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Specular Map

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	A specular map controls brightness and "shinyness" of your map. The more light you add to a particular portion of your specular map, the brighter and more reflective that portion of the map will be. Specular maps should be 1024x1024 and saved as specularmap.bmp. Of course placed in the maps folder with the other ssmf maps.		A specular map controls brightness and "shinyness" of your map. The more light you add to a particular portion of your specular map, the brighter and more reflective that portion of the map will be. Specular maps should be 1024x1024 and saved as specularmap.bmp. Of course placed in the maps folder with the other ssmf maps.

			A specular map can cause your map to look like molten plastic. Most of us don't really use specular maps except for certain circumstances.

	http://www.evolutionrts.info/random/examplespecularmap.jpg		http://www.evolutionrts.info/random/examplespecularmap.jpg


	== Grass Shading Map ==		== Grass Shading Map ==

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Feature Map

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	This part is easy...		This part is easy...

	'''DO NOT USE THIS FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER!!!'''		'''DO NOT USE THIS FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER!!!''' Just use a flat black image for the featuremap.

	<code>'''Feature Map dimensions are Texture Map size / 8. In other words, if your texture map is 8192x8192 (16x16), 8192 / 8 = 1024x1024'''</code>		<code>'''Feature Map dimensions are Texture Map size / 8. In other words, if your texture map is 8192x8192 (16x16), 8192 / 8 = 1024x1024'''</code>

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Feature Map

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	== Feature Map ==		== Feature Map ==

			This part is easy...

			'''DO NOT USE THIS FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER!!!'''

	<code>'''Feature Map dimensions are Texture Map size / 8. In other words, if your texture map is 8192x8192 (16x16), 8192 / 8 = 1024x1024'''</code>		<code>'''Feature Map dimensions are Texture Map size / 8. In other words, if your texture map is 8192x8192 (16x16), 8192 / 8 = 1024x1024'''</code>

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	Feature maps were (and still are) a single RGB image where features such as grass, geothermal vents and trees, as well as structures, etc were "placed" using pixels on the image. This method was extremely imprecise and involved recompiling the map many times in order to simply move a tree from one location to another.		Feature maps were (and still are) a single RGB image where features such as grass, geothermal vents and trees, as well as structures, etc were "placed" using pixels on the image. This method was extremely imprecise and involved recompiling the map many times in order to simply move a tree from one location to another.

	~~[[Category:Map making\|Map_making]]~~

	= Compiling a Map (MapConv) =		= Compiling a Map (MapConv) =
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	In summary: maps folder with .smf.and .smt files and single mapinfo.lua file. You should be now able to test your map immediately (if files are placed to mapcontainer.sdd).		In summary: maps folder with .smf.and .smt files and single mapinfo.lua file. You should be now able to test your map immediately (if files are placed to mapcontainer.sdd).

			[[Category:Tutorial]]
			[[Category:Map making]]

Forboding angel: /* Texture Splatting using SSMF */

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Texture Splatting using SSMF

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 Adding SSMF to a map consists of the following steps:
-* [[SSMF:_Distribution_Map|Distribution Map]]
+== Distribution Map ==
-* [[SSMF:_Detail_Textures|Detail Textures]]
+The Distribution map is essentially an atlas telling spring where to spread your detail textures. Lets have a look at an example distribution map:
-* [[SSMF:_Specular_Map|Specular Map]]
+http://www.evolutionrts.info/random/examplesplatdistribution.jpg
-* [[SSMF:_Grass_Shading_Map|Grass Shading Map]]
+Each channel corresponds to a different texture referenced in the detail texture map. These areas are set using the channels of the image and are generally saved using the Targa format ( .tga ), sized at 1024x1024.
-* [[SSMF:_Normal_Map|Normal Map]]
+http://www.evolutionrts.info/random/examplechannels.jpg
 = Placing Features =

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 = The Components of a Map =
-* [[Mapcomponents: texture|Texture Map]]
+== Texture Map ==
-* [[Mapcomponents: heightmap|Heightmap]]
+<code>'''Texture map size is related in pixels and in spring map size. 2x2 MapSquares in spring are equal to 1024x1024 Pixels. Texture maps mus be in multiples of 2. I.E. 2x2, 6x10, 12x16, 16x16, etc. No odd sizes are allowed (Example: 15x10).'''</code>
-* [[Mapcomponents: metal map|Metal Map]]
+This guide assumes that you understand how to make a texture map and it also assumes that you know how to use terrain generation software.
-* [[Mapcomponents: feature map|Feature Map]]
+Commonly used terrain generation programs are:
 = Compiling a Map (MapConv) =

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	[[File:examplearchivewith7zip.jpg]]<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Once completed, copy the sd7/sdz file to your maps folder. At this point, be sure to remove the .sdd ending from your mapcontainer.sdd folder (or change the map name/version contained withing), otherwise you might get sync errors because spring is reading from the wrong archive source.</div>		[[File:examplearchivewith7zip.jpg]]<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Once completed, copy the sd7/sdz file to your maps folder. At this point, be sure to remove the .sdd ending from your mapcontainer.sdd folder (or change the map name/version contained withing), otherwise you might get sync errors because spring is reading from the wrong archive source.</div>
	<br/>~~[[Category:Map making\|Map_making]]~~		<br/>

	= Tools =		= Tools =

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Texture Specifications

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	Metal Map dimensions are Texture Map size / ~~8 + 1~~ pixel. In other words, if your texture map is 8192x8192 (16x16), 8192 / ~~8 + 1~~ = ~~1025x1025~~		Metal Map dimensions are Texture Map size / 16 pixel. In other words, if your texture map is 8192x8192 (16x16), 8192 / 16 = 512x512

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Created page with "Development < {{FULLPAGENAME}} = Getting Started (Tools) = '''Blueprint: '''[https://github.com/jk3064/Map-Blueprint https://github.com/jk3064/Ma..."

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[[Engine Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

= Getting Started (Tools) =

'''Blueprint: '''[https://github.com/jk3064/Map-Blueprint https://github.com/jk3064/Map-Blueprint] 

The only other tool really needed is "Mapconv". The other tools available are there simply to make your life easier. A list of common mapping tools are as follows:

[[MapConv|Mapconv]]

[[MapConvNG|MapConvNG - For use with Linux]]

SMFED '''(Deprecated, no longer useful)'''

Grout '''(Deprecated, no longer useful unless texture was generated with L3dt utilizing tiles)'''

SMD Creator '''(Deprecated, no longer useful)'''

[http://springfiles.com/spring/tools/mapping-tools Start Position Editor]

[http://springfiles.com/spring/tools/mapping-tools Das Bruce's Mapconv frontend]

These tools have been compiled into a zip available here: [http://springfiles.com/spring/tools/mapping-tools http://springfiles.com/spring/tools/mapping-tools]

Keep in mind that mapconv is still being developed, so it may be necessary to update the included Mapconv to a later version, located here: [http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=21458 http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=21458]

= The Components of a Map =

* [[Mapcomponents: texture|Texture Map]]

* [[Mapcomponents: heightmap|Heightmap]]

* [[Mapcomponents: metal map|Metal Map]]

* [[Mapcomponents: feature map|Feature Map]]

= Compiling a Map (MapConv) =

== Texture Specifications ==

Texture map size is related in pixels and in spring map size. 2x2 MapSquares in spring are equal to 1024x1024 Pixels. Texture maps must be in multiples of 2. I.E. 2x2, 6x10, 12x16, 16x16, etc. No odd sizes are allowed (Example: 15x10).

Height Map dimensions are Texture Map size / 8 + 1 pixel. In other words, if your texture map is 8192x8192 (16x16), 8192 / 8 + 1 = 1025x1025

Metal Map dimensions are Texture Map size / 8 + 1 pixel. In other words, if your texture map is 8192x8192 (16x16), 8192 / 8 + 1 = 1025x1025

Feature Map dimensions are Texture Map size / 8. In other words, if your texture map is 8192x8192 (16x16), 8192 / 8 = 1024x1024

== Using MapConv ==

[[MapConv]] is a command line program that is generally started via a batch file .

Below is an example set of parameters given to mapconv:

<code>'''MapConv -i -l -c 0 -x 101 -n 100 -o EvoRTS-Craggy_Creek-v01.smf -t terrain.png -a height6.png -m metal.png -f feature.png -z "nvdxt.exe -dxt1a -nmips 4 -Sinc -quality_highest -file"'''</code>

Once compiled, you will get 2 new files: <mapname.smt> and <mapname.smf>

= Utilizing Blueprint =

Unzip the blueprint archive into your Spring Maps folder.

[[File:mapcontainer.jpg]]

You will notice a new folder called "mapcontainer.sdd". The .sdd ending on the folder name is very important for testing as <foldername>.sdd tells spring to load map files from that folder. This way you can work on your maps without having to zip them up over and over again.

== mapcontainer.sdd ==

Inside the map container folder you have the following file/folder structure.

<div>'''<code>LuaGaia</code>'''</div><div>'''<code>mapconfig</code>'''</div><div>'''<code>maphelper</code>'''</div><div>'''<code>maps</code>'''</div><div>'''<code>mapinfo.lua</code>'''</div><div>'''<code>mapoptions.lua</code>'''</div><div><br/></div>
Now, copy your compiled map files (the <code>.smt</code> and <code>.smf</code> files) into the "maps" folder.

= Texture Splatting using SSMF =

SSMF mapping is adding detail textures all over the map based upon specified distribution areas. This will make your map infinitely more detailed and beautiful.

Adding SSMF to a map consists of the following steps:

* [[SSMF:_Distribution_Map|Distribution Map]]

* [[SSMF:_Detail_Textures|Detail Textures]]

* [[SSMF:_Specular_Map|Specular Map]]

* [[SSMF:_Grass_Shading_Map|Grass Shading Map]]

* [[SSMF:_Normal_Map|Normal Map]]

= Placing Features =

As previously mentioned, features can now be placed via LUA based upon a coordinate system that looks similar to this:

<div><code>local features = { </code></div>
<div><code> unitlist = {</code></div>
<div><code> },</code></div>
<div><code> buildinglist = {</code></div>
<div><code> },</code></div>
<div><code> objectlist = {</code></div>
<div><code> { name = 'btreeclo_4', x = 7760, z = 112, rot = "0" },</code></div>
<div><code> { name = 'btreea_3', x = 2520, z = 6904, rot = "0" },</code></div>
<div><code> { name = 'btreeblo_5', x = 7736, z = 536, rot = "0" },</code></div>
<div><code> { name = 'btreeclo_1', x = 2504, z = 7112, rot = "0" },</code></div>
<div><code> { name = 'geovent', x = 177, z = 192, rot = "0" },</code></div>
<div><code> },</code></div>
<div><code>},</code></div>
<div><code>return features</code></div>

<div>Of course, features can be placed by editing the set.lua file in a text editor, but that would take an extremely long time. Enter FeaturePlacer.</div><div><br/></div>
== Feature Placer ==

* [[Map Making: Feature Placer|Feature Placer]]

= Configuring Map Parameters (Mapinfo.lua) =

Admittedly, the default values used in blueprint mapinfo are awful. It may be wise for you to download another map that has used blueprint and copy and paste it's mapinfo contents into yours. However, you are also free to use the default or use the provided example.

In time, the mapinfo tags will be documented and this will like to that page. As it is the tags and values are pretty easy to figure out for the most part.

== MapInfo.lua ==
* [[Map_Making:mapinfo.lua|MapInfo.lua]]

= Skyboxes =

*[[Skyboxcreation|Notes about skyboxes]] notes on a prerendered sky box or cube map.

= Mutators =

Mutators are files that add new content to exiting game files. "[http://springfiles.com/spring/tools/spring-features Spring Features]" is an example of a mutator.

This section needs a proper description.

[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21808 http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21808]

= Archiving a Map =

<div>Spring reads two different archive formats, 7zip and zip. Both archives are named sd7 and sdz, respectively. 7zip files are made by The 7zip archive program, available at [http://www.7-zip.org/ http://www.7-zip.org/]</div><div><br/></div><div>Navigate to your mapcontainer.sdd folder and zip it's contents into either a .7z file or .zip (7zip format is '''HIGHLY RECOMMENDED'''!), usually naming schemes follow the actual mapname (<mapname.sd7>, such as EvoRTS-Craggy_Creek-v08.sd7</div><div><br/></div><div>

<span style="color:red">'''Make sure that the archive is non-solid!''' </span>

[[File:examplearchivewith7zip.jpg]]<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Once completed, copy the sd7/sdz file to your maps folder. At this point, be sure to remove the .sdd ending from your mapcontainer.sdd folder (or change the map name/version contained withing), otherwise you might get sync errors because spring is reading from the wrong archive source.</div>
<br/>[[Category:Map making|Map_making]]

= Tools =

*[[Maps:SpringMapEdit|Frostregen's SpringMapEdit]]. 3D editing, Compiles and import SM2 directly. Beginner friendly but still powerful.
*[[MapConv]] Map converter program, compiles maps.
*[[MapConvNG]] Rewrite of MapConv that works on linux / 64 bit.
*[[Maps:Map Designer]] '''(Outdated, Deprecated)''' Hugh's 3D map designer. Splatting, heightmap editing, splat painting, SM3
*[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=1679 Starting position creator]: Or you can always find out the hard way which x/y coordinates are good by starting spring and having a look at the mouse cursor coordinates.
*[http://code.google.com/p/conflictterra/source/browse/games/CT/luaui/widgets/tp_coordinate_help.lua Coordinate Helper widget] A small widget that helps you with finding coordinates ie for start positions. Every time you put down a marker it will log its position in [[Infolog.txt]] and also in MAPNAME_coordinates.txt Helpfull if you need to get lots of map coordinates and do not want to write them down by hand. (it writes SpawnResource in front of the coordinates but you can ignore or edit the widget)

= Minimal barebones template with no extras =
If you want a completely barebones template with no extra configuration needed (useful for testing), Extract the blueprint files, then delete everything except mapinfo.lua and everything in maps folder (except your .smf and .smt files). Next copy paste following to mapinfo.lua (not the most minimal but minimal enough):
<pre>
local mapinfo = {
name = "MyMap",
shortname = "",
description = "",
author = "",
version = "",
modtype = 3, --// 3=map

teams = {
[0] = {startPos = {x = 8, z = 8}},
[1] = {startPos = {x = 16, z = 16}},
},
}
return mapinfo
</pre>
In summary: maps folder with .smf.and .smt files and single mapinfo.lua file. You should be now able to test your map immediately (if files are placed to mapcontainer.sdd).