Custom Maps (UFO2000) - Revision history

7Saturn: /* Relevant Links */

2015-06-01T20:12:27Z

Relevant Links

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	* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=242025366&hl=mapeditor .map fileformat]		* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=242025366&hl=mapeditor .map fileformat]
	* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=242024650 Addtileset script]		* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=242024650 Addtileset script]
	* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=9254 Old map format description]		* <del>[http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=9254 Old map format description]</del>
	* [http://www.daishiva.com/phpbb/index.php Map View] (requires Microsoft .NET to run) and PCK View, both by Daishiva. Used to edit .PCK and .MAP files. If you are using PCK View to edit terrain files it is better to use version 1.2 since the other versions seem to create files that crash UFO2000. Check the UFO2000 forums and ask where you can get version 1.2.		* <del>[http://www.daishiva.com/phpbb/index.php Map View] (requires Microsoft .NET to run) and PCK View, both by Daishiva. Used to edit .PCK and .MAP files. If you are using PCK View to edit terrain files it is better to use version 1.2 since the other versions seem to create files that crash UFO2000. Check the UFO2000 forums and ask where you can get version 1.2.</del>
	* <del>[http://area51.xcomufo.com/depot2.htm UFO2000 Map Depot]</del>		* <del>[http://area51.xcomufo.com/depot2.htm UFO2000 Map Depot]</del>
	* <del>[http://ufo2000.lxnt.info/mantis/view.php?id=182 Template for UFO2000 tiles]</del>		* <del>[http://ufo2000.lxnt.info/mantis/view.php?id=182 Template for UFO2000 tiles]</del>
	* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showforum=~~269~~ Forum for UFO2000 Map Discussion]		* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showforum=345 Forum for UFO2000 Map Discussion]

	[[Category:UFO2000]]		[[Category:UFO2000]]

7Saturn: /* Relevant Links */

2015-06-01T17:18:38Z

Relevant Links

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	* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=9254 Old map format description]		* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=9254 Old map format description]
	* [http://www.daishiva.com/phpbb/index.php Map View] (requires Microsoft .NET to run) and PCK View, both by Daishiva. Used to edit .PCK and .MAP files. If you are using PCK View to edit terrain files it is better to use version 1.2 since the other versions seem to create files that crash UFO2000. Check the UFO2000 forums and ask where you can get version 1.2.		* [http://www.daishiva.com/phpbb/index.php Map View] (requires Microsoft .NET to run) and PCK View, both by Daishiva. Used to edit .PCK and .MAP files. If you are using PCK View to edit terrain files it is better to use version 1.2 since the other versions seem to create files that crash UFO2000. Check the UFO2000 forums and ask where you can get version 1.2.
	* [http://area51.xcomufo.com/depot2.htm UFO2000 Map Depot]		* <del>[http://area51.xcomufo.com/depot2.htm UFO2000 Map Depot]</del>
	* [http://ufo2000.lxnt.info/mantis/view.php?id=182 Template for UFO2000 tiles]		* <del>[http://ufo2000.lxnt.info/mantis/view.php?id=182 Template for UFO2000 tiles]</del>
	* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showforum=269 Forum for UFO2000 Map Discussion]		* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showforum=269 Forum for UFO2000 Map Discussion]

	[[Category:UFO2000]]		[[Category:UFO2000]]

Winterheart at 14:39, 5 May 2013

2013-05-05T14:39:30Z

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	== Relevant Links ==		== Relevant Links ==
	* Map maker and tile maker, with [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=242025548 download link]		* Map maker and tile maker, with [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=242025548 download link]

	* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=242025366&hl=mapeditor .map fileformat]		* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=242025366&hl=mapeditor .map fileformat]

	* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=242024650 Addtileset script]		* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=242024650 Addtileset script]

	* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=9254 Old map format description]		* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=9254 Old map format description]

	* [http://www.daishiva.com/phpbb/index.php Map View] (requires Microsoft .NET to run) and PCK View, both by Daishiva. Used to edit .PCK and .MAP files. If you are using PCK View to edit terrain files it is better to use version 1.2 since the other versions seem to create files that crash UFO2000. Check the UFO2000 forums and ask where you can get version 1.2.		* [http://www.daishiva.com/phpbb/index.php Map View] (requires Microsoft .NET to run) and PCK View, both by Daishiva. Used to edit .PCK and .MAP files. If you are using PCK View to edit terrain files it is better to use version 1.2 since the other versions seem to create files that crash UFO2000. Check the UFO2000 forums and ask where you can get version 1.2.

	* [http://area51.xcomufo.com/depot2.htm UFO2000 Map Depot]		* [http://area51.xcomufo.com/depot2.htm UFO2000 Map Depot]

	* [http://ufo2000.lxnt.info/mantis/view.php?id=182 Template for UFO2000 tiles]		* [http://ufo2000.lxnt.info/mantis/view.php?id=182 Template for UFO2000 tiles]
			* [http://www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showforum=269 Forum for UFO2000 Map Discussion]

	* [~~http~~:~~//www.xcomufo.com/forums/index.php?showforum=269 Forum for~~ UFO2000 ~~Map Discussion~~]		[[Category:UFO2000]]

NinthRank: /* UFO2000 and X-COM terrain file formats */

2008-04-23T13:38:44Z

UFO2000 and X-COM terrain file formats

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	<tr><td align="left">UFO2000</td><td>.PNG</td><td>.LUA</td><td>.LUA</td><td>.LUA</td>		<tr><td align="left">UFO2000</td><td>.PNG</td><td>.LUA</td><td>.LUA</td><td>.LUA</td>
	<tr><td align="left">X-COM (UFO/TFTD></td><td>.PCK/.TAB</td><td>.MCD</td><td>.MAP</td><td>.LUA</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">X-COM (UFO/TFTD></td><td>.PCK/.TAB</td><td>.MCD</td><td>.MAP</td><td>.LUA</td></tr>
	~~</tr>~~
	</table><br />		</table><br />

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	<tr><td align="left">Moonbase</td><td>.PNG</td><td>.LUA</td><td>.MAP</td><td>.LUA</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">Moonbase</td><td>.PNG</td><td>.LUA</td><td>.MAP</td><td>.LUA</td></tr>
	<tr><td align="left">Future terrains</td><td>.PNG</td><td>.LUA</td><td>.LUA</td><td>.LUA</td></tr>		<tr><td align="left">Future terrains</td><td>.PNG</td><td>.LUA</td><td>.LUA</td><td>.LUA</td></tr>
	</table><br/>		</table><br />

	The Tileset and Battle Generator code can be included on the same .lua file.		The Tileset and Battle Generator code can be included on the same .lua file.

Hobbes at 19:30, 1 May 2007

2007-05-01T19:30:35Z

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	* The layout of the battlescape is composed from several maps, and a map consists of individual 3D cells, with the size of 16x16x24 pixels.		* The layout of the battlescape is composed from several maps, and a map consists of individual 3D cells, with the size of 16x16x24 pixels.
	* Each individual map 3D cell is made of tiles, which are interactive terrain items, such as walls, doors, ladders, lifts, etc.		* Each individual map 3D cell is made of tiles, which are interactive terrain items, such as walls, doors, ladders, lifts, etc.

			----

	== Tiles ==		== Tiles ==
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	=== Tile Properties ===		=== Tile Properties ===

			----

	== Maps ==		== Maps ==
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	* It is best to keep terrains simple, with space for units to move and easy communications between maps.		* It is best to keep terrains simple, with space for units to move and easy communications between maps.

			----

	== Battlescape Generation Code ==		== Battlescape Generation Code ==
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	=== Advanced Battlescape Generation ===		=== Advanced Battlescape Generation ===

	~~== Editing ==~~		----
	~~For editing, for making tiles, the javascript tile editor that runs in a web browser does the attributes for the tiles and you need a paint program for making the sprites in the master image list.~~

	~~For making maps, you need the javascript map maker that runs in the browser.~~

	~~Battlescape Generation scripts only required a text editor.~~

	~~== Tile Editors ==~~

	~~== Map Editors ==~~

	== Relevant Links ==		== Relevant Links ==

Hobbes: /* Battlescape Generation Code */

2007-05-01T19:28:36Z

Battlescape Generation Code

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	* On the terrains which use UFO/TFTD the $(extension) is replaced with the location of the UFO/TFTD subfolders inside the UFO2000 folder.		* On the terrains which use UFO/TFTD the $(extension) is replaced with the location of the UFO/TFTD subfolders inside the UFO2000 folder.
	* This is the simplest code for Battlescape generation: it will choose maps randomly from those listed and create the Battlescape from them.		* This is the simplest code for Battlescape generation: it will choose maps randomly from those listed and create the Battlescape from them.

			=== Advanced Battlescape Generation ===

	== Editing ==		== Editing ==

Hobbes: /* Other requirements */

2007-05-01T19:25:26Z

Other requirements

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	=== Other requirements ===		=== Other requirements ===

	* Each terrain should contain at least 1 10x10 map, especially when the map set includes non-square maps. Otherwise UFO2000 will crash when building the battle area if there are spots that can't be filled by a map.		* Each terrain should contain at least 1 10x10 map, especially when the map set includes non-square maps. Otherwise UFO2000 will crash when building the battle area if there are spots that can't be filled by a map. An exception to this is when the Battlescape is composed of a single map (40x40, 50x50, 60x60).
	* In the case of maps like X-Com Base or Warehouse there must be connections on the necessary sides of the maps, otherwise these maps can become isolated.		* In the case of maps like X-Com Base or Warehouse there must be connections on the necessary sides of the maps, otherwise these maps can become isolated.
	* The maps belonging to a terrain must all be assigned the same tilesets. The order by which they are listed must be always maintained.		* The maps belonging to a terrain must all be assigned the same tilesets. The order by which they are listed must be always maintained.

Hobbes: /* Creating a New Terrain */

2007-05-01T19:25:11Z

Creating a New Terrain

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	* On the terrains which use UFO/TFTD the $(extension) is replaced with the location of the UFO/TFTD subfolders inside the UFO2000 folder.		* On the terrains which use UFO/TFTD the $(extension) is replaced with the location of the UFO/TFTD subfolders inside the UFO2000 folder.
	* This is the simplest code for Battlescape generation: it will choose maps randomly from those listed and create the Battlescape from them.		* This is the simplest code for Battlescape generation: it will choose maps randomly from those listed and create the Battlescape from them.
	* Notice it is always necessary to have at least a single 10x10 map to fill up the Battlescape. An exception to this is when the Battlescape is composed of a single map (40x40, 50x50, 60x60).

	== Editing ==		== Editing ==

Hobbes: /* Creating a New Terrain */

2007-05-01T19:24:30Z

Creating a New Terrain

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	* A .LUA file can be created by simply copying and renaming an already existing .LUA file, then opening it with a text editor.		* A .LUA file can be created by simply copying and renaming an already existing .LUA file, then opening it with a text editor.
	* On the terrains which use UFO/TFTD the $(extension) is replaced with the location of the UFO/TFTD subfolders inside the UFO2000 folder.		* On the terrains which use UFO/TFTD the $(extension) is replaced with the location of the UFO/TFTD subfolders inside the UFO2000 folder.
			* This is the simplest code for Battlescape generation: it will choose maps randomly from those listed and create the Battlescape from them.
			* Notice it is always necessary to have at least a single 10x10 map to fill up the Battlescape. An exception to this is when the Battlescape is composed of a single map (40x40, 50x50, 60x60).

	== Editing ==		== Editing ==

Hobbes: /* Creating a New Terrain */

2007-04-28T05:35:15Z

Creating a New Terrain

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	AddXcomTerrain {		AddXcomTerrain {
	Name = "''terrain name''",		Name = "''terrain name''",
	Author = "''~~optional~~''",		Author = "''author name''" ''optional field
	Tiles = {		Tiles = {
	"$(extension)/''tileset name''.*"		"$(extension)/''tileset name''.*"