Ballpark Creator (Updated)

pstrickert · 03-07-2009, 09:38 PM

C.L. Moffatt has updated his Ballpark program for DMB. It contains some nifty new options. Who knows? Maybe it'll be useful for OOTP! Download it here:

EDIT: Version 3.0 has been released:

http://www.filefront.com/user/clmoffatt

Raidergoo · 03-07-2009, 09:47 PM

Clever stuff.

Dr. P.R. Park III · 03-08-2009, 10:37 AM

Could you guys explain a little bit exactly what this is? I'm weary of downloading things without knowing what they are.

gohorns98 · 03-08-2009, 05:26 PM

This is a great little tool that lets you create park images like these

I use them for OOTP, but I have to change them up a bit sometimes.

Scottiedog · 03-11-2009, 09:16 AM

I downloaded this and goofed off with it a little. Pretty cool....although, I know I'm prolly only using 10% of what it can do.

satchel · 03-11-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pstrickert

C.L. Moffatt has updated his Ballpark program for DMB. It contains some nifty new options. Who knows? Maybe it'll be useful for OOTP! Download it here: Files Hosted By clmoffatt on FileFront

This is great. I've used it extensively for the JL and the NPBL. The style isn't for everyone, I'm sure, but I like it.

English_Ray · 03-11-2009, 10:31 AM

Awesomeness. Loved the original, so shall definitely be trying out the updated version. It makes putting together some really cool looking park images pretty easy - (shameless self-promoting link to some of my ballparks)

pstrickert · 01-13-2010, 08:19 PM

Version 3.0 has been released. See first post for link. Here's the readme:

Origin Point
The program's origin point has been moved from (298, 519) to (300, 520).

New Infield Types, Dirt Colors, and Playing Surface Types
Six new infield types were added. Two new dirt colors were added. Two new playing surface types were added.

Mirroring
You can now use the mirroring functionality in the park image mode.

Playing Field Areas
Playing field areas are now much more accurate. Also, the fair territory area has been sub divided into three areas: left field, center field, and right field. This information can be used to better estimate park factors.

Visible WallPoints
There is now an option to make the WallPoints visible. The user has the option between small and large WallPoints. Having these visible may be useful to some users.

Zoom
This is the biggest addition to the Ballpark Creator program with Version 3.0. The users can now turn on zoom and view zoomed in areas of the ballpark within a special zoom window. This feature is especially useful in the park image mode.

Realistic Bases
The user can choose to have smaller more realistic looking bases in the final "painted" ballpark. The DMB bases were made extra large so that they could be more visible. Of course, the user has the option between which style bases to use.

Batter's Boxes
The user can have batter's boxes drawn onto the final "painted" ballpark image.

Final Wall Color
The user has the ability to select any color as the final "painted" wall color. Previous versions only used black.

Final Background Color
The user has the ability to select any color as the final "painted" background color. Previous versions only used dark green.

Reorder WallPoints
The user has the ability to reorder WallPoints. This gives the user the ability to draw and wall angles that may be required. Previously, the program ordered the points as it saw fit which would sometimes cause the wall to be drawn in the incorrect direction. This feature resolves that issue.

Incorporating Data Files into Executable
The different infield types, textures, and dirt options were once stored inside XML files which were stored on the user's hard drive in directories under the program install path. These files have been included within the program executable file. This will remove some "clutter" from the user's hard drive.

Visible WallPoints XML File Format
When saving your WallPoints in Version 3.0, the program will save into the file all the additional options selected that are new with Version 3.0. When you load a Version 3.0 WallPoints file, the program will set the ballpark options to those saved into the WallPoints file. The program is backward compatible with WallPoints files from Version 1.0 and Version 2.0.

Extract Park Dimensions
With Version 3.0, the user can extract the park dimensions from saved WallPoints files. The data will be written to a csv file.

Miscellaneous
Version 3.0 fixed some minor bugs. It also underwent a minor rewrite of some of the code.

Malleus Dei · 01-14-2010, 03:41 PM

If you do your own ballpark images, this is a must-have.

pstrickert · 02-03-2010, 10:13 PM

The creator of this program has fixed a couple of bugs. The updated version is available at the same link.

Nugget699 · 04-02-2012, 06:03 PM

Does anyone have a copy of 3.1 version? The website is (unsurprisingly) down, now.

txranger · 04-03-2012, 12:39 PM

I would like to get a copy of the latest version also...

Thanks

pstrickert · 04-03-2012, 01:02 PM

I have version 3.01. (I could email it to you, if you need it.) The latest version is 3.2. To obtain it, you may have to contact the developer:

clmoffatt at gmail.com

txranger · 04-03-2012, 05:58 PM

pstrickert,

Yes, that would be great... email to rcjakabt@yahoo.com

Many thanks

txranger

BVTaurus · 04-03-2012, 09:02 PM

pstrickert,

could you also email it to me too?

bvtaurus@gmail.com

Thanks!

pstrickert · 04-03-2012, 09:41 PM

File sent.

CalvinHobbes · 04-06-2012, 12:09 AM

Hi Pstrickert. Looks like I'm a little late to the party, but if you can, would you be able to send the file to me?

wittes3nd@gmail.com

Thank you very much!

Syd Thrift · 04-06-2012, 12:13 AM

Oh maaaaaaaaaaaaan... please count me in too!

johnny_slick@comcast.net

shawa666 · 04-06-2012, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syd Thrift

Oh maaaaaaaaaaaaan... please count me in too!

johnny_slick@comcast.net

Sent.

pstrickert · 04-06-2012, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalvinHobbes

Hi Pstrickert. Looks like I'm a little late to the party, but if you can, would you be able to send the file to me?

wittes3nd@gmail.com

Thank you very much!

Sent.

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03-07-2009, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Raidergoo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,403 Thanks: 104 Thanked 78x in 52 posts	Clever stuff.

03-08-2009, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dr. P.R. Park III All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 761 Thanks: 76 Thanked 137x in 58 posts	Could you guys explain a little bit exactly what this is? I'm weary of downloading things without knowing what they are.

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English_Ray All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not in Basingstoke anymore... Posts: 638 Thanks: 17 Thanked 29x in 23 posts	Awesomeness. Loved the original, so shall definitely be trying out the updated version. It makes putting together some really cool looking park images pretty easy - (shameless self-promoting link to some of my ballparks)

01-13-2010, 08:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,889 Thanks: 331 Thanked 385x in 223 posts	Version 3.0 has been released. See first post for link. Here's the readme: Origin Point The program's origin point has been moved from (298, 519) to (300, 520). New Infield Types, Dirt Colors, and Playing Surface Types Six new infield types were added. Two new dirt colors were added. Two new playing surface types were added. Mirroring You can now use the mirroring functionality in the park image mode. Playing Field Areas Playing field areas are now much more accurate. Also, the fair territory area has been sub divided into three areas: left field, center field, and right field. This information can be used to better estimate park factors. Visible WallPoints There is now an option to make the WallPoints visible. The user has the option between small and large WallPoints. Having these visible may be useful to some users. Zoom This is the biggest addition to the Ballpark Creator program with Version 3.0. The users can now turn on zoom and view zoomed in areas of the ballpark within a special zoom window. This feature is especially useful in the park image mode. Realistic Bases The user can choose to have smaller more realistic looking bases in the final "painted" ballpark. The DMB bases were made extra large so that they could be more visible. Of course, the user has the option between which style bases to use. Batter's Boxes The user can have batter's boxes drawn onto the final "painted" ballpark image. Final Wall Color The user has the ability to select any color as the final "painted" wall color. Previous versions only used black. Final Background Color The user has the ability to select any color as the final "painted" background color. Previous versions only used dark green. Reorder WallPoints The user has the ability to reorder WallPoints. This gives the user the ability to draw and wall angles that may be required. Previously, the program ordered the points as it saw fit which would sometimes cause the wall to be drawn in the incorrect direction. This feature resolves that issue. Incorporating Data Files into Executable The different infield types, textures, and dirt options were once stored inside XML files which were stored on the user's hard drive in directories under the program install path. These files have been included within the program executable file. This will remove some "clutter" from the user's hard drive. Visible WallPoints XML File Format When saving your WallPoints in Version 3.0, the program will save into the file all the additional options selected that are new with Version 3.0. When you load a Version 3.0 WallPoints file, the program will set the ballpark options to those saved into the WallPoints file. The program is backward compatible with WallPoints files from Version 1.0 and Version 2.0. Extract Park Dimensions With Version 3.0, the user can extract the park dimensions from saved WallPoints files. The data will be written to a csv file. Miscellaneous Version 3.0 fixed some minor bugs. It also underwent a minor rewrite of some of the code.

02-03-2010, 10:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,889 Thanks: 331 Thanked 385x in 223 posts	The creator of this program has fixed a couple of bugs. The updated version is available at the same link.

04-02-2012, 06:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nugget699 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 295 Thanks: 22 Thanked 108x in 56 posts	Does anyone have a copy of 3.1 version? The website is (unsurprisingly) down, now.

04-03-2012, 12:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
txranger Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 40 Thanks: 19 Thanked 7x in 4 posts	I would like to get a copy of the latest version also... Thanks

04-03-2012, 01:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,889 Thanks: 331 Thanked 385x in 223 posts	I have version 3.01. (I could email it to you, if you need it.) The latest version is 3.2. To obtain it, you may have to contact the developer: clmoffatt at gmail.com

04-03-2012, 05:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
txranger Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 40 Thanks: 19 Thanked 7x in 4 posts	pstrickert, Yes, that would be great... email to rcjakabt@yahoo.com Many thanks txranger

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BVTaurus Bat Boy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 10 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	pstrickert, could you also email it to me too? bvtaurus@gmail.com Thanks!

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pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,889 Thanks: 331 Thanked 385x in 223 posts	File sent.