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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>Maps are 7z archives which, at their most basic, consist of three image files packaged in a particular way. They can be found in <code>Zero-K/Maps</code> and be zipped or unzipped with [https://www.7-zip.org/download.html 7zip]. Maps can contain more than their three image files, including:<br />
* Metal spot layout.<br />
* Start area configuration.<br />
* Tree, rock or any other models to be placed as map features.<br />
* Arbitrary code and units changes that can arbitrarily modify the game. See [[Mod Creation]].<br />
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== Creating maps ==<br />
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Ask for help in #zkmap in on the [//discord.gg/xCUAvnQT4Z| Zero-K Discord server].<br />
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=== Startboxes ===<br />
{{See|Startbox API}}<br />
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Startboxes are loaded from /mapconfig/map_startboxes.lua and can be generated ingame with the Startbox Editor widget included with the game. See [[https://zero-k.info/mediawiki/index.php?title=ZK_Map_Making_Guide#Startbox_Editor_Widget Startbox Editor Widget]]<br />
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=== Metal Configuration and Spot Graphics ===<br />
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Metal spots on maps are done via Lua configs. They can be generated ingame with the dbg_mouse_to_mex_portable.lua widget, available at [//github.com/ForbodingAngel/mexes_grounddecal_autoplacer TheMooseIsLoose's github.] <br />
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Download that repo as a zip and extract into your map folder. Load the map in ZK, enable cheats, and then enable Mouse to Mexes in your {{key combo|Alt|F11}} widget menu. Click to create new metal spots, the values and positions will be automatically saved to your game data directory. Copy and paste the content from MexSpots_YourMap to your <code>/mapconfig/map_metal_layout.lua</code>.<br />
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== Running maps ==<br />
=== Local testing ===<br />
To run a map locally put it in <code>Zero-K/Maps</code> then start the game. Untick '<samp>Only featured maps</samp>' in <code>Settings → Lobby</code> and start a singleplayer skirmish game. Select 'Advanced', click 'Change Map' and select your map from the list.<br />
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=== Multiplayer ===<br />
Upload your map to https://springfiles.springrts.com/upload/ to make it downloadable and playable by others. Some admin action to feature/support the map may also be required.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[ZK Map Making Guide]]<br />
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PL8U2bf-c5HuSVAihdldDTBA5fWKoeHKNb130YDdd-w/edit# Advanced guide using WorldMachine], by Beherith<br />
* [[User:Aquanim/WaterMapDesign|Some subjective comments on design of sea maps, by Aquanim]]<br />
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