TMEditor

TMEditor is a powerful and free tool designed for the easy creation of map layouts for 2D games. It's versatile, allowing you to specify more abstract elements such as collision areas, enemy spawn positions, and power-up locations. All this data is saved in a convenient and standardized .tmx format, making it easy to integrate into your game development workflow.

How Does TMEditor Work?

Using TMEditor to design maps involves a straightforward process:

1. Choose your map size and base tile size to set the foundation of your game world.
2. Add tilesets from image(s), enabling you to populate your map with diverse visuals.
3. Place the tilesets on the map to craft the landscape and environment of your game.
4. Add any additional objects to represent abstract elements such as collision zones or spawn points.
5. Save the map as a .tmx file, ensuring your work is preserved in a universally compatible format.
6. Import the .tmx file and interpret it for your game, integrating your map into your game engine seamlessly.

Features

TMEditor offers an array of features to enhance your map creation experience:

• Orthogonal and Isometric Orientation: Support for both traditional and isometric map designs.
• Multiple Tilesets: Flexibility to incorporate numerous tilesets into your maps.
• Multiple Object Layers: Enables complex layering of game elements.
• Multi-layer Editing: Provides up to eight layers for detailed and intricate map designs.
• Custom Properties: Allows for the addition of custom attributes to maps, layers, and objects.
• Editing Tools: Includes Stamp, Rectangle, and Copy Paste functionalities for efficient editing.
• Tile Flip: Option to flip tiles for varied orientations.
• Undo and Redo: Supports undo and redo actions for tile and object mapping.
• Objects Supported: Diverse range of objects including Rectangle, Ellipse, Point, Polygon, Polyline, Text, and Image.
• Object on Isometric Map: Ability to place objects on isometric maps.
• Background Image: Enhances map design with customizable backgrounds.
• Export Options: Versatile export options including XML, CSV, Base64, Base64-Gzip, Base64-Zlib, PNG, and Replica Island (level.bin).

What's New in the Latest Version 1.0.27

Last updated on Oct 4, 2024, the latest version focuses on essential bug fixes, ensuring a smoother and more reliable map creation experience.