RAPTOR is a flowchart-based programming environment, designed specifically to help students visualize their algorithms and avoid syntactic baggage. RAPTOR programs are created visually and executed visually by tracing the execution through the flowchart. Required syntax is kept to a minimum. Students prefer using flowcharts to express their algorithms, and are more successful creating algorithms using RAPTOR than using a traditional language or writing flowcharts without RAPTOR.
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A Multiplatform version of RAPTOR is now available for Windows, Mac and Linux built on top of [Avalonia]! See the downloads section below. Uses fonts from Noto Sans CJK for internationalization. Key differences:
Figure 1 RAPTOR for Windows
Figure 2 RAPTOR Avalonia
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Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for the Nintendo Switch is a phenomenal way to experience two of the most influential JRPGs ever made. The HD visuals, remastered audio, and inclusion of all International version content make it the definitive edition of these classics. Whether you are a long-time fan revisiting the world of Spira or a newcomer discovering the story of Yuna and Tidus for the first time, this compilation offers an unforgettable journey.
| Issue | Potential Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | Ensure you have redeemed the DLC code from your game case. If buying pre-owned, verify with the seller that the code is unused. | | Game Won't Launch | Perform a system update for your Switch, then check for a software update for the game. Corrupted data can sometimes be fixed by archiving and re-downloading the game. | | "Requires Download" Message | This typically appears when the game card does not contain the full game data. You must download the missing data from the eShop. This process is tied to your Nintendo account. | | Low Framerates/Performance Drops | Ensure your Switch is not in power-saving mode. Try restarting the console. As this is a port of older games, significant performance issues are rare, but can occur in very busy scenes. |
: Both games include the Creature Creator and Fiend Arena , allowing players to capture and battle monsters alongside their party. Understanding the "DLC" and Update Structure
In "The Lost Chapter," players guided Lila through a series of challenging trials, as she confronted her past and developed her skills as a summoner. The chapter culminated in a dramatic showdown between Lila and a powerful, corrupted Fayth.
A “proper” or “updated” release includes:
Released in 2001, Final Fantasy X was a landmark title for the franchise. It was the first to feature fully voiced characters and the first to ditch the Active Time Battle (ATB) system in favor of the Conditional Turn-Based Battle (CTB) system.
FFX-2 features the Creature Creator system, allowing players to capture and train monsters to fight alongside Yuna. The Switch version includes all the DLC monsters and arena battle packs released for the International version.
This is the digital format used for games downloaded from the Nintendo eShop. It installs directly to your console's system memory or SD card.
When searching for the digital package, you’ll typically look for the (Nintendo Submission Package) format. This is the digital "dump" of the game, functioning similarly to a .CIA file on the 3DS or an .APP on a smartphone. A "Complete" or "Updated" package usually includes:
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster bundles two of the most celebrated RPGs in Square Enix’s history into a single collection. Originally released on the PlayStation 2, these titles were remastered for modern hardware and brought to the Nintendo Switch in 2019. For fans of the genre, this collection represents the definitive way to experience the story of Tidus and Yuna on a handheld console, boasting graphical upgrades, all previously released DLC, and quality-of-life improvements.
: In North America and Europe, the physical cartridge usually only contains Final Fantasy X , requiring a separate digital download for Final Fantasy X-2 . However, the Japanese/Asia physical release contains both games on a single cartridge with English language support. Performance and Visual Updates
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for the Nintendo Switch is a phenomenal way to experience two of the most influential JRPGs ever made. The HD visuals, remastered audio, and inclusion of all International version content make it the definitive edition of these classics. Whether you are a long-time fan revisiting the world of Spira or a newcomer discovering the story of Yuna and Tidus for the first time, this compilation offers an unforgettable journey.
| Issue | Potential Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | Ensure you have redeemed the DLC code from your game case. If buying pre-owned, verify with the seller that the code is unused. | | Game Won't Launch | Perform a system update for your Switch, then check for a software update for the game. Corrupted data can sometimes be fixed by archiving and re-downloading the game. | | "Requires Download" Message | This typically appears when the game card does not contain the full game data. You must download the missing data from the eShop. This process is tied to your Nintendo account. | | Low Framerates/Performance Drops | Ensure your Switch is not in power-saving mode. Try restarting the console. As this is a port of older games, significant performance issues are rare, but can occur in very busy scenes. |
: Both games include the Creature Creator and Fiend Arena , allowing players to capture and battle monsters alongside their party. Understanding the "DLC" and Update Structure final fantasy x x2 hd switch nsp dlc updated
In "The Lost Chapter," players guided Lila through a series of challenging trials, as she confronted her past and developed her skills as a summoner. The chapter culminated in a dramatic showdown between Lila and a powerful, corrupted Fayth.
A “proper” or “updated” release includes: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for the Nintendo
Released in 2001, Final Fantasy X was a landmark title for the franchise. It was the first to feature fully voiced characters and the first to ditch the Active Time Battle (ATB) system in favor of the Conditional Turn-Based Battle (CTB) system.
FFX-2 features the Creature Creator system, allowing players to capture and train monsters to fight alongside Yuna. The Switch version includes all the DLC monsters and arena battle packs released for the International version. | Issue | Potential Solution | | :---
This is the digital format used for games downloaded from the Nintendo eShop. It installs directly to your console's system memory or SD card.
When searching for the digital package, you’ll typically look for the (Nintendo Submission Package) format. This is the digital "dump" of the game, functioning similarly to a .CIA file on the 3DS or an .APP on a smartphone. A "Complete" or "Updated" package usually includes:
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster bundles two of the most celebrated RPGs in Square Enix’s history into a single collection. Originally released on the PlayStation 2, these titles were remastered for modern hardware and brought to the Nintendo Switch in 2019. For fans of the genre, this collection represents the definitive way to experience the story of Tidus and Yuna on a handheld console, boasting graphical upgrades, all previously released DLC, and quality-of-life improvements.
: In North America and Europe, the physical cartridge usually only contains Final Fantasy X , requiring a separate digital download for Final Fantasy X-2 . However, the Japanese/Asia physical release contains both games on a single cartridge with English language support. Performance and Visual Updates
Do you want more older versions? Check out older versions of RAPTOR here
Did you know RAPTOR has modes? By default, you start in Novice mode. Novice mode has a single global namespace for variables. Intermediate mode allows you to create procedures that have their own scope (introducing the notion of parameter passing and supports recursion). Object-Oriented mode is new (in the Summer 2009 version)
RAPTOR is freely distributed as a service to the CS education community. RAPTOR was originally developed by and for the US Air Force Academy, but its use has spread and RAPTOR is now used for CS education in over 30 countries on at least 4 continents. Martin Carlisle is the primary maintainer, and is a professor at Texas A&M University.
Below handouts are by Elizabeth Drake, edited from Appendix D of her book, Prelude to Programming: Concepts and Design, 5th Edition, by Elizabeth Drake and Stewart Venit, Addison-Wesley, 2011. Linked here with author's permission.
Comments, suggestions, and bug reports are welcome. If you have a comment, suggestion or bug report, send an email to .
David Cox has put together a user forum at http://raptorflowchart.freeforums.org. This provides a place for users to exchange ideas, how tos, etc. Note however, that feedback for the author should be sent by email rather than posting on this forum.
Randy Bower has some YouTube tutorials at http://www.youtube.com/user/RandallBower. You can also search YouTube for "RAPTOR flowchart".
The UML designer is based on NClass, an open-source UML Class Designer. NClass is licensed under the GNU General Public License. The rest of RAPTOR, by US Air Force policy, is public domain. Source is found here. RAPTOR is written in a combination of A# and C#. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to provide support on compilation issues