Getting Started | Maptoolz Part 1 | 7dtd map editing software 2022

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Editing Existing Maps with Maptoolz

1. Introduction to Maptoolz: Maptoolz is a new mod designed for editing existing maps created using various software like alpha built-in random world gen, king gen, or tarragon. It simplifies the editing process by extracting map layers for easy modification and then converting them back to the correct format for playable maps.

2. Installation of Maptoolz:

   • Visit the link provided in the video description to download Maptoolz.
   • Locate the downloaded file, which is a mod for alpha 20.x.
   • Move the mod folder containing the .dll file to the mods folder of your 7 Days to Die game directory (usually located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\7 Days to Die\Mods).

3. Running Maptoolz:

   • Launch 7 Days to Die and select the editing tools.
   • Choose a map or generate a new one to start editing.

4. Exporting Map for Editing:

   • Start a new game using the map you want to edit.
   • Open the console with F1 and type "map export" to get the ID number of the map you wish to export.
   • Use the command "map export [map number]" to export the map files to a workspace folder.

5. Accessing Map Files:

   • Navigate to the workspace folder containing the exported map files. You can find it in %appdata%\7 Days to Die\GeneratedWorlds[your map name]\Splat3_Processed and Splat4_Processed.

6. Editing Map Layers:

   • Inside the workspace folder, you'll find biomes, height maps, grayscale height maps, and road networks.
   • Use image editing software like Photoshop or Microsoft Paint to make changes to these files.
   • Save your edited files with the correct names and formats to maintain compatibility.

7. Converting and Testing Changes:

   • After editing the map files, use the Maptoolz software to convert them back to the playable map format.
   • Load the converted map in 7 Days to Die to test your changes and ensure everything works correctly.

8. Finalizing Edits:

   • Review the map preview folder generated by Maptoolz to see different layers and stages of the map.
   • Make any additional adjustments as needed to refine the map according to your preferences.

9. Additional Tips:

   • Remember to remove the workspace folder before uploading your edited map to a server.
   • Explore other tutorial videos on the channel for more in-depth guidance on map editing techniques and tools.

10. Conclusion:

• Experiment with different editing tools and techniques to create custom maps tailored to your preferences.
• Enjoy the process of map editing and share your creations with the 7 Days to Die community.

By following these steps, you can effectively use Maptoolz to edit existing maps in 7 Days to Die and unleash your creativity in customizing game worlds.