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Map Editor Overview†

The map editor is the main tool in game creation, creating the terrain and buildings where the game will take place and placing events related to the storyline.
The structure and functions of the map editor are as follows.

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1) Editor Screen†

This is the main work screen of the Map Editor, where you change the form of the terrain and place objects and events.

The working camera can be rotated by right dragging.
Center-drag or hold down the Shift key and right-drag to scroll in the X-axis and Z-axis directions.

Zoom in/out by rotating the wheel.

• 3D Display Icons
  This icon appears in the upper left corner of the editor screen.
  • Clicking on each of the X, Y, and Z cubes will give you a viewpoint from each axis.
  • Left click to turn on/off perspective
  • Click on the icon in the upper left corner of the preview screen to open the "Editor Settings" tab of the "Map Settings" palette.

• Map Symbols
  The following map symbols will be placed on maps when events, lights, etc. are placed.
  The display of the map symbols can be toggled on and off using the buttons at (4), the bottom of the Map Editor.

2) Master Menu†

This menu provides access to the main features of Bakin.
Clicking on each menu opens the respective dialog.
For details on each menu, see the page for each menu in the manual.

3) Menu Bar†

The menu bar at the top of the Map Editor window provides access to various features.

• Save
  Overwrite and save the game data currently being worked on.

• Undo
  Undo the previous operation and return to the original state.
  Multiple operations can be undone by continuing to click.

• Redo
  Restore an operation that was undone with "Undo".
  If there are multiple undone operations, you can go back to them by continuing to click.

• File
  • Save
    Overwrite and save the game data currently being worked on.

• Save as New Project Name
  Save the game data you are currently working with under a different name.

• Version
  The version information of this software is displayed.

• Utilities/Export
  A diagram will open to export the publish work (exe file).

• Return to Top Menu
  Close the game data you are currently working with and return to the top menu.

• Edit
  • Undo
    Undo the previous operation and return to the original state.
    Multiple operations can be undone by continuing to click.

• Redo
  Restore an operation that was undone with "Undo".
  If there are multiple undone operations, you can go back to them by continuing to click.

• Cut
  Cut out the selected objects or events and copy them to the clipboard.

• Copy
  Copy the selected objects or events to the clipboard.

• Paste
  Paste copied objects or events to the clipboard.
  "Cut", "Copy", and "Paste" change behavior depending on the mode of the selection in the status bar at the bottom of the map editor.
  • "Terrains Only": Copy, cut, and paste selected terrains.
  • "Objects Only": Copy, cut, and paste selected objects and events.
  • "Terrains and Objects": Copy, cut, and paste selected terrains and the objects/events that will be placed on them.

• Delete
  Delete the selected objects or events.

• Alignment
  • Position
    Align multiple selected objects or events with the same X, Y, and Z coordinates as the first one selected.
    If ALL is selected, they are all placed on the same coordinates.

• Rotation
  Align multiple selected objects or events with the same X, Y, and Z axis angles as the first one selected.
  If ALL is selected, all the angles will be the same.

• Scale
  Align multiple selected objects or events with the same X, Y, and Z axis scales as the first one selected.
  If ALL is selected, all will be on the same scale.

• Scroll Entire Map
   

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  The entire map currently being edited can be shifted one level at a time in the specified direction.
  Each time you click on an arrow on the diagram, it will shift in that direction.
  The area that is out of the map area will disappear, but if you check the "Treat as Loop" checkbox, the area that has shifted and disappeared from the map area will appear from the opposite direction.

• Raise Up Entire Map
  Raise the elevation of the entire map's terrain by one level.

• Lower Down Entire Map
  Lower the elevation of the entire map's terrain by one level.

• Adjust Elevation of Entire Map
   
  
   
  Change the elevation of the entire map. Enter a negative (minus) value to make it lower than the current elevation, or a positive value to make it higher.

• Specify Entire Map as Elevation 1
  Make the map a flat terrain with an elevation of 1.

• Delete Unused Files in Resource Folder
  Locate and delete files in the resource folder that are not used for the game.
  It is used when exporting a publishing work.

• Clear File Paths
  Remove all paths that refer to anything other than within the game file.
  It is used when exporting a publishing work.

• View
  • Snap to Grid
    Enable/disable the Grid Snap function, which positions objects and events along grids.

• Show Grids
  Show/hide the grids on the map.

• Show Enemy Distribution
  Show/hide areas where enemies appear.

• View with Perspective
  Switch between having the map you are working on displayed with/without perspective.

• Post-Effects Enable
  Switch between applying or not applying the post-effects specified for the map you are working on.

• Camera from Above
  When turned on, the camera will look at the viewpoint from directly above. Turn off to return to the previous viewpoint.

• DOF Enable
  Enable/disable the DOF (depth of field) function.

• View Project Paths
  Display/hide the project path shown in the upper right of the Map Editor.
  This can be used when you do not want to show the path when broadcasting a work scene.

• Quick Toolbar
  Display/hide the Quick Toolbar.

• Various Palettes
  Show/hide various palettes.
  Hidden palettes will not be visible from the storage areas on the left and right sides of the preview screen.

• Window Initialization
  Initialize the size of the Map Editor window.

• Palette Initialization
  Initialize the position and separation state of various pallets.

• Delete All Thumbnails
  Delete all thumbnails generated by each function.
  Thumbnails are newly generated when the game file is loaded.

• Functions
  You can access each function in the master menu.
  You can also use extensions (plug-ins).
  • Expanded Features
    • Copy Battle-Related Scripts to Game File
      Export the default battle-related sources to the battlescript folder in the project.
    • Remove Battle-Related Scripts from Game File
      Delete the battlescript folder and revert to the default battle process.

• Help
  You will find links to the web page below.
  Clicking on each link will open the page accordingly in your browser:
  "RPG Developer Bakin Manual", "Shortcut Key List", "Official Website", "YouTube Official Video", "Update Log" and "Contact us".
  From "Contact us" you can open the contact page of the official website with your browser.

• Version Information
  This is the version number of the tool.
  Left-clicking copies the version number.
  (Please include the version number when contacting us in case of trouble.)

• Path Information
  Shows the path where the game file currently being edited is saved.
  Right-click to open the folder where the game file is stored in Explorer.
  You can also save your project in a Zip file.
  When compiling into a Zip file, it is possible to remove the import paths for the resources in the project.
  Please use this function if you need it to distribute your project.
  
   

Test Play†

You can execute the game player feature to test play the game in its current state.
The behavior changes depending on how the button is clicked.

1. Left Click: Quick Test Play. The editor is not available during test play.
2. Right Click: Skip the title screen for a quick test play.
3. Center Wheel Click: Test Play. Test play is performed in a separate process from the editor. You can use the editor during the test play. The test play will be the same environment as when the project is exported as a published work.

All features and notations described below are defaults.
The assignment of keys and buttons to be used can be changed in Assign Input Device.

• Title Screen Menu
  • New Game
    Play from the beginning of the game.

• Continue
  Play the saved game from the continuation.

• Config
  Specify various settings for the game. You can also do this in-game.

• BGM
  Specify the volume of the background music.

• Sound Effects
  Specify the volume of sound effects.

• Message Speed
  Select from four levels of message display speed.

• Cursor Position
  Specify whether the cursor position is to be memorized or not.

• Restore Defaults
  Restore the configuration settings to their default values.

• Exit Game
  Exit the test play and return to the map editor.

Keyboard Operation†

Controller Operation†

Options†

You can choose from a variety of menus that allow you to change and check the behavior while executing test plays.
This menu is not selectable during test play with center wheel click.

• Window Size
  You can change the size of the window during test play.

• Performance Meter
  You can check how much load is placed on each element in the game.

• Debug Window
  You can change/check the state of variables in the game and specify during battles.

• Cast Parameter Check View

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  You can check the state of various parameters of cast members of allied party members and cast members who appear as enemies in battles.
  In addition to cast-specific parameters, the values changed by class, equipment, and various influences during battle are also displayed.
  Pressing the "F6 key" during test play opens this view.

• View Collision
  
  Visually check the collision specified for objects and events.
  Please use this function to help you find errors in collision setup, etc.

About the Debug Window†

Press the "F5 key" during test play to use the debug function.
Pressing the "F5 key" during test play opens the debug window.
By temporarily changing the values of various settings and variable boxes, you can efficiently test play and check for progress and defects.
Any settings you specify in this window will not be reflected in the game until you press the "Reflect in Test Play" button.

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• Change Settings Tab
  Various temporary changes can be specified to facilitate test play.

• Options
  • Disable Encounters
    If checked, monsters will not be encountered.

• Pass Through Events
  The player will be able to move through events.
  Stairs and doors can also be slipped through, which may prevent the player from moving from one location to another.

• Always Max HP and MP in Battles
  During battles, the HP and MP of the party casts are always at their maximum values.

• Max Abilities in Battles
  During battles, the abilities of the party casts are always at their maximum value.

• Fast-Forward in Battles
  If checked, battles that occur during test play will be executed in fast forward.

• Change Cast's Level
  You can change the level of the cast currently in the party.

• Display/Edit Variable Boxes
  Temporarily change the value of variable boxes.
  Checked entries in the checkboxes are displayed at the top of the list.

• Close Button
  Close the debug function dialog and return to test play.

• Reflect in Test Play Button
  Reflect the changes in the test play.
  Cast levels, event switches, and variable boxes are reflected only where values are entered.

• Logs Tab
  This function allows you to monitor which events are being performed during test play.
  If necessary, use the buttons at the top of the log to select the event type to be displayed.
  If there is a type of event that repeats in parallel, a large volume of logs will continue to flow. In that case, please turn off "Include Parallel Events".

• System Status Tab
  Display the current status of various system flags as enabled or disabled.
  You will be able to see the initial game specs as well as the state of the game as it has been changed through events.

Reset†

Reset the test play and return to the title screen. (If you skipped the title screen, it will take you back to the beginning of the game.)
Ctrl+c can also be used to reset.
This menu is not selectable during test play with center wheel click.

4) Status Bar†

The status bar at the bottom of the Map Editor window contains icons for frequently used functions.

• Selection Target
  Narrow down the selection.

• Terrains Only
  When turned on, only terrain is selected.

• Objects Only
  When turned on, only objects and events are selected.

• Terrains and Objects
  When turned on, both terrain and objects and events are selected.
  In addition to the selection of different targets, the copy/cut/paste behavior in the map editor changes depending on the mode.
  • "Terrains Only": Copy, cut, and paste selected terrains.
  • "Objects Only": Copy, cut, and paste selected objects and events.
  • "Terrains and Objects": Copy, cut, and paste selected terrains and the objects/events that will be placed on them.

• Operation Axis
  Specify the axis of operation for moving objects and events.

• XZ
  Only the X and Z axes are available for operation.

• YX
  Only the Y and X axes are available for operation.

• ZY
  Only the Z and Y axes are available for operation.

• Place on Top
  When placing an object or event, place it so that it sits on top of what is already in place.
  When placing while holding down the Ctrl key, the placement will stack on top of what has already been placed. (If this button is turned off, the opposite action will be performed.)

• Manipulator
  Select the manipulator type.

• Position Adjustment
  When turned on, the manipulators are used to adjust the position of objects and events.

• Angle Adjustment
  When turned on, the manipulators are used to adjust the angle of objects and events.

• Scale Adjustment
  When turned on, the manipulators are used to scale objects and events.

• Grids
  • Snap to Grid
    Enable/disable the Grid Snap function, which positions objects and events along grids.

• Show Grids
  Show/hide the grids on the map.

• ON/OFF
  • Camera from Above
    When turned on, the camera will look at the viewpoint from directly above. Turn off to return to the previous viewpoint.

• Perspective View
  Switch between having the map you are working on displayed with/without perspective.

• Post-Effects
  Switch between applying or not applying the post-effects specified for the map you are working on.

• Map Symbols
  Display/hide event markers and collisions without lights, particles, or graphic settings placed on maps.

• Enemy Distribution
  When turned on, the color of the ground changes in areas where appearing enemies are specified in Map Settings > Enemy Distribution.
  The entire map appears to change color when enemies are placed in ALL (Entire Map) in the range of Enemy Distribution.
  If you think the color of the map is wrong, check the on/off state of this button and the Enemy Distribution setting.

• View Collision
  Display/hide collision frames (white wireframes) for events placed on maps that do not have graphics specified.
  Also, when this button is turned on, the collision frame of the underlying object will be displayed when an object is attempted to be placed on top of another object.
  Note that if the Map Symbol button is off, collisions will not be displayed when this button is turned on.

• DOF
  Enable/disable the DOF (depth of field) function.
  If the Post Effects button is off, DOF is not enabled when this button is turned on.
  Since DOF is a function of the camera position as the origin, the amount of DOF applied in the Map Editor is different from the amount of DOF applied in the game.
  Please check the preview of the camera tool to see the correct DOF applied in the game.

5) Various Palettes†

The "palette" is a collection of functions for creating maps by type.
There are six palettes used in the Map Editor
For a description of the function of each palette, please refer to "Various Palettes used on the Edit Screen" in this help.

• Map List Palette
• Map Settings Palette
• Placed List Palette
• Common Event Palette
• Tools Palette
• Stamps Palette

• Auto Hide
  Clicking on the push-pin icon in the upper right corner of each palette will move the palette to the left or right side of the preview screen, allowing you to use the editor more spaciously.
  Stored pallets are shown/hidden each time the pallet name in the left/right side storage section is clicked.

• Moving and Sizing Palettes
  The palette can be moved to any desired location by left-dragging the title menu section.
  To return to the original location, double-click on the title menu section.
  The palette can also be resized by dragging the frame to the left.