Tilemap Level Editor

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This repository has been archived on 02.09.2022 and is now read-only.

Description

The Tilemap Level Editor is a tool for creating 2D levels and exporting them as JSON files. It is designed to allow levels to be loaded dynamically into Godot at runtime.

Controls

Left click: Place tile
Right click: Remove tile
Tab: Toggle GUI
Shift + Scroll: Change brush size
Middle Mouse or WASD or Arrow keys: Move camera
Scroll: Zoom in/out

UI and Layers

Create new layers with the + New Layer button and select an image file for the tileset. Switch between layers and adjust their order using the arrow controls.

Layer interface overview Tile selection and drawing Cursor and tool settings

JSON Export Format

The exported JSON file contains layer data and object positions:

{
  "layers": [
    {
      "texture_path": "C:/tilemap-level-editor/test/tileset.png",
      "cells": [[4, -5, -3]]
    }
  ],
  "objects": [
    {
      "key": "player",
      "position": [2, 4]
    }
  ]
}

Limitations

Grid Size: Supports only 16x16 tiles. Spritesheets must be divisible by 16 (16, 32, 48, etc.).
Paths: Texture paths are stored as absolute paths.

Video

External content from YouTube