Formspec Editor
REALTIME formspec viewer/editor "game" for minetest
Getting Started
This mod needs access to an insecure environment in order to work.
Add formspec_edit to secure.trusted_mods in your minetest.conf file.
The file formspec.spec in your:
minetest_folder/games/formspec_editor/mods/formspec_edit
contains a formspec you can edit and see updates of in real time. (You can also specify a file location with the formspec_editor.file_path setting.)
Simply add the game to MT, load up a level of Formspec Editor, and you will be greeted with the formspec.
- To make edits, open the file in your editor of choice and make changes as you see fit. When you hit save, the formspec will auto-update. Best when used side by side.
- To exit just hit <escape> or use a button_exit[] button. Both send the fields.quit message.
- You can test with images if you want, adding a "textures" folder to the formspec_edit gamemod folder, otherwise images will default to random colors.
- You can show the formspec with builtin, minetest_game or mineclone2 styling (see the
formspec_editor.stylesetting) - You can change the refresh rate by changing the
formspec_editor.update_timesetting
Makes creating formspecs a breeze
This 'game' is excellent. No longer do I need to launch a world, look at a formspec, tweak the code, reload the world. I get instant feedback on changes. Lining different elements up is soo easy with this.
INSANELY useful for formspec creation
This game is INCREDIBLE. Its the most efficient way to create formspecs.
Loved the idea!
Super easy way to create formspecs.
Suggestions:
Lifesaver
Working with formspecs on Minetest is highly frustrating, but this utility makes it (almost) bearable. A must if you love yourself. I'd leave two positive votes if I could, great job!
Wonderful development tool
Great for rapid prototyping!