Version 0.4 Wednesday 28 November 2012 

 This program is a GUI frontend for Rambetter's surface generators. 

 The surface generator backends (included) are subject to the conditions of use set by the author - look for Rambetter's statement in the distribution package for more details. 

 This program also contains work by Quark** (the MapFactory class), which is taken from Quark**'s implementation of Rambetter's work, and is used with permission. Quark**'s original work is available from urtjumpers.com. 

 This program is intended to duplicate the content and functions of Rambetter's web surface generators (now back online at http://mapgen.nerius.com/, but I don't know for how long) and content has been reproduced from this source wherever possible.
 
 This program has been improved thanks to the feedback and suggestions of the following people: gsigms, JohnnyEnglish.

 All other coding and design is by thelionroars, and is released under the GPLv3 - see the distribution package for a copy of this license (gpl.txt).
 
 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS
 
 This program requires Java 7 or newer in order to run.

 Your operating system may have Java already installed. If so, you can check that Java 7 is the default version by entering the command:

 java -version

 in a console. If Java 7 is not the current version, you will need to find out how to modify this. On Ubuntu, you can use the following command:

 sudo update-alternatives --config java

 For other operating systems, a search on 'set default Java' will set you on the right course.

 If Java is not installed, get the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.htm

 Run the SurfaceGenerator.jar file. You may need to set it as executable on some operating systems (right click and set executable in Properties).

 View descriptions of values and options by selecting the input areas, or by using the Tab and Shift + Tab keys.

 

 CONTACT
 
 For bug reports, feedback, suggestions, tea leaf readings and horoscopes you can contact me on the custommapmakers.org or urtjumpers.com forums.
 
 
 
 CHANGELOG

 v0.41
- No longer uses Rambetter's Shutdown class. This means the entire program won't close after 4 seconds if building is taking this long. However the possibility of the program crashing or hanging now exists.
- Added notes for the corkscrew and funnel generators.
- very minor cosmetic changes

 v0.4
- All functions from the current site have been implemented.
- Added extrudeRadiusFactor calculator to the Pipe, Bowl and Volcano generators. Fingers crossed I have used the right values for the bowl and volcano generators, if they are not working out please contact me as above.
- Made the main window resizable, it should now fit most screens.
- Added scroll bars to other windows with height > 600. Not perfect but should be usable for most screens now.
- Added a simple configuration, saved and loaded to a tab-delimited text file called surface_generator.config
- The last directory used is now persistent, and save dialogs will open using this location.
- Added a confirm dialog when overwriting existing files

 v0.3
- Added older versions of some of the missing functions from a web archive.
- Added extrudeRadiusFactor calculator on the Pipe Generator.

 v0.2
- Stopped the entire program from exiting when a window is closed (the windows now go into hiding, and can be made visible by selecting the on the main window).
- changed the resulting texture from "radiant/notex" to "common/caulk". Thanks JohnnyEnglish for the suggestion.
- Changed the 'Submit' button to 'Generate'
- Made the error message about not entering a number a little clearer.
- Removed 'File' and 'Edit' options in the window, seeing as they do nothing.



 TO DO

- Sort out the timer situation with the Shutdown class, if this proves a problem
- Enable choosing of textures for each visible face before generating
- 3D/wireframe preview of shapes before generating
- Increase coolness factor (CF) by 35%
- Feed the starving orphans
- World Peace
- A partridge in a pear tree
