Get Mapmaker 3i

This guide provides clear and supportive instructions on how to effectively fill out the MapMaker 3i online. It covers each section of the form step-by-step to ensure users can navigate the process successfully, regardless of their prior experience.

Follow the steps to complete the MapMaker 3i form easily.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the online editor.
2. Begin your project by creating project folders. Ensure your project is named appropriately, not exceeding 12 characters. Create mandatory subfolders: ‘dem’ for digital elevation model data and ‘karten’ for map clippings.
3. To upload digital map clippings, start your map viewer, adjust settings to 2D view, and ensure UTM reference is set correctly. Capture your required map section using tools for screenshots or image processing.
4. Evaluate the map's reference by calculating the UTM coordinates for the four corners of the selected clipping. Create a config file using these coordinates.
5. Repeat the process to obtain as many clippings as needed, saving them in the ‘karten’ folder alongside their corresponding config files.
6. After defining your tiles using the map clippings, download necessary elevation data from the SRTM source and store them in the ‘dem’ folder.
7. Build your Trainz files using the information you've gathered, which includes groundfile and objectfile creation.
8. Export the compiled files to your Trainz directory, ensuring all necessary files are in place for the layout.
9. Finally, verify your work within the Trainz application to see the newly created layouts and templates.

Start filling out your MapMaker 3i form online today for a seamless experience in creating your railway simulation model!