'Validating Map'

[skippermonkey]

OK, so its my first time using the editor and things are going sweet.

I've made a kick ass track and have validated it a few times but have kept on editing it.

Using 'Set Map Parameters' I edited the 'Map type' and 'Map style', not really understanding what i was supposed to do here, what with it being rather vague, and I've obviously not done the right thing because.....

The map will no longer validate, the flag in the bottom right is RED and i cant figure out how to get it validated again

SO... if anyone knows some steps i can carry out to get the map all set up correctly so that i can validate it and publish it somehow, that'd be amazing

[eyebo]

Go into Tools -> Set Map Type
Select as Map Type: "Race"
Map style doesn't matter. Just ignore that.
Click OK and return to the editor.
The flag at bottom right will be red. Click it to begin validating the map. You have to drive the track from start to finish, passing through all checkpoints and then the finish line. After you do this, the flag will turn green.
Now you can save the map. It will also ask to compute shadows. This is necessary for the track to be playable, so go ahead and compute them on at least fast quality, but higher if you have the patience and a good computer.
Publish on Mania Exchange

[skippermonkey]

There are no options for me to pick in the 'map type'

This is the confusing thing

I would gladly pick 'race' if i knew where it was supposed to be

[skippermonkey]

As you can see, its not playing ball. Though, i'm sure it has something to do with the words in the top left of the screen (i chose this split screen 'thing' in game type.. and cant change it back because i cant see any other options )

http://i.imgur.com/FjwR6Nn.jpg

[eyebo]

Oh splitscreen. Yeah I see that now.

I forgot that I made that "Race" option myself a while ago.

Here, unzip the txt file in this zip:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/467 ... Script.zip

Copy the txt file to Documents\ManiaPlanet\Scripts\MapTypes\TrackMania\
If the folder doesn't exist, create it.

You might need to restart ManiaPlanet. I'm not sure.

Back in the editor... Just click at top left where it says "split screen". Not on the wrench and gear but on the text itself. Then you should have the "Race" option.

[skippermonkey]

not working...

since its a script, you sure you wrote the correct file path?

[eyebo]

Edit: No, it wasn't correct. I've fixed the path now.
And I realize there's nothing in the txt file. It should still work.
Can you send me the map? Maybe I can fix it and send it back to you.

[steeffeen]

uhm, i don't think the path is correct..
shouldn't it be

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Documents\ManiaPlanet\Scripts\MapTypes\TrackMania\

?

[skippermonkey]

http://i.imgur.com/T8FttAA.jpg

I must be terrible at this.. because i cant figure out whats wrong

[steeffeen]

did you name your folder "Map Types" or "MapTypes"?
it's supposed to be "MapTypes" without the space

btw i don't even know if it's going to work with the method eyebo suggested