Hello Need Help

CEO Daedalus · Oct 21, 2007, 01:39 PM

I have a unit storyboard in the bmp. format, how would i convert it into a flc. file? I have FLICster and storyboard builder tools, but im stumped.

Plz help as soon as possible, i want to make my custom units to work.

hello ?!?!?!

Padma · Oct 21, 2007, 06:42 PM

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CEO Daedalus · Oct 22, 2007, 03:34 PM

Padma, would you like to give me the information, im lagging behind on my progress.

PaGe · Oct 22, 2007, 03:56 PM

Isn't an tutorial inside the SBB-package?

I haven't done it for a while and nothing is installed (and I use civ3MM), but I try:
- Export the Storyboard of an existing flc. (Copy it to another folder first!)
- Then you get the Image-File, which you can work on.
- Replace or save the edited file under exactly the same name that was given.
- Now have a look at the animation at flicster (Don't know if you have to reopen the storyboard).
- Now you can build a flc of it.

If this doesn`t function, someone else must help.

CEO Daedalus · Oct 22, 2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaGe

Isn't an tutorial inside the SBB-package?

I haven't done it for a while and nothing is installed (and I use civ3MM), but I try:
- Export the Storyboard of an existing flc. (Copy it to another folder first!)
- Then you get the Image-File, which you can work on.
- Replace or save the edited file under exactly the same name that was given.
- Now have a look at the animation at flicster (Don't know if you have to reopen the storyboard).
- Now you can build a flc of it.

If this doesn`t function, someone else must help.

no it cant open bmp. files. but still at least someone tried to help.

Plotinus · Oct 23, 2007, 01:49 AM

You need to use Flicster to turn an existing flic into a storyboard. The existing flic must of course have the same number of frames as yours, and they must be the same size. Then you simply copy and paste your storyboard into that one. Then you open the storyboard in Flicster once more and turn it back into a flic, probably adjusting the animation speed as you do so.

Of course this assumes that the flic you're using has a palette that suits your new unit. It probably doesn't, though. If not, then when you've turned the flic into a storyboard, you will need to edit the palette to suit your new unit.

Utahjazz7's unit-making tutorial explains all this in more detail.

CEO Daedalus · Oct 24, 2007, 03:12 PM

you think it could work with the FLICster that i downloaded here in the utility section or do i have to buy a real one ?

Plotinus · Oct 24, 2007, 03:15 PM

The Flicster you get here is the only one! So it will work fine.

CEO Daedalus · Oct 24, 2007, 03:21 PM

then i shall begin

PaGe · Oct 24, 2007, 04:23 PM

Storyboards normally work with pcx-files (if I remember right).
Open the pcx-File and copy your image into that file (Palette and file-format should be stored then). But to build your storyboard choose a flc with a palette that suits your unit. And save it as pcx!

CEO Daedalus · Oct 24, 2007, 08:39 PM

Huh. it doesnt allow pcx. to open, it says its invalid. so much for making these multi-figure units.

Plotinus · Oct 25, 2007, 03:29 AM

Copy your images into the pcx created by Flicster. When you use Flicster to turn a flic into a storyboard, it creates four files: two palettes, an unreadable "storyboard" file, and a pcx. Copy your storyboard into that last file. Then simply use Flicster to turn the storyboard back into a flic.

CEO Daedalus · Oct 25, 2007, 11:42 AM

Ok. so i want to be sure on this

I take a civ unit animation lets say SettlerRun, i open it with flicster, turn it into pcx mode.
I go to storyboard editor, select multi-figure builder, i select the pcxs to combine em. i save it as a bmp. file in which it only allows me to save in.

Forgive me for asking too many of these questions but im really that dumb

. Where do i go from here, now do i turn the bmp. into the pcx. format and go to flicster and open it as a new file ?

PaGe · Oct 25, 2007, 03:11 PM

You open the settlerrun.flc and export it as storyboard.
Then you open the pcx and can edit it.
Now you have to save it as pcx! If your grafic-programm doesn't support it, use another one like GIMP.
Then you can reload the storyboard settlerrun and must see your new unit.
Last make a flc of it.

Oct 21, 2007, 01:39 PM	#1
CEO Daedalus Gibsoneer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SI.NY Posts: 370	I have a unit storyboard in the bmp. format, how would i convert it into a flc. file? I have FLICster and storyboard builder tools, but im stumped. Plz help as soon as possible, i want to make my custom units to work. hello ?!?!?! Last edited by Padma; Oct 21, 2007 at 06:42 PM. Reason: Merged posts.

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Oct 23, 2007, 01:49 AM	#6
Plotinus Philosopher Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 14,851	You need to use Flicster to turn an existing flic into a storyboard. The existing flic must of course have the same number of frames as yours, and they must be the same size. Then you simply copy and paste your storyboard into that one. Then you open the storyboard in Flicster once more and turn it back into a flic, probably adjusting the animation speed as you do so. Of course this assumes that the flic you're using has a palette that suits your new unit. It probably doesn't, though. If not, then when you've turned the flic into a storyboard, you will need to edit the palette to suit your new unit. Utahjazz7's unit-making tutorial explains all this in more detail. __________________ Try the Anglo-Saxon scenario... Or can you build an empire of Africa? A list of units. Sensible religion discussion. Please read: the truth about children brought up by gay couples.

Oct 24, 2007, 03:15 PM	#8
Plotinus Philosopher Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 14,851	The Flicster you get here is the only one! So it will work fine. __________________ Try the Anglo-Saxon scenario... Or can you build an empire of Africa? A list of units. Sensible religion discussion. Please read: the truth about children brought up by gay couples.

Oct 25, 2007, 03:29 AM	#12
Plotinus Philosopher Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 14,851	Copy your images into the pcx created by Flicster. When you use Flicster to turn a flic into a storyboard, it creates four files: two palettes, an unreadable "storyboard" file, and a pcx. Copy your storyboard into that last file. Then simply use Flicster to turn the storyboard back into a flic. __________________ Try the Anglo-Saxon scenario... Or can you build an empire of Africa? A list of units. Sensible religion discussion. Please read: the truth about children brought up by gay couples.

Oct 22, 2007, 03:34 PM	#3
CEO Daedalus Gibsoneer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SI.NY Posts: 370	Padma, would you like to give me the information, im lagging behind on my progress.

Oct 22, 2007, 03:56 PM	#4
PaGe Warlord Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 245	Isn't an tutorial inside the SBB-package? I haven't done it for a while and nothing is installed (and I use civ3MM), but I try: - Export the Storyboard of an existing flc. (Copy it to another folder first!) - Then you get the Image-File, which you can work on. - Replace or save the edited file under exactly the same name that was given. - Now have a look at the animation at flicster (Don't know if you have to reopen the storyboard). - Now you can build a flc of it. If this doesn`t function, someone else must help.

Oct 24, 2007, 03:12 PM	#7
CEO Daedalus Gibsoneer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SI.NY Posts: 370	you think it could work with the FLICster that i downloaded here in the utility section or do i have to buy a real one ?

Oct 24, 2007, 03:21 PM	#9
CEO Daedalus Gibsoneer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SI.NY Posts: 370	then i shall begin

Oct 24, 2007, 04:23 PM	#10
PaGe Warlord Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 245	Storyboards normally work with pcx-files (if I remember right). Open the pcx-File and copy your image into that file (Palette and file-format should be stored then). But to build your storyboard choose a flc with a palette that suits your unit. And save it as pcx!

Oct 24, 2007, 08:39 PM	#11
CEO Daedalus Gibsoneer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SI.NY Posts: 370	Huh. it doesnt allow pcx. to open, it says its invalid. so much for making these multi-figure units.

Oct 25, 2007, 11:42 AM	#13
CEO Daedalus Gibsoneer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SI.NY Posts: 370	Ok. so i want to be sure on this I take a civ unit animation lets say SettlerRun, i open it with flicster, turn it into pcx mode. I go to storyboard editor, select multi-figure builder, i select the pcxs to combine em. i save it as a bmp. file in which it only allows me to save in. Forgive me for asking too many of these questions but im really that dumb . Where do i go from here, now do i turn the bmp. into the pcx. format and go to flicster and open it as a new file ?

Oct 25, 2007, 03:11 PM	#14
PaGe Warlord Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 245	You open the settlerrun.flc and export it as storyboard. Then you open the pcx and can edit it. Now you have to save it as pcx! If your grafic-programm doesn't support it, use another one like GIMP. Then you can reload the storyboard settlerrun and must see your new unit. Last make a flc of it.

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