Try It Out
The AutoMapper is so simple to use, that the explanation would probably be longer than a simple demonstration. To demonstrate, I include the follow address on this page:243 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago IL 60604
Now, I link to AutoMapper:
Map This Automatically (this is just a plain HTML link to http://automapper.oaktop.com/)
Click on this link and notice how the address above is automatically mapped for you.
Why
If the above demonstration didn't interest you, AutoMapper probably isn't for you. However, in case you like a laundry list of why you may want to use AutoMapper.- No javascript/Map API knowledge required to add maps to your site.
- You don't need even need to be the webmaster of the site to add the map.
- If Google Maps update their online mapping API, you don't have to scamble to update your site.
- AutoMapper actually includes features from other mapping servicies, such as traffic information from MSN Virtual Earth. You get the best of breeds of online mapping feature.
- Even if you plan to do everything yourself, AutoMapper can be a great temporary solution, while you program your own map integration.
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Map creation
Creating a map
There are two possible ways of creating a map. These are manually and automatic. When creating a map automatically, the map will build up as a player moves around the mud. The manual creation of maps is done via the mapper interface in a similar way to most vector graphics drawing program. The method of editing the map is useful for editing automatically created maps as the auto mapper will not get it correct every time.
Creating a map manually
Maps can be created manually similar to vector graphics programs, or automatic maps can be adjusted. Using the tools in the tools menu or the tools toolbar, rooms, paths and text labels can be created. Each item put onto the map is know as a map element. By clicking with the right mouse button on a map element, a context menu is display that allows the map element to be changed. For example it is possible to set the players current position to a room by right clicking on the room and and selecting "set current pos".
To aid with viewing different parts of the map, it is possible to hold down the middle mouse button, and move the mouse to change the scroll the position of the map. By selecting the tool "View current position" from the tools menu, it is possible to center the view back on the player.
Creating a map automatically
In order to create a map automatically the directions but be setup in the mapper options dialog. The create and follow modes must be turn on. The map can then be created by moving the player around the mud using the main Kmud window.
It will be necessary to set the login room when when the room as been mapped so that Kmud knows were the character should be when the map is started. This can be done by right clicking on a room as choosing set login room. .