II. The Modules
         C. DataShare

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MODULE    : DataShare.EXE

    PURPOSE      :

The DataShare module provide a remote browser for Explorations Game Objects. The DataShare application represent the central interface for sharing game objects seemlessly between projects.

    DATABASE     : ANY/ALL
   
        PROPERTIES    :

1.jpg (1138 bytes) The DataSource setting allows you to control where the browser is scanning for game objects. You may look in local databases as well as Remote Servers. (The Remote Resource Server is pointing to www.explore-rpg.com, but can be re-directed to other personal servers.)

2.jpg (1063 bytes) The Icon Browser displays all of the available objects within a given remote folder, or local database. Right-Click a folder to navigate into the folder. You may multi-select objects using the spacebar or by dragging a region.

       
        BUTTONS       :

3.jpg (1064 bytes) These buttons allow you to Upload, Download, Import, & Export files to the current DataSource. Remote Data Sources allow you to create folders for organizing map objects. (YOU MUST HAVE FTP ACCESS TO CREATE FOLDERS ON REMOTE SERVERS. www.explore-rpg.com provides READ ONLY access.)

4.jpg (1065 bytes) You may redirect the remote server to a personal server for hosting objects. This allows you to host objects for team projects, and share seemlessly. You must have a valid FTP Login & Password in order to perform any write action on remote webservers.

5.jpg (1063 bytes) When importing new/unknown objects you can enable the Import Log to track/trace all data records you import. This will make it easier for you to learn how game objects are created.