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−	[[File:Uo_cartographer_logo.jpg|frame|right]] UOCartographer is an Ultima Online mapping tool built by Kiwillian in 2009. It was created in response to [[Ultima_Online_Auto-Map|UO Automap]] no longer receiving updates. While the program does replicate many features and works well to this day, Kiwillian disappeared shortly after releasing the program and has not been heard from since.	+	[[File:Uo_cartographer_logo.jpg|frame|right]] UOCartographer is a mapping tool built by Kiwillian in 2009. Latest version 0.9.8.1. It was created in response to [[Ultima_Online_Auto-Map|UOAM]] however works for both clients. The development was discontinued and a client patch was thought to have broken the map, until Mervyn discovered you can keep the map current for both clients by having the Enhanced Client installed and using those maps.
−	==Installing==	+	==Requirements==
−	* You can download a copy of UOCartographer from the UOGuide Server: http://www.uoguide.com/uocartographer.zip	+	*Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
−	Unzip the file package and double-click the UOCsetup.exe executable to install the program. The process is very simple.	+
−	* '''<font color="red">Important:</font>''' After installation navigate to the installed program directory. Right-click on UOCartographer.exe and select "Properties". Click on the "Compatability" tab and check "Run this program as Administrator" and press "Apply". If UOCartographer is not run under administrator privileges it will not be able to track your character movement.	+	*A fully patched version of [[Enhanced Client]] (even if you're only using Classic Client)
−	==First Time Running==	+
−	[[File:Uo_cartographer_options.jpg|frame|right]] UOCartographer can run with both the [[Classic Client|Classic]] and [[Enhanced Client]]s. However if you only have the Classic Client installed it will not work. Since UOCartographer is no longer updated changes to the Classic Client map files have made it incompatible. Luckily it was also made compatible with the Enhanced Client files and continues to work to this day. If you do not have the Enhanced Client installed you will need to do that before proceeding.	+
−	Once you have the Enhanced Client installed launch UOCartographer. It will display several error dialogs saying it can not locate the map files. Click okay to close them until you have the program window open with a black screen. Right-click anywhere on the black area to open the menu showing lots of different options. Near the bottom of the menu select the one named "Options".	+	*[http://www.tugsoft.com/uoassist/ UOAssist] or non legal equivalent (if using [[Classic Client]])
−	* If you are going to be using the Enhanced Client check "Use Enhanced Client"	+	==Setup Instructions (both clients)==
−	* Check "Use EC Maps" regardless of which client you will use	+	You can download a copy of UOCartographer from the UOGuide Server: http://www.uoguide.com/uocartographer.zip
−	* Make sure "EC Path" is correct for your Enhanced Client install, if not change it	+	Unzip the file package and double-click the UOCsetup.exe executable to install the program.
−	* Press the "Rebuild" button in the bottom left	+
		+	<big>'''Then please carefully follow the setup instructions below'''</big>.
−	UOCartographer will tell you it needs to restart. It will close. If it does not restart then launch the program again. It will now take a moment to build all the map files.	+	* Users of Windows Vista/7/8/10 need to right-click map icon and click Properties, under the Compatibility tab check Run this program as an administrator.
−	==Tracking Your Character==	+	* Open the map, you'll receive error messages stating unable to locate maps, click OK through them until you're faced with just a black map.[[File:mervyntemp1.png|frame|right]]
−	* '''Enhanced Client''' - You must install a user skin that has the ability to enable tracking for UOCartographer. One of the most popular is [[Pinco's_UI]].	+
−	* '''Classic Client''' - You must have [[UOAssist]] running, the same as if you were using [[UO Automap]]. You '''do not''' need to purchase a UOAssist registration for it to allow UOCartographer to track your movement. It will work without a registration key.	+	* Right-click the map and click Options...
		+
		+	Uncheck 'Use Enhanced Client' if using Classic Client (use this to toggle between clients)
		+
		+	Check 'Use EC Maps' (keep checked at all times regardless of client)
		+
		+	Under EC Path: click the ellipses (...) and locate where the Enhanced Client folder is installed on your machine then click OK
		+	(normally located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Ultima Online Enhanced)
		+
		+	Under CC Path: leave blank.
		+
		+	(enter Server Address details)
		+
		+	Click OK
		+
		+	* Restart the map, it will convert files, and the map should work for Classic Client. Still not tracking you? Some users may need to reboot windows.
	==Labels==		==Labels==
−	[Need to upload labels file and write install instructions]	+	To add the labels download [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/bsoodf0z11j283w/UOCMapAdditions.zip?dl=1&token_hash=AAHaLH0P8FNFdW97FH3y86-77FJzBkEJq0WstoNwyl0J0A UOCMapAdditions.zip] and open, Extract all files to the UOCartographer folder that has automatically been created in My Documents (not the folder in Program Files).
		+
		+	==Setup Instructions (enhanced client)==
		+	After following the first setup instructions.
		+
		+	*[[Pinco's UI]] users: simply open User Settings in the uo game client, click Options tab, under Atlas, check 'Enable UO Cartographer/Mapper'
		+
		+	*Non Pinco's UI users: need to create a new folder inside the "UserInterface" folder where the Enhanced Client is installed,
		+	(normally located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Ultima Online Enhanced\UserInterface)
		+
		+	download the [https://www.dropbox.com/s/xnod5znr0amfiz0/UOCartographerMod.zip?dl=0 UOCartographerMod.zip] and open, Extract all files and folders to this newly created folder.
		+	On the Login to Ultima Online screen, click Custom UI, select the new folder and click OKAY
	==Manipulating the Map==		==Manipulating the Map==
−	[[File:Uo_cartographer_window.jpg|frame|right]]	+	[[File:Mervyntemp2.png|thumbnail|right]]
−	* To zoom in: scroll up on mouse wheel, press Control-I, or right-click the map and select "Zoom In"	+	* To Connect/Disconnect to the server, right-click the map and select Connect/Disconnect. If you have 'Show Status' checked under Options...
−	* To zoom out: scroll down on mouse wheel, press Control-O, or right-click the map and select "Zoom Out"	+	red button is disconnected, green button is connected.
		+	* To zoom in/out: scroll up/down on the mouse wheel, or press Control-I/O, or right-click the map and select "Zoom In/Out" users will find [http://antibody-software.com/files/wizmouse_1_7_0_3_setup.exe WizMouse ] handy for zooming in and out as it automatically enables scrolling on the window under the cursor.
	* To lock the map in a specific location on your screen: double-click anywhere on the map, press Control-B, or right-click the map and select "Borderless"		* To lock the map in a specific location on your screen: double-click anywhere on the map, press Control-B, or right-click the map and select "Borderless"
	* To keep the map window above all other program windows (including Ultima Online): press Control-T or right-click the map and select "Always on Top"		* To keep the map window above all other program windows (including Ultima Online): press Control-T or right-click the map and select "Always on Top"
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	==Other Options==		==Other Options==
		+	Right-click the map
	* '''Show Coordinates''' - Will display your character position in the top left corner and the position your cursor is pointing at in the bottom left corner. It can be set to either display coordinates using latitude and longitude (92* 38'N 19* 11'W) or tile X and Y (1050, 570).		* '''Show Coordinates''' - Will display your character position in the top left corner and the position your cursor is pointing at in the bottom left corner. It can be set to either display coordinates using latitude and longitude (92* 38'N 19* 11'W) or tile X and Y (1050, 570).
−	* '''Atlas''' - Displays the entire facet your are currently on in a new window. Your position is marked but will not update if you move until you reopen the Atlas window.	+	* '''Atlas...''' - Displays the entire facet your are currently on in a new window. Your position is marked but will not update if you move until you reopen the Atlas window.
−	* '''Set Facet''' - Allows you to change the map to a different facet. If you move the map will go back to the facet you are on.	+	* '''Facet''' - Allows you to change the map to a different facet. If you move the map will go back to the facet you are on.
		+	* '''Add Marker...''' - Allows you to add a customisable label at the point you right clicked on the map. To Edit/Delete a label, right click the label and select Edit Marker...
		+	* '''Filter Markers''' - allows you to check/uncheck which labels you'd like displayed.
		+	* '''Find...''' - (Ctrl+F) select the player you wish to find to see where they are, then click OK, the map will return to tracking you when you move. This is useful to find someone who is a long way away from you or on a different server.
		+
		+	==Updating the Map==
		+	To add new lands from a new publish or update snow effects:
		+
		+	Ensure you've updated the Enhanced Client (regardless of what client you're using), then right-click the map, Options...
−	==Connecting to Server==	+	click Rebuild
−	UOCartographer can connect to a server and allow you to see the locations of other players on the same server. Right-click anywhere on the map and select "Options".	+
−	* '''Address''' - The hostname (www.uoguide.com) or IP (127.0.0.1) of the server you will be connecting to	+
−	* '''Port''' - The post number the server uses for UOCartographer connections	+
−	* '''User Name''' - The name other people on the server will see yourself as. Your name will also be displayed on your own map.	+
−	* '''Password''' - The password needed to be allowed to connect to the server	+
−	* '''Show Status''' - When checked it will display whether or not you are connected to a server in the top-left corner of the map window.	+
−	** '''Red Dot''' - You are not connected	+
−	** '''Green Dot''' - You are connected	+
−	Once you have filled out the above press "Okay" to save the changes and exit the options menu. To connect to the server right-click anywhere on the map and select "Connect". If the connection is successful other player names will appear on your map (that is if anyone else is connected to the server). If the connection fails an error window should appear titled "There seems to be a problem". Check your connection settings again to make sure they are correct. UOCartographer may also quit if an error occurs.	+
−	* '''<font color="red">Note</font>:''' Sometimes UOCartographer will ask your to re-enter the server password when connecting, especially if the program has been closed.	+
	==Running a Server==		==Running a Server==
−	To do: add information about running a server	+	For those who are hosting the server for your friends you will find the server program already packaged with the UOCartographer installer.
		+	Depending on the directory you installed it, you should find it located at:
		+	C:\Program Files (x86)\UOCartographer\UOCServer.exe

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Latest revision as of 12:25, 17 January 2017

UOCartographer is a mapping tool built by Kiwillian in 2009. Latest version 0.9.8.1. It was created in response to UOAM however works for both clients. The development was discontinued and a client patch was thought to have broken the map, until Mervyn discovered you can keep the map current for both clients by having the Enhanced Client installed and using those maps.

Requirements

• Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10

• A fully patched version of Enhanced Client (even if you're only using Classic Client)

• UOAssist or non legal equivalent (if using Classic Client)

Setup Instructions (both clients)

You can download a copy of UOCartographer from the UOGuide Server: http://www.uoguide.com/uocartographer.zip Unzip the file package and double-click the UOCsetup.exe executable to install the program.

Then please carefully follow the setup instructions below.

• Users of Windows Vista/7/8/10 need to right-click map icon and click Properties, under the Compatibility tab check Run this program as an administrator.

• Open the map, you'll receive error messages stating unable to locate maps, click OK through them until you're faced with just a black map.
  

• Right-click the map and click Options...

Uncheck 'Use Enhanced Client' if using Classic Client (use this to toggle between clients)

Check 'Use EC Maps' (keep checked at all times regardless of client)

Under EC Path: click the ellipses (...) and locate where the Enhanced Client folder is installed on your machine then click OK (normally located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Ultima Online Enhanced)

Under CC Path: leave blank.

(enter Server Address details)

Click OK

• Restart the map, it will convert files, and the map should work for Classic Client. Still not tracking you? Some users may need to reboot windows.

Labels

To add the labels download UOCMapAdditions.zip and open, Extract all files to the UOCartographer folder that has automatically been created in My Documents (not the folder in Program Files).

Setup Instructions (enhanced client)

After following the first setup instructions.

• Pinco's UI users: simply open User Settings in the uo game client, click Options tab, under Atlas, check 'Enable UO Cartographer/Mapper'

• Non Pinco's UI users: need to create a new folder inside the "UserInterface" folder where the Enhanced Client is installed,

(normally located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Ultima Online Enhanced\UserInterface)

download the UOCartographerMod.zip and open, Extract all files and folders to this newly created folder. On the Login to Ultima Online screen, click Custom UI, select the new folder and click OKAY

Manipulating the Map

• To Connect/Disconnect to the server, right-click the map and select Connect/Disconnect. If you have 'Show Status' checked under Options...

red button is disconnected, green button is connected.

• To zoom in/out: scroll up/down on the mouse wheel, or press Control-I/O, or right-click the map and select "Zoom In/Out" users will find WizMouse handy for zooming in and out as it automatically enables scrolling on the window under the cursor.
• To lock the map in a specific location on your screen: double-click anywhere on the map, press Control-B, or right-click the map and select "Borderless"
• To keep the map window above all other program windows (including Ultima Online): press Control-T or right-click the map and select "Always on Top"
• To tilt the map and match the orientation of the game world: right-click the map and select "Tilt Map"

Other Options

Right-click the map

• Show Coordinates - Will display your character position in the top left corner and the position your cursor is pointing at in the bottom left corner. It can be set to either display coordinates using latitude and longitude (92* 38'N 19* 11'W) or tile X and Y (1050, 570).
• Atlas... - Displays the entire facet your are currently on in a new window. Your position is marked but will not update if you move until you reopen the Atlas window.
• Facet - Allows you to change the map to a different facet. If you move the map will go back to the facet you are on.
• Add Marker... - Allows you to add a customisable label at the point you right clicked on the map. To Edit/Delete a label, right click the label and select Edit Marker...
• Filter Markers - allows you to check/uncheck which labels you'd like displayed.
• Find... - (Ctrl+F) select the player you wish to find to see where they are, then click OK, the map will return to tracking you when you move. This is useful to find someone who is a long way away from you or on a different server.

Updating the Map

To add new lands from a new publish or update snow effects:

Ensure you've updated the Enhanced Client (regardless of what client you're using), then right-click the map, Options...

click Rebuild

Running a Server

For those who are hosting the server for your friends you will find the server program already packaged with the UOCartographer installer. Depending on the directory you installed it, you should find it located at: C:\Program Files (x86)\UOCartographer\UOCServer.exe