NewRecruit Data Editor

Description

NewRecruit Data Editor is a desktop application built with Electron, designed to provide a user-friendly and up-to-date editor for data files used in tabletop wargames. Inspired by the popular Battlescribe's data editor, our app aims to be a reliable alternative that continues to receive regular updates.

Motivation

The motivation behind creating NewRecruit Data Editor stems from the frustration many tabletop wargaming enthusiasts have experienced due to the lack of updates and the negative behavior of the developer behind Battlescribe. Our goal is to provide a viable solution that not only offers an intuitive user interface but also ensures ongoing development and community involvement.

Key Features

Continuous updates and improvements: We are committed to regularly updating and improving NewRecruit Data Editor to ensure it remains relevant and up-to-date with the latest tabletop wargaming requirements.

Community-driven development: We welcome and value the feedback and suggestions from our community. Your input plays a crucial role in shaping the future direction of NewRecruit Data Editor.

Installation

To install NewRecruit Data Editor, follow these steps:

Download the latest release from the Releases page.

Choose the appropriate installer for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).

Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Once installed, launch the NewRecruit Data Editor application on your desktop.

Usage

Launch the NewRecruit Data Editor application.

Select the system you want to edit, or create a new one.

Open an existing data file or create a new one.

Save your changes.

Enjoy playing with your updated data file!

Development

Setup

Make sure to install the dependencies:

# yarn
yarn install

# npm
npm install

# pnpm
pnpm install

Initialize the submobules (code shared with newrecruit.eu)

git submodule update --init --recursive

Development Server

Start the development server on http://localhost:3005

npm run dev

Start the Electron Application (No hot reload)

npm run electron

Production

Build the application for production:

npm run build

Locally preview production build:

npm run preview