Universe Questions

[AlacrityFitzhugh]

Hello!

I just picked up Universe, and after a few false starts (the WinXP/2000 Fix solved them), I find that the program is very nice!

A few preliminary questions, however:

1. How do I add a new sector to an existing map?

2. When I try to Import a sector:
a. What do I use for the ID field?
b. When I click "Set", I only have the .TUX option for file format, though the Help File states I should be able to import multiple file formats.

3. Where can I find data files for other sectors created in Universe? (particularly the sectors around the Spinward Marches)

4. When will Universe 2.0 be finished?

Thanks!

 

[Malenfant]

It has a problem running under W2k? Where is this fix you mentioned?

I'd be kinda interested in the answers to these questions too...

 

[AlacrityFitzhugh]

Windows XP, actually. The program would crash intermittently; first at launch (only happened once), then when drilling down to a subsector. The "Fix" is merely a checkbox on the Preferences menu. It's been solid since checking that box.

 

[mad13142000]

The program defaults on install for only using the .TUX file format.
You have to run the Traveller Univers Manager program. Then Register the IEL you would like to use. (The IEL is the definition file that Universe will use to import a sector - it says which characters are for the system name, which are for the UWP, which are trade codes, etc..) As long as the sector data file matches the IEL, it should load properly...
It is a very pretty program...All it needs is breakdown for system (like Galactic or H&E...maps, system details, etc...I know PLST is working fast and furious...)
-MADDog