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    Default Creating a World - Map Templates with Worldwind

    A couple of weeks ago I came across the Worldwind mapping program from NASA. Not sure whether it was in of the forums here or not. At first glance it was just another Google Earth – until I discovered the add-ons! Underneath a simple screenshot from the program with ‘Demis Worldmap’ add on.

    Worldwind Mapper - Screnshot


    You will note that this shot includes clearly visible rivers which are kind of difficult with Google Earth (or I haven’t figured out how). I have always found that placing rivers without a proper template is a lot of guesswork (which those perfectionists really hate) and takes a lot of time.
    With this kind of screeny all you need to do is size it into the map_heights format and the map_features format of your map and then layers is your best friend.

    Here are the links:
    Worldwind
    Demis Worldmap
    Worldwind Wiki

    More stuff:
    [Tutorial] Creating a World – Working with the Worldwind mapper
    Online Mapper (updated 08.08.2010 - thanks IZob)

    The new online mapper includes the "Biome" settings which can be used for map_climates. Unfortunately the individual biome are seperated by a black line, so some small work is required coloring that into the correct RGB value.

    Biome screenshot

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    Actually this is pretty good i will have to take this for a test drive.

    will we get weird heights with this?

    good work
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    Well Gigantus is using this for ROA so its kinda a reveloution we see how good it is

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    Excellent!

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    Default Re: Creating a World - Map Templates with Worldwind

    nice, just stumbeled over that. mmh will give it a try

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    Oddly I find that I can't seem to access the Iranian plateau in the Demis World Map. It just sticks with the base satellite images.

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    Default Re: Creating a World - Map Templates with Worldwind

    Try the online mapper, sometimes there is a 'hiccup' - usually only temporarily.










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    I've run into a big problem when using this. I can't get the country lines and city names to disappear. I know if you zoom out enough they do, but I want to be able to look at the rivers without all the data and names getting in the way. Anyone figure out how to make the city names and country lines vanish at large magnification?

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    Default Re: Creating a World - Map Templates with Worldwind

    Not possible with Worldwind. But the online mapper gives you lots of possibilities where that is concerned.










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    Quote Originally Posted by gigantus View Post
    Not possible with Worldwind. But the online mapper gives you lots of possibilities where that is concerned.
    It does? I certainly don't see them.

    PS: Thank you for quick response.

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    Default Re: Creating a World - Map Templates with Worldwind

    Once you select an area smaller then the initial world map the options appear. The 'closer' you get the more options are available.










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    Quote Originally Posted by gigantus View Post
    Once you select an area smaller then the initial world map the options appear. The 'closer' you get the more options are available.
    Ah I see it now. That's one I hadn't used much since I downloaded the plug-in.

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    Default Re: Creating a World - Map Templates with Worldwind

    Awesome news!!! The DEMIS World Map Server has been updated with even more features! Unfortunatly the weblink has also changed!

    You can find the World Map Server here: http://webmap.iwmi.org/mapper.asp

    Gigantus will have to work on his manual a bit more
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    How do you convert the map into a 'map heights', black and shade type map ?

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    Default Re: Creating a World - Map Templates with Worldwind

    Page 16 of the manual.










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    Quote Originally Posted by SiamWarrior View Post
    How do you convert the map into a 'map heights', black and shade type map ?
    Look at here too
    http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...91#post7660791

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