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The '''Puzzle Creator''' (also known as '''Puzzle Maker''' or '''Editor''') is a part of the [[Perpetual Testing Initiative]] in ''[[Portal 2]]'', a DLC released on May 8th, 2012<ref name="shacknews_editor_confirmed"/> allowing the creation of single-player test chambers within a simple in-game editor.<ref name="shacknews_editor_confirmed">[http://www.shacknews.com/article/70740/portal-2-in-game-map-editor-confirmed ShackNews article ''Portal 2 in-game map editor confirmed''] accessed 22 October 2011</ref> | The '''Puzzle Creator''' (also known as '''Puzzle Maker''' or '''Editor''') is a part of the [[Perpetual Testing Initiative]] in ''[[Portal 2]]'', a DLC released on May 8th, 2012<ref name="shacknews_editor_confirmed"/> allowing the creation of single-player test chambers within a simple in-game editor.<ref name="shacknews_editor_confirmed">[http://www.shacknews.com/article/70740/portal-2-in-game-map-editor-confirmed ShackNews article ''Portal 2 in-game map editor confirmed''] accessed 22 October 2011</ref> | ||
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===Shortcuts=== | ===Shortcuts=== | ||
* {{key|ctrl|N}} - New chamber | * {{key|ctrl|N}} - New chamber | ||
* {{key|ctrl|O}} - Open... | |||
* {{key|ctrl|S}} - Save | * {{key|ctrl|S}} - Save | ||
* {{key|ctrl|shift|S}} - Save as... | * {{key|ctrl|shift|S}} - Save as... | ||
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* [[Cleansing Gel]] (with dropper) | * [[Cleansing Gel]] (with dropper) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Limitations== | |||
As the puzzle creator is designed for ease of use, certain limitations apply. These limitations can be overcome by importing the map into Hammer in the [[Portal 2 Authoring Tools]]. | |||
* The entity limit is set to 1750; the actual number of items placeable by the user is much lower than this. <!-- get exact number --> | |||
* The editor is block based, so complex geometry such as curves and angles smaller or greater than 90 degrees cannot be achieved. | |||
* Chambers are isolated, so sequences of chambers cannot be published as one map using the Puzzle Creator alone. | |||
==Related commands== | ==Related commands== | ||
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* {{code|puzzlemaker_current_hint}} | * {{code|puzzlemaker_current_hint}} | ||
* {{code|puzzlemaker_drawselectionmeshes 0/1}} - draw wireframe item selection meshes in red | * {{code|puzzlemaker_drawselectionmeshes 0/1}} - draw wireframe item selection meshes in red | ||
* {{code|puzzlemaker_export}} - export the current puzzle as 'name.vmf' | * {{code|puzzlemaker_export <name>}} - export the current puzzle as 'name.vmf' (maps are saved to common\portal 2\sdk_content\maps\) | ||
* {{code|puzzlemaker_load_dev}} - load the puzzle called 'name.p2c' | * {{code|puzzlemaker_load_dev}} - load the puzzle called 'name.p2c' | ||
* {{code|puzzlemaker_new_chamber}} | * {{code|puzzlemaker_new_chamber}} | ||
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<references/> | <references/> | ||
==External links== | |||
[http://www.thinkwithportals.com/puzzlemaker/hints.php Official "Tips" page] | |||
[http://www.thinkwithportals.com/puzzlemaker/editorkeys.php Official "Controls" page] | |||
{{Portal Series}} | {{Portal Series}} | ||
[[Category:Puzzle Creator]] |