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[[Image:dfcompanion1.png|thumb|This is a preliminary screenshot of the prototype.]] | [[Image:dfcompanion1.png|thumb|This is a preliminary screenshot of the prototype.]] | ||
= What? = | = What? = | ||
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For now, a '''PROTOTYPE''' utility is available, for testings. It uses python and requires many dependencies. It will end up as a standard .exe tool once features are ironed out. | For now, a '''PROTOTYPE''' utility is available, for testings. It uses python and requires many dependencies. It will end up as a standard .exe tool once features are ironed out. | ||
| − | It supports | + | It supports versions 33d and later. The latest screenshot is at [http://bartabox.banquise.net/df/screen1.png this place]. |
= Important warning = | = Important warning = | ||
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* do not teleport creatures that are hauling | * do not teleport creatures that are hauling | ||
| − | + | = How = | |
| − | + | You need to install several things first. | |
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| − | You need to install several things first | ||
| − | * [http://www.python.org/download/ Python] ( | + | * [http://www.python.org/download/ Python] (works with any version, 2.5 is prefered) |
| − | * from [http://sourceforge.net/ | + | * from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=98754 this page], the latest "Gtk+/Win32 Runtime Environment Installer" |
| + | * For python 2.5 users, just grab the utility at [http://bartabox.banquise.net/df/companion-0.8-python25.zip this place], and unzip it (warning, this is an old version). | ||
* For users of the -any versions, or python 2.4 users, you must: | * For users of the -any versions, or python 2.4 users, you must: | ||
** Install the three modules from [http://www.pygtk.org/downloads.html this page] (PyCairo, PyGObject, PyGTK) | ** Install the three modules from [http://www.pygtk.org/downloads.html this page] (PyCairo, PyGObject, PyGTK) | ||
| − | ** Grab the software | + | ** Grab the software at [http://bartabox.banquise.net/df/companion-0.13-any.zip this place]. |
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* Double click on "dfcompanion_prototype.py"! | * Double click on "dfcompanion_prototype.py"! | ||
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| + | An installer that contains all needed modules can be found here: | ||
| + | http://aruiz.typepad.com/siliconisland/2006/12/allinone_win32_.html | ||
= Problems? = | = Problems? = | ||
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cd c:\where\companion\is\located\ | cd c:\where\companion\is\located\ | ||
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dfcompanion_prototype.py | dfcompanion_prototype.py | ||
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* The error messages says something like "g_assert_warning not found in libglib-2.0.0.dll" | * The error messages says something like "g_assert_warning not found in libglib-2.0.0.dll" | ||
There is a DLL conflict. You should reinstall the GTK runtime environment. If this fails, you have to find the old DLL that is staying somewhere on your system and remove it. Probably in c:\windows\system32\ | There is a DLL conflict. You should reinstall the GTK runtime environment. If this fails, you have to find the old DLL that is staying somewhere on your system and remove it. Probably in c:\windows\system32\ | ||
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= Usage - what can you do? = | = Usage - what can you do? = | ||
First run Dwarf Fortress, and load your game. It won't work otherwise. | First run Dwarf Fortress, and load your game. It won't work otherwise. | ||
| − | The general idea is to have the main window open next to your DF windows. It should help you play the game by providing useful hints while playing. Order dwarves using the column "alerts" so that most important stuff is on top : hungry, unhappy, moody, hurt dwarves. You can play with creatures and view | + | The general idea is to have the main window open next to your DF windows. It should help you play the game by providing useful hints while playing. Order dwarves using the column "alerts" so that most important stuff is on top : hungry, unhappy, moody, hurt dwarves. You can play with creatures and view detailled views of their attributes by double clicking them. Right now, you can interact by: |
* clicking "heal", heals creature | * clicking "heal", heals creature | ||
* clicking "hurt", hurts creature | * clicking "hurt", hurts creature | ||
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Interesting effects are [http://mkv25.net/dfma/movie-236-lazydwarvesmustdie butcherable dwarves] and [http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/7919/straydognz6.jpg Corbine's crazy dogs]. Oh, and skeletal legendary miners that turn against your fortress. | Interesting effects are [http://mkv25.net/dfma/movie-236-lazydwarvesmustdie butcherable dwarves] and [http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/7919/straydognz6.jpg Corbine's crazy dogs]. Oh, and skeletal legendary miners that turn against your fortress. | ||
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= dwarfdbg scripts = | = dwarfdbg scripts = | ||
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** zoom feature is disabled, because of UI changes | ** zoom feature is disabled, because of UI changes | ||
** added bugged slow reveal script :) | ** added bugged slow reveal script :) | ||
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= thanks = | = thanks = | ||
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* sinoth, for early testings, bug discovery | * sinoth, for early testings, bug discovery | ||
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