MapTool 1.8.5 Released

This is another bugfix release. 1.8.4 had a problem in that it removed the previous version of MapTool. 1.8.5 fixes that behavior as well as a few other bugs. The only enhancement in this release is Token Property highlighting in the macro editor. You can download the latest version @ https://github.com/RPTools/maptool/releases/tag/1.8.5To see all changes in this version visit https://github.com/RPTools/maptool/blob/1.8.5/CHANGE_LOG.md

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MapTool 1.8.4 Released

This release fixes a number of bugs. Many thanks to all of the community developers who contribute so much and thanks to all of the users for their patience as we work through the rough spots. The community translators have also made good progress in their efforts so a round of applause for them as well. Installing 1.8.4 will remove your…

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MapTool 1.7.0 Released

We are pleased to announce a huge leap forward for MapTool. This release includes the ability to generate dynamic HTML5/CSS3 forms and dialogs as well as new transparent windows called overlays that allow you to interact with your custom UI without covering the map. Highlights New macro functions for math operations on lists and arrays.New markdownToHTML() Macro function  converts text in Markdown…

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HTML5 Coming to MapTool

The MapTool elves have been busy this holiday season. They’ve introduced two new macro functions to produce HTML5 dialogs and frames. The new macro functions frame5() and dialog5() can be used in place of the HTML3 frame() and dialog() macro functions.

The new functionality allows the use of CSS3 and Javascript within the HTML frame/dialog so your formatting options now include those available to modern web applications. It has the limitation of not being able to access external assets.

You should now be able to do things like conditional displays like the code below.

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