Version 1.7 of Atari lite-C is available for a public beta test.

This update is _not_ for Gamestudio users, only for users of the free Atari lite-C version or the $29 version. It contains version 7.70 of the A7 engine. You can just install it into your current lite-C 1.5 folder.

Version 1.7 comes with new MED tools, improved bitmap functions, improved text functions, model/sprite creation commands, decal shadows, wide screen support, realtime terrain deformation, and many more new engine features and commands. The changes of the A7.70 engine are described here:

http://manual.conitec.net/newfeatures70.htm

If you encounter any bugs that are specific to this lite-C version, please report them to the bug forum.

The Gamestudio 7.70 public beta version will be released to the beta forum today, and to the public in the next days.