mapeditor/tiled

Update Python plugin API to support new features

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#1,833 opened on Dec 13, 2017

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Description

List of missing features:

  • Object types (color, properties)
  • Group layers
  • Tile type
  • Templates
  • Wang tiles
  • Infinite maps / tile layers

(likely incomplete)

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Research direction
Examine the existing Python plugin API in Tiled's source code to understand the current implementation, then implement the missing features listed in the issue.
Tech stack
pythoncpp
Domain
game devtooling
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Needs investigation
Prerequisites
PythonC++Git
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40