====== L3DT release 2.4 beta2 ======

Released on the 3rd of May, 2006 ([[http://www.bundysoft.com/news/doku.php?id=l3dt:ann:v2.4beta2|see announcement]])

===== Changes =====

  * **Scripting**
    * Rebuilt runtime-engine and compiler with new function model and strict type-casting rules.
    * Rebuilt user-interface using new function model (menus and wizards).
    * Built script user-interface elements (still hidden, though).
    * Ensured proper backwards-compatability with .DEF script files.
  * **Debugging**
    * Fixed filename handling when dirs contain '.'
    * Fixed extensions of file names in alpha map XML output (was always bmp).
    * Fixed 8-bit BMP/PNG output for alpha maps. 
    * Fixed expiry-date handling.
  * **Other**
    * Multi-threaded 'export active map'.
    * Made unsigned 16-bit default mode for RAW.
    * Added a 'your license will expire soon' message.
    * Reduced number of classes; eliminated uneccessary class derivatives.