Cities XL Map Editor - Where to find?

Hey Funky Monk, new here and trying to make some maps. Have a slight problem thought, The download above, does not work. At starts the download, starts the install, then stops. I am on win 8.1, not sure of the compatibility. Any advice, as to where else I can get the tool?

Also, Hold onto them big buts, I usually have plenty of questions to ask. LOL

I'm not real new at this, I make maps for Trainz, using programs such as Microdem. And very used to working with node editors. SO I have a few things that may be a plus.

I have already downloaded the other material such as your map making files, and the "World Machine".

Anyway, if you could direct me, I would greatly appreciate it.


Thanks

 

I f I am understanding you right, Cities xl map editor is no more than a tool to cerate the height map? Basically in the same way Transdem, or MicroDem would, then import that into world machine?

If that's the case, could I not just use transdem , or any DEM file at that matter. If so, I use http://data.geocomm.com/dem\ to get most of my dems, and google earth to get the maps.

 

The Funky Monk


At media fire, do all 8 of these files need to be downloaded together?

 

Sorry to bother you again, but need one last thing,



Programs needed.

Photoshop or another image editing program

HxD - Hex Editor

Cities XL PakUnpak

CXL Packager - I can't find this program anywhere!

Cities XL Map Editor


Can you help,

Thanks,

 

I already have the PakUnpack tool, I figured it may be different. I will go ahead and download all 8 files to my win 7 system, since you don't know if it is compatible to 8.1.

Thanks again.

 

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I apreaciate you checking that for me, but I have already ran into a dilemma!

The area I am doing is so flat on the DEM, that it isn't going to be much more than a flat map with a little noise.

I live in this area, and there are plenty small hills around, just not sure how it is going to turn out.

Below is a copy of the DEM. It is actually about 9-10km wide.



So in your opinion, should I make this, or is there maybe something laying around that I could use. Only problem is, there is no water in the area. Very boring map but the fallowing images are why I want to do this.

There are 2 maps in all, since I don't think I can have a map that is 15 miles across it.
One is Atlanta GA. The other is south Atlanta Ga. at Hartfield Atlanta International Airport.
I want to build the airport!







What would you do?


Thanks

 

My system won't open a .TMD file, is there a trick, or do I need a certain software to open these file types. I searched the internet with no real luck.

As for those 2 maps, is there a way to get rid of the rivers using the terrain tools in game? I know how to add hills, and remove dirt, never tried to remove water.

Thanks The Funky Monk

 

Way too many rivers. I think I am just going to have to have a go at making the maps. I heard somewhere that it is harder to make a flat map than one with hills.

Also, there are many sunken freeways in our area, so the waterbed, if there was one, would need to be real low.

Well, I guess now is as good a time as any to hit your tutorials again. I've already watched all of them, and I have all programs that you say I need. And you have pretty much set up the directory for the files. So, you've done most of the leg work already.

Never know till you try, right?

If you want to fallow me, I have a new thread, "Atlanta & Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport" I am not real familure with the registry yet, so I put it under Modding Help Quarter, I think that is the right place.

Thanks again.

 

The Funky Monk
Wow, How dumb do I feel, the .tmd is a file you open in The World Machine. Dah...

 

Nope, No water at all. other than that at the bottom of a rock quarry, and that can be done with overlays.

 

Will be gone a couple days, Family fun. Be back next week.