Mapfact releases 3DE-Project

[M.Andersson(SWE) 4]

Well...

I have no idea how to get this to work...

Ive read the readme, but i dont get it...

Maby its too crystalclear description for me...

Could someone take it step by step...

Something like Settup for dambass noobs like me...

[silola 1086]

Hello

Quote[/b] ]First question:

Having placed the necessary objects in the necessary places i keep the project in SQF a file. In the same way i create the second SQF a file. Question, how me to unite them in one file? (Tried to delete from the second file an initial line:

Code Sample

private ["_obj", "_ObjData", "_WeapData", "_s", "_mode"];

_temp = objNull; _ObjData = []; _s = 0; _mode = 0; _weapData = [];

and remained to insert into the first file, but it is an erroneous way.

I think u want to merge two or more projects to one script-file .. right?

ok, there is a easy way to do it (you have read the readme ? )

First you have to load all projects of your choice (No matter which project is active).

Next hit the button [Create Script File].

Then you enter a name with "#" in the first place (without "").

For example: #AllMyProjects

The 3DE then create automatically a big script-file from all your loaded projects.

The same way is possible for SQM and VIS files

Very useful if you want to generate a large visitor file from several projects in order to import it later.

Quote[/b] ]Second question:

Again having placed the necessary objects in the necessary places i keep the project in SQF a file. Starting construction of objects through [] exec "some.sqf" i always would like to continue work in the editor on the basis of loaded SQF a file, i.e. to start a file and to see done work and being based on it to add still objects.

Question, whether it is possible having loaded SQF a file and that the placed objects were displayed and thus it was possible to add the new?

In principle, you have only to create a new project in which the additional objects are placed. When everything is ready, you only have to use the above function ... that's all

I hope the function is to be understood.

Greeting

Silola

[GoosemanXP 0]

Impressive work guys!!!, what a tool, this is a huge improvement for the mission-island makers and will bring hopefully some truce for reconstruction after the continous Arma wars ...

[Shadow_Spyder 0]

I try running the run.exe and i get this:

"Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. " or soemthing along those lines. I am the system admin so I don't know wtf it's talking about.... any tips?

~~EDIT~~ and trying the batch file will load up the cmd prompt for a second, it closes, and nothing happens. I have right clicked, edited, and changed the starting line to my arma directory, which is normal default except for I use E drive and not the normal C drive.

~~EDIT~~ Got it working now.... I decided to go reading through the pages of this topic and found out how to let my AVG allow the stuff to run.

[mcpxxl 2]

We forgot the following to say

1.)Please do not post an Antivirus error BEFORE you read the whole posts here in this topic.

2.) A minimum of computerskill is needed to fix a NORMAL related Antivirus or better security program. (If not read all posts again) or look at the support site of your antivirus please !

@Shadow_Spyder does the same

Quote[/b] ]~~EDIT~~ Got it working now.... I decided to go reading through the pages of this topic and found out how to let my AVG allow the stuff to run.

We do not have the time to think whole the time about those x thousends of AV;Firewall;SECURE-Systems and solve  their possible blockings.

[wipman 1]

Hi, i get this error message whenever i open the island in the editor:

And seems that when i get close or try to enter into that junkyard

(marked with the jeep's icon) it closes my ArmA giving me a error

with the arma.exe . Let's C ya

[CameronMcDonald 146]

@wipman, got the same error... I also get it when opening up Sahrani.

[xeno 234]

The "Cannot open object ca\buildings\torvarna2.p3d" error message has nothing todo with 3DE or the 3DE island.

It's an Avgani 1.1 problem.

See here:

http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin....t=75194

Xeno

[gsleighter 0]

I've got a bug for you guys, and I've been able to reproduce it. Every time I'm using the select brush (Hotkey "T") to select a water surface object, the frame rate dips below 1 FPS, and the only option is to restart the mission. I'm trying to make a large flat plane of water objects, in the Applegate Lake source files. It's becoming something of a showstopper for this project, unfortunately.

[wipman 1]

Hi, it's true; i don't get any error message when im on Avgani v1.1,

but when i look at the warfare (empty) factory or whatever that

be, i got the same ArmA.exe error and subsecuential CTS.

It's sad... that this two amazing islands can't be used together. Let's C ya

[icebreakr 3157]

It's too bad the island is too small for our operations but she's very beautiful.

What are your operations, air delivery from Sahrani? this island is big enough for infantry/light armor combat, especially when you put rebel outposts on Northern part.

[mcpxxl 2]

@gsleighter

With or without an error i was thinking the same BUT Lester reminds me to try out this idea while having bad weather ;-)

Would look ugly ...

[KeyCat 131]

Awesome work guys, just want to say thanks for sharing!

I have not yet tried the editor but the things I saw on the demo island looked great, love the attention to detail!

/KC

[M.Andersson(SWE) 4]

Could someone please make a step by step tutorial on how

to get it ingame...

Im lost here...

[Pirin 0]

Basically:

Start from your run.bat in the ArmAExt folder.

Enter the Editor

Pick your island

Place your Rob the Builder

Preview the map

Use Start 3DE action menu to start the 3DE editor

Start a new Project

Load the new Project you just created

From the Data Pool button at the top, drill down using the menus just below to place your items (INS key to place an item once it's where you want it)

Once you're happy with the layout Save your Project

At the bottom of the 3DE choose 'Save mission file'

Abort the mission preview

Exit the Editor

Exit the Game

From Windows go to your missions folder, usually (C:\Documents and Settings\windowsuser\My Documents\ArmA Other Profiles\YourPlayer\missions) and create a new mission folder. For instance myProj.intro for a mission on Rahmadi.

From the ArmAExt/Files folder copy the sqm file you just saved to your new myProj.intro folder and rename it as mission.sqm So it'll be myProj.intro\mission.sqm now instead of myProj.intro\myProj-intro.sqm or something.

Load your normal game

Enter the Editor

Pick your island

Load your myProj.intro mission

Change the player back to a playable unit instead of Rob

Enjoy!

There's more to it, but that's the basics.

[silola 1086]

Hi  

1. read the readme page 4 >>> ArmAExtDLL >>> General information + Start

2. read the readme page 1 >>> Installation

3. read the readme page 2 >>> First Steps (Part 1)

4. read the readme page 3 >>> First Steps (Part 2)

Its strongly recommended to download and install the addons MAP_EU and MAP_Services,

because the objects in MAP_EU are especially configured for 3DE.

MAP_EU:

http://mapfact.net/include....0152dbd

MAP_Services:

http://mapfact.net/include....0152dbd

Hint: Please put all Mapfact-stuff into one modfolder named @mapfact >>> subfolder Addons

Greeting

Silola

[mcpxxl 2]

Additional to Silolas post

If posting erros, check that you ONLY use @mapfact and your specific island !

No other addons should be used at this time because possible conficts with other addons could be happend.

After a time you can add additional addons and play around with them ;-)

THX

[icebreakr 3157]

Pirin: tnx, thats all we need, excellent!

[M.Andersson(SWE) 4]

Lots of errors..

First one:

Starting arma with run isnt working.

I placed everything were its supposed to be + i have all the

needed files in @mapfact+addons including Keys..

Second: I cant EDIT the run.bat file...

I right click opens in notes...I change the file

and try to save. NOT ALLOWED TO DO THAT..

[bravo 6 0]

Working like a charm.

Congratulations and thanks for this super tool.

edit: still need to get used to it and learn the "tricks", but with time i think things will be easier

[rainbow 0]

Yea, great work guys!

By the way, does someone know where can I find multiplayer server with 3de island and dac sectorfight mission?

[wipman 1]

Hi, since i installed this addon... i get continuous CTS's by aparently

no reason at all; the last addons that i installed were:

- MAP_3DEmap v1.1

- MAP_EU v1.1

- MAP_Services v1.1

And also the RED_FIX v1.2 and that "fixed" Avgani v1.1 . If someone

haves this same problem... i'll like to know it for if that person have

found a solution for this or at least any idea. Let's C ya

[mattxr 9]

Yea, great work guys!

By the way, does someone know where can I find multiplayer server with 3de island and dac sectorfight mission?

Search for the GOL server, gol in the filter.. it has the map.

[mrcash2009 0]

I haven't got around to delving into this tool (it looks pretty sweet already from what Ive seen of it) but I did have some time to drop in the island and have an hours play on it.

This Island is superb, I love the look of it and the floor/grass textures, visually its something different from most maps as regards that aspect. Unique buildings, nice layout. I don't think its too small for ops, great for spec ops infiltration etc.

For now (until I get decent time to play around with the tool), excellent work on the island lads, its superb.

[wipman 1]

Hi, i think that i've found the problem, after remove the previously

named addons/pbo's and mod folder... seems that i forget an extra

";" in the ArmA's shortcut, now the other two shortcuts (the original

and other for MP gaming) the ArmA don't CTS with any of this, now

i just should try with the other where i've all the best ArmA addons

installed, but i think that we can breath easy; my issue could be

solved. Let's C ya