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Adding large objects to map

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by garetjax, Jul 13, 2013.

  1. garetjax

    garetjax New Member

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    How do I add images of large objects to an existing map?
    Say, a wagon that is 2x3 squares. Or a large tree or boulder? Or even a house?
    "Objects" only allow you to add 1 square images.
    Do I add the images to "Creatures" and make them large/gargantuan?
     
    #1 garetjax, Jul 13, 2013
  2. Caraldur

    Caraldur Member

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    There are a couple of way to handle this:

    The first button allows you to manipulate an imported image and change the layer. The third button will all you to paint the image on the map inside one square. When using the manage tiles you must hold the ctrl and click the location you want to paint the image, but you must be mindful of the scale of your imported image because you can only adjust the size based on the grid. Once the image is on the map you can move it around as you like.

    Hopefully, that makes sense. :) Let me know if you have any problems.

    -Car

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    #2 Caraldur, Jul 18, 2013
  3. garetjax

    garetjax New Member

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    Thanks for the advice Car. Now I know what Draw Tools is for. Always avoided that button since I messed with it once and cluttered the map with a bunch of images that I couldn't erase, then had to discard everything and start over.

    I do have a few questions though:

    What's the best way to scale imported images? I assume you add this to the res > FLR folder. Say I have a map that is 100 dpi, and I'd like to add a 2x3 square wagon and a 4x4 boulder. How should I scale those images to add to the map via the "manage tiles" button?

    Once I add an image to the map using "manage tiles", how do I change the dimensions, from 2x3 to 3x5 for example? And can I freely move them around when in combat mode?

    Thanks again for your advice.

    -garetjax
     
    #3 garetjax, Jul 20, 2013
  4. Wesley Gorby

    Wesley Gorby Production/Community Manager
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    "Actual Scaling" you would d outside of d20pro in a paint program such as GIMP or the like..

    Inside d20pro, you would click on the tile on the map from "draw tools", and hit R (shortcut key) to "resize" the tile..
     
    #4 Wesley Gorby, Jul 21, 2013
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