New features and changes of patch 469, which already here

[Buggie]

Look like 469d or lower bring a lot nice features, about which people not aware. This topic created for fill this gap.
Some stuff possible you know, some not.

I will post from to time there some info. Maybe just text, maybe with pics or videos.

Actually list of changes and new features pretty huge, And I don't have much time describe everything, so it will be just few most interested stuff, from time to time.

You can see really full list of changes per patch, here:
https://github.com/OldUnreal/UnrealTour ... seNotes.md

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1. Add Custom Class in Context Menu for Placement

You can use any desired class. Up to 5 of it. What you need. All classes must placeable.
Add into UnrealEd.ini:

[ContextMenuClassAdd]
Custom1=Knife
Custom2=Pupae
Custom3=Trigger
Custom4=PathNode
Custom5=LiftExit

Name can be with package as well. Like
Custom1=UnrealShare.Knife

 
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2. Mirror map in few clicks

Example of use ScaleMap tool in 469d.

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3. Mirror and join map (easy way make CTF map from DM)

Example of use ScaleMap tool in 469d. Such way can be used for fast make CTF map from DM map.

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4. Make path to box (use Array tool)

In 469d come Array tool, which useful for many thing, one of which is move actors on exactly specified amount.

And on maps often need make paths for bots to boxes, on which thy must jump for reach some item.

Usually this items not connected by paths from ground path nodes. But if you lift up such nodes on 28-31 units, then paths will be properly connected, and bots can try reach such items.

 
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5. Select Groups - tool for edit to which groups belong selected actor(s)

In 469d exists handful tool, which allow in visual way set groups to selected actors. Or check / modify which groups belong selected actor(s).

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6. PathsMaker - Make Paths in few clicks

With external tool PathMaker: https://ut99.org/viewtopic.php?t=15041
You can generate basic paths for maps.
This tool placed only PathNodes. Ensure you place all other stuff manually, like LiftCenter - LiftExits, before call it, for reach best results.

That tool can operate in 2 modes - for big ans open maps - with fast and simple algorithm.
And for small and close maps with slower and complicated algorithm, which can take some time to run.

Generated paths goes in enough quality for use by bots or monsters. however there still possible will be need some manual tuning.
If you just need some paths - you can use as is as. Do not forget build paths after.

This can be very good solution for add basic bot support for some maps like SA (Sniper Arena) and similar, where no any paths at all.

[Buggie]

7. Setup LiftExit-LiftCenter combos in one click

EditorTools - https://ut99.org/viewtopic.php?t=14061
LiftTag tool allow you setup LiftExit-LiftCenter combos in one click.
You need just select all actors (LiftExit, LiftCenter, Mover if any, Trigger if any) and press button.
Tool work in smart way and try use exists tag if there already one (that why pick "Left" from Mover), or use LiftCenter name as LiftTag.

No more boring manual edit LiftTag and try invent unique name for each combo/lift. just select and one click.

Also this tool recognize and setup double jump spots and ut jump pad for XVehicles, but this is different story.

[Buggie]

8. Make Circle align with One Tile align in few clicks

In 469d you can easy make circle align with use One Tile align. No more suffer, and hours for align textures on circle surfaces.

[Barbie]

8. Make Circle align with One Tile align in few clicks

Hmmm, looks familiar.

[Buggie]

Hmmm, looks familiar.

https://ut99.org/viewtopic.php?t=15702   
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9. Example of cube skybox

You can make photo-realistic cube skybox from 360 panorama view via special services.

More info at https://ut99.org/viewtopic.php?t=15992

 
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10. Extruder: build area

Extruder is tool from Editor tools: https://ut99.org/viewtopic.php?t=14061
Can be used for build custom shape, which follow specific path.

In this video show most simple usage: build area with one step of path.
For current example it is equivalent of 2D editor Extrude tool.

However you not need measure anything. You can just put markers, right on map, without measure any distance.

 
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11. Extruder: build waterfall

Extruder is tool from Editor tools: https://ut99.org/viewtopic.php?t=14061
Can be used for build custom shape, which follow specific path.

In this video show more advance usage: build waterfall..
This can be also some decos a well, like chains.

 
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12. Extruder: build way

Extruder is tool from Editor tools: https://ut99.org/viewtopic.php?t=14061
Can be used for build custom shape, which follow specific path.

In this video show most advanced usage: build way.
You can make way anyhow complicated. Same as started shape.

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13. Scale Background Picture in 2D Editor

In 469d you can scale background picture (from current texture or from file on disk) by hold Shift and rotate Mouse Scroll.
That allow you make shapes on desired scale, and not be limited initial scale of picture.