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Map Creation

Create from File or Clipboard

Content Library: Maps -> Create -> Video URL

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This is an Experimental option and is not finished. Results may vary.

Create an map using an Video URL.


First Step

Video URL -> Embed Link

  • Video URL: This needs to be the direct vid link. Not the viewer link via site portal. Most site portals have a Share->Embed option where you can find this.

An example video for you to test with; Temple Ruins, Night


Second Step

  • Select or Paste: Select and set resolution via prompts.
    • Image Offset - Allows adjusting the image position relative to the grid.
    • Pixels per Square - Adjusts the size of the grid squares.
    • Rescale checkbox - Adjusts the image scaling relative to the grid squares.
    • Zoom - Adjust your zoom level while working with the current map.
    • Grid & Canvas Buttons - These buttons pull up a Color Picker allowing you to set the color of the selected option.


Third Step

Create -> Video URL Second Panel

This screen allows us to see your work, double check your settings and make any needed last minute changes before saving the map.

  • Name - The name as you wish it to appear in the Library and other lists.
  • Module - The module the map belongs to. This is helpful for searching your map list and sorting.
  • Size - is the map grid XY size.
  • Filename - allows you to specify a file for the image.
  • Path - URL Link.
  • Grid, Canvas & FOW Buttons - These buttons pull up a Color Picker allowing you to set the color of the selected option.