Map Exchange problems

[Screwballl 196]

As I have noticed more and more people having problems with any number of images from our map exchange, I have created this topic for you to tell us which ones are causing you problems.

For fastest results ONLY state the map name, map creator (simtropolis name) and a SMALL explanation of your error. For example:

 

map: charleston

creator: mistress

errors: im getting 0x0 error, will not create region

i choose the proper jpeg and it only goes back to the region screen, does nothing.

 

I think this will help weeding out the problematic regions that could have a tiny error made by any of our 15,000 members.

thank you and happy creations

 

Also check out THIS TOPIC before reporting here, thank you.

[Screwballl 196]

ok i saw there was an error with the Charleston region, the region jpeg was set as RGB Colors instead of greyscale... the attached jpeg file is the proper one for that region and if dirk or ry can please fix this (replace that jpeg with this jpeg) it would be much appreciated...

[Ifubuildittheywillcome 0]

Map name: Extended Columbia River Delta Region
Creator: Flamesrock
Error:  When I choose the jpeg, it returns me to the region view and changes nothing.

EDITED BY SCREWBALLL: Region checks out fine on my computer

[Auz 0]

map: Mt Divider
creator: Overton
errors: I take all the steps and download the .bmp and .jpg file and then go to load it in the game but nothing happens.

[Aronion 9]

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On 11/5/2003 4:45:48 AM Auz wrote:

map:

Mt Divider

creator:

Overton

errors:

I take all the steps and download the .bmp and .jpg file and then go to load it in the game but nothing happens.

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I took a look at it and everything pans out.  As far as I can see it should work for you.

[Tass 0]

I beleive the Cincinnati map .jpg is also set to the wrong # of colors for being a greyscale. I had to open it up in PaintShop Pro and set it to greyscale and then resave it to make it work.

[Aronion 9]

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On 11/5/2003 12:19:59 PM Tass wrote:I beleive the Cincinnati map .jpg is also set to the wrong # of colors for being a greyscale. I had to open it up in PaintShop Pro and set it to greyscale and then resave it to make it work.

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Thanks, Tass, for bringing that one up to me.   It should be fixed now also.

This is for all others that post a problem map here.  Please give the map name and the maker or even better the link to the map.  This will speed up the process of finding it. 

[Dolfan348488 0]

Region Map: Seattle

Error: get the 0x0 error for the bitmap

 

Dont know how to fix this, maybe someone can help me out on how to fix this to make it work properly.

[Aronion 9]

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On 11/13/2003 8:20:27 PM Dolfan348488 wrote:

Region Map: Seattle

Error: get the 0x0 error for the bitmap

 

Dont know how to fix this, maybe someone can help me out on how to fix this to make it work properly.

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Did you download the BMP file also?  If you did.  Did you put the BMP file in the region folder before rendering the map? 

[Dolfan348488 0]

Ok, this is what i did.  I made a new folder in the regions folder, named seattle.  I then went and downloaded both the jpg and bmp files into the seattle folder. I then renamed the bmp file "config.bmp". Then i went into the game and opened up the seattle map, and of course it was blank,  Then I went to find the jpg file and tried to open it, and it told me the bitmap was 0x0, and it should be 1025x1025, so i dont know what im doing wrong.

[Aronion 9]

I don't know what to say about that map.  I have checked the BMP size and the region size and they are compatible.  I won't have time tonight to render the map, but I'll try and get to it tomorrow.  If I can't get it to render then we may have to do some editing to it to get it to work. 

[Aronion 9]

I got it to work perfectly.  No problems what-so-ever. 

 

I have attached the region files for you to try.  Let me know if they work.  Everything is named just the way you need.  Put the config file in your region file before you render the map. 

 

One other thing I for got to tell you, make sure your screensaver is off when rendering maps.  Sometimes it can cause some problems. 

[Screwballl 196]

Thanks to everyone with the problem finding, seems to be working out well... keep up the good work on letting us know of the problem maps.

[flamesrock 6]

I just uploaded another map, and the screenie isn't showing up? Then, I reuploaded the same pic. Still nothing.

This happened once before but resolved itself after a few hours. Anybody know why?

[bienefeldt 3]

map: portland
creator: squash213
errors: config.file is 600x600 whereas should be 769x769) according to pop-up message.

[Aronion 9]

Flamesrock:  sometimes the server has a problem or two and dirk must go in and beat it senseless before it shows the images it is supposed to.

 

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On 11/16/2003 4:09:43 AM bienefeldt wrote:map: portland
creator: squash213
errors: config.file is 600x600 whereas should be 769x769) according to pop-up message.
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Actually the config file should be 12x12, but I get what you are saying.   I'll try and fix it sometime today.  Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

[flamesrock 6]

Ah -- I see. Thanks.

[Aronion 9]

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On 11/16/2003 4:09:43 AM bienefeldt wrote:map: portland

creator: squash213

errors: config.file is 600x600 whereas should be 769x769) according to pop-up message.

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I changed the map size, so now it should work for you.  Try it out and let me know.

[Screwballl 196]

i dont have the original shots to change the two regions:

Island of Mindanao Indonesia v. 2.0 by flamesrock

and

Buffalo New York by Leningrad

[Aronion 9]

I PMd and emailed them both to send in the region screen shots for their regions.  I am just waiting on them.

[flamesrock 6]

Got your PM, Aronion. The Screen is below. Its funny cause I tried uploading it three times (twice yesterday and once this morning.)

 

It says that I don't have permission to attach a file...  so here it is

 

[Aronion 9]

I also tried to upload it.  While it says that it was successful it still doesn't show.  I am calling some higher powers to help out. 

[Screwballl 196]

i tried to update it too, also checked it out in photoshop and no problems found there

[flamesrock 6]

Thanks guys.

This is very strange. It happened to the CRD extended terrain, and worked a few hours later. The only thing that the two maps have in common is that the config file is not square.

[bienefeldt 3]

Thanks. works great!

[SnowHeart 0]

Map: Washington, DC
Author: Patrick Morrissey
Posted: Aug 19, 2003
Errors: Will not create

When I open up the jpeg for the rendering, nothing happens. Works fine with other maps, but just can't get this one to process. Anyone else having this problem?

[Tass 0]

I beleive this is yet another map NOT saved as a greyscale but as RGB colors. When so, it won't even start to render. I tried to attach the fixed version but apparently, I am not allowed attach files???

[Aronion 9]

Thanks for the warning.  I'll try and get that map later.  I also have two others that need checking, so I will try and do all three at once.

 

EDIT:  Washington, DC, should work fine now.  It was an RGB mode picture.  I also checked out Hampton Roads, needs to have the config file deleted as it is totally wrong, and Norfolk which seems fine to me. 

[+Guest]

Map: Honolulu
Creator: Fett
Error: Hit the Cltr-Alt-Shift R, then select the JPG, and nothing ever happens.

[Aronion 9]

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On 12/10/2003 4:37:15 AM OG_Gleep wrote:Map: Honolulu

Creator: Fett

Error: Hit the Cltr-Alt-Shift R, then select the JPG, and nothing ever happens.

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The reason the map doesn't work is because it is an RGB JPEG instead of a greyscale.  Change that and it should work for you.  I can't change it because I am having some problems with my computer tonight.