Matrix Games

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I am going to struggle through the MSPAINT. It costs way too much to adobe it. As an FYI, we are building iterative maps where infrastructure (roads, etc) build over time.

FYI, for anyone thinking about amending the map features, This is not terribly difficult once the process is known. That process is as follows:
1. obtain the 4 map editor programs and read the instructions thoroughly. There are 3 editors, one for each of the three data files that build the map components, and one launcher editor. I believe Dave Bradford may be the author of these editors.
2. backup all your original files.
3. It is likely that most of your changes will be in PWHEX.DAT. Keep in mind, you can change any attribute of any hex, so you can change a land hex to sea, create islands, etc. The sky's the limit here.
4. You may need to open the map picture files in the Art folder and change any map element file for each change (like a road) you need to make (assuming it is that kind of change. Note not all picture editors are created equal. expect this process to take time!
5. Remember you need to change both the hex and non-hex picture files!
6. If this is PBEM, the file changes need to be shared with both players. If a warning popup is called out that one of the data files dont match, you know you must match again
7. An easy check for road and rail changes is to use the R keystroke command to see if the data component of the map is as desired.

I have yet to really understand the Launcher editor which - I think - has the capability to store data changes and execute map data changes as of a particular date. I am guessing the BMP changes - if needed - would still need to be individually changed.

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Andy M