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Problem: All Icons, Filled shapes, and lines are blue. Solution: You may have accidentally changed a setting as i did. - Options - Settings - General Tab ...
I read the FAQ that just appeared in my mailbox, and noticed there are 10 layers. I had been hoping to do a dungeon map in which I would reveal bits and...
Could you have a layer of black over everything, and erase as you go? That's how these folks did it... http://www.d20srd.org/extras/mapProjection.htm Telas ......
... A black layer sounds reasonable. I could have several chunks of black, one for each area to be revealed, and delete appropriate chunks as I went. Thanks...
You can have up to 255 layers. If you want to create a new one, just type a new name into the Layer combo box and hit enter. To delete one, select the layer...
Hi, I'm new to the program so forgive me if there is a simple answer to this that I am just not seeing: Is there anyway to set the graph paper on screen to a...
I assume that you are asking this because you want to print your maps. This is what I do. Make an outline box which exactly matches the grids on the screen in...
Thanks for the suggestion. Yes, I would like to print out directly with minimum fuss. I can make a template using the method you suggest and keep returning to...
At one time I knew how to add counters/art/symbols to autorealm but it's completely escaped me and all attempts do nothing but add a dot on the screen. Also is...
Good stuff. I like the map on the home page; I may stea- er, "acquire" that one. ;-) Telas ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
... a ratio of 3 grids wide by 4 grids high or 6:8 or 12:16 etc (4:5 ratios also works) ... How do you manage this? Do you just mean you carefully don't draw...
Loved your maps! I work full-time so I don't have a lot of down time. The only one I made was pretty crude! You give me hope! Christy. [Non-text portions of...
I just carefully keep everything within the box. Here are some hints: File --> Properties - set A = 1 Options Snap to grid on. Gravity snap off. Set Graph...
... aspect) ... Thanks! That helps a lot. No fill colour and layer I knew about, but the rest came as a surprise. [Non-text portions of this message have...
I just started using AutoRealm to layout a map for a novel I am writing. I do have a few questions though. 1. Is there some way to center and fit the map on...
... Not that I am aware of but that doesn't mean there isn't one. ... Can't help. ... Are you talking about the map layers section where it lists things like...
DarkIslePhil, Thanks for your answers. I knew about the layers but not that they were pre-defined. Thanks for explaining that to me. Is it possible to move...
I've been trying to add text to my map but it doesn't work. I looked in the help files and it says to click on the text icon (which looks like a T) but I don't...
Click on the Toolbar pull down menu and make sure there is a checkmark by Drawing. Or you can do restore default toolbars if you wish. Even if you are not...
Reinstalling the program seems to have fixed the problem. Sean ... checkmark by Drawing. ... to text input via the Drawing pulldown menu. ... where you can...
I forgot to mention that when any of the toolbar settings are changed, AR remembers the changes for the next AR session. The settings are NOT linked or...
I need to add some ice to the northern continent on my map but cannot figure out how to do it. There doesn't seem to be any icons to use. Is there a tutorial...
Sean - If there is a way to move objects between layers I don't know of it. But then I haven't actually used AutoRealm in months as I haven't needed to map...
... Not really, there are boats, sea serpents, mermaids and so on, but waves seems to be missing. On the other hand it's probably quite easy to do yourself....
