[starlogo-users] Announcing StarLogo TNG Preview 3

[Alexander Garcia Castro]

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On 7/29/06, Eric Klopfer <klopfer at mit.edu> wrote:
>
> We are proud to announce the release of StarLogo TNG Preview 3.  This
> version contains many optimizations/bug fixes, and also contains some
> exciting new features (look for the search functionality and
> Typeblocking in addition to graph blocks).  A full change log is below.
>
> The final push for StarLogo TNG will see an overhaul of the blocks
> canvas and a number of new features that we have on tap.  We may
> release a Preview 4 in late summer/early fall before a final 1.0
> release this fall.  Be on the lookout and enjoy Preview 3.
>
> The StarLogo Team
>
> ---------------------------------
> CHANGE LOG
>
> Preview 2 to Preview 3
>
> StarLogo Changes:
> —       Saves more project state: workspace view and zoom, runtime speed
> and time, procedure block folding
> —       File menu maintains list of recently viewed files
> —       File dialog filters for .sltng files and starts from the most
> recently viewed directory
> —       Help menu items link to documentation, tutorials, and FAQ in
> Starlogo TNG website
>
> SpaceLand Changes:
> —       200% terrain rendering speed increase
> —       Faster collision detection (no computation for breeds without a
> collision block)
> —       Improved agent eye positions for all shapes
> —       Improved key press detection
>
> StarLogoBlocks Changes:
> —       Added typeblocking on workspace (select "Keyboard moves blocks"
> from Options menu)
> —       Added incremental search box for blocks
> —       Added Line and Bar Graph blocks in workspace and removed graph
> wizard
> —       Added Shape Width, Height, Length blocks
> —       Added Dig and Build blocks to create straight-walled terrain
> features
> —       Changed behavior of Stomp and Yank to create smoother terrain.
> Comments welcome.
> —       Variables and procedure blocks dragged onto the Global page now
> appear in the Global drawer
> —       Improved blockdoc tooltips
> —       Fixed saving/loading bug where blocks disappeared on project load
> —       Fixed sliders bug causing incorrect updates and label changes
> —       Fixed deleting breeds bug
> —       Monitors now compatible with global variable declarations
> —       Monitors update at higher frequency (250 ms)
> —       Monitors can report positive or negative infinity.
> —       Changed procedure block collaspe/expand icon to a triangle
>
> Terrain Editor Changes:
> —       Changed underlying format to allow for vertical walls. Walls are
> currently painted black. This will be fixed shortly.
>
> Virtual Machine Changes:
> —       Made StarLogo time no longer dependent on computer speed
>
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Alexander Garcia
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