Help:Map Guide

How To: Create, Edit, Save & Upload a map
This guide will provide you with a set of instructions with which you can get your map from DDo through to DDOwiki; published correctly with minimal effort.

Create
 * In DDO display the map on your screen that you wish to publish on DDOwiki.
 * This is by default done by pressing M - you may have changed this in the Key Mapping settings.
 * Hold down CTRL and hit P.
 * Your image is now loaded into your computers 'cache'.

Edit
 * Now use ALT & TAB to switch to your PC screen.
 * Open MS Paint (found in Start/Programs/Accessories/).
 * MS Paint is more than sufficient for editing maps - more advanced programs are not required.
 * With MS Paint open hold down CTRL and hit V - this pastes in your image ready for editing.
 * Edit the image as required
 * If you are dealing with an image which is too large take extra care to merge the images.
 * Holding down CTRL and scrolling down on your mouse will reduce the image view for ease of editing.
 * be sure to create space for inclusion of the map key/legend.
 * Refer to the section below for the Map Legend and its key to use.

Save
 * Save the file once finished in one of these file formats:
 * .PNG
 * .JPG
 * Always use an appropriate short name if possible.
 * Save to a memorable location (EG: My Documents)

Upload
 * Use the Menu/Page Toolbox/Upload File setting in DDOwiki or Upload
 * Choose Upload File and then browse your computer for the file you saved earlier.
 * Choose Upload when you have chosen the image.
 * OR
 * Edit the image on DDOwiki that you wish to either replace with an updated or correct version.
 * Save the image.
 * Now go to the page where you wish your map to be used.
 * EG: Durk's Got A Secret - here you'll find the map has been used within the template at the top of the page.
 * You'll be required to either amend this filename or file type as required in order to make the map/file function correctly.

Map Legend
You'll find a full explanation about all the icons to use on your maps on the Maps Legend page, be sure to fully read about what you are intending to do before proceeding.

Links

 * DDO Game Guides - Amongst many other guides you'll see the maps page here.
 * Maps Legend - Useful explanation on icons and their use.
 * Editing Guidelines - Rules & help to adhere to when editing the wiki.