Preventing the importing of corrupted models

[GrandDukeAdense]

I know I have found an answer to this question somewhere on this site, but I can't find it again. So I'll ask the question here:

It has happened sometimes for me that a map get corrupted when I have imported new models. Now I plan on doing a campaign, which will use some custom models. What should I do to prevent that my map get corrupt and ruined? or is there no risk, was it just bad luck for me when I imported those other models?

 

[NoobMapmaker]

-Don't use WEU for anything other than terrain tiles
-Everytime you want to import anything make a backup copy of your map before you do it, test it right after import before doing anythign further.

 

[GrandDukeAdense]

thanks for the help. but is there a risk that the map can be corrupted when I, let's say, apply the custom model for a new object?

 

[NoobMapmaker]

models never corrupt my maps before, but before u use them in your map use the model viewer to open them, make sure they work and make sure they are in the correct path

 

[GrandDukeAdense]

alright, thank you very much for the help!!!

 

[Wolverabid]

Beware Of Corrupted Model Files!

All Warcraft III mapmakers are strongly encouraged to:

Download only reliable, fully tested models from sites like The Hive Workshop. Carefully test each downloaded model before using it. Backup important maps (save using a different filename) BEFORE importing any new .mdx file.