LandSCAPE and SolidSCAPE

[Oogie_Da_Bruce]

Although LandScape and SolidScape were the original map building and 3D rendering software for HeroScape map creators, VitrualScape is the best way to build and share.

You can find out about VirtualScape here:

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=1586

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LandSCAPE and SolidScape are the best way to share your map designs.
Pictures will show off your glory, but LandSCAPE and SolidSCAPE will document the building instructions, so others can build your map too!

Here is a sample:


You can find LandSCAPE at:

http://logrey.home.mchsi.com/

and

SolidSCAPE at:

http://parduzrpg.altervista.org/Hero...olidscape.html

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LandSCAPE PDF

When you want to turn your LandSCAPE creation into a PDF that you can upload, you will need a PDF converter.

There are many.

I use CutePDF.

You can download it here:

http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp

NOTE: you will need to download both the "Free Download" (actual writer)
&
the "Free Converter"

- I have never experienced any problems or spyware from downloading and using this program.

Once it is downloaded, use the print option in Landscape. When it prompts you for a printer, select CutePDF.

It will then save your map instructions to your hard drive as a PDF.

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Viewing with SolidSCAPE

There are a few steps to getting a beautiful SolidSCAPE picture.

The first is you must tell your computer to let you view hidden files.

In your Control Panels, Select Folder Options, View Tab and select View hidden files and folders. Apply.



Then you will need to know where your "sol" files are. These are the files that contain all the information needed by LandSCAPE and SolidSCAPE for them to create images and store data.

They can be found in your Documents and Settings folder. Where you USERID is what every your login/name is on your computer. The files can only be viewed after they they are unhidden.

C:\Documents and Settings\USERID\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects\QPZKQWQY\localhost

*The highlighted folders show the path.



This is where you will need to go when you want to load a map to view in SolidSCAPE.

ALSO, this is where you can find the .sol file to share the FULL map experience with another player. They can view and edit your map in LandSCAPE and SolidSCAPE with the .sol!!!

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Originally Posted by Oogie_Da_Bruce

Yes, it is a bit to explain though... Someone back at HQ wrote a post about it. When I get the opportunity I will write something on it, but basicially...

- You make (and save) a fake map with the same name as the one you want to import into LandSCAPE.

- You copy the .sol file you want to import and post it in the folder where the fake .sol map is (overwrite).

- Next time you open LS and open that map, it will have the imported one (not the fake one).