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Dr Alimentado - You are GOD!!! This has saved me hours of work in modifing my scenario. Firaxis should sign you up imediatly! 
Thanks a lot.
Thanks a lot. 
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Dr Alimentado
Prince
Posted the new version 0.9b in first post.
Main change is C3C support. Here's the full list:
changes from 0.8b to 0.9b
Features and functionality:
- added C3C (BIQ) support. [Added new terrain types, note: Marsh and Volcano will be visible but unpickable in the brush picker when using non-C3C maps, if pasted from a C3C map into a non-C3C map they will revert to: marsh-> grassland ; volc-> mountains.]
- added change tile bonuses functionality to Tile properties dialog, changed the layout and interface of dialog.
- added selection tools and new menu; analyse selection, deselect tiles of type/terrain, select all/none
- made resources gfx slighlty oversized on map to enhance visibility, added resource gfx toggle in Options-Map gfx
Bug Fixes:
- fixed the reset code in the Resize and Nudge Dialogs so that they reset properly after applying the tool - should fix fatal errors after using the 'apply' button :O
- fixed error with pasting tiles containing modded resources into non-modded map - If you paste tiles with resources that don't exist in the target map (the resourceID number is > max No.of resources) the resource will now be deleted.
- fixed minimap scrolling 'sticking' with very small maps
Misc:
- added BIC Mode indicator in map properties dialog. Useful because C3C editor can save files with .bic/.bix extensions - but actually saves them in BIQ file format!
MapTweaker will detect that these files are actually BIQ files and save them as such. Added a pop-up to notify user when such a map is loaded too.
- improved the paint terrain and paint resource functions to better detect whether they should paint or not.
- overhauled the InfoPanel code, messages outputted to user should be more meaningful... (removed some useless messages, added some useful ones, increased the default no of retained messages to 50, added a max no of messages and purge messages options to Options-General)
please note this is still very much a beta, I have some suspicions about altered start locations in mapTweaker being the possible cause of a bug... (if I'm right it will be fixed soon) use at your own risk anyhow!
All feedback welcome
Main change is C3C support. Here's the full list:
changes from 0.8b to 0.9b
Features and functionality:
- added C3C (BIQ) support. [Added new terrain types, note: Marsh and Volcano will be visible but unpickable in the brush picker when using non-C3C maps, if pasted from a C3C map into a non-C3C map they will revert to: marsh-> grassland ; volc-> mountains.]
- added change tile bonuses functionality to Tile properties dialog, changed the layout and interface of dialog.
- added selection tools and new menu; analyse selection, deselect tiles of type/terrain, select all/none
- made resources gfx slighlty oversized on map to enhance visibility, added resource gfx toggle in Options-Map gfx
Bug Fixes:
- fixed the reset code in the Resize and Nudge Dialogs so that they reset properly after applying the tool - should fix fatal errors after using the 'apply' button :O
- fixed error with pasting tiles containing modded resources into non-modded map - If you paste tiles with resources that don't exist in the target map (the resourceID number is > max No.of resources) the resource will now be deleted.
- fixed minimap scrolling 'sticking' with very small maps
Misc:
- added BIC Mode indicator in map properties dialog. Useful because C3C editor can save files with .bic/.bix extensions - but actually saves them in BIQ file format!
MapTweaker will detect that these files are actually BIQ files and save them as such. Added a pop-up to notify user when such a map is loaded too.
- improved the paint terrain and paint resource functions to better detect whether they should paint or not.
- overhauled the InfoPanel code, messages outputted to user should be more meaningful... (removed some useless messages, added some useful ones, increased the default no of retained messages to 50, added a max no of messages and purge messages options to Options-General)
please note this is still very much a beta, I have some suspicions about altered start locations in mapTweaker being the possible cause of a bug... (if I'm right it will be fixed soon) use at your own risk anyhow!
All feedback welcome
Dr Alimentado
Prince
Glad you like it Phoenix
Here's a very provisional list of what gets added next in some sort of rough order.
things todo next list:
update the start loc data in the bix
update resources and continent counts
implement changing BIC mode (for non-modded maps only), this will allow maps to be downgraded (or upgraded) between .bic .bix and .biq files.
flip selection, rotate selection.
stretch/shrink maps
compressed files support
inline pcx reading (removing the need for the DLL)
new map function (mainly for pasting a section as a new map)
cut functionality
clone brush, replace brush
improve the minimap refresh method to only redraw the changed area (currently it redraws the entire map, hence the slow speed on large maps)
slightly longer term:
overlay information and gfx (mines/roads etc.)
fancy map generation - with a ton of parameters!
inc. heat/humidity maps for generating into
unit and city support (?)
generate map from image (?)
multiple object clipboard (?)
Here's a very provisional list of what gets added next in some sort of rough order.
things todo next list:
update the start loc data in the bix
update resources and continent counts
implement changing BIC mode (for non-modded maps only), this will allow maps to be downgraded (or upgraded) between .bic .bix and .biq files.
flip selection, rotate selection.
stretch/shrink maps
compressed files support
inline pcx reading (removing the need for the DLL)
new map function (mainly for pasting a section as a new map)
cut functionality
clone brush, replace brush
improve the minimap refresh method to only redraw the changed area (currently it redraws the entire map, hence the slow speed on large maps)
slightly longer term:
overlay information and gfx (mines/roads etc.)
fancy map generation - with a ton of parameters!
inc. heat/humidity maps for generating into
unit and city support (?)
generate map from image (?)
multiple object clipboard (?)
Aggie
Deity
I am also very happy with the update
And what you promise us next makes it an unmissable tool for mapmakers 
Shabbabaram
Might makes right
oooo this is cool.... I sut want ONE more thing in it
a SCALE option
it would of course have to delete all the overland stuff, but if you could scale even jsut the land, that would be totally awesome, I'm trying to modify the default sengoku mod, and i've found amap of japa that would be great if I could jsut get it a bit bigger...
a SCALE option
it would of course have to delete all the overland stuff, but if you could scale even jsut the land, that would be totally awesome, I'm trying to modify the default sengoku mod, and i've found amap of japa that would be great if I could jsut get it a bit bigger...
Dr Alimentado
Prince
Would a scale function be the same as a 'stretch' function? ie. stretching the actual landmasses?
If so then that feature is already planned (although you have given me pause for thought on what I will do with the overlay stuff, hmm...)
If not then explain again please
If so then that feature is already planned
(although you have given me pause for thought on what I will do with the overlay stuff, hmm...)If not then explain again please
Lynx-Eyed
Chieftain
Thank you very much! I'm downloading right now.....
Dr Alimentado
Prince
er... I hope you didn't misread me and are expecting the 'stretch' function to be in the present release!
Hopefully it will get in for the next release, but no promises.
Of course it is still a useful utility even without a stretch function
...that feature is already planned
Hopefully it will get in for the next release, but no promises.
Of course it is still a useful utility even without a stretch function
Shabbabaram
Might makes right
ooo hey I know!
Remeber the bmp to bic utility? What if you made it so you could export the map as a bmp? Ppl woudl change it in photoshop, and then import it. right into your editor.
As it stands, that old BMP to Bic prog is a bit outdated, that way, you wouldn't really need a scale attribute, cause ppl could just export to PS and scale the BMP (as long as they keep it in indexed colour)
ps yes, scale would be the same as stretch. A conflict of idioms... I guess I've been workin in maya too much
Remeber the bmp to bic utility? What if you made it so you could export the map as a bmp? Ppl woudl change it in photoshop, and then import it. right into your editor.
As it stands, that old BMP to Bic prog is a bit outdated, that way, you wouldn't really need a scale attribute, cause ppl could just export to PS and scale the BMP (as long as they keep it in indexed colour)
ps yes, scale would be the same as stretch. A conflict of idioms... I guess I've been workin in maya too much
Rhye
's and Fall creator
thanks, master!
Rhye
's and Fall creator
I've added your name in the 'thanks to' section of the readme of my mod.
How is your wishlist going?
How is your wishlist going?
Sims2789
Fool me once...
when i tried to run the program, this here pop-up is what i got. do i need that stupid and uterly pointless .NET Passport for this to work or something? Even so, this tool seems like it'll be GREAT.
anarres
anarchist revolutionary
No, you need the .NET Framework - something totally different.
The .NET Framework is a set of dlls used by programs written in .NET. This is equivalent to the VB runtime dlls (VBRUN40.DLL, etc) and the C++ runtime dlls (MFC42.DLL and MSVCIRT.DLL).
The download is quite big (several megs), but the idea is that once you have this set of runtime dlls you can run any program written in .NET.
I am suprised you don't have it already - it's over a year since major companies started using it in programs. You can get it from Micro$oft, amongst other places...
The .NET Framework is a set of dlls used by programs written in .NET. This is equivalent to the VB runtime dlls (VBRUN40.DLL, etc) and the C++ runtime dlls (MFC42.DLL and MSVCIRT.DLL).
The download is quite big (several megs), but the idea is that once you have this set of runtime dlls you can run any program written in .NET.
I am suprised you don't have it already - it's over a year since major companies started using it in programs. You can get it from Micro$oft, amongst other places...
sabrewolf
Demidemigod
if you don't go to http://windowsupdates.microsoft.com , you may not have the runtime environment. try it if you've got a good internet connection. something around 14 MB.
anarres
anarchist revolutionary
Well the link I gave in my post was to the downlaod page for the 1.1 .NET Framework.
Of course there are other reasons for going to the windows update, but if you just want the Framework then the link I gave will be quickest.
Of course there are other reasons for going to the windows update, but if you just want the Framework then the link I gave will be quickest.
Pangur Bán
Deconstructed
Absolutely wonderful 
Puts the stinky Firaxis editor to shame
One comment. The new maps I create with this always crash in the editor. I have to import then into the default conquest BIQ a save afresh for it to work.
One request: if you ever can, it'd be great if you could create a resizing facility in order to make existing maps bigger or smaller (rather than simply focusing into or out of a map). But I know this is probably not possible (for enlarging at least) because the square of most maps would be too big!
Puts the stinky Firaxis editor to shame
One comment. The new maps I create with this always crash in the editor. I have to import then into the default conquest BIQ a save afresh for it to work.
One request: if you ever can, it'd be great if you could create a resizing facility in order to make existing maps bigger or smaller (rather than simply focusing into or out of a map). But I know this is probably not possible (for enlarging at least) because the square of most maps would be too big!
anarres
anarchist revolutionary
Krabius, if you give the exact text of the error I think I can help.
Just to check - you definitely downloaded and installed the .NET framework?
Just to check - you definitely downloaded and installed the .NET framework?
superjib
Chieftain
Hello Dr Alimentado !
At first, I congratulate you for your impressive tool !
You done the best Civ-utility for me !
Secondly, I saw you things to do list, and I only see one thing :
Units and city support of course !!!
I dream of the day you'll make the capacity to modify a mod by stretching the map without units and cities falling in ocean... Plouf ! All is to redo...
Good work !
At first, I congratulate you for your impressive tool !
You done the best Civ-utility for me !
Secondly, I saw you things to do list, and I only see one thing :
Units and city support of course !!!
I dream of the day you'll make the capacity to modify a mod by stretching the map without units and cities falling in ocean... Plouf ! All is to redo...
Good work !
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