ArmyCalc is being prepared to switch all its components to new file format - TWR 2.0.
Most noticeable changes in new format are:

• possibility to add images to units.
• new standard provides a common way of saving armies. This will allow to save an army in any ArmyCalc application and open it in the other.
• more flexibility and extensibility. Easier way to create complex combination of addons

To complete this complex operation following steps will be made:

• online editor will be changed to a faster and nicer one. It is using the twr and twa files and is designed in a way that will allow to place the editor as a widget on any website.
• online ruleset editor will be temporary closed! all existing rulesets and armies will be converted to new format.
• ACE will be updated with support for new format and some extra features(like server communication).
• microACE - later on an editor for mobile devices will be presented.

At the same time some visual improvements to armycalc.com will be made.

We will try to make all this changes without disabling any part of the system but you can still tread this news as a warning



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/26/2009 09:02PM by francio.

I'm trying to create a twr file for 40K 5E Space Wolves, but with the new TWR 2.0 I have nowhere to test.

Yes, and sorry for that,
It is because of switching to 2.0 format. We are temporary in a place where no one else but me can edit rulesets

Thing I am working on right now is 'My Rulesets' section. It should be done till this week ends.
Besides of downloading you will have possibility to upload rulesets from file, create new 'empty' one and edit XMLs and other text files from ruleset online.

The 'clickable' rulesets editor like the previous one would not be available for some time so you will have to edit the XML files.

please be patient...

Being able to upload the XML will be perfect. I've actually begun writing a program that takes a simple CSV file and converts it to the necessary XML. Once I can test the results I'll post it to the forums. Right now you can find the source at: [github.com]

Wow, this is interesting thing.
Would it also be able to convert units with tree of bonuses (addons) somehow?

Now I have motivation to work faster.
I realized that until I finish you can use online editor to test it.
Editor was specially designed in a way that will allow to place it on someones website.

This is yet not well tested and documented nowhere but I did this small document for you:
LINK

I did in in a hurry so please ask if something is not clear or do not work.

correct, the idea would be to allow users to create two CSVs, one for units and one for bonuses and then have them converted into the necessary XML. That way users familiar with excel only could create their own armies.