Introducing
Now we want to create a new map with the size of 5 x 5 adts located at it's center..
The map is defined by adt files, a wdt and a wdl file. They are located in
MPQsworldmapsmapname
You also need some entries in the DBC's and you have to copy them to your server.
The adt files contain the map data like height information, texturing or models.
Every map can have a maximum of 64 x 64 adts. The numbers in the adt name define the position of the adt on the map. It starts with mapname_0_0.adt in the left top corner and goes to mapname_63_63.adt for the right bottom corner. The first number defines the horizontal direction and the second the vertical direction.
The wdt file stores 'if and where' adt's exist on the map. It can also contain only a link to a WMO model. Then this map has no ADTs like many instances.
The wdl contains low resolution heigh information used to render mountains in the distance. Also these info are used to draw the 2d view of your map inside the map selection window of noggit. So it's good to create the WDL from time to time to navigate much easier inside of noggit.
>> We will create the map with the name test03. There is already an empty folder in the following path.
F:WoWModdingProjectsTutorialProjectpatchworldmapstest03You can also use an own name. For this just always replace the name test03 with your name. Best use only lower case names without any special characters and/or spaces in it.
The ADT Files
>> Open the following folder
F:WoWModdingToolsADTAdder>> Open the ADTAdder.exe
>> Press the Browse button and select the file template_0_0.adt from the same directory.
>> Enter the name test03 for map name
>> Enter the cords 29 and 29 in the filds from ADT
>> Enter the cords 33 and 33 in the filds to ADT
>> Press Start creation
>> Now wait till the adder has created all the files. Just have a look in the application folder if test03_33_33.adt is there.
>> Run the fix.bat script with double click to fix cords of all ADTs.
>> Copy the new created ADT files to your map folder.
F:WoWModdingProjectsTutorialProjectpatchworldmapstest03If you move or copy an ADT to a new name, you need to fix the internal coordinates. This is what OffsetFix.exe does. It takes the name, extracts the XX and YY cords of the adt and rewrites the internal position data based on this information. The fix.bat script just uses the OffsetFix.exe on every adt file inside the current directory.
The WDT File
>> Open Taliis from
F:WoWModdingToolsTaliisTaliis.jar>> MENU > File > New
>> Select WDT
>> Enter test03 for filename and press OK
>> Select the new WDT in the sidebar and do MENU >> File >> Save as..
>> Save the file in your map folder with the name test03.wdt
F:WoWModdingProjectsTutorialProjectpatchworldmapstest03 test03.wdt>> MENU > Edit > Scan folder
>> Select once another node in the WDL tree and reselect again main node. Now you should see 5 x 5 ADTs marked on the map.
>> MENU > Edit > Save file again with same path. Take care not to forget the .wdt at the end!
F:WoWModdingProjectsTutorialProjectpatchworldmapstest03 test03.wdt
The function scan folder just looks at the folder the WDT is located in and searches fitting adts there. If it finds some it marks them all automatically on the WDT table. This marks the right ADT's and prevents mistakes.
The WDL File
>> Open the FuTa folder
F:WoWModdingToolsFuTa>> Copy the file template.wdl to your test03 folder
>> Rename the WDL to test03.wdl
>> Start FuTa application
>> Load the just created WDL file
>> Open the tree on the left side and select Low Res Height
>> Press the Select adt files button on the right side
>> Select all ADTs inside of the following folder and press Open
F:WoWModdingTestProjectsTutorialProjectpatchworldmapstest03>> Press the button Generate data on the bottom
>> Save the WDL file
As long as you have not done any modeling the WDL file will not change anything. But if you re-run the data generation after some modeling you see this as a result inside the noggit minimap window.
DBC Work
To get your map into noggit and ingame you also need entries in the Map.dbc and AreaTable.dbc
In the tutorial pack there are german DBC's included. This way you were able to just load the testmaps fast. We will now create these files also new from your client files. Then they fit your local and you know how it works.
>> Copy the files Map.dbc and the AreaTable.dbc from the top path to the bottom folder and replace the existing files.
E:WoWModdingClientFilesDBFilesClientE:WoWModdingProjectsTutorialProjectpatchDBFilesClientMap.dbc
In the Map.dbc every map that exists in the world is listed. It defines the real name of the map and defines some stuff like loading screens.
For more info about the fields have a look at the wow dev wiki.
http://www.wowdev.wiki/index.php?title=Map.dbc>> Open MyDbcEditor
F:WoWModdingToolsMyDbcEditor>> Select MENU > File > Open...
>> Select the map.dbc file from
F:WoWModdingProjectsTutorialProjectpatchDBFilesClientMap.dbc>> Select the line of Azeroth by clicking on it.
>> Right click on the selected line and select
copy line to from context menu
>> Enter 803 as target id.
>> Rename cell 2 from Azeroth to test03
>> Rename the next cell from the name Eastern Kingdoms in your langauge to any name you like. This cell varies depending on your client language. You can also just use test03 here.
Now redo the same taks for test01 (ID 801) and test02 (ID 802)
AreaTable.dbc
To get ingame you need minimum one entry in this table for every map.
This table defines the regions that exist on your map. Like Elwynn Forest or Goldshire.
They are nested so Goldshire is a subarea of Elwynn. But we only have to create one top area on this map so that the client doesn't crash.
>> Open MyDbcEditor
F:WoWModdingToolsMyDbcEditor>> Select MENU > File > Open...
>> Select the AreaTable.dbc file from
F:WoWModdingProjectsTutorialProjectpatchDBFilesClientAreaTable.dbc>> Righclick on the list > Insert Line
>> All not noted cells will stay on default
>> Give ID 5100
>> Enter mapID of 803. Its the link to Map.dbc
>> Enter ExploreFlag to next heiger ID 3500 for example.
>> Enter first SRefName an English name of the region.
>> Enter second SRefName a localized name in your language.
>> Enter minElevation -500. Seems to be standard
Repeat this task for map ID 801 and 802 and save the table.
Now your new map is ready to get formed.
This guide has been completely proof-read and corrected in grammar by Mountainlion. Feel free to message him.11 - Add new maptiles to an existing map
