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Johnfb · 02-25-14, 02:11 PM

Does anyone know the exact way to add colour, textures etc to the background map.
I can open and manipulate somewhat, but since I have limited knowledge of PS I am struggling here
Map opens in black and white

danzig70 · 02-27-14, 11:05 AM

The image file is a height map. Darker is lower elevation and lighter (white) is higher elevation. The Map1 folder seems to be the "zoomed out" map image and the Map2 folder holds the "zoomed in" map images and in-game terrain information.

I suppose it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you wanted to add a street map or satellite imagery, for example, it won't work. If you want to add/edit terrain features like canals, search the forum as there are tools for this.

Tycho · 02-27-14, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnfb

Does anyone know the exact way to add colour,

For color, you need to edit Terrain.act file, with hex editor!

Johnfb · 02-27-14, 01:59 PM

Thanks guys...probably a bit out of my league

...really wanted to change colour, tones etc...

02-25-14, 02:11 PM	#1
Johnfb Commodore Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 639 Downloads: 295 Uploads: 64	.raw edit Does anyone know the exact way to add colour, textures etc to the background map. I can open and manipulate somewhat, but since I have limited knowledge of PS I am struggling here Map opens in black and white

02-27-14, 11:05 AM	#2
danzig70 Planesman Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 195 Downloads: 290 Uploads: 0	The image file is a height map. Darker is lower elevation and lighter (white) is higher elevation. The Map1 folder seems to be the "zoomed out" map image and the Map2 folder holds the "zoomed in" map images and in-game terrain information. I suppose it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you wanted to add a street map or satellite imagery, for example, it won't work. If you want to add/edit terrain features like canals, search the forum as there are tools for this. __________________

02-27-14, 01:59 PM	#4
Johnfb Commodore Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 639 Downloads: 295 Uploads: 64	Thanks guys...probably a bit out of my league ...really wanted to change colour, tones etc...