SMAC Files proper file structure
Hi all
I've downloaded and been using some of Shessars files from their web site. I noted that the file structure needed to be and made sure that the files were posted as it said. But when I went to open the map some symbols showed up and some became x's. So I re read the instructions and decided to put the art files and the fsc catalogue all in the same SMAC directory, well that didn't work either. So what am I doing wrong? Why did some symbols show up and others didn't?
Just for clarity is the proper structure - Symbols/smac/fsc files and a seperate folder here with the art? or is it Symbols/smac and art and fsc file all here with no subfolders?
Thanks
Ab
I've downloaded and been using some of Shessars files from their web site. I noted that the file structure needed to be and made sure that the files were posted as it said. But when I went to open the map some symbols showed up and some became x's. So I re read the instructions and decided to put the art files and the fsc catalogue all in the same SMAC directory, well that didn't work either. So what am I doing wrong? Why did some symbols show up and others didn't?
Just for clarity is the proper structure - Symbols/smac/fsc files and a seperate folder here with the art? or is it Symbols/smac and art and fsc file all here with no subfolders?
Thanks
Ab
Comments
Also note that the city symbols should be in #Symbols\SMAC Cities instead of #Symbols\SMAC
In the case of the City Symbols the directory should be CC3/Symbols/SMAC Cities
Just for my own curiosity in tracking errors, what operating system are you using? I know that when I had worked on the CSUAC, we had some Vista users that needed to extract the zips into a temporary folder and then drag them into the correct CC3 folder in order for them to show up. If nothing else works, you may want to try this.
Good luck, and let me know if you still have problems.
thanks for the prompt replies. Firstly I put the symbols into the SMAC folder, (originally I called it SMAC Dungeon) but then changed it back. Into that folder I had the FSC file and in the subdirectory the art file. (incidentally I notice that there is a FCW file with the art in these separate subfolders - is that correct?). I am still getting red X for the files floor symbols Magic effects and for the file special effects. Both are set up as instructed above. The inserted and showed up fine when I did the symbol placement originally but are red x now. If I click on the FSC file they show up in the symbols selection toolbar with their icons all fine and dandy, but they are still x's on the map.
I am running Win 7 64 bit. Thanks again for the help.
Ab
Ab
I pull up the symbol catalogue and I find the symbol I want. I delete the old one, and then go to insert the new replacement. As I click on the symbol (its thumbnail is clear to see) it becomes a box with an X in it and inserts that instead of the art I wanted. What is going on?
Ab
Ab
I'll stick with you until we get it sorted. If you don't understand something I describe, just ask, because I sometimes have difficulty explaining things.
Did you delete the red x's from the map using the erase button, or through the Symbol Manager (Top menu: Symbols>>Symbol Manager)? In the Symbol manager, scroll to the bad symbol, click on it, then click delete on the left buttons. This totally removes that symbol reference from the map. You should now be good to go.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate using the symbols and now I've got it worked out how to use them properly my players are going to love the new maps as well.
Thanks for services rendered to the gaming/mapping community.
Ab
Happy mapping!