Intro to map-making and helpful links - READ ME!!
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 4:31 am
Welcome Map-Maker. I've stickied this thread with some links to helpful resources and forum threads. Check them out for more info:
Tutorial: How to use the Map Editor
Tutorial: Creating a theme using Photoshop
Discussion: What makes a map "Good"?
Is Transparency Possible in Themes?
How to make a Starting Scenario
How to make a group of islands into one country
How to include special characters in maps? (umlauts, greek symbols, etc.)
Your friend Google... Earth!?
Problem: overground covers everything (with solution)
Discussion: Geographic Accuracy versus Simple Shapes
Discussion: Countries: How small is too small?
Advanced: Making Detailed Polygons or Making Detailed Polygons Redux or Building detailed polygons with useable co-ordinates.
Advanced: perl script to convert ImageReady docs into Lux maps (background thread)
Advanced: How do I create a Magnified Inset?
Advanced: How do I make one-way connections?
Advanced: SVG to Lux Map File (PHP Code)
If there are any other threads or resources that you think would be helpful to all map-makers, please post a link in this thread.
Tutorial: How to use the Map Editor
Tutorial: Creating a theme using Photoshop
Discussion: What makes a map "Good"?
Is Transparency Possible in Themes?
How to make a Starting Scenario
How to make a group of islands into one country
How to include special characters in maps? (umlauts, greek symbols, etc.)
Your friend Google... Earth!?
Problem: overground covers everything (with solution)
Discussion: Geographic Accuracy versus Simple Shapes
Discussion: Countries: How small is too small?
Advanced: Making Detailed Polygons or Making Detailed Polygons Redux or Building detailed polygons with useable co-ordinates.
Advanced: perl script to convert ImageReady docs into Lux maps (background thread)
Advanced: How do I create a Magnified Inset?
Advanced: How do I make one-way connections?
Advanced: SVG to Lux Map File (PHP Code)
If there are any other threads or resources that you think would be helpful to all map-makers, please post a link in this thread.