L3DT release 2.4 beta2

Released on the 3rd of May, 2006 (see announcement)

• 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.