Sunday, November 19, 2023

Warmachine Card Creator V4

... And now there's a V4!

Changes from V3:
  • It is now possible to overlay and independently position multiple background images when loading images from URLs.
  • There is now and option to flip the small data box alignment. It will be automatically set to run left-to-right if there are more than 6 stat blocks.
  • It is now possible to have up to 7 model or weapon stat blocks if the life bar is hidden.
  • Numbers have been removed from health boxes, although they can still be added back manually.
  • The mini spell box now resizes automatically.
  • Added file upload options for background images, profile images, and icons since local paths don't work unless running the web page locally.
  • Replaced "import/export" options with single card/all cards JSON options (more future-proof as it only saves data, so more likely to be able to import the data in the future).
  • Unit health rows can now be hidden.
  • The unit health area is now raised if the fluff box is hidden.
  • The fluff box and unit health area are now raised if profile image is hidden.
  • Can now have up to 8 model health bars in unit health box.
  • Increased size of model name boxes in unit health area.
  • Added a more efficient font to save space in some fields.
  • Added an importer for importing data directly from the app.
  • Rescaled card elements and added an option to set the page size to try to make printing easier.
  • Added an option to scale up the warbeast damage spiral.
  • Added a separate colour control for damage boxes.
  • Automatically shrink ability text to fit available area.
  • Replaced base size icon with a text field next to the name.
  • Increased number of health boxes in life bar to 30.
  • Fixed some display issues.
  • Added the ability to print hardpoint option cards.
--EDIT--
14/12/2023: I have refactored the card creator data loader to make it more robust and general.
14/01/2024: I have added the option to scale the warjack damage grids.
12/02/2024: I have added an option to copy just the card settings between cards, and paste them in the loader.
14/02/2024: I have added command card compatibility to the data loader.
09/03/2024: I fixed an issue with Chrome preventing the same image from being uploaded multiple times in a row.

2 comments:

  1. Hey so There's tons of photos in the app data folder. The app data is encoded. Not sure how to decode it. Is it ok if I could see the format of the json data or a sample so I can output our data to match it.

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    1. Hi Birdman. If you've found the app data folder, you just need to drag and drop the entire folder onto the indicated area. The card creator will automatically upload and decode the required data and media, as long as you drag the correct folder into place. You mention "outputting your data", if you're trying to generate your own data for the cards, you can try looking at the JSON data files that the card creator saves using the "save/load all cards" option in the card menu (to open the menu, click on the credits box at the bottom of each card).

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