scanned templates
i got a few maps that are low detail and i was gonna use the low detail maps and use them as a back drop, to make a 3x3 page map in high detail, but i need a base template first so i scanned them into my pc. ho do i use them as the back ground for my large map?
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Draw -> Insert Filemenu command.Then scale the image as desired, and put it on a sensible sheet and layer (Create new ones for this purpose). Best choice of sheet is one low in the drawing order, but above the map background, so you can actually see it.
As long as the image is low in the drawing order, you can easily draw your detailed map on top of it.
on another note if there are any links to good tutorials for the UI of CC3 and CD2 i would love the note because i have yet to make a satisfying map and may major issue is the UI.
1. Import it into CC3 as above, put it on it's own sheet, enable sheet effects, and put a transparency effect on the sheet. Note that it is a lot slower working with CC3 with effects turned on, so if you need it transparent while you work, this might not be the best idea unless you got a very fast computer
2. Use an image manipulation program to save the image as a transparent png, then insert this into the map. This will make it appear nice and transparent in CC3 even without sheet effects.
Just use the regular MOVE command (The move, scale, rotate button) to get the image in place to where you need it on your map. You might want to SCALE it as well.
As for inserting files, CD2 doesn't really have anything to do with this. This is a function of the core program (cc3).
As for tutorials, check Ralf's list of Support Resources