FEDERATION 2 WORKBENCH FOR WINDOWS

This version of the workbench is for Windows computers only - it will also run on Macs running a Windows emulator and Linux computers with the WINE emulator. (You can download the Mac version here.)

System requirements: Pentium 166 minimum, 650 recommended. Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, etc. Graphics resolution 1024 x 768.

Basic Workbench Manual

The Fed2 Basic Workbench includes the Location Editor and the Message Editor, the basic tools used to design a planet.

Click on the link below to download a zip file containing the Location Editor, the Message Editor and a set of files for the Ice stock planet (in a sub-folder called ice). Unzip the download into the folder of your choice.

Download Fed2 Basic Workbench - dated December 29, 2008

You also need the Tesla planet checker which will tell you about any errors in your files:

Download the Tesla planet checker - version 1.20 dated December 28, 2009

Upgrades to the workbench are on the upgrade page (last release December 8, 2008).

You can also download the Basic Workbench manual:

Fed2 Basic Workbench manual

Advanced Workbench

Technocrats can use the advanced workbench to write events and add objects to your planets.

Advanced workbench page

Checking Your Planet

There are two programs available that will help you check your planet before you submit the files. The Tesla planet checker, which you can download by clicking the link above, will tell you about any problems that might stop your planet from loading.

You can also download a Fed2 simulator program that will allow you to walk through your planet and check that everything works, before it gets added to the game.

Download Fed2 Simulator

Many thanks to Filbert for the Simulator program.

If you find any problems with the workbench, or would like to suggest changes, or if there's anything you don't understand and need help with, send some mail to feedback@ibgames.com.

Fed2 Workbench

Fed2 home page