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'''ChipEdit''' was the first [[level editor]] for [[Chip's Challenge]], originally made by John Elion. | '''ChipEdit''' was the first [[level editor]] for [[Chip's Challenge]], originally made by John Elion. <!---When was it originally released?---> | ||
As the first level editor, ChipEdit contains many special features that have been improved on, but some which remain ahead of other editors. The major advantages of ChipEdit are: | As the first level editor, ChipEdit contains many special features that have been improved on, but some which remain ahead of other editors. The major advantages of ChipEdit are: | ||
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* ''Alt-A'': As of yet not attempted by any other editor, pressing Alt-A sets the level in demo motion: all [[monster]]s will start moving, [[toggle wall]]s will switch, [[trap]]s will open, [[monster]] [[clone machine]]s that are on the [[monster list]] will clone, and [[tank]]s can be switched with the [[blue button]]. Chip will not move, and if Chip is killed during the demonstration, it will automatically stop. To avoid this, remove Chip from the level before running it. The demo can also be stopped manually with the Escape key. Be warned that the [[monster order]] is different in demo motion than in Chip's Challenge itself, so be sure to playtest the level. | * ''Alt-A'': As of yet not attempted by any other editor, pressing Alt-A sets the level in demo motion: all [[monster]]s will start moving, [[toggle wall]]s will switch, [[trap]]s will open, [[monster]] [[clone machine]]s that are on the [[monster list]] will clone, and [[tank]]s can be switched with the [[blue button]]. Chip will not move, and if Chip is killed during the demonstration, it will automatically stop. To avoid this, remove Chip from the level before running it. The demo can also be stopped manually with the Escape key. Be warned that the [[monster order]] is different in demo motion than in Chip's Challenge itself, so be sure to playtest the level. | ||
* ''Check'': If the Check option is turned on, all [[invalid tile]] combinations will be prohibited, though it does not revert existing ones. This will allow the user to create Lynx-compatible levels easier | * ''Check'': If the Check option is turned on, all [[invalid tile]] combinations will be prohibited, though it does not revert existing ones. This will allow the user to create Lynx-compatible levels easier. | ||
* ''Quick level access'': Moving forwards or backwards in a level set is controlled by Ctrl-N or Ctrl-P instead of picking through the list of the levels, which makes moving through levels lightning fast - approximately equal to the speed within MS Chip's Challenge. ChipEdit is often best to use for a cursory examination of a levelset, but more descriptive and clearer editors are better for further study. | * ''Quick level access'': Moving forwards or backwards in a level set is controlled by Ctrl-N or Ctrl-P instead of picking through the list of the levels, which makes moving through levels lightning fast - approximately equal to the speed within MS Chip's Challenge. ChipEdit is often best to use for a cursory examination of a levelset, but more descriptive and clearer editors are better for further study. | ||
* ''Read-only'': If this is selected, the levels cannot be edited unless the option is disabled, which prevents accidental editing of the levelset | * ''Read-only'': If this is selected, the levels cannot be edited unless the option is disabled, which prevents accidental editing of the levelset. | ||
* ''Monster status'': In ChipEdit specifically, the description of a monster in the data field includes whether the monster is programmed to move or not. The only ways to find out in other editors are either to check whether that monster is in the monster list, or to actually playtest the level. | * ''Monster status'': In ChipEdit specifically, the description of a monster in the data field includes whether the monster is programmed to move or not. The only ways to find out in other editors are either to check whether that monster is in the monster list, or to actually playtest the level. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[ | *[http://www.jkeweb.net/chipedit ChipEdit home page] | ||
[[Category:Programs]] | [[Category:Programs]] |