Map Maker

[soda72]

seems to be getting an error when it tries to open my DEM file...

[soda72]

ahh,, figured it out... phew  

[soda72]

When using the mapmaker, I can create a terrian with it.  The layout is correct, and the terrian types look correct but the elevation for the terrain is set at 0..

[MrSmog]

The default output files from Map Maker create a 512 by 512 mile terrain.
If you choose too small of an area in degrees the terrain will look streached and very flat.
I usually use 8 to 10 degrees of DEM info to create a terrain.

Hope this helps:cool:

[NHawk]

Originally posted by zmeg
I had a similar problem when I 1st unzipped the dem files with Winzip, later i unzipped them with Winrar and no more problems.

A little late with this, but when you use Winzip, click Options, then Configuration. Click on the Miscellaneous tab and UNCHECK "TAR file smart CR/LF conversion".

This usually stops any problems with DEM files.

[soda72]

Originally posted by MrSmog
The default output files from Map Maker create a 512 by 512 mile terrain.
If you choose too small of an area in degrees the terrain will look streached and very flat.
I usually use 8 to 10 degrees of DEM info to create a terrain.

Hope this helps:cool:

Thanks,  I was using 1.4 degrees that must be the problem...

[MrSmog]

Originally posted by soda72
Thanks,  I was using 1.4 degrees that must be the problem...

That would explain the flat look;)

Let me know when your terrain is ready so i can log into your host and check it out.