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War3 Object Editor V 0.7.1 - Created by ODGMike - January 03, 2014
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DISCLAIMER

This program is distributed as is. You use it at your own risk.
The creator is not liable for any damage, data loss, loss of profits or
any other kind of loss while using this software.

Since this is an early release of tool that manipulates critical map data, please save your
work prior to using.

DESCRIPTION

War3 Object Editor provides a stand alone alternative to the standard Warcraft III object
editor.  


INSTALLATION

Unzip this application into the folder of your choice.  War3 Object Editor should find your
Warcraft III directory.  If for some reason it does not find your directory or if you
have multiple instances of Warcraft III installed, there is an option under the File pull
down menu to select the directory yourself.

USAGE

War3 Object Editor has features and options consistent with the Warcraft III editor. 
Enhancements come from:

A spreadsheet metaphor
Improved data input menus
Enhanced copy and paste capabilities
Improved search capability
A feature to hide / unhide objects and properties to simplify editing
Ability to create custom .slk files
Integrated Balance, Damage and Armor - Damage Reduction calculators
Includes hidden icons, models, units and abilities
Includes a colorizer for string inputs
Ability to customize object property category names
Ability to pull object and terrain data directy from another map without going through import/export
Backup feature automatically creates backup copies of work
Local file support
Ability to customize editor colors

Provides a good base for future enhancements.


CREDITS

Uses StormLib

CONTACT

Program author: ODGMike     odgmike@gmail.com

Have fun!

Version History

0.7.1 : Fixed a bug related to large maps

0.7.0 : Added ability to customize editor color choices
	Added support for maps larger than 4MB
	Improved local language support
	Fixed a bug related to maps having a very large number of custom objects

0.6.0 : Introduced "pull" capability to pull object and terrain data directly from another map
	Added import/export for gameplay constants
	Added import/export for game interface properties
	Added the ability to edit Map Description and Loading Screen values
	Added backup support
	Added local file support
	
0.5.0 : Added a colorizer feature for string inputs
	Added ability to customize object property category names
	Added first release of local language support

0.4.0 : Added abiity to edit Game Interface Properties
	Added capability to test maps directly from the editor
	Added an option to set extended Object Editor limits
	Added all hidden icons, models, units, abilities and game interface extensions included in UMSWE
	Added an Options menu to control which additions/extensions to include and to set Warcraft run modes

0.3.0 : Added ability to edit Gameplay Constants
	Added Unit Balance Calculator
	Added Unit Damage Calculator
	Added Damage Reduction Calculator to Armor input menu
	Fixed bug related to non-English language

0.2.0 : Added a File Import Manager

0.1.0 : First Version