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Offline MrSmog

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« on: August 23, 2004, 11:55:55 AM »
I have been using MapMaker for a long time and I would like to know if there is a Newer Version out there, or if there is a better Program that can do what MapMaker does.
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Offline NHawk

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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2004, 06:25:24 AM »
Actually Photoshop and Paint Shop will open USGSTPO files directly. Search this forum for "USGS" for instructions. They've been posted a few times.
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Offline FalconSS

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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2004, 10:21:25 PM »
Map maker? Is that anything like AKbmp2map program, because thats what I use.
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2004, 02:03:36 AM »
They both create .typ and .elv files for use in the TE.
The Difference is that AKbmp2map uses greyscale .bmp files to create the .typ & .elv files.
MapMaker uses USGS DEM info to generate the .typ & .elv files needed to create Real World Terrains.
There are a lot of DEM files to download and it takes a little work to get the exact location you want but the results are Terrains that have a more real look to them.
I have not tried using it with AH2 TE yet, but I have converted some of My old Terrains that were generated with it and the look good.
You can get the MapMaker Program here (file system- Utilities)
http://www.ah-terrains.com/
be sure to also download the instructions.:D
You can get the USGS DEM files here.
http://edcdaac.usgs.gov/gtopo30/gtopo30.asp
Enjoy:cool:
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Offline la7'sRule

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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2004, 09:11:07 AM »
i just use ah2terrain editor....

i make the map in paint 1st
then place the tiles in terrain editor... Looks a bit cartooony but its good enough for me lol

If i wanted to i could do a prnt screen from within the game
and make my own tiles for the maps using the corect terain colours with psp8 (paint shop pro 8)
But i make to many maps for to many games to be that fussy lol

And i spose i could use terragen seems to work for every other game :)
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Offline FalconSS

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MrSmog could I get a favor?
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2004, 03:34:14 PM »
Could you please send me the map maker program the AH terrains isn't working right and I can't download from there, I've contacted nhawk and posted messages on there BB and even thats not working right lol, would be very grateful, please and thank you.  Here's my address
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« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2004, 03:38:43 PM »
Go to the AH terrains site that MrSmog has listed above your post, hopefully you'll have better luck there then I have check zmegs message post on editing terrain tiles very useful, hope this helps.
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Re: MrSmog could I get a favor?
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2004, 11:59:36 PM »
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Originally posted by FalconSS
Could you please send me the map maker program  


You've Got Mail :aok
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Offline FalconSS

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« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2004, 08:23:16 AM »
Thank you.
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Offline MrSmog

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« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2004, 09:06:50 AM »
Your Welcome:D

Enjoy:)

Also, Don't forget to get the USGS DEM files and { READ THE INSTRUCTIONS for the MapMaker }   :aok
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Offline FalconSS

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« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2004, 09:11:14 PM »
I seem to be missing the 3D viewer, unzipping folder I only have the glut32.dll and the CFG file, reading instructions gets me to the part of clicking icon to open viewer which I don't have, am I having a stupid attack or am I missing something, please help thanks.
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Offline MrSmog

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Missing File ?
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2004, 10:35:43 PM »
The zip fle has 3 files within it.
the glut32.dll file.
the mmaker.cfg file.
and the MapMaker.exe file.
I Have sent the MapMaker.exe file to you in a New E-Mail.
Hope this helps:aok
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All is good.
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2004, 11:29:13 PM »
Settings in my outlook express was the trouble, I have the whole program, thanks again MrSmog.
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« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2004, 01:08:01 PM »
Hey MrSmog could you direct me to, Global USGS Ground Cover data set, the http is incorrect in the instructions, I have the DEM files uncompressed w/WinZip9.0 no uncheck for smart tar conversion w/version 9.0, once uncompressed I'm needing files marked as gusgs1_2.img, MrSmog can you direct me to these files please. thanks
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Offline zmeg

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« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2004, 05:13:33 PM »
USGS Land Use/ Land Cover Scheme
 
  After you download and unzip, the file you will need is gusgs1_2.img it will be 662 megs unziped.
« Last Edit: September 11, 2004, 05:17:19 PM by zmeg »
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