You can import a scanned image of a hand-drawn map into Campaign Cartographer. Typically, users do this so they can trace the hand-drawn map and then, essentially, recreate a neater, more professional-looking map using the CC3 tools. However, CC3 is not an image editing program the way that, for example, Photoshop is.
Something else you can do in CC3 is create hyperlinks from one map that you create to another so you can create maps that lead to each other, or link from large-scale, world maps to more-detailed regional maps to more-detailed city or dungeon or even building-level maps.
hi Dogtag, Thanks for the info. Now I gotta learn how to use CC3 properly and then trace my maps. I'm a self published writer (the Hardway Series) and have relied on my daughter and her Photoshop skills to clean up my maps, but she's got a lot on her plate so I've decided to try my hand at it. I have read CC3 & FT3 the ability to make maps that link (essentially zoom in & out). I have four more books that are ready to be uploaded for release. They are just waiting for the maps to be completed and placed. Thanks again for you quick response and the info.
There are several discussions in the forum about tracing maps. A good place to start is with these "trace" search results. You might also want to search for words like tracing, import, or other similar terms. But if you can't find something you need, please ask. This is a great community.
Also, I highly recommend you read the Quick Start Guide that comes with CC3 and that you follow the tutorials in there. Even though you'll be working on your own maps later, these are great ways to get used to how CC3 works.
Last — but far from least — I recommend you check out Joe Sweeney's great CC3 tutorials on his YouTube channel. They are another fun way to learn about how CC3 works.
There are indeed many ways to learn CC3 it seems. I have started to review Joe Sweeney's great tutorials and have used the search features. I agree that this is a great community. Everyone, so far has been very kind and patient. It is good to see everyone, novices and masters of CC3 are this way because they truly love this program and the craft so much. Thus far, I try to spend a couple hours a day trying to learn what I can... and applying it. Thank you my friend. Maybe one day I can return your kindness or pay it forward to another newbie after I learn more. It is fun to discover how to use the palette and commands. Have a great day, Dogtag -drakerussell
Thats a part that I have always loved about hobby forums. Most of the people are willing to help you in a constructive way. And this forum is one of the best I have encountered.
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You can import a scanned image of a hand-drawn map into Campaign Cartographer. Typically, users do this so they can trace the hand-drawn map and then, essentially, recreate a neater, more professional-looking map using the CC3 tools. However, CC3 is not an image editing program the way that, for example, Photoshop is.
Something else you can do in CC3 is create hyperlinks from one map that you create to another so you can create maps that lead to each other, or link from large-scale, world maps to more-detailed regional maps to more-detailed city or dungeon or even building-level maps.
I hope that answers your question.
~Dogtag
Thanks for the info. Now I gotta learn how to use CC3 properly and then trace my maps. I'm a self published writer (the Hardway Series) and have relied on my daughter and her Photoshop skills to clean up my maps, but she's got a lot on her plate so I've decided to try my hand at it. I have read CC3 & FT3 the ability to make maps that link (essentially zoom in & out). I have four more books that are ready to be uploaded for release. They are just waiting for the maps to be completed and placed. Thanks again for you quick response and the info.
-drakerussell
There are several discussions in the forum about tracing maps. A good place to start is with these "trace" search results. You might also want to search for words like tracing, import, or other similar terms. But if you can't find something you need, please ask. This is a great community.
Also, I highly recommend you read the Quick Start Guide that comes with CC3 and that you follow the tutorials in there. Even though you'll be working on your own maps later, these are great ways to get used to how CC3 works.
Last — but far from least — I recommend you check out Joe Sweeney's great CC3 tutorials on his YouTube channel. They are another fun way to learn about how CC3 works.
~Dogtag
-drakerussell
Cheers,
~Dogtag
Most of the people are willing to help you in a constructive way.
And this forum is one of the best I have encountered.