[Tools] NoLimits ColorTheme-Creator

Some of you might remember a project called NL-Cartexture-Creator I started a long time ago.
This (http://www.digital-experiment.de/CTC/ctcdemovideo.html)is the demovideo I once released.

Well I had a real bad hdd crash were I lost alot of data and files of this project.
I also lost the motivation for this project.
But I got motivated again and here it is!

See the latest development here!
http://www.digital-experiment.de/CTC/


What is new in Version 0.5 alpha (10/09/09):

-again a couple of bugfixes (still some on my list)
-Background color is now showing correctly in the theme summary
-I rejected the possibility to have all kinds of different tracks (way to time consuming)
-Classic Looping Coaster is now a complete set( all views available)
-You can now choose between different colorswatches for the colorpicker (currently 3 available, goto "Theme-Tab" to change swatch)
-colorswatches can now have groups (compare x11-alpha with x11-group)

This was a mayor function I wanted to get to work correctly. This will give the user the possibility to upload their own colorswatches

-What to expect with the next update: upload and choose your own colorswatch & background picture.


Idea List (10/12/09):
This list is just a summary of ideas I have in mind for the V1.0. This does not mean that they will be included since I am not sure if I can get them to work.

-create and load your own colorswatch files (xml-based) to choose from
-load/save a colortheme as xml
-show a complete track with the current colortheme (this may help o get a better impression of how the colors will look inside the sim)
-upload and show your own background pic inside all views.


Well what else can I say, except for play arround a bit and have fun.
Comments/Questions are welcome.

-Toerti

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And here some Version history:

What is new in Version 0.43 alpha (09/06/09):

-alot of bugfixes (still some on my list)
-Coaster Navigation is working (although there is nothing to choose yet)
-a new copy/paste function. hope you like it.
-known issues: Background color sometimes not showing proparly when looking at the theme summary.
-What to expect with the next update: front and back view of the CSL.


What is new in Version 0.4 pre-alpha (08/30/09):

-added Catwalks
-copy/paste colors (click the copy icon left of the color box inside the coasterpart-button you wish to copy/paste)
-A default set of custom colors to choose from (simply click on the color box inside the coasterpart-button you wish to change)
-Left and Right view for CLS coaster available

Looking great

Although, i dont see a way to view the catwalks

[Dirk_Ermen]

Wow, awesome! It's great to see you back Toerti!
The site used to be a great way to find out how the cartextures worked in case you wanted to create your own one. [:)] I'm very glad to see the site active again [:)]

Originally posted by Casper


Although, i dont see a way to view the catwalks

Till V0.43 I had the option to show the catwalk, LIM's, breaks and transportwheels but I rejected this option. It was way to time consuming to create all the different tracktypes for each coaster. It took 6-8hrs for one perspective with all tracktypes and combination.

So if I would have kept that option it would have taken one week with 7 hours daily to create a complete set for a coaster.
Now it only takes approx 2-3 days with 2-3 hours daily, which is a realistic approach.

Right now I am working on the main functions for CTC as soon as they are finished I will get into other coastersets.
Load and Upload your own background pics and colorswatches is already working on my local server. So now its time for the Load/Save and Upload ColorTheme option and write a small help file on how to create themes and swatches offline to upload and use them.

-Toerti

Originally posted by toerti

Originally posted by Casper


Although, i dont see a way to view the catwalks

Till V0.43 I had the option to show the catwalk, LIM's, breaks and transportwheels but I rejected this option. It was way to time consuming to create all the different tracktypes for each coaster. It took 6-8hrs for one perspective with all tracktypes and combination.

So if I would have kept that option it would have taken one week with 7 hours daily to create a complete set for a coaster.
Now it only takes approx 2-3 days with 2-3 hours daily, which is a realistic approach.

Right now I am working on the main functions for CTC as soon as they are finished I will get into other coastersets.
Load and Upload your own background pics and colorswatches is already working on my local server. So now its time for the Load/Save and Upload ColorTheme option and write a small help file on how to create themes and swatches offline to upload and use them.

-Toerti

Yeah i remember in the old version it had that option

I can imagine how long it must take and i dont envy you