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  • I have a hard time figuring out what you don't understand here. The FM8 Guide seems to state it quite clearly and completely: "Creating a Mapping Symbol "To create a mapping symbol from one or more objects on your map, first select the object…
  • Rabulias wrote: Do you have the metadata file in place? That's an important point, but a missing metafile won't keep the symbols from appearing. It only will make scaling data unavailable.
  • This is pretty weird! I do this regularly, and it always works fine. I think you'll need to contact Ed on this one: mailto:support2@nbos.com
  • It sounds like there's a problem in your folder hierarchy. See the screen shot above. Under \Programs\NBOS\Mapper8\Mapart, you need a Symbol Set folder and beneath it a Category folder. The imported Dundjinni symbols belong in the Category …
  • a1hamms wrote: I am so jazzed about this mapper. Right. So am I. I did the same steps for C:\Program Files (x86)\nbos\Mapper8\MapArt\Standard Fantasy Symbols\Animals and Monsters File: Dragon1 then I colored that purple and saved it…
  • Keeping in mind that I was not sitting behind your computer watching you while you worked, I have to take a wild guess at what happened. That wild guess - and the only guess that I can make at the moment - is that you perhaps erased or moved the fo…
  • Well ... good luck! I don't know of a cartographic program that can do that job.
  • I don't know what the limits are for a background image, but trying to load one that size into almost anything makes little sense to me. If I was trying to do it, I'd make a copy of the image, reduce the size to 2,000 pixels or less and then load i…
  • I don't use AstroSynthesis, but I have the other products working fine under Windows 10 Pro.
  • katlynn wrote: I am unable to save as "JPG" or open it in Photoshop. It seems to have only 2 options, to save as fmp or "all files" which does not allow me to open it in any other program. You need to use the menu options File/Export and then p…
  • I can't see exactly what you've done, so I can only give you tips on how to fix some of the results. SheckyS wrote: First, the mountains it's creating are HUGE! And I can't figure out how to set them to scale properly or how to control the scale …
  • Paragon wrote: Apparently, for whatever reason, you have to apply the fill, select it on the map, and then chance the scale. That's certainly counterintuitive. ??? 1. Select object. 2. Select fill. 3. Click "Apply." Counter-Intuitiv…
  • esmale wrote: While we're on the subject of FM9, here are a few more feature suggestions (in case Ed isn't feeling challenged): A viewing tool that lets me pan across the map at the current zoom level (apologies if I'm completely missing this) …
  • esmale wrote: The forest texture in the image below is what I'm after: I still want alpha channel transparency for fill patterns, but FM8 can give you the effect you want already: 1) Put the forest fill pattern behind the other objects. …
  • esmale wrote: Just re-reading this thread and noticed something glaringly absent from the wishlist: support for transparent PNGs. That's a good point. We're (the three of us who map for the Vintyri Project) putting together our own suggestion …
  • Morvandium wrote: The interface alone is so awkward and counter-intuitive. I couldn't agree less. I think the interface is excellent. My scroll wheel almost never works. ??? My wheel always works. It sounds like the problem is local. …
  • For that size of paper, we've found that the end result continually improves up to a smallest dimension of 1360 pixels (i.e. 1814 x 1360, where 1360 is the smallest dimension, but not 1360 x 1020, where 1020 is the smallest resolution). For printin…
  • Have you tried renumbering 01, 02, 03 ... etc. ... 10, 11, etc.?
  • TimP wrote: I am having the same problem exactly but I already have 8.10f... any other suggestions? Also, the same thing happened with another large map a few months ago. I just clicked on it today and it opened. Is the only solution waiting? T…
  • I might be able to help you, but I need more information. Please contact me by E-Mail at: info-at-vintyri.org
  • Extremis wrote: Any word on a possible release date? really looking forward to tabs. If you check the NBOS main page, you'll find that it has been released.
  • A good starting point is the FM8 version of the CSUAC. Go here ... http://www.dundjinni.com/forums/forum_topics.asp?FID=14 ... and click the Search option. There you probably will find most of what you want. If this is important to you, I…
  • Click the menu options Help and About and check the version number. Current is Version 8.10f. If you have a lower version, update. This problem occurred with large maps in early releases of FM8, but it's been fixed. If you have the current ver…
  • It might be easier to answer the question if we knew what kind of custom tools you mean. Basically, I have no idea what you're asking.
  • I've step-for-step done what you describe doing, using a 12 MB graphic as a symbol, but I can't get your result. Everything works fine for me. However, two things to ponder: 1) You might want to use the menu options Map/Layers to see if the la…
  • sp762 wrote: Do I zoom in on the world map and put all the city elements on that map, or start a new map, and use an image of the locality as the background image? It's usually best to put city elements on separate maps. In the world map, you …
    in Cities? Comment by MarkOliva May 2014
  • I don't know if our group can help you or not, but I don't really know what you're seeking. Perhaps you could tell us mor specifically what you want to know.
    in Cities? Comment by MarkOliva May 2014
  • Ah so! Now I recognize the problem. I have it too. I've already recommended to Ed Diana that FM9, whenever it appears, should replace the sliders with better controls. They not only are hard to access on a high res screen, but they also are way …
  • It leaves me kind of stumped too. I've tried to duplicate your problem, but I can't. It sounds like something with your FM8 installation isn't working right. I'd suggest that you send Ed Diana a support request at
  • david wrote: What I was looking to do is make one map, then be able to make another map to the north, south, east or west of the map I just created and then connect the two maps together to make a larger map. and then so on and so on until I compl…