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How do I import map files between computers?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Lawful_G, Mar 9, 2011.

  1. Lawful_G

    Lawful_G New Member

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    I hit the "Export" button, but when I import the resulting file, all I get is a blank map with none of the walls, tiles, or other work I did in it. What gives?

    I feel like d20Pro didn't save any of that work I did after creating the map. I don't see a "save map" button anywhere, although when I close and reopen d20Pro the maps that I left open are still there. There has got to be a way to save your work that I am not seeing. Please assist.
     
    #1 Lawful_G, Mar 9, 2011
  2. Tharck

    Tharck New Member

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    When you close the actual map you'll be given the option to overright.
     
    #2 Tharck, Mar 9, 2011
  3. Lawful_G

    Lawful_G New Member

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    So I have to close a map in order to save it? That seems ripe for a crash to wipe out possibly hours of work.
     
    #3 Lawful_G, Mar 9, 2011
  4. Tharck

    Tharck New Member

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    If there is another option for saving a map I dont know of it. I've made about 90 maps so far and no problems.
     
    #4 Tharck, Mar 9, 2011
  5. edwardcd

    edwardcd Administrator
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    Worry not, d20Pro does indeed save your work as you go along. However, it doesn't place your work into your Library until you close and override or close and save a copy of your map. This is a feature that allows you to start with a source map without needing to create a new source map each time you want the same base map before editing.

    After you get used to this, this is a very handy feature. :)
     
    #5 edwardcd, Mar 9, 2011
  6. Zandari

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    I am trying to export then import a map between my computer and a thumb drive, so I can work on the map on a second computer while I am out of the house for a while. However, when I open up the map on the new machine, there aren't any creatures.

    Is there a way to export the map so that it includes all the placed creatures, items, traps, etc.?
     
    #6 Zandari, Apr 4, 2011
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