Is there any way to convert .bmp files to .fcw ?

pete au · August 2009

Hi learned users

I'm currently doing map designs for wargames. The basic parameters of the map space need to be defined in the wargame software and are then dumped as a .bmp. I then edit the .bmp in photoshop or similar and uplead a nice map to the gaming software. With CC3 or CD3 I dont seem to be able to upload a .bmp to edit so it seems I need a way to convert the .bmp to something readable by the profantasy software. Has anyone got a work aroung for this?

Cheers

Joachim de Ravenbel · August 2009

Don't think it's possible.
.bmp is a bitmap picture while CC3 works with vectors.
What you could do is import the .bmp through draw>Insert File and trace over...

pete au · August 2009

thanks - very helpful start.

Is there a way to import the .bmp in exactly the same size? Ie: the same width and height as the bitmap?

Joachim de Ravenbel · August 2009

Yes.
When you use the draw>insert file command, CC3 asks a first point so type 0,0 (Enter)
CC3 asks then the next point so type bitmap_width,bitmap_height.
For example, if your bitmap is 3200x2400 type 3200,2400
Afterward, when your work is over and you need a bitmap export, use Save As, Rectangular Bitmap, and the same points.
(set the option button to the right size before clicking ok)

pete au · August 2009

excellent

thanks alot - off to map

cheers

JimP · August 2009

Put the bmp on its own layer. So when you have finished tracing, you can delete the bmp.

Don't embed the bmp, place it by reference.

Here are my map tutorials, which will show you how to do that.

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