Problem with background map

[DaliTn]

HELLO

I am new at mapping

I want to change the background map

I followed a lot of tutorials how to do so

but I keep getting this



I don't know what's wrong

[BenganJ]

@DaliTn

Yes, you're doing something wrong. First of all I want you to post the latest editor.log.txt file.
Second, which area are you going to map and in which scale?

[DaliTn]

Ok first of all

I want a map background for africa in 1:1 scale as a try

as I said I am just a beginner and just want to start mapping

and this is how I saved the dds file for the map



and this is the editor log

editor.log.txt

[BenganJ]

@DaliTn

Wow! Do you have children? Because mapping Africa in a scale of 1:1 will take
generations. Even in the standard scale of 1:19 you probably will not make it
in your lifetime. Reconsider my friend! Further, the DDS backgraund must be
in a certain map projection if mapping in 1:19. From where did you get the
background image data? Also, there's certain limitations for the Editor BG.
I'll have a look at the log now.

EDIT: These error says a lot of your problems.

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<ERROR> [dds] Malformed DDS file '/C:/Users/dalim/Documents/Euro Truck Simulator 2/mod/material/editor/africa.dds'

and

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<ERROR> Road item length exceeded 1000.0m (657.984;0;264.121), (uid: 0x3E5108B8FE800001)

The last error comes in hundreds! Even road segments have limits, both in
too long ones and too short ones. So, in short, you will have to re-think and
study the art of using the Map Editor very much more before you can start.
But you're welcome back when that time comes!

[DaliTn]

Haha No I am not willing to map the hole Africa .
It's just not available in the original base background

the background I got it from google . is that a problem ??

okay how do I make it in 1:19 scale ??

[BenganJ]

@DaliTn

Please, read the edit of my previous post!

EDIT: BTW, have you watched all the tutorial videos by Arayas yet?
Find them here: viewtopic.php?p=244#p244

[DaliTn]

Okay Thanks