ncc1701e Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Using Google Earth, I have captured an area to play with map editor. I saved the overlay with "special editor overlay.bmp" filename in "Z folder" directory. Here it is, looking fine: But, when I am opening the editor, the overlay is now splitted in two parts. See the red circle: What am I doing wrong? In all BMP options, only 24 bits / R8 G8 B8 seems to be displayed by the editor but with the above result. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 That is odd. I just now attempted to recreate the problem but I couldn't, my 24 bit rgb overlay art is fitting as it should. Is there anything unusual about the picture? Is it an extremely large size, larger than you monitor dimensions? I cannot think what's causing this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combatintman Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Me neither - I always use Paint which has less tricky saving options (24 bit BMP), I've never come across the issue. The only time I've had dramas with overlays is if I have CM running when I add an overlay to my Z Folder. As a result, I always close the program before adding or removing any special editor overlays. I don't think overlay size is the issue here as it is smaller than 2km x 2km. @ncc1701e is your map going to be called Fallujah by any chance? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncc1701e Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Thanks guys, the problem is coming from GIMP. The map size is 1431 x 856 pixels so under my monitor dimensions. But, the export function in GIMP is clearly doing something weird. I have used Paint 3D instead as suggested. Saving my JPG as a BMP file with Paint 3D and it now works like a charm. 18 minutes ago, Combatintman said: @ncc1701e is your map going to be called Fallujah by any chance? Come on, in just one picture, you are able to say that? It's just a test, I do not know where it's going to lead me... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combatintman Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, ncc1701e said: Come on, in just one picture, you are able to say that? It's just a test, I do not know where it's going to lead me... Yes … I tried to map it in CMSF-1 - I recognised it instantly . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Wenman Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 hour ago, ncc1701e said: Thanks guys, the problem is coming from GIMP. yep this is a known problem with GIMP, glad you got it sorted. P 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combatintman Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Pete Wenman said: yep this is a known problem with GIMP, glad you got it sorted. P Is there a mask involved? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOS:96B2P Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Combatintman said: Yes … I tried to map it in CMSF-1 - I recognised it instantly . Sure, that's where you saw overhead photos of the place before ............. in CMSF1 ............... . Edited July 28, 2019 by MOS:96B2P 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combatintman Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, MOS:96B2P said: Sure, that's where you saw overhead photos of the place before ............. in CMSF1 ............... . Yeah ok captured mate … I studied the place very intensely in 2016 in a professional capacity. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sburke Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 For those of us who have pinned Ramadi, Fallujah, Sadr City, Al Muffawaqiyah, Ar-Rifa, Nasiryah and Tal Afar in Google maps... Iraq starts becoming very recognizable. Good luck on the map. Fallujah is not a very good grid, unlike Sadr City I have tried my hand a little and never felt I could get it right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Wenman Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Combatintman said: Is there a mask involved? yep along with ball gags and a katana p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, ncc1701e said: Come on, in just one picture, you are able to say that? His username is not just his username. 5 hours ago, sburke said: For those of us who have pinned Ramadi, Fallujah, Sadr City, Al Muffawaqiyah, Ar-Rifa, Nasiryah and Tal Afar in Google maps... Iraq starts becoming very recognizable. & Mosul. 5 hours ago, sburke said: Fallujah is not a very good grid, unlike Sadr City Better than West Mosul (building river deltas is a doddle by comparison). 5 hours ago, Pete Wenman said: yep along with ball gags and a katana & now this ****'s getting weird. Edited July 29, 2019 by Sgt.Squarehead 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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