The MinimapPreview

[h3k241]

I already converted a JPG File into .blp and .TGA using a tool and then imported it in my map. So the question is how will I make it as the MinimapPreview?

 

[Steel_Stallion]

just make your image, it can be any file size, but the diminsions must be either 256x256 or 125x125. While 256x256 will give you superior image quality (Because 125 Will be stretched) it is a bigger file size, with me its usually 200 kb.

Get a free image program, such as "Infraview" (google it, its real helpful tool). Just open up your picture that you made (Jpeg,BMP,Gif w/e) and use "Save as" in infraview and save it as a Tga file (Truevision Targa).

Then import it into your map and give it the path "war3mapPreview.tga"

Thats it.

 

[h3k241]

When i changed the Path "war3mapPreview.tga" without the quotes and then open Warcraft III then Single Player and then when i click the map my computer hangs up. WHY? is there something wrong?

 

[Thrikodius]

I use Photoshop, Paintshop or GIMP when converting my previews. I have the size 128x128. I tried converting with Wc3Viewer once but then the game crashed.

 

[h3k241]

It works now btw 125x125 is not working it just displays white but when i tried 256x256 it works now ^_^ THANKS.

 

[Eleandor]

I think 125*125 was a typo. It must have been 128*128. Every image you import in WE must be of size 2^x * 2^Y
For example: 256 * 256 = 2^8 * 2^8
125*125 can't be written as 2^x * 2^y. Or at least not with integers.

 

[h3k241]

Ahhh... OK now i know why. THX

 

[Steel_Stallion]

Oh sorry, i knew it was 12 something but i forgot. I always use 256x256.

I dont really mind the extra 60ish KB for much better quality.