Importing tiles (how to, and where to find it)

[Eternal.Vision]

Hi everybody,

I was wondering if someone could have an answer to my questions.

I'm in the middle of a new maze map in Warcraft 3 Reign of Chaos but can't figure out a couple of things.

I wanted to change some tiles cause people are starting to get bored of always the same terrain so I downloaded a new skin in this site:

The skin is called : Dalaran_WhiteMarble by SantoRayo[iP]

Now, my questions are:

1-Once I imported this skin in the import manager, which is the name of the full path? Is it the same or do I have to use a custom path?

2-Once I've done this where I find my skin?

I know that for models you go in the object editor, take a random unit, go on Art - Model File and put the model that you downloaded, you save your work, you close world editor and you open it again. The model after should normally work properly...

But how does it work for tiles?

Thanks for any kind help

 

[Marcelo Hossomi]

Sorry but I don't have it here with me right now.
As the filepath is not included in the page, I suggest you to download Warcraft III Image Extractor (you have it here in this site) and find the original tile you want to overwrite(tiles can only be overwritten). Then get the full path of it and change the custom path to it.

 

[Eternal.Vision]

Thanks for tip but I tried to download Image Extractor (on this site) where you can find the Tools but it doesn't even let me save the program

 

[Avator]

Then select 'Run' instead of 'Save...' when downloading.

 

[Eternal.Vision]

I tried that also Avatar but it still doesn't work. Well I got Windows Vista and near the tool its says that the program is compatible only with Windows XP. That's maybe the reason why it doesn't work on my computer.

 

[Avator]

Yes, if it says it's only compatible with WinXP, then you can imagine it's not working (correct) on WinVista.

PS: It's Avator with an O!

 

[Eternal.Vision]

Héhé Your right didn't notice My bad..

Do you or someone have an idea on how am I suppose to import a skin?

The map I'm making is a Reign of Chaos map so when I go on object editor I'm suppose to modify only Units and Items sector and not Destructibles,Doodads,Abilities..because if I do so and then save my map it will say that to run it I'll need to play it on The Frozen Throne.

Is there a way to save my tile somewhere?

I mean, I downloaded RoadModels.zip but the guy saved them in object editor in the Destructible sector and when I save it ask for expantion.

Can I save my tiles in a different way?

 

[Avator]

You import the tile file and change the file path to the path added to the post where you downloaded it. It's also possible that this info is added in an aditional .txt file with details on how to import it.

Then you go to the Terrain Palette and create your own tileset, by replacing an existing tile with your newly downloaded one.

 

[Eternal.Vision]

Well,ok, for the first part Avator thanks; but how I create my own tileset?

EDIT:
Somebody?

 

[Seabovine]

Go to advanced > modify tileset, then set tileset to custom, then remove and add tiles

 

[Eternal.Vision]

Euh done that but that's only to change standard tiles not imported ones or?

 

[Marcelo Hossomi]

When you import a tileset you have to substitute a standard one.
You cannot "add" your own, only change an existing one.

 

[Eternal.Vision]

Got it..Now it works..Another case is solved thanks to all you guys..