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Offline SkyChimp

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« on: June 22, 2005, 08:02:23 AM »
Well...
Most of my terrains done with photo shop.(Elv)
Wanted to make more realistic terrains any tips with map maker? =)
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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2005, 08:23:01 AM »
Nvm bad memory someone told me a long time ago heh.
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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2005, 08:41:10 AM »
Error opening file W140N19.dem!! Where is that?
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« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2005, 11:09:03 AM »
did you read and follow all instructions for files needed and unzipping them?  I had a heck of a time with it....but finally got it done.  had to read the AHterrains BB several times though (I can be dense)
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« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2005, 11:10:12 AM »
I downloaded them all then ran outa disk space:lol
Give me a  list of the files i need. Do they all need to be im the map maker folder?



*Deleted um all* =(
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« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2005, 11:13:35 AM »
AH terrains links area

you must have the bottom one, and then you can use the map .DEM files to view them in mapmaker.  Make sure you have the maps to cover the area you want to view.
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« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2005, 11:15:16 AM »
LOL i have that...


Now for the dem files...
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Offline BlkKnit

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« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2005, 11:19:15 AM »
Oh, ok....

make sure you download the map for the regions you want from here
global topo data

these will be .tar files.

you have to unzip them....then you have to unzip them AGAIN!  LOL  that one had me confused for quite some time.

after that you will be able to get to the .DEM file for the map.  put it in the mapmaker folder and you are all set.

oh, and yes, put everything you use in themapmaker folder

the gusgs1_2.img
the mapmake app and the dem files
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« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2005, 11:20:25 AM »
Where are the dem files?:lol
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Offline BlkKnit

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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2005, 11:22:59 AM »
the dem files are in the dem ...er...tar files..demmit!
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« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2005, 11:23:30 AM »
ok heh:eek: So get global?
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Offline BlkKnit

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« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2005, 11:29:24 AM »
maps page

here you see the big world map...click on the region you want...at the next page click on the co-ordinates link in the text (2nd paragraph)

this will download a .tar file.  unzip it...inside is the real .tar file....unzip that one....inside there you will find the .dem file, which is what you want, copy and paste it to the mapmaker file.
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« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2005, 11:29:25 AM »
SkyChimp - everything you need to know about DEM's is right here:
GTOPO30 Doc's

If you want to use USGS ground cover data, download the gusgs1_2.img file (can't remember where it is on the USGS site, but it's there somewhere).


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« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2005, 11:32:27 AM »
look here for more info

AH terrains BBS

there is a short set of instructions posted there.
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« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2005, 11:37:29 AM »
Still geting Error opening file W140N19.dem message
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