- Added TextureAtlas class to manage multiple textures packed into a single large texture, improving rendering performance and reducing GPU state changes.
- Implemented methods for allocating regions, packing bitmaps, and drawing regions from the atlas.
- Removed the DrawDungeonTabView function from DungeonCanvasViewer as it is no longer needed with the new EditorCard system.
- Updated CMake configuration to include texture_atlas.cc in the build process.
- Refactored Room class to eliminate dependency on Arena graphics sheets, transitioning to per-room graphics for rendering.
- Introduced a new DUNGEON_EDITOR_COMPLETE_GUIDE.md that details the features, architecture, and usage of the Dungeon Editor.
- Documented critical bug fixes, including segfaults and loading order issues, along with their resolutions.
- Enhanced the guide with a structured overview, quick start instructions, and troubleshooting tips for users.
- Updated the architecture section to reflect the new card-based system and self-contained room management.
- Included detailed testing commands and expected outputs to assist developers in verifying functionality.
- Deleted the old D1-dungeon-editor-guide.md and F1-dungeon-editor-guide.md files to streamline documentation.
- Introduced a new DUNGEON_EDITOR_GUIDE.md that consolidates features, architecture, and usage instructions for the Dungeon Editor.
- Updated the development guide to include new naming conventions and clarified rendering processes.
- Enhanced the overall structure and content of the documentation to reflect the current production-ready status of the Dungeon Editor.
- Replaced the deprecated DungeonEditor with DungeonEditorV2, implementing a card-based architecture for improved UI management.
- Updated CMakeLists.txt to reflect changes in source file organization, including renaming dungeon_editor files to their V2 counterparts.
- Refactored DungeonCanvasViewer to support per-room layer visibility settings and updated related methods for rendering and layer management.
- Enhanced testing framework to accommodate the new DungeonEditorV2 structure, including updates to smoke tests and integration tests.
- Removed legacy dungeon_editor files to streamline the codebase and prevent confusion with the new implementation.
- Added a new document, E5-debugging-guide.md, providing comprehensive strategies for debugging and testing the `yaze` application, including logging practices and testing frameworks.
- Updated E2-development-guide.md to include a new section on debugging and testing, detailing quick debugging methods using command-line flags for specific editors and UI cards.
- Enhanced the main application to support command-line flags for opening specific editors and cards on startup, improving the developer experience.
- Refactored the Controller class to handle startup editor and card initialization based on command-line inputs.
- Implemented controls for toggling visibility of background layers BG1 and BG2 in the DungeonCanvasViewer.
- Added a dropdown for selecting the type of BG2 layer, allowing for different rendering effects (Normal, Translucent, Addition, Dark, Off).
- Updated rendering logic to respect visibility settings and apply the selected alpha values for BG2 layer rendering.
- Enhanced debug logging to provide detailed information about bitmap states and rendering processes for both background layers.
- Deleted the ManualObjectRenderer and DungeonRenderer classes to streamline the codebase and reduce redundancy.
- Updated DungeonCanvasViewer and DungeonEditorV2 to remove references to the deleted renderers, ensuring proper functionality without them.
- Enhanced the rendering logic in DungeonCanvasViewer to directly handle object rendering and background layers, improving performance and maintainability.
- Added debug logging to track rendering processes and ensure proper graphics loading.
- Introduced new shortcut categories for graphics, screen, and sprite editors, improving accessibility and organization.
- Updated DungeonEditorV2 and other editor classes to register cards with the EditorCardManager, allowing for better control and visibility management.
- Refactored shortcut registration for dungeon, graphics, screen, and sprite editors, ensuring consistent user experience across the application.
- Improved initialization processes to handle dynamic card visibility and shortcuts effectively.
- Updated DungeonCanvasViewer and DungeonEditor to render room objects as primitives temporarily for debugging purposes.
- Enhanced object interaction with new context menu options for deleting, copying, and pasting selected objects.
- Implemented drag-and-drop functionality for moving selected objects within the dungeon.
- Added texture processing for background layers and deferred texture commands to optimize rendering performance.
- Refactored code for clarity and maintainability, ensuring better handling of object interactions and rendering logic.
- Added new UI components for the emulator, including dedicated panels for CPU and APU debugging, improving user interaction and debugging capabilities.
- Implemented a caching mechanism for rendered objects in the DungeonCanvasViewer to optimize performance and reduce rendering time.
- Updated the CMake configuration to include new UI source files, ensuring proper organization and build management.
- Enhanced the theme manager with improved color definitions for better visibility and consistency across the UI.
- Refactored the emulator interface to delegate rendering tasks to the UI layer, streamlining the codebase and improving maintainability.
- Updated the testing guide to clarify the testing framework's organization and execution methods, improving user understanding.
- Refactored CMakeLists to include new platform-specific files, ensuring proper integration of the rendering backend.
- Modified main application files to utilize the new IRenderer interface, enhancing flexibility in rendering operations.
- Implemented deferred texture management in various components, allowing for more efficient graphics handling and improved performance.
- Introduced new methods for texture creation and updates, streamlining the rendering process across the application.
- Enhanced logging and error handling in the rendering pipeline to facilitate better debugging and diagnostics.
- Introduced ObjectEditorCard to consolidate object selection, emulator preview, and interaction controls into a single interface.
- Updated DungeonCanvasViewer to support object interaction context and handle mouse input for object selection and placement.
- Enhanced DungeonEditorV2 with new room graphics card for visualizing room graphics and improved layout for better user experience.
- Refactored existing components to accommodate the new unified editor, streamlining the workflow for managing dungeon objects.
- Added critical logging for graphics buffer management in LoadAllGraphicsData to prevent data corruption during ROM loads.
- Updated logging levels from INFO to DEBUG across various components for consistency and to reduce log verbosity.
- Refactored texture creation and palette application logic to allow editors to manage their own rendering, improving flexibility and user experience.
- Improved background buffer handling to ensure fresh bitmap creation only when necessary, optimizing performance.
- Enhanced debugging output for canvas and performance tracking, aiding in better diagnostics during development.
- Updated DungeonCanvasViewer to check and render room-specific graphics, improving rendering efficiency.
- Enhanced LoadAndRenderRoomGraphics to include detailed logging for better debugging.
- Refactored room rendering methods to utilize individual background buffers instead of global arena buffers, ensuring accurate graphics representation.
- Improved room diagnostic functionality to verify background buffer states specific to each room.
- Added critical checks and logging in BackgroundBuffer to ensure proper tile rendering and bitmap management.
- Added DungeonObjectEmulatorPreview for rendering dungeon objects using the SNES emulator, allowing real-time visualization of object graphics.
- Implemented ObjectDrawer class to handle drawing of various object types to background buffers, utilizing game-specific patterns.
- Updated DungeonCanvasViewer to integrate object rendering and improve background layer management.
- Enhanced DungeonEditorV2 to support the new emulator preview, providing a more interactive editing experience.
- Improved error handling and logging for better debugging during object rendering operations.
- Added InitializeForTesting method in Rom class to facilitate testing setup.
- Updated DungeonCanvasViewer to adjust object and sprite sizes from 16x16 to 8x8, improving rendering accuracy.
- Modified rendering logic for various dungeon objects (chests, doors, walls, pots) to reflect new size calculations.
- Adjusted object position calculations in ObjectRenderer to align with the new size metrics, ensuring consistent rendering across the application.
- Updated integration tests to verify the new initialization method for ROM objects.
- Introduced new rendering methods for various object types including stairs, chests, doors, walls, pots, and sprites, improving visual representation in the dungeon canvas.
- Updated the DrawDungeonCanvas method to streamline object rendering and enhance graphics handling.
- Added detailed layer information overlay to provide context on room objects and sprites.
- Implemented object dimension calculations for walls to ensure accurate rendering based on size properties.
- Improved fallback rendering for objects without valid graphics, enhancing user experience during object placement and editing.
- Introduced a detailed design plan document for the Yaze Dungeon Editor, outlining the current architecture, main components, and core systems.
- Documented identified issues and applied fixes, including crash prevention and UI simplification, along with a roadmap for future development phases.
- Enhanced clarity on the implementation guidelines, testing strategies, and performance considerations to support ongoing development efforts.
- Established a structured approach for new developers to understand the codebase and contribute effectively to the project.
- Introduced new classes for DungeonRoomSelector and DungeonObjectSelector to enhance room and object management within the dungeon editor.
- Implemented UI components for selecting rooms and entrances, allowing users to easily navigate and manage dungeon layouts.
- Added functionality for rendering room graphics and object previews, improving the visual editing experience.
- Updated the DungeonEditor class to integrate the new selectors, streamlining the overall editing workflow.
- Enhanced error handling and validation in room and object management processes to ensure robust functionality.
