AGSEditor using mono

[bgordebak]

I don't know if it's too much to ask, because I don't know anything about .NET, but would it be possible to make the AGS Editor mono compatible? That way it would run on Linux natively.

I'd love that, if it's not too much trouble.

[Crimson Wizard]

There were several discussions about this, and this is, theoretically, in plans.
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=50617.0
The biggest problem, AFAIK, is the native C++ dynamic library used by the Editor, which still contains much functionality. It should be rewritten to C# first.

[bgordebak]

The biggest problem, AFAIK, is the native C++ dynamic library used by the Editor, which still contains much functionality. It should be rewritten to C# first.

Hmm, I see. Thanks. Good to know it's being considered though.

[Sslaxx]

The biggest problem, AFAIK, is the native C++ dynamic library used by the Editor, which still contains much functionality. It should be rewritten to C# first.

Hmm, I see. Thanks. Good to know it's being considered though.

You may want to talk to Calin Leafshade about it.

[Calin Leafshade]

I'm making progress, damnit!

Scintilla has been stripped out now and the replacement is about 80% complete.

All the drawing and CLib functions in native will be easy to convert which just leaves the compiler which is beyond my skill level i'm afraid.

[RickJ]

Calin,

May I ask what you are using for the new editor? Do you have a lkink?  Thanks

[Calin Leafshade]

This: http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/161871/Fast-Colored-TextBox-for-syntax-highlighting

It's all managed code so it'll run anywhere that mono does.

See here for discussion: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=49902.0

[xenogia]

Interestingly enough Microsoft just open-sourced .NET which would make editors more viable for Mac and Linux.

http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-to-open-source-more-of-net-and-bring-it-to-linux-mac-os-x-7000035716/