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Graphics > Newbie Question re LevelMapper

#18106 - widescreen - Sat Mar 20, 2004 4:47 pm

I'm a COMPLETE newbie to making maps on GBA... But the need as arisen in our project.

So I wonder if you can help me out...

I've got the pictures that I will use in my tileset in BMP format.
How do I convert that BMP file into a .ts file so I can use it in levelmapper?

Thanks for the help...

#18173 - bomberman - Mon Mar 22, 2004 9:21 am

The answer is in the docs you downloaded with Level Mapper :O)
You have to use grab_tile.exe...

#18177 - widescreen - Mon Mar 22, 2004 9:51 am

"docs"? Hmm. This is a word that's unfamiliar to me.....

Do you mean I have to READ something in order to gain knowledge & understanding of how to use it???

That doesn't sound like fun!

:)

(Cheers for the advice!)

#18178 - bomberman - Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:03 am

I do mean you have to READ, yes...

You won't go very far otherwise, except if you are a genius ! I think this is the case with most people here... Lots of work and experiment lead to knowledge.

Good luck anyway !

Also, if you want to use the data output by LevelMapper, you will have to read the docs, section concerning the files format. So better start know :O)