modding:chaosedit [The Wolf3D.net FAQ]

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====== What is ChaosEdit? ======

ChaosEdit is a [[wolf3d:|Wolfenstein 3D]] modding tool in beta that was developed by Moritz Kroll (aka Ripper).

The program is capable of editing most aspects of the game, and has been actively used by the community for years despite lack of continued development or support.

===== How do I use ChaosEdit? =====

  * [[modding:chaosedit:setup|How do I set up a new project in ChaosEdit?]]
  * [[modding:chaosedit:maps|How do I make maps in ChaosEdit?]]
  * [[modding:chaosedit:art|How do I edit sprites/textures in ChaosEdit?]]
  * [[modding:chaosedit:vgagraph|How do I edit the VGAGraph (Graphics, Fonts and Tile8s) in ChaosEdit?]]
  * [[modding:chaosedit:sounds|How do I edit sounds and music in ChaosEdit?]]

  * [[modding:chaosedit:screens|How do I edit the DOS exit screens?]]

===== Can I change the window size? =====

Unfortunately, no. ChaosEdit is confined to a fixed window size.

===== Is ChaosEdit open source? =====

Ripper leaving the community was very sudden, and the chance of the source code for ChaosEdit ever being released is slim to nil.

===== Why are my walls all bright green in 3DEdit? =====

{{ modding:chaosedit:3deditnovswap.png?600 }}

This happens because you have not loaded your VSWAP file in ChaosEdit, and may have only loaded your maps.

=== Solution ===
To fix this, either use the {{modding:chaosedit:celoadallbutton.png?30}} __Load All__ button and choose your mod's folder, or {{modding:chaosedit:loadtextures.png?30}} __Load Textures__ button and choose the VSWAP of the game you are editing.

===== Why aren't objects and enemies showing up in 3DEdit? =====

As with above, you may have only loaded your maps, and not the sprites from your VSWAP file.

=== Solution ===
To fix this, either use the {{modding:chaosedit:celoadallbutton.png?30}} __Load All__ button and choose your mod's folder, or {{modding:chaosedit:loadsprites.png?30}} __Load Sprites__ button and choose the VSWAP of the game you are editing.