yes learning curve...

just take it a step at a time

which part are you having problem with?

Thanks reply !!
How do I finally generate map patch file?

mac128

To the Doctor, Hello again. I have never tried this DLC Map Editor so would not know ! All though I would not mind giving it a spin. If it is not to unmanageable.

引用自 htamosan0047：

How do I finally generate map patch file?

you need to get cx(x)l packer

http://www.generation-city.com/citiesxl/pakunpak/Download.php

Oh thanks a lot !!

Should I make xml(etc) files with map editor
and make patch file with cx(x)l packer?

***Which file is necessary for cx(x)l packer??

This is not easy like cities skylines.

Please make the master video tutorial....

the .lua and .en (localization) files you make using some text editor like notepad

the rest of the files the editor creates (or you create using some outside program)

I thank for your instruction.
I'll try !!
Is the necessary file the following files in your guide?

"<GameDir>\Data\Gfx\Landscape\bigisland_03.land"
"<GameDir>\Data\Gfx\Landscape\Layers\bigisland_03_*.png"
"<GameDir>\Data\Gfx\Landscape\Materials\bigisland_03_mat.xml"
"<GameDir>\Data\Gfx\Landscape\Water\bigisland_03.water"
"<GameDir>\Data\Gfx\Sky\bigisland_03_env.xml"
"<GameDir>\Data\Level\bigisland_03.commands.xml"
"<GameDir>\Data\Level\bigisland_03.lvl"
"<GameDir>\Data\Interface\DDSTexture\Maps\BigIsland_03.dds"

Any .particles files in the “<GameDir>\Data\Gfx\Particles” folder if your levels brings new particle systems.
Any new cubemaps in the “<GameDir>\Data\Gfx\Sky\Cubemaps” folder.

"<GameDir>\Data\Design\Script\SimInfo\zzz_AuthorName_MapName_Layers.lua”
"<GameDir>\Data\Design\UnProtectedScript\zzz_AuthorName_MapName_FullMapList.lua”
"<GameDir>\Data\Design\UnProtectedScript\zzz_AuthorName_MapName_MapList.lua”
"<GameDir>\Data\Design\UnProtectedScript\zzz_AuthorName_MapName_mapsavemgr.lua”
"<GameDir>\Data\Localization\*\AuthorName_MapName_MapsNames.*”

And do I have to make all files by myself from a beginning?

pretty much

it looks hard, but its not that hard, just small learning curve, honestly.

first run editor and create map, most of the files (except lua and localication files created in map editor) and then u do the lua files and localication file and then make pak file and use the tool to put it on workshop.

one thing

* is the language

at least en for english

so it would be

<GameDir>\Data\Localization\en\zzz_AuthorName_MapName_MapsNames.en

also i prefer starting names with zzz because it ensure they loaded last by lua

so it's potential issue to have it like "<GameDir>\Data\Localization\*\AuthorName_MapName_MapsNames.*” since if author name is a it would load before other files for that language and that could cause big trouble

@The doctor is in,
I appreciate for you !
I'll master this way. I can do it, the new Cities XXL's pleasure has come.

By the way, I do not have tools such as World Machine...

Will you kindly tell me where "free site of heightmaps" is ?

I only know Cities Skylines's terrain party.

I do not know whether terrain party does fit XXL map editor.

Many many thanks !!

world machine basic edition is available for free

https://www.world-machine.com/download.php

world engine is completely free

http://world-engine.org/

tons of places to get height maps for free for real world places

try google you see lots of images

https://www.google.com/search?q=height+map+download&biw=1206&bih=831&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB8QsARqFQoTCLb7xY-y9sgCFQFlJgodxPcDNg

also nasa/usga have satalite data available often that they can give on heightmap

basically you are looking for topographical maps

I thank you very much !!
I enjoy mapeditor and heightmaps step by step !!!

great to hear, have fun

@The doctor is in,

Sorry, I have two questions.

1)Forest file is not displayed

landscape->material->environment->
But, Forest file not displayed in current tree.
map editor image [imgur.com]
What is insufficient?

2)What of file (ex.bigisland_03) should I open up in pakunpak tool?

If I want to try pak of provided bigisland_03 to generate patch file,
what of files(bigisland_03) should I open up at compresser in pakunpak ?

I thank you again !!

try bigisland_01 or bigisland_02 which have all the parts. i don't know about bigisland_03, it does ot look like it has all the files.

I succeeded in pak(patch file) by summarize necessary files in one folder.
I thank you again !!
But tree file is not displayed in forest part.
I put the file in path of your guide.
Why?