The following is a list of features that were implemented in previous versions or are planned for implementation in the future, respectively. If you have ideas for new features, or found any bugs, feel free to contact me.
Roadmap
Future Versions
- more optimization features:
contained face removal (within spheres/boxes),
automatic curb removal - circle selection
- import more file formats (x, dff, z3d)
- updated .cst script for 3DSMax
- 3DSMax-like collapsible panels
- localization support (multi language)
Next Release
- options dialog [open]
- snapshot feature (to backup and restore single col models) [open]
- material converter for .3ds import [open]
- improved bounding sphere algorithm [wip]
- display dff reference model [open]
- sub-object copying (mouse and type-in) [open]
- scale vertices relative to selection center [open]
- support for read-only files [open]
Previous Releases
Version 0.4 Beta (December 28th, 2005)
(first public release)
- replace faces by box feature
- sub-object moving (mouse and type-in)
- sphere and box creation
- more optimization routines: vertex auto-welding and degenerate face removal
- sort by .ide and check for missing/superfluous col objects
- check for duplicates
- search function
- proper rectangle selection for faces and boxes
- attach/import col object to/from dff
- experimental .3ds file import
- export selected models to .col and .cst
- import via drag'n'drop
- file icons
- update check
- several minor fixes and improvements
Version 0.3 Alpha (August 20th, 2005)
- efficient face grouping algorithm developed and implemented
- simple collision and shadow mesh manipulation features added
- face group selector (information only)
- several simple mesh optimization routines implemented
- face subobject editing mode: optional edged faces and backside rendering
- surface lighting generator
- batch conversion feature
- sub object deletion (except vertices); ability to flip selected faces
- materials.ini support (customizable material names and colors)
- categorized material selector,
visualized material groups (colors),
material conversion feature (VC to SA) - introduction of single sub object selection (picking),
improved rectangle selection mode - extended selection manipulation (add, subtract, invert)
- several col object manipulation features added, such as:
copy, copy as LOD, merge, mirror, bounding volume calculation - simple coordinate/dimensions display for single selected sub objects
- file import: .col, .cst (old and new version)
Version 0.2 Alpha (July 7th, 2005)
- version 3 support; col2/3 format fully decoded
- visualization of shadow mesh, face lighting and face groups
- popup menu with a few working functions
- col object drag'n'drop
- load and save all 3 versions
- various hotkeys added
- file management improved
- surface editing possible
- new icons
Version 0.1 Alpha 3 (December 17th, 2004)
- rectangular mouse selection
- infinite coord axes with tickmarks
- toolbar with mode switch buttons
Version 0.1 Alpha 2 (December 4th, 2004)
- renaming
- view settings
- bounding objects rendered
- object details
- view center cross, moving along z axis
- selection controls
Version 0.1 Alpha (November 30th, 2004)
- preview version, only loading and rendering of version 1 and 2 col files