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Editing Utility:Dwarf Fortress Map Archive
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# If you wish to export your local map: | # If you wish to export your local map: | ||
## Load your fortress, then press {{k|Esc}} and scroll down to the "Export Local Image" option. | ## Load your fortress, then press {{k|Esc}} and scroll down to the "Export Local Image" option. | ||
− | ## The game's algorithm selects all [[z-level]]s with units or buildings on them for export; depending on what you want | + | ## The game's algorithm selects all [[z-level]]s with units or buildings on them for export; depending on what you want you can toggle which layers to export to your liking. Once you are ready, {{k|e}}xport. This will create a number of {{tt|BMP}} files in your Dwarf Fortress root install folder (the same one that the game's main {{tt|EXE}} is located in), with each image representing a layer. |
# If you wish to export the world map: | # If you wish to export the world map: | ||
## Unfortunately it is not possible to export the world map while you have a fortress saved in that world. An easy workaround is to duplicate the [[Saved game folder|save file]] and [[abandon]] the fortress. After you have exported the world map, you can simply move the save file back into its folder, and your fort will be playable again. | ## Unfortunately it is not possible to export the world map while you have a fortress saved in that world. An easy workaround is to duplicate the [[Saved game folder|save file]] and [[abandon]] the fortress. After you have exported the world map, you can simply move the save file back into its folder, and your fort will be playable again. |