Extending Objects

commander31 · July 2016

I can't seem to figure out if it's possible to freehand-extend an existing object without having to paste one over it. I've had to create a separate object and move it over the previous one to create an extension, and now the contour lines are visible and it just looks terrible. I know that one can create nodes and pull the existing object out, but I find that it's not precise enough. please help.

Loopysue · July 2016

Hi commander31.

Welcome to the forum :-)

Would it be possible to show us a picture of the problem you are having?

commander31 · July 2016

Yes here is the most recent iteration

Loopysue · July 2016

Firstly, if this is your first map, I really don't think it looks too bad right now, although I am a little concerned that you don't appear to have any default symbols in your palette (the empty boxes on the left there).

It looks to me like you might have your land masses (the object and its extension) on different sheets, since drawing an extra bit of landmass on the same sheet as all the rest of the landmasses will automatically blend it in with the rest wherever they overlap.

If that isn't the case, and everything is on the same sheet, you may have outlines around your objects/landmasses, which can usually be removed by clicking the lowermost paintpot button on the left, selecting the landmass, and clicking "do it". In the dialogue box that appears you will find a small tick box near the bottom that says something like "hide outline if filled". Check that box and click OK.

If that doesn't work, try hiding the COASTLINE sheet, and/or the CONTOURS sheet. (I'm remembering off the top of my head here).

If none of that helps at all, let us know. And one of the others will probably be able to suggest a few more alternatives to try.

commander31 · July 2016

thanks for your suggestions I have had a few issues with sheets in the past. I will try your fix and see if it helps. otherwise, I did also notice the empty boxes after a recent update but I think that's a topic for another discussion.

Dogtag · July 2016

Are you trying to add the triangular peninsula to the main landmass? How did you draw the landmass, with the landmass drawing tool ? Or maybe with another drawing tool ? If so, you can probably use the super-useful Edit function. Check out page 58 of the Campaign Cartographer 3+ User Manual.

By default, the user manual is installed in the C:\ProgramData\Profantasy\CC3Plus\Documentation\ folder (on a computer running Windows 7 or higher).

In a nutshell:

Select the drawing tool you used to make the landmass.
Press E for Edit.
Click the point on the entity where you want to start editing. Yes! (it's awesome) You can click smack-dab along the middle (or anywhere) on an existing entity and redraw the part you want.
When you finish your edit, right-click. The Command Prompt will tell you to pick a node to connect to.
Click a node to connect your edited section to. I usually zoom in a bit so I can see exactly where to click (you can use the zoom commands while you're in the middle of performing other commands). It isn't required but I find it helps me avoid any node-related weirdness. In the event of node-related weirdness, though, you can always click Undo and try again.

Edit is one of — if not the — best hidden commands in the program.

I hope that helps,
~Dogtag

commander31 · July 2016

well damn. I haven't tried it yet I definitely will. thanks a lot, Dogtag.

Loopysue · July 2016

Posted By: DogtagEditis one of — if notthe— best hidden commands in the program.

Thanks Dogtag. I missed that page altogether, somehow, but your advice will prove invaluable in the future for me! LOL

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