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Tutorial: How to add a map

DM Helpmate
A downloadable tool for Windows

All map settings are in the first tab. Elements have tooltips.

To change the map settings, select it from the map list or click on the map in the workspace. Here's what they do:

Let's have a closer look at point 9.

To display the grid, click on one of the three buttons: square, hex, or cross. To remove the grid, click the selected shape again. When the grid is displayed, a special element appears on the map (orange square). You can use it to adjust the desired size and position of the grid.

Now let's see how to partially erase the fog. First, open the fourth tab (with the glasses icon).

Now select an erasing method. There should be no problems with the rectangle and the circle, so let's talk about the Vertices method. Once you have selected it, start to place dots (vertices), thus creating a figure. You can move the vertices, thus correcting the final result. To finish drawing press either Middle Mouse Button or Right Mouse Button, depending on the map settings.

That's all for now. If you have any questions related to this topic, we will gladly answer them.

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