your music folder to play music while working, go ahead. Media center now has a fully supported playlist with shuffle and repeat, easily create a playlist, start playing, and quick jump back to your project. No need to close any open files before switching either.
If you want to map up your graphics folder with 1000's of textures go ahead! Browse through the images and simply copy/paste files between projects using the file explorer and quick jump menu.
Over the next week or two special attention will be give the code editor to ensure it supports the standards you are used to.
I will be randomly selecting new beta testers from the last thread over the next few weeks to gradually expand the current beta team. I want to ensure I have the time to carefully read and evaluate all the feedback I get, therefore I must limit the number of testers to what I can handle. Many of the above features were suggested by beta testers, meaning your feedback DOES count, for alot!
Thanks to everyone for your support and feedback.
P.S, if you want to help write up some new newbie friendly TGE tutorials, send me an email!
Lars
About the author
#22
I do believe you promised I could beta in the first TGE Explorer post... ;)
10/28/2004 (5:03 pm)
WHOA! SOOOO COOL!I do believe you promised I could beta in the first TGE Explorer post... ;)
#23
10/29/2004 (6:51 am)
Lookin' good
#24
10/29/2004 (8:33 am)
This is lookin' great!!! Big thanks to Lars for putting this together. This will go along way for many people...
#25
10/29/2004 (12:36 pm)
Funny how each screenshot uses a different skin/theme :)
#26
I am aiming for sunday for the installation build release and will post here once it's ready for download.
Lars
10/29/2004 (12:54 pm)
Yeah, the themes are just for looks. It will come with a theme builder application too which lets you easily design your own themes. Aswell as some 50 other pre-built skins.I am aiming for sunday for the installation build release and will post here once it's ready for download.
Lars
#27
10/31/2004 (8:20 pm)
...and now is monday :(
#28
11/01/2004 (2:37 am)
Few hours and there should be a download link up :)
#29
But it's very easy to install it if you follow the instructions.
It's important that you read and understand the following...
1) This is a BETA. There are many features that are not yet complete.
2) There ARE bugs.
3) The file is packed with WinZip.
4) Unpack it somewhere.
5) READ THE README.TXT AND INSTALL.TXT AFTER YOU UNZIP THE FILES TO A FOLDER!!!
6) Use the forums at http://forums.e-magika.com to discuss Torque Explorer.
7) See 5.
8) If you do not intend to read the readme.txt then do not download this file.
Thank you!
And now the link:
Torque Explorer Open Beta Europe Download
Torque Explorer Open Beta US Download
Enjoy!
All the best,
Lars
11/01/2004 (4:42 am)
Ok here's the download link...I sort of had to rush this abit so I did not have time to make an installer.But it's very easy to install it if you follow the instructions.
It's important that you read and understand the following...
1) This is a BETA. There are many features that are not yet complete.
2) There ARE bugs.
3) The file is packed with WinZip.
4) Unpack it somewhere.
5) READ THE README.TXT AND INSTALL.TXT AFTER YOU UNZIP THE FILES TO A FOLDER!!!
6) Use the forums at http://forums.e-magika.com to discuss Torque Explorer.
7) See 5.
8) If you do not intend to read the readme.txt then do not download this file.
Thank you!
And now the link:
Torque Explorer Open Beta Europe Download
Torque Explorer Open Beta US Download
Enjoy!
All the best,
Lars
#30
11/01/2004 (5:09 am)
Cool!I am 1st.thanks.
#31
This just fixes alittle control that wouldn't follow when resizing on the media page. Nothing big just annoying :)
Oh and yes, future download links for new versions and so on will be posted on http://forums.e-magika.com and not here.
So if you wish to follow development, register and post there please :)
Lars
11/01/2004 (5:31 am)
If you downloaded before this post you should re-download and swap exe files.This just fixes alittle control that wouldn't follow when resizing on the media page. Nothing big just annoying :)
Oh and yes, future download links for new versions and so on will be posted on http://forums.e-magika.com and not here.
So if you wish to follow development, register and post there please :)
Lars
#32
11/01/2004 (5:46 am)
I wonder why I couldn't see the screenshots... ^^
#33
11/01/2004 (11:12 am)
Are you ready for the influx of bug reports ;)
#34
11/01/2004 (11:16 am)
Use the bugs forum for bugs please.
#35
-Cartman
11/01/2004 (12:21 pm)
I've added some bugs and some requests to the forum. Great job so far on this. I'm very pleased with what you've already accomplished. Keep up the good work.-Cartman
#36
-Cartman
11/01/2004 (12:44 pm)
I've added some bugs and some requests to the forum. Great job so far on this. I'm very pleased with what you've already accomplished. Keep up the good work.-Cartman
#37
11/02/2004 (5:37 am)
Wow this looks great dloading now :D
#38
i will post my on it later once i have used it.
11/02/2004 (5:05 pm)
AWESOME JOB! i am just dl'ing the beta and gonna check it out. this is something that will be of great use. i will post my on it later once i have used it.
#39
This looks awesome! I downloaded it but it appears to only support files located on C Drive. Unfortunately I use a secondary partition for my files as only my Operating System exists on C. I don't have the space to fit anything else on C.
Just thought I'd let you know as I was really looking forward to trying this out.
11/07/2004 (5:16 am)
Lars,This looks awesome! I downloaded it but it appears to only support files located on C Drive. Unfortunately I use a secondary partition for my files as only my Operating System exists on C. I don't have the space to fit anything else on C.
Just thought I'd let you know as I was really looking forward to trying this out.
#40
I'm using it on network drives, D:\, E:\ in windows xp sp2 without trouble.
What operating system are you using?
11/07/2004 (5:30 pm)
Todd that sounds weird.I'm using it on network drives, D:\, E:\ in windows xp sp2 without trouble.
What operating system are you using?
Torque Owner Lars Boldt
Luckily I have a few days off now to work on just Torque Explorer so I can get it ready.
Hopefully I will have an installer ready for download this weekend that everyone can hopefully enjoy.
I've set up forums at forums.e-magika.com which you can use to discuss Torque Explorer beta, this forum is also accessable from Torque Explorer.
Here's a few screenshots of the upcoming open beta.
All the best,
Lars