StarTrek Armada 2 - Map Editor Launcher v1.0.1
(c) 2003 bds game design studios
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Concept:

To provide a easier way to edit map files by selecting
them from a list rather than creating/modifying a short
cut or a dos batch file.

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Install Instructions:

Simply copy the STA-MapEditor.exe file to any folder
and double-click on the exe file to run. You could
put the STA-MapEditor.exe file in your Armada directory
and put a short cut on the desktop if you wish.

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Usage Instructions:

After launching STA-MapEditor.exe, simply select the
map from the listbox located on the right of the window.
If a preview for the map you have selected is available,
it will be show on the left side of the window. To edit
the selected map, simply double click on the map file
name or click the 'Edit Map' button.

To create a new map, simply click the "New Map" button.
Doing so will display a box requesting the new map file
name. Map file names can only be 8 characters long. If
you enter more than 8 characters, your file name will be
truncated to 8 characters. If you do not specify the
.bzn extension at the end of the file name, it will be
automatically added for you. Once you enter the file
name and click "OK", the map editor will be launched
with your new (blank) map.

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Requested Enhancments:

* Compatability with Star Trek Armada 1

* Ability to specify alternate map directory

* 'Make Backup Option' before running editor

* Display additional map information i.e. # of
players and map size

* Wise Installer

* Better graphicial GUI (Jim, I'm a programmer,
not an artist)

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Bugs:
None known as of 8/26/03

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Developer:
Shawn Steele
BDS Game Studios
Stamford, CT
ssteele00@msn.com