[Solved] Exact location for unit / Map coordinates

[Terhonator]

In Starcraft2 editor I can use map coordinates to preplace unit in exact location of map. For example place Gold mine in middle of map. Is this possible in WC3 editor?

 

[Daffa]

Actually, it is possible. Try to look up war3map.j file, I think.

In practice, it's much better to use the editor.

 

[Strydhaizer]

With the editor, you can use the cameras to get the coordinates in the map. However this is not possible with units and doodads.

(See target x and target y)

Alternatively you can place units at the exact coordinates using triggers.

 

[Terhonator]

Thanks for replies. So, there is no easy way to check is gold mine in middle of map? For example 64x64 map and gold mine should be located exactly in 32,32.

 

[Strydhaizer]

Well since it's a small map you can use the medium/large grids, there you can find the exact center of the map easily, hit G thrice in the Editor.

 

[Terhonator]

Large grid works for me. I will mark as solved.

 

[Warseeker]

With the editor, you can use the cameras to get the coordinates in the map. However this is not possible with units and doodads.

(See target x and target y)
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Alternatively you can place units at the exact coordinates using triggers.

No need for cameras. The coordinates are already showing up at the buttom left of the editor.

 

[Terhonator]

Warseeker is right. I just didnt understand that coordinates use 10x numbers. For example middle point in my map is 240,240. Map size is 64x64 so that location is 24,24.

 

[Wrda]

Warseeker is right. I just didnt understand that coordinates use 10x numbers. For example middle point in my map is 240,240. Map size is 64x64 so that location is 24,24.

No, middle of map is 0,0.

 

[Terhonator]

Oh no. This is getting even more confusing. I dont understand how to read coordinates of the editor.

 

[Strydhaizer]

By the way 0,0 will no longer be a center of the map if you tried to adjust the map bounds.

 

[Wrda]

True, although tecnically it will.
You can read the coordinates of the unit also by dragging it to where you desire, then stop the mouse there and check the coordinates that your mouse is poining to.