Releases: RPTools/maptool
MapTool 1.18.2
Read Me First
If you have saved anything you want to keep - campaign files, logs, etc. - under the directory where MapTool is installed, please copy these elsewhere before installing a new version otherwise they will be lost. It is also a good idea to always have backups.
Do not install overtop of an old version. Either install it in a new directory or uninstall the old version first. If using the one of the installers, the previous version should be uninstalled automatically (check the Platform Notes for details).
Platform Notes
The JAR file should only be used by advanced users who are comfortable installing Java releases. You need to install a working Java with JavaFX on your system to use it.
The ZIP file for your platform is a self-contained version of MapTool that can be unzipped into any directory of your choosing. No need for an installer or working Java installation. Just heed the warnings above and don't store campaigns or other files in this directory, and don't try to unzip overtop of an existing version.
Windows
For most users, use the .msi or .exe installer. This will seamlessly update MapTool in the standard location, installing the new version while automatically uninstalling the old versions. But note that versions older than 1.17.0 will not be automatically uninstalled, so you should uninstall such a version manually before updating to 1.17.0 or later.
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on Windows, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-win.zip file and unzip it to the folder you want it in.
Linux
If using Ubuntu, you will need Ubuntu 24.04 or later, as the dependencies are not available for earlier versions
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on Linux, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-linux.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in.
macOS:
Use either .pkg or .dmg.
- On macOS, to run the app the first time after installation, hold Ctrl while clicking the icon and continue to hold Ctrl while choosing Open, then choose to open the application (this is part of Apple's approach when dealing with an unidentified developer).
- The macOS Gatekeeper may flag the DMG file as broken. For more details, see #2679.
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on MacOS, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-mac.app.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in. You can then run the .app file.
What's Changed
Bug Fixes 🩹
- Force anchor position to the cell center for snap-to-grid movement by @kwvanderlinde in #5605
- Update 1.18 release branch with last 1.17 fix by @kwvanderlinde in #5705
- 1.18 - fix for untransformed token VBL by @kwvanderlinde in #5710
- 1.18 - fix for lib: prefix handling by @kwvanderlinde in #5708
- Fix token topology transfers and other issues with token bounds by @kwvanderlinde in #5714
- Improve scrolling for states and bars by @kwvanderlinde in #5726
Other Changes 💬
- Backport token layout fixes to 1.18 by @kwvanderlinde in #5730
Full Changelog: 1.18.1...1.18.2
Contributors
Assets 13
MapTool Nightly 20250728
MapTool Nightly Build for 20250728
What's Changed
New Features 🥳
- Grid Renderer - Improved appearance of grids by @bubblobill in #5581
- Generic dialogue rewrite by @bubblobill in #5623
- Scrolling status performance tweak by @bubblobill in #5641
- Warn when resetting the initiative round counter by @Baaaaaz in #5644
- Apply flat labels to initiative panel by @Baaaaaz in #5649
- Integrated label and tooltip strings with preferences. by @bubblobill in #5668
- Enchanced Token Initiative sorting. by @Baaaaaz in #5647
- Set properties of selected drawn elements by @Baaaaaz in #5681
Bug Fixes 🩹
- Fix spurious theme change warning on preferences close by @bubblobill in #5612
- Fix capitalization for Run Macro button i18n key by @kwvanderlinde in #5652
- Reset tooltips for non-template DrawnElements by @Baaaaaz in #5664
- Add some erase icons for drawings, and get DrawPanel to use new icons by @Baaaaaz in #5675
- Fix display of PreferenceDialog by @kwvanderlinde in #5686
- For linear drawing tools, force the foreground mode to be solid by @kwvanderlinde in #5687
- Token layout nerfed fix for #5728 by @bubblobill in #5729
Code Maintenance 🔧
- More separated sentry environments by @kwvanderlinde in #5602
- Migrate CampaignProperties dialog to GenericDialog by @bubblobill in #5658
- Remove XML for light sources and token footprints by @kwvanderlinde in #5685
- Move protobuf messages into a separate subproject by @kwvanderlinde in #5692
- Factor dicelib into a separate subproject by @kwvanderlinde in #5691
Dependency Updates
- Bump org.jsoup:jsoup from 1.17.2 to 1.20.1 by @dependabot[bot] in #5546
- Bump org.locationtech.jts:jts-core from 1.19.0 to 1.20.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5577
- Bump com.miglayout:miglayout-swing from 11.3 to 11.4.2 by @dependabot[bot] in #5583
- Bump commons-cli:commons-cli from 1.6.0 to 1.9.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5585
- Bump log4j from 2.24.3 to 2.25.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5596
- Bump dev.onvoid.webrtc:webrtc-java from 0.9.0 to 0.10.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5584
- Bump org.apache.xmlgraphics:batik-all from 1.17 to 1.19 by @dependabot[bot] in #5590
- Bump com.github.weisj:jsvg from 1.4.0 to 2.0.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5384
- Revert "Bump com.github.weisj:jsvg from 1.4.0 to 2.0.0" by @kwvanderlinde in #5634
- Bump org.apache.commons:commons-collections4 from 4.4 to 4.5.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5624
- Bump org.jsoup:jsoup from 1.20.1 to 1.21.1 by @dependabot[bot] in #5626
- Bump com.fifesoft:languagesupport from 3.3.0 to 3.4.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5627
- Bump com.google.guava:guava from 33.0.0-jre to 33.4.8-jre by @dependabot[bot] in #5629
- Bump com.jcabi:jcabi-xml from 0.33.5 to 0.35.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5630
- Bump org.junit.platform:junit-platform-launcher from 1.13.1 to 1.13.2 by @dependabot[bot] in #5635
- Bump com.diffplug.spotless from 6.25.0 to 7.0.4 by @dependabot[bot] in #5628
- Update flatlaf to 3.6 by @kwvanderlinde in #5613
- Bump junit from 5.13.1 to 5.13.3 by @dependabot[bot] in #5671
- Bump org.junit.platform:junit-platform-launcher from 1.13.2 to 1.13.3 by @dependabot[bot] in #5672
- Bump com.palantir.git-version from 3.3.0 to 4.0.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5662
- Bump org.apache.commons:commons-lang3 from 3.17.0 to 3.18.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5684
- Bump com.diffplug.spotless from 7.0.4 to 7.1.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5679
- Bump org.apache.tika:tika-core from 3.2.0 to 3.2.1 by @dependabot[bot] in #5683
- Bump dev.onvoid.webrtc:webrtc-java from 0.10.0 to 0.11.0 by @dependabot[bot] in #5670
- Bump com.github.luben:zstd-jni from 1.5.7-3 to 1.5.7-4 by @dependabot[bot] in #5669
- Bump log4j from 2.25.0 to 2.25.1 by @dependabot[bot] in #5690
- Bump flatlaf from 3.6 to 3.6.1 by @dependabot[bot] in #5689
- Bump com.diffplug.spotless from 7.1.0 to 7.2.1 by @dependabot[bot] in #5713
- Bump org.junit.platform:junit-platform-launcher from 1.13.3 to 1.13.4 by @dependabot[bot] in #5711
- Bump junit from 5.13.3 to 5.13.4 by @dependabot[bot] in #5712
Other Changes 💬
- New Crowdin updates by @bubblobill in #5573
- Merge release-1.18 fixes into develop by @kwvanderlinde in #5655
- Make the Connect to Server dialog modal by @kwvanderlinde in #5682
- Factor common utilities into a separate subproject by @kwvanderlinde in #5677
- i18n of Basic Campaign token type, property and light names by @bubblobill in #5656
Full Changelog: 1.18.0-rc.2...nightly-20250728
Contributors
Assets 13
MapTool 1.18.2 Release Candidate 1
Read Me First
If you have saved anything you want to keep - campaign files, logs, etc. - under the directory where MapTool is installed, please copy these elsewhere before installing a new version otherwise they will be lost. It is also a good idea to always have backups.
Do not install overtop of an old version. Either install it in a new directory or uninstall the old version first. If using the one of the installers, the previous version should be uninstalled automatically (check the Platform Notes for details).
Platform Notes
The JAR file should only be used by advanced users who are comfortable installing Java releases. You need to install a working Java with JavaFX on your system to use it.
The ZIP file for your platform is a self-contained version of MapTool that can be unzipped into any directory of your choosing. No need for an installer or working Java installation. Just heed the warnings above and don't store campaigns or other files in this directory, and don't try to unzip overtop of an existing version.
Windows
For most users, use the .msi or .exe installer. This will seamlessly update MapTool in the standard location, installing the new version while automatically uninstalling the old versions. But note that versions older than 1.17.0 will not be automatically uninstalled, so you should uninstall such a version manually before updating to 1.17.0 or later.
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on Windows, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-win.zip file and unzip it to the folder you want it in.
Linux
If using Ubuntu, you will need Ubuntu 24.04 or later, as the dependencies are not available for earlier versions
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on Linux, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-linux.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in.
macOS:
Use either .pkg or .dmg.
- On macOS, to run the app the first time after installation, hold Ctrl while clicking the icon and continue to hold Ctrl while choosing Open, then choose to open the application (this is part of Apple's approach when dealing with an unidentified developer).
- The macOS Gatekeeper may flag the DMG file as broken. For more details, see #2679.
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on MacOS, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-mac.app.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in. You can then run the .app file.
What's Changed
Bug Fixes 🩹
- Force anchor position to the cell center for snap-to-grid movement by @kwvanderlinde in #5605
- Update 1.18 release branch with last 1.17 fix by @kwvanderlinde in #5705
- 1.18 - fix for untransformed token VBL by @kwvanderlinde in #5710
- 1.18 - fix for lib: prefix handling by @kwvanderlinde in #5708
- Fix token topology transfers and other issues with token bounds by @kwvanderlinde in #5714
Full Changelog: 1.18.1...1.18.2-rc.1
Contributors
Assets 13
MapTool 1.18.1
Read Me First
If you have saved anything you want to keep - campaign files, logs, etc. - under the directory where MapTool is installed, please copy these elsewhere before installing a new version otherwise they will be lost. It is also a good idea to always have backups.
Do not install overtop of an old version. Either install it in a new directory or uninstall the old version first. If using the one of the installers, the previous version should be uninstalled automatically (check the Platform Notes for details).
Platform Notes
The JAR file should only be used by advanced users who are comfortable installing Java releases. You need to install a working Java with JavaFX on your system to use it.
The ZIP file for your platform is a self-contained version of MapTool that can be unzipped into any directory of your choosing. No need for an installer or working Java installation. Just heed the warnings above and don't store campaigns or other files in this directory, and don't try to unzip overtop of an existing version.
Windows
For most users, use the .msi or .exe installer. This will seamlessly update MapTool in the standard location, installing the new version while automatically uninstalling the old versions. But note that versions older than 1.17.0 will not be automatically uninstalled, so you should uninstall such a version manually before updating to 1.17.0 or later.
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on Windows, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-win.zip file and unzip it to the folder you want it in.
Linux
If using Ubuntu, you will need Ubuntu 24.04 or later, as the dependencies are not available for earlier versions
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on Linux, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-linux.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in.
macOS:
Use either .pkg or .dmg.
- On macOS, to run the app the first time after installation, hold Ctrl while clicking the icon and continue to hold Ctrl while choosing Open, then choose to open the application (this is part of Apple's approach when dealing with an unidentified developer).
- The macOS Gatekeeper may flag the DMG file as broken. For more details, see #2679.
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on MacOS, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-mac.app.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in. You can then run the .app file.
What's Changed
Bug Fixes 🩹
- Fix macro callable locations by @kwvanderlinde in #5700
Full Changelog: 1.18.0...1.18.1
Contributors
Assets 13
MapTool 1.18.0
Read Me First
If you have saved anything you want to keep - campaign files, logs, etc. - under the directory where MapTool is installed, please copy these elsewhere before installing a new version otherwise they will be lost. It is also a good idea to always have backups.
Do not install overtop of an old version. Either install it in a new directory or uninstall the old version first. If using the one of the installers, the previous version should be uninstalled automatically (check the Platform Notes for details).
Platform Notes
The JAR file should only be used by advanced users who are comfortable installing Java releases. You need to install a working Java with JavaFX on your system to use it.
The ZIP file for your platform is a self-contained version of MapTool that can be unzipped into any directory of your choosing. No need for an installer or working Java installation. Just heed the warnings above and don't store campaigns or other files in this directory, and don't try to unzip overtop of an existing version.
Windows
For most users, use the .msi or .exe installer. This will seamlessly update MapTool in the standard location, installing the new version while automatically uninstalling the old versions. But note that versions older than 1.17.0 will not be automatically uninstalled, so you should uninstall such a version manually before updating to 1.17.0 or later.
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on Windows, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-win.zip file and unzip it to the folder you want it in.
Linux
If using Ubuntu, you will need Ubuntu 24.04 or later, as the dependencies are not available for earlier versions
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on Linux, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-linux.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in.
macOS:
Use either .pkg or .dmg.
- On macOS, to run the app the first time after installation, hold Ctrl while clicking the icon and continue to hold Ctrl while choosing Open, then choose to open the application (this is part of Apple's approach when dealing with an unidentified developer).
- The macOS Gatekeeper may flag the DMG file as broken. For more details, see #2679.
If you want to install multiple versions of MapTool on MacOS, download the MapTool-1.xx.x-mac.app.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in. You can then run the .app file.
What's Changed
New Features 🥳
- Improved mouse support for walls by @kwvanderlinde in #5344
- Token layout tab reorganised by @bubblobill in #5360
- Token class updates to accommodate new layout features by @bubblobill in #5104
- New preference - open macro editor for new macros. by @bubblobill in #5369
- Separate auras from lights by @kwvanderlinde in #5357
- Replace grgit with git-version in build script by @cwisniew in #5390
- Generate walls from UVTT line-of-sight data by @kwvanderlinde in #5406
- Add bounds to numeric preferences by @kwvanderlinde in #5411
- add libgdx based renderer (#328) by @thelsing in #5354
- Improvements and fixes for Shape functions #5154 / PR #5158 by @bubblobill in #5236
- Generic dialog fixes by @bubblobill in #5432
- New markdownToHtml() function optional parameter for user selection of flexmark extensions by @Baaaaaz in #5444
- TokenRenderer/Zone Renderer - consistent token flippage on dragging by @bubblobill in #5443
- Stop walls from coming back from the dead by @kwvanderlinde in #5453
- Add open-ended dice functions and expressions for Rolemaster type systems and generic use. by @Baaaaaz in #5492
- DrawPanelTree information improvements for templates by @Baaaaaz in #5509
- New MTScript get table entries functions by @Baaaaaz in #5515
- Preserve user-specified order of sights, lights, and auras by @kwvanderlinde in #5537
- Step one towards better halos - render the grid shape by @bubblobill in #5563
- Ability to load preferred font settings before starting FlatLaf by @bubblobill in #5507
Performance Improvements 🏎️
- Various fixes for recent renderer changes by @kwvanderlinde in #5510
- Fix for ZoneRenderer.getTokenBounds() by @kwvanderlinde in #5524
Bug Fixes 🩹
- Add strfmt macro function instead of changing strformat by @fishface60 in #5349
- Bring back some old AreaTree concepts when preparing BL and FoW by @kwvanderlinde in #5355
- Update parser library to get its unicode-safe parser by @kwvanderlinde in #5345
- Consolidated getFootprints to aid translation. by @bubblobill in #5366
- Remove obsolete aura keyword from aura examples in help text by @kwvanderlinde in #5379
- Scrolling status bar messages and associated app preferences by @bubblobill in #5383
- Fix jumpy map drags by @kwvanderlinde in #5387
- Allow MT Line Parser and JS Fetch to resolve lib: uri for macros by @cwisniew in #5375
- Fix NPE for status bar message by @bubblobill in #5391
- Fixed scrolling status misbehaviour by @bubblobill in #5410
- Fix typo by @kwvanderlinde in #5416
- Token anchor offset correction on paste by @bubblobill in #5428
- Rework Edit Token dialog to suit smaller screens and promote better organization by @kwvanderlinde in #5431
- setPenColor and setFillColor now set respective paints to null by @Baaaaaz in #5426
- Fix Zoom status disappearing by @bubblobill in #5434
- Fix preferences dialog width depending on confg file path by @kwvanderlinde in #5435
- Fix token ownership list in Edit Token dialog by @kwvanderlinde in #5436
- Fix errors when editing Native Size or Free Size tokens by @kwvanderlinde in #5437
- Load content into WebViews through URLs by @kwvanderlinde in #5442
- Return drawn templates' template type and size by @Baaaaaz in #5450
- Only use new help text for sights, lights, and auras by @kwvanderlinde in #5456
- Relieve i18n from managing menu accelerator keys by @kwvanderlinde in #5464
- Logging fix to capture java.util.logging calls by @bubblobill in #5467
- Fix for API not working when navigating to new page in frame5/dialog5… by @cwisniew in #5461
- Add texture to GdxPaint for solid colours by @kwvanderlinde in #5471
- Various fixes for LibGDX renderer by @kwvanderlinde in #5490
- Text maintenance by @bubblobill in #5491
- Bug fixes for scrolling status bar by @bubblobill in #5482
- Fixes for some non HTML files fetched in webview being mangled by @cwisniew in #5489
- Fix flickering with selection box and other stuff by @kwvanderlinde in #5497
- Fix for PR 5497 by @kwvanderlinde in #5499
- Fix light blending with LibGDX renderer by @kwvanderlinde in #5503
- Improve Area -> Geometry conversion by @kwvanderlinde in #5506
- Another round of renderer fixes by @kwvanderlinde in #5518
- Fix token halo color to not be set by default by @kwvanderlinde in #5519
- Further adjustments to Startup tab of Preferences dialog by @kwvanderlinde in #5521
- Hide LibGDX button behind developer preference by @kwvanderlinde in #5523
- Fix bounds issues with screenshots by @kwvanderlinde in #5529
- Implement environmental lighting for LibGDX renderer by @kwvanderlinde in #5530
- Catch and log all errors during startup by @kwvanderlinde in #5569
- Reduce the statefulness of HaloRenderer by @kwvanderlinde in #5598
- Fix logger initialization by @kwvanderlinde in #5601
- Always populate token properties table in E...
Contributors
Assets 13
MapTool 1.18.0 Release Candidate 2
Read Me First
Before uninstalling any previous version, please copy them elsewhere beforehand if you have saved your campaign files, logs, or anything else you want to keep under the directory structure where MapTool is installed. It is also a good idea to always have backups.
Note: Do not install over the top of an old version; either install it in a new directory or uninstall the old version first. If you have installed version of 1.16.0 or before, uninstall that first.
Platform Notes
The JAR file should only be used by advanced users who are comfortable installing Java releases. You need to install a working Java with JavaFX on your system to use it.
Windows
If you want to install multiple version of MapTool on windows download the MapTool-1.xx.x-win.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in. If you use the .msi or .exe it will uninstall the older version.
Linux
If using Ubuntu, you will need Ubuntu 24.04 or later, as the dependencies are not available for earlier versions
macOS:
Use either .pkg or .dmg.
- On macOS, to run the app the first time after installation, hold Ctrl while clicking the icon and continue to hold Ctrl while choosing Open, then choose to open the application (this is part of Apple's approach when dealing with an unidentified developer).
- The macOS Gatekeeper may flag the DMG file as broken. For more details, see #2679.
What's Changed
Bug Fixes 🩹
- Reduce the statefulness of HaloRenderer by @kwvanderlinde in #5598
- Fix logger initialization by @kwvanderlinde in #5601
- Always populate token properties table in Edit Token dialog by @kwvanderlinde in #5609
- Consistently resolve the FlatLaf.properties file by @kwvanderlinde in #5610
- Fix spurious theme change warning on preferences close by @bubblobill in #5614
- Fix light and aura parsing by @kwvanderlinde in #5637
- Refresh map when assets are loaded by @kwvanderlinde in #5621
- Fix mangled text after JSoup parsing by @kwvanderlinde in #5645
- 1.18 - Avoid potential for cast exceptions for token property table by @kwvanderlinde in #5619
- Fix get macro location by @cwisniew in #5653
Full Changelog: 1.18.0-rc.1...1.18.0-rc.2
Contributors
Assets 13
MapTool 1.17.1
Read Me First
Before uninstalling any previous version, please copy them elsewhere beforehand if you have saved your campaign files, logs, or anything else you want to keep under the directory structure where MapTool is installed. It is also a good idea to always have backups.
Note: Do not install over the top of an old version; either install it in a new directory or uninstall the old version first. If you have installed a beta version of 1.16.0, uninstall that first.
Platform Notes
The JAR file should only be used by advanced users who are comfortable installing Java releases. You need to install a working Java with JavaFX on your system to use it.
Windows
If you want to install multiple version of MapTool on windows download the MapTool-1.xx.x-win.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in. If you use the .msi or .exe it will uninstall the older version.
Linux
If using Ubuntu, you will need Ubuntu 24.04 or later, as the dependencies are not available for earlier versions
macOS:
Use either .pkg or .dmg.
- On macOS, to run the app the first time after installation, hold Ctrl while clicking the icon and continue to hold Ctrl while choosing Open, then choose to open the application (this is part of Apple's approach when dealing with an unidentified developer).
- The macOS Gatekeeper may flag the DMG file as broken. For more details, see #2679.
What's Changed Since 1.17.0
Bug Fixes 🩹
- Force anchor position to the cell center for snap-to-grid movement by @kwvanderlinde in #5605
What's Changed Since 1.16.4
New Features 🥳
- Add directionality to walls by @kwvanderlinde in #5118
- Handle rptools-maptool: URI for quick-join links by @fishface60 in #5076
- Support Ephemeral ports by @fishface60 in #5126
- Default campaign props with metric values by @bubblobill in #5175
- MTScript Drawing functions by @bubblobill in #5158
- Windows uri by @fishface60 in #5161
- getNamespace for macro context by @bubblobill in #5197
- Add archives of the app-images as release assets by @kwvanderlinde in #5198
- Hide statsheet overlay when no statsheet visible, and overlay panel when no overlay is visible by @kwvanderlinde in #5264
Bug Fixes 🩹
- Bump upnplib to latest version by @fishface60 in #5131
- Only show drawing layer in Draw Explorer if it is not empty by @kwvanderlinde in #5170
- Add StartupWMClass so MT windows are properly recognized on Linux. by @kwvanderlinde in #5162
- Add property default and reset js bindings by @fishface60 in #5156
- Fix the Arch build so assets are available again by @kwvanderlinde in #5193
- Fix background and fog paints returned by getInfo("map") by @kwvanderlinde in #5181
- Disable focusable tooltips for RSyntaxTextAreas by @kwvanderlinde in #5195
- Reimplement json-indent to remove json-lib by @kwvanderlinde in #5217
- Support strformat literals without passing args by @fishface60 in #5227
- Recognise empty files in addons with .mts suffix as text files by @fishface60 in #5230
- Remove direct console output through the application by @kwvanderlinde in #5245
- Fix deadlock in 1.16.0.rc-1 by @kwvanderlinde in #5269
- Updates to README as well as contributor doco by @cwisniew in #5286
- Disable escaping of HTML characters in json.indent() by @kwvanderlinde in #5303
- Fix with repository export when encountering missing asset. by @cwisniew in #5317
- Retain null in json.indent by @cwisniew in #5359
- 1.17 - Fix ClassCastException when draging snap-to-grid token on gridless map by @kwvanderlinde in #5504
Code Maintenance 🔧
- Retain serviceIdentifier in MapToolServer objects by @fishface60 in #5143
- Update actions/cache to v4 by @kwvanderlinde in #5201
- Add gradle version catalogue by @kwvanderlinde in #5237
- Consolidate scattered protobuf versions by @kwvanderlinde in #5244
- Remove TODO like comments and commented out code by @cwisniew in #5260
- Register mockito as a java agent by @kwvanderlinde in #5261
- Update credits by @cwisniew in #5318
- Exclude all bin/ directories from git source control by @cwisniew in #5320
Dependency Updates
- Bump com.jcabi:jcabi-xml from 0.29.0 to 0.33.5 by @dependabot in #5155
- Bump org.beryx.runtime from 1.13.0 to 1.13.1 by @dependabot in #5114
- Bump org.mockito:mockito-core from 5.10.0 to 5.15.2 by @dependabot in #5128
- Bump commons-net:commons-net from 3.10.0 to 3.11.1 by @dependabot in #5111
- Bump com.twelvemonkeys.imageio:imageio-tiff from 3.11.0 to 3.12.0 by @dependabot in #5115
- Bump org.apache.commons:commons-configuration2 from 2.10.1 to 2.11.0 by @dependabot in #5110
- Bump com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream from 1.4.20 to 1.4.21 by @dependabot in #5105
- Bump org.openjfx.javafxplugin from 0.0.13 to 0.0.14 by @dependabot in #4494
- Bump com.github.jknack:handlebars-helpers from 4.3.1 to 4.4.0 by @kwvanderlinde in #5199
- Bump dev.onvoid.webrtc:webrtc-java from 0.8.0 to 0.9.0 by @dependabot in #5210
- Bump org.junit.jupiter:junit-jupiter-params from 5.10.2 to 5.11.4 by @dependabot in #5207
- Bump org.junit.jupiter:junit-jupiter-api from 5.10.2 to 5.11.4 by @dependabot in #5206
- Bump com.twelvemonkeys.imageio:imageio-tga from 3.10.1 to 3.12.0 by @dependabot in #5205
- Bump com.twelvemonkeys.imageio:imageio-batik from 3.10.1 to 3.12.0 by @dependabot in #5209
Other Changes 💬
- Move heart beat task into MapToolClient by @kwvanderlinde in #5263
- Overlay Updates by @Jmr3366 in #5266
- Add logic to delete old nightly builds and tags by @cwisniew in #5294
- Disable overlay menu items when overlay is locked by @kwvanderlinde in #5282
- Revert "Support strformat literals without passing args" by @kwvanderlinde in #5343
Full Changelog: 1.16.4...1.17.1
Contributors
Assets 13
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MapTool 1.18.0 Release Candidate 1
Read Me First
Before uninstalling any previous version, please copy them elsewhere beforehand if you have saved your campaign files, logs, or anything else you want to keep under the directory structure where MapTool is installed. It is also a good idea to always have backups.
Note: Do not install over the top of an old version; either install it in a new directory or uninstall the old version first. If you have installed version of 1.16.0 or before, uninstall that first.
Platform Notes
The JAR file should only be used by advanced users who are comfortable installing Java releases. You need to install a working Java with JavaFX on your system to use it.
Windows
If you want to install multiple version of MapTool on windows download the MapTool-1.xx.x-win.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in. If you use the .msi or .exe it will uninstall the older version.
Linux
If using Ubuntu, you will need Ubuntu 24.04 or later, as the dependencies are not available for earlier versions
macOS:
Use either .pkg or .dmg.
- On macOS, to run the app the first time after installation, hold Ctrl while clicking the icon and continue to hold Ctrl while choosing Open, then choose to open the application (this is part of Apple's approach when dealing with an unidentified developer).
- The macOS Gatekeeper may flag the DMG file as broken. For more details, see #2679.
What's Changed
New Features 🥳
- New MTScript get table entries functions by @Baaaaaz in #5515
- Preserve user-specified order of sights, lights, and auras by @kwvanderlinde in #5537
- Step one towards better halos - render the grid shape by @bubblobill in #5563
- Ability to load preferred font settings before starting FlatLaf by @bubblobill in #5507
Performance Improvements 🏎️
- Fix for ZoneRenderer.getTokenBounds() by @kwvanderlinde in #5524
Bug Fixes 🩹
- 1.17 - Fix ClassCastException when draging snap-to-grid token on gridless map by @kwvanderlinde in #5504
- Another round of renderer fixes by @kwvanderlinde in #5518
- Fix token halo color to not be set by default by @kwvanderlinde in #5519
- Further adjustments to Startup tab of Preferences dialog by @kwvanderlinde in #5521
- Hide LibGDX button behind developer preference by @kwvanderlinde in #5523
- Fix bounds issues with screenshots by @kwvanderlinde in #5529
- Implement environmental lighting for LibGDX renderer by @kwvanderlinde in #5530
- Catch and log all errors during startup by @kwvanderlinde in #5569
Code Maintenance 🔧
- Remove i18n files without country codes by @kwvanderlinde in #5520
- Update upnplib to 1.2.0 by @kwvanderlinde in #5539
- Update json-smart by @kwvanderlinde in #5549
- Remove io.grpc:grpc-protobuf dependency by @kwvanderlinde in #5551
- Upgrade sentry from 1.7.29 to 7.22.5 by @kwvanderlinde in #5561
- Fix up the "Refactoring" issue template by @kwvanderlinde in #5571
- Fix regex ranges by @kwvanderlinde in #5589
- Update protobuf plugin to 0.9.5 by @kwvanderlinde in #5572
- Update cipher algorithms by @kwvanderlinde in #5588
Dependency Updates
- Bump log4j from 2.22.1 to 2.24.3 by @dependabot in #5241
- Bump protoc from 4.29.1 to 4.29.3 by @dependabot in #5246
- Bump org.apache.tika:tika-core from 3.0.0 to 3.1.0 by @dependabot in #5250
- Bump com.fifesoft:rsyntaxtextarea from 3.5.3 to 3.6.0 by @dependabot in #5306
- Bump commons-io:commons-io from 2.15.1 to 2.19.0 by @dependabot in #5361
- Bump commons-logging:commons-logging from 1.3.0 to 1.3.5 by @dependabot in #5223
- Bump commons-beanutils:commons-beanutils from 1.9.0 to 1.11.0 by @dependabot in #5534
- Replace bcmail-jdk15on with bcmail-jdk18on, and update to 1.81 by @kwvanderlinde in #5536
- Bump org.mockito:mockito-core from 5.15.2 to 5.18.0 by @dependabot in #5540
- Bump com.google.code.gson:gson from 2.10.1 to 2.13.1 by @dependabot in #5541
- Bump org.apache.logging.log4j:log4j-jul from 2.22.1 to 2.24.3 by @dependabot in #5542
- Bump com.github.luben:zstd-jni from 1.5.5-11 to 1.5.7-3 by @dependabot in #5543
- Bump org.apache.commons:commons-configuration2 from 2.11.0 to 2.12.0 by @dependabot in #5544
- Bump junit from 5.11.4 to 5.13.0 by @dependabot in #5554
- Bump gdx from 1.13.1 to 1.13.5 by @dependabot in #5564
- Bump protoc from 4.29.3 to 4.31.1 by @dependabot in #5555
- Bump org.java-websocket:Java-WebSocket from 1.5.7 to 1.6.0 by @dependabot in #5553
- Bump org.slf4j:slf4j-simple from 2.0.16 to 2.0.17 by @dependabot in #5565
- Bump junit from 5.13.0 to 5.13.1 by @dependabot in #5575
- Bump com.badlogicgames.gdx-video:gdx-video from 1.3.2-SNAPSHOT to 1.3.3 by @dependabot in #5578
- Bump org.junit.platform:junit-platform-launcher from 1.11.4 to 1.13.1 by @dependabot in #5579
- Bump com.palantir.git-version from 3.2.0 to 3.3.0 by @dependabot in #5574
Other Changes 💬
- New Crowdin updates by @bubblobill in #5514
- Merge latest 1.17 fixes into develop by @kwvanderlinde in #5531
- Fix Zip Slip vulnerability in file extraction utility by @simei2k in #5422
- Go back to using the NIGHTLY_BUILD_GH_TOKEN secret by @kwvanderlinde in #5595
New Contributors
Full Changelog: 1.18.0-beta.1...1.18.0-rc.1
Contributors
Assets 13
MapTool 1.18.0 Beta 1
Read Me First
Before uninstalling any previous version, please copy them elsewhere beforehand if you have saved your campaign files, logs, or anything else you want to keep under the directory structure where MapTool is installed. It is also a good idea to always have backups.
Note: Do not install over the top of an old version; either install it in a new directory or uninstall the old version first. If you have installed version of 1.16.0 or before, uninstall that first.
Platform Notes
The JAR file should only be used by advanced users who are comfortable installing Java releases. You need to install a working Java with JavaFX on your system to use it.
Windows
If you want to install multiple version of MapTool on windows download the MapTool-1.xx.x-win.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in. If you use the .msi or .exe it will uninstall the older version.
Linux
If using Ubuntu, you will need Ubuntu 24.04 or later, as the dependencies are not available for earlier versions
What's Changed
New Features 🥳
- Improved mouse support for walls by @kwvanderlinde in #5344
- Token layout tab reorganised by @bubblobill in #5360
- Token class updates to accommodate new layout features by @bubblobill in #5104
- New preference - open macro editor for new macros. by @bubblobill in #5369
- Separate auras from lights by @kwvanderlinde in #5357
- Replace grgit with git-version in build script by @cwisniew in #5390
- Generate walls from UVTT line-of-sight data by @kwvanderlinde in #5406
- Add bounds to numeric preferences by @kwvanderlinde in #5411
- add libgdx based renderer (#328) by @thelsing in #5354
- Improvements and fixes for Shape functions #5154 / PR #5158 by @bubblobill in #5236
- Generic dialog fixes by @bubblobill in #5432
- New markdownToHtml() function optional parameter for user selection of flexmark extensions by @Baaaaaz in #5444
- TokenRenderer/Zone Renderer - consistent token flippage on dragging by @bubblobill in #5443
- Stop walls from coming back from the dead by @kwvanderlinde in #5453
- Add open-ended dice functions and expressions for Rolemaster type systems and generic use. by @Baaaaaz in #5492
- DrawPanelTree information improvements for templates by @Baaaaaz in #5509
Performance Improvements 🏎️
- Various fixes for recent renderer changes by @kwvanderlinde in #5510
Bug Fixes 🩹
- Add strfmt macro function instead of changing strformat by @fishface60 in #5349
- Bring back some old AreaTree concepts when preparing BL and FoW by @kwvanderlinde in #5355
- Update parser library to get its unicode-safe parser by @kwvanderlinde in #5345
- Consolidated getFootprints to aid translation. by @bubblobill in #5366
- Remove obsolete aura keyword from aura examples in help text by @kwvanderlinde in #5379
- Scrolling status bar messages and associated app preferences by @bubblobill in #5383
- Fix jumpy map drags by @kwvanderlinde in #5387
- Allow MT Line Parser and JS Fetch to resolve lib: uri for macros by @cwisniew in #5375
- Fix NPE for status bar message by @bubblobill in #5391
- Fixed scrolling status misbehaviour by @bubblobill in #5410
- Fix typo by @kwvanderlinde in #5416
- Token anchor offset correction on paste by @bubblobill in #5428
- Rework Edit Token dialog to suit smaller screens and promote better organization by @kwvanderlinde in #5431
- setPenColor and setFillColor now set respective paints to null by @Baaaaaz in #5426
- Fix Zoom status disappearing by @bubblobill in #5434
- Fix preferences dialog width depending on confg file path by @kwvanderlinde in #5435
- Fix token ownership list in Edit Token dialog by @kwvanderlinde in #5436
- Fix errors when editing Native Size or Free Size tokens by @kwvanderlinde in #5437
- Load content into WebViews through URLs by @kwvanderlinde in #5442
- return drawn templates' template type and size by @Baaaaaz in #5450
- Only use new help text for sights, lights, and auras by @kwvanderlinde in #5456
- Relieve i18n from managing menu accelerator keys by @kwvanderlinde in #5464
- Logging fix to capture java.util.logging calls by @bubblobill in #5467
- Fix for API not working when navigating to new page in frame5/dialog5… by @cwisniew in #5461
- Add texture to GdxPaint for solid colours by @kwvanderlinde in #5471
- Various fixes for LibGDX renderer by @kwvanderlinde in #5490
- Text maintenance by @bubblobill in #5491
- Bug fixes for scrolling status bar by @bubblobill in #5482
- Fixes for some non HTML files fetched in webview being mangled by @cwisniew in #5489
- Fix flickering with selection box and other stuff by @kwvanderlinde in #5497
- Fix for PR 5497 by @kwvanderlinde in #5499
- Fix light blending with LibGDX renderer by @kwvanderlinde in #5503
- Improve Area -> Geometry conversion by @kwvanderlinde in #5506
Code Maintenance 🔧
- Plural/Possessive emote fix by @bubblobill in #5368
- Remove files not desired from git by @cwisniew in #5408
- Add issue type to the issue forms by @kwvanderlinde in #5440
- Enable skip_untranslated_strings option for Crowdin by @kwvanderlinde in #5449
Other Changes 💬
- Localisation of hard-coded strings by @bubblobill in #5372
New Contributors
Full Changelog: 1.17.0...1.18.0-beta.1
Contributors
Assets 13
MapTool 1.17.0
Read Me First
Before uninstalling any previous version, please copy them elsewhere beforehand if you have saved your campaign files, logs, or anything else you want to keep under the directory structure where MapTool is installed. It is also a good idea to always have backups.
Note: Do not install over the top of an old version; either install it in a new directory or uninstall the old version first. If you have installed a beta version of 1.16.0, uninstall that first.
Platform Notes
The JAR file should only be used by advanced users who are comfortable installing Java releases. You need to install a working Java with JavaFX on your system to use it.
Windows
If you want to install multiple version of MapTool on windows download the MapTool-1.xx.x-win.zip file and unzip it to the directory you want it in. If you use the .msi or .exe it will uninstall the older version.
Linux
If using Ubuntu, you will need Ubuntu 24.04 or later, as the dependencies are not available for earlier versions
macOS:
Use either .pkg or .dmg.
- On macOS, to run the app the first time after installation, hold Ctrl while clicking the icon and continue to hold Ctrl while choosing Open, then choose to open the application (this is part of Apple's approach when dealing with an unidentified developer).
- The macOS Gatekeeper may flag the DMG file as broken. For more details, see #2679.
What's Changed
New Features 🥳
- Add directionality to walls by @kwvanderlinde in #5118
- Handle rptools-maptool: URI for quick-join links by @fishface60 in #5076
- Support Ephemeral ports by @fishface60 in #5126
- Default campaign props with metric values by @bubblobill in #5175
- MTScript Drawing functions by @bubblobill in #5158
- Windows uri by @fishface60 in #5161
- getNamespace for macro context by @bubblobill in #5197
- Add archives of the app-images as release assets by @kwvanderlinde in #5198
- Hide statsheet overlay when no statsheet visible, and overlay panel when no overlay is visible by @kwvanderlinde in #5264
Bug Fixes 🩹
- Bump upnplib to latest version by @fishface60 in #5131
- Only show drawing layer in Draw Explorer if it is not empty by @kwvanderlinde in #5170
- Add StartupWMClass so MT windows are properly recognized on Linux. by @kwvanderlinde in #5162
- Add property default and reset js bindings by @fishface60 in #5156
- Fix the Arch build so assets are available again by @kwvanderlinde in #5193
- Fix background and fog paints returned by getInfo("map") by @kwvanderlinde in #5181
- Disable focusable tooltips for RSyntaxTextAreas by @kwvanderlinde in #5195
- Reimplement json-indent to remove json-lib by @kwvanderlinde in #5217
- Support strformat literals without passing args by @fishface60 in #5227
- Recognise empty files in addons with .mts suffix as text files by @fishface60 in #5230
- Remove direct console output through the application by @kwvanderlinde in #5245
- Fix deadlock in 1.16.0.rc-1 by @kwvanderlinde in #5269
- Updates to README as well as contributor doco by @cwisniew in #5286
- Disable escaping of HTML characters in json.indent() by @kwvanderlinde in #5303
- Fix with repository export when encountering missing asset. by @cwisniew in #5317
- Retain null in json.indent by @cwisniew in #5359
- 1.17 - Fix ClassCastException when draging snap-to-grid token on gridless map by @kwvanderlinde in #5504
Code Maintenance 🔧
- Retain serviceIdentifier in MapToolServer objects by @fishface60 in #5143
- Update actions/cache to v4 by @kwvanderlinde in #5201
- Add gradle version catalogue by @kwvanderlinde in #5237
- Consolidate scattered protobuf versions by @kwvanderlinde in #5244
- Remove TODO like comments and commented out code by @cwisniew in #5260
- Register mockito as a java agent by @kwvanderlinde in #5261
- Update credits by @cwisniew in #5318
- Exclude all bin/ directories from git source control by @cwisniew in #5320
Dependency Updates
- Bump com.jcabi:jcabi-xml from 0.29.0 to 0.33.5 by @dependabot in #5155
- Bump org.beryx.runtime from 1.13.0 to 1.13.1 by @dependabot in #5114
- Bump org.mockito:mockito-core from 5.10.0 to 5.15.2 by @dependabot in #5128
- Bump commons-net:commons-net from 3.10.0 to 3.11.1 by @dependabot in #5111
- Bump com.twelvemonkeys.imageio:imageio-tiff from 3.11.0 to 3.12.0 by @dependabot in #5115
- Bump org.apache.commons:commons-configuration2 from 2.10.1 to 2.11.0 by @dependabot in #5110
- Bump com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream from 1.4.20 to 1.4.21 by @dependabot in #5105
- Bump org.openjfx.javafxplugin from 0.0.13 to 0.0.14 by @dependabot in #4494
- Bump com.github.jknack:handlebars-helpers from 4.3.1 to 4.4.0 by @kwvanderlinde in #5199
- Bump dev.onvoid.webrtc:webrtc-java from 0.8.0 to 0.9.0 by @dependabot in #5210
- Bump org.junit.jupiter:junit-jupiter-params from 5.10.2 to 5.11.4 by @dependabot in #5207
- Bump org.junit.jupiter:junit-jupiter-api from 5.10.2 to 5.11.4 by @dependabot in #5206
- Bump com.twelvemonkeys.imageio:imageio-tga from 3.10.1 to 3.12.0 by @dependabot in #5205
- Bump com.twelvemonkeys.imageio:imageio-batik from 3.10.1 to 3.12.0 by @dependabot in #5209
Other Changes 💬
- Move heart beat task into MapToolClient by @kwvanderlinde in #5263
- Overlay Updates by @Jmr3366 in #5266
- Add logic to delete old nightly builds and tags by @cwisniew in #5294
- Disable overlay menu items when overlay is locked by @kwvanderlinde in #5282
- Revert "Support strformat literals without passing args" by @kwvanderlinde in #5343
Full Changelog: 1.16.4...1.17.0