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Discussions => Knowledge Database => Topic started by: Event "Janе" Horizon on August 08, 2014, 09:39:05 pm

Title: Jane's AfterWorld Mapping Tool
Post by: Event "Janе" Horizon on August 08, 2014, 09:39:05 pm
I have created a free AfterWorld Mapping tool for players to use to mark-up the world map with details of interest (revives, ore claims etc).
(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx230/janesavon/Main_Help_zpsc8cd6e42.png)

Read this Document (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LEajys5MV-cwGrBUbb2ldZTeQ7lVrJENGTppREMVX_c/pub) for details of how the tool works, how to install it and what built-in abilities it has.The tool itself is attached to this post.


Installing


The tool is a zero install tool - no install process is required, the user just needs to download the AWS_Mapper.zip file, unpack (unzip) the file and run the “AWS Mapper.exe” file.

The AWS_Mapper.zip file contains 4 files:
Note: the tool requires the .Net Framework 4.5 runtime to have been installed on the PC. If the PC does not have this installed, the user can download and install it from http://www.microsoft.com/en-nz/download/details.aspx?id=3065 (http://www.microsoft.com/en-nz/download/details.aspx?id=3065)


Data Files

You can extract details of in-game events (like Ore Claims) using Jane's AfterWorld Log Extract Tool (https://my.afterworld.deelogic.net/survival/knowledge-database/jane's-afterworld-log-extract-tool/) (or any other tool that produces tab delimited data as specified in the Help (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LEajys5MV-cwGrBUbb2ldZTeQ7lVrJENGTppREMVX_c/pub) file)


Revive Boundaries


I have tested several of the revive boundaries (mainly where these intersect) and I am reasonably sure all the lines are accurate.
However, these are not pin point sharp due to several factors. It is recommended that you have the line size set to 40 and choose paint the lines on the map; then revive beyond the line drawn.


PM me if you have issues or would like help with the tool etc.


This is a totally free tool.

However, if you wish to show your appreciation for the effort, feel free to donate a small thank you ...
(https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif) (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=HVLDLJ63XXAAQ&lc=US&item_name=AWS%20Mapper%20tool&item_number=AWSMapperTool&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted)


AWS_Mapper_v1_0.zip (584.92 kB - downloaded 22 times.)
AWS_Mapper_v1_1.zip (591.66 kB - downloaded 3 times.)
Title: Re: Jane's AfterWorld Mapping Tool
Post by: Sifalio "Sifis" Kritikakis on August 09, 2014, 07:17:07 pm
Thank you for all the effort and support to the AW community Jane!


I dont use nor of the two tools myself yet, but i find them very interesting!


:)
Title: Re: Jane's AfterWorld Mapping Tool
Post by: Event "Janе" Horizon on August 22, 2014, 07:16:38 am
New version (version 1.1)


Features:
Title: Re: Jane's AfterWorld Mapping Tool
Post by: Johnny "atslash" Luck on August 22, 2014, 04:19:47 pm
Amazing, thank you very much. 
Title: Re: Jane's AfterWorld Mapping Tool
Post by: zero "zero911" quod on August 23, 2014, 05:26:51 am

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Title: Re: Jane's AfterWorld Mapping Tool
Post by: Event "Janе" Horizon on August 23, 2014, 07:45:44 am
Oh dear ... I included an old settings file in the zip.
I have uploaded a new zip to the first post (AWS_Mapper_v1_1a.zip) that includes the correct one.
Title: Re: Jane's AfterWorld Mapping Tool
Post by: dale "dalewj" ofj on August 25, 2014, 05:29:22 pm
Howdy Event,

finally got some time to install and play with it.   once I got sorted out placing it in the right directory's it worked fine.   log extract was much faster then expected, I ended up with 53408 extractions.

my problem with it is 2 fold..

53408 extractions   well all I got is a black map lol.   see attached.  no matter how close I zoom in all I get is a black cloud on the map.   I have so many points that they all pixelate into nothingness.   So if possible to maybe make an option to make the mark smaller (in pixels) ?  Hey I know I aint normal... but still it is what is is. 

anddddd.  the positive of the wolfs mining tool was I was able to select an ore and see where it is on the map.  your theory is to show all and find the stuff and let me the user look at it.   Well again with 53408 marks.. this becomes... overwhelming.   see second screen shot.

so VU 2.0  maybe you can consider a method of listing the ores/minerals that are in the log and let us select say   "Illium"  and see where in the world illium is.   If I was able to select the 10 things I needed I would then be able to produce directions for myself to walk trough the world and go mining for what I want.

Good effort thou and thanks for the work!
Title: Re: Jane's AfterWorld Mapping Tool
Post by: Event "Janе" Horizon on August 25, 2014, 07:37:50 pm
Hi Dale,

The default settings are for demonstration only.

You can choose your own point size, color and transparency via the Map Data option at the top of the main form.
(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx230/janesavon/MapData_zps5d816645.png)


Select Ore Claims (or whatever you have called the data collection), reduce the Size to something more useful for your immense amount of data.
You can also change the color of all ore claims to a different color (or have the tool automatically apply a different color to these).
Note: you cannot choose the color of individual data points, it is all or nothing (though this could be catered for in the future). Also I have yet to decide if other shapes will be useful for the markup of the map (rectangle, polygon).




You can select which data points to show via the Select Data option shown on the main form
(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx230/janesavon/SelectData_zps013ab07d.png)
You can expand the Ore Claims item (or whatever you have called your data collection)  and choose which ores to see on the map.

Both  Map Data and Select Data are floating windows and can be open at the same time.
Any changes made while they are open are immediately applied to the map so you can see the result. However, they only become permanent if you click Save (allowing you to experiment without penalty).

There is a Help file available as well, click the Help option on the main form.