HoI2 Online map not only for modders

Lord Ederon · 18-05-2005, 06:31

Current version is BETA 6

Try NEW BETA 6

Interactive Hearts of Iron 2 Online Map

If you remember Clickable world map, which is based on a simple principle of having world map divided into 160 sectors, you might know it is quite limited in use, despite sometimes useful.

I've worked some time on map, which would not limit you to predesigned sectors, which would be scrollable, zoomable and maybe provide some other features. And here is the result.

Main features:

complete Hearts of Iron 2 world map based on five scenarios (1936, 1938, 1939, 1941 and 1944)
eight zoom levels (1:1, 1:2, 1:4, 1:8, 1:16, 1:32, 1:64 and 1:96)
ten map modes (terrain, political, victory point, infrastructure, industrial, manpower, resources, etc.)
various options how to draw (or don't draw) map grid and coordinates
optional display of province IDs
locate province by its name
and other options and possibilities for your work with map(s)

And the last thing - please give me your feedback. It is important either for my motivation and also for fixing problems and implementing new functionality. Thanks

Enjoy!

Try it now!

Daniel

Suggestions scheduled for implementation

improve user interface (one-click approach, direct settings, etc.)
extend the possibilities to set things up how you like them (grid, coordinates, move step size, etc.)
display information about selected province (IC, terrain type, climate, resources, accessing sea zone, installations, etc.), based on different scenarios data (1936, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1944)
more map modes (displaying different aspects of the map, like manpower or resources)
include save/load function to provide ability of storing/sharing your current map view, settings, notes and other relevant information (as drawings described below)
enable 'drawing' on map (arrows, signs, etc.) - to visualize your grand plans...
possiblity to load your saved game and view map data based on it

Current version is BETA 6

Lord Ederon · 18-05-2005, 18:17

Introducing Interactive Online Map for Hearts of Iron 2

Features overview

Different map modes

Various map modes, top row: political and victory points
Bottom row: infrastructure and industry

Grids and coordinates

Grids are available in differnet sizes with with different styles coordinates:
top row (absolute positioning): simplified coordinates and x/y coordinates
bottom row: same as row above with relative positioning

Province IDs and province locating

You can always turn on/off drawing of province IDs, when you need to locate province just type in its name

Interface Overview

Overview of user interface provided by Interactive Online Map in version BETA 5

1 - Main map view

1 - Move view buttons

2 - Minimap

3 - Toolbar

1 - Scenario selection
2 - Map mode seletion
3 - Display size selection
4 - Behaviour of map after clicking on it
5 - Zoom level selection
6 - Province locator input box and button
7 - Other display options
8 - Link to page with more settings

*Grosshaus* · 18-05-2005, 18:28

Looks wonderfull!!!!

A suggestion: as you have included things that can change between scenarios such as AAs or forts it would be good to indicate from which scenario this is. Or better yet have separate maps from each scenario.

Lord Ederon · 18-05-2005, 18:39

It is based on 1936 terrain map.

But further information on province basis can be scenario sensitive. I'll think about it and you can always suggest something

Disgustoid · 18-05-2005, 18:55

It looks very nice

For practical purposes might I suggest something in between level 1 and 2 ? Something with less detail but in which the province names can still be read ?

Lord Ederon · 18-05-2005, 19:08

Yes, I've already received such request

(for those zoom levels). I'll probably add another zoom level(s), but I'll be busy till end of the month, so now I'll just collect ideas.

I'll put them into first post, so everybody could see what is scheduled.

*Vulture* · 18-05-2005, 19:08

Nice

Icer · 18-05-2005, 19:17

It looks nice but I didnt get past level 2? I'm using Opera. I'll try Firefox next, maybe it's the browser...

Edit: Looks like it works with Firefox.

Lord Ederon · 18-05-2005, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icer

It looks nice but I didnt get past level 2? I'm using Opera. I'll try Firefox next, maybe it's the browser...

This is second beta version thus it contains bugs and is not fully tested...

Quote:

Edit: Looks like it works with Firefox.

I'm glad to hear that

HarkovAdm · 18-05-2005, 21:51

oh wow now I don't have to consult the province.csv to figure out what provinceids are

that was always a pain because sometimes there's very little difference between one province and the one right next to it in the same region and scrolling through the database while opening and closing hoi2.exe is no fun

therev · 19-05-2005, 00:57

Thankyou very much

I promise you your hardwork will reap great rewards as crzy moddirs go banannas.

This is excellent work!!!!

ravensuominen · 19-05-2005, 12:24

Is it possible to have links at zoom level 1 so that when you click a province
a window with its properties opens?

It's fabulous already as it is!

Lord Ederon · 19-05-2005, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravensuominen

Is it possible to have links at zoom level 1 so that when you click a province
a window with its properties opens?

What kind properties?

Lord Ederon · 21-05-2005, 01:42

I've move it a bit forward. Added another two zoom levels (1:2 and 1:5) while changed smallest from 1:40 to 1:50.

I've also enhanced interface, corrected some bugs and transferred settings (grid, colors, etc.) to another page so it doesnt bother you while viewing map.

Here is little breakdown of what has changed since last version:

new zoom levels were added, so now we have five (1:1, 1:2, 1:5, 1:10 and 1:50)
while clicking on map on higher zoom levels (above 1:1), map is zoomed in to selected point. if you are at closest zoom level (1:1), you move map center by clicking it again.
you can now select directly which level of zoom you want to have without need to click through all zoom levels between
enabling/disabling display of grid, coordinates and ID numbers as well as their color settings is now on separate page.
corrected bug when map stopped being drawn if you went beyond some point (around the world, exceeding left/rightmost coordinate)
zooming in/out by clicking on buttons (+/-) now works correctly (zooming on point in the center of current view)
province IDs are now displayed at 2 zoom levels (1:1 and 1:2)
coordinates are now shown in relative numbers (vertically) and alpha code (horizontally) - e.g. C 5 is coordinate of fifth row and third column

Lord Ederon · 21-05-2005, 20:51

Now it is working correctly (as far as I know). I've added another zoom level (1:20) so it zooms in smoother. Also another things were improved.

List of changes since preceding version:

new zoom level at ratio 1:20
corrected bug causing zoom in/out to work incorretly in some areas of map (China for instance)
you can now choose from three behaviours of map when it is clicked (zoom in, zoom out, center on clicked)
more colors to choose from
you can enable/disable display of grid and province IDs directly on map page too
moved map tools from bottom to top of the page, so you don't have to scroll down when you work in smaller window

Lord Ederon · 21-05-2005, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icer

It looks nice but I didnt get past level 2? I'm using Opera. I'll try Firefox next, maybe it's the browser...

Opera handles postbacks differently than IE or FF. You can still use it, but it's not very satisfying. You just need to do manual refresh (Ctrl+R) after any map click, zoom in/out... (what has to refresh is the picture)

I recommend you to use IE or FF when working with this map.

jdrou · 22-05-2005, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Ederon

Opera handles postbacks differently than IE or FF. You can still use it, but it's not very satisfying. You just need to do manual refresh (Ctrl+R) after any map click, zoom in/out... (what has to refresh is the picture)

I recommend you to use IE or FF when working with this map.

Works fine for me in Opera 7.54. Just need to make sure preferences are set correctly; under "History and cache" make sure you have "Always" selected for "Check images". (I also use "Check documents always" and "Always check redirect" for documents and images.)

Lord Ederon · 22-05-2005, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdrou

Works fine for me in Opera 7.54. Just need to make sure preferences are set correctly; under "History and cache" make sure you have "Always" selected for "Check images". (I also use "Check documents always" and "Always check redirect" for documents and images.)

Good. I was looking for that setting in 'Multimedia' page, didn't notice it is there

GrimReaper · 23-05-2005, 08:42

Very nice map

mcaryf · 23-05-2005, 09:07

A very useful aid - any chance of adding 1936 IC's and other data?

Mike

18-05-2005, 06:31	#1
Lord Ederon Field Marshal Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Heart of Europe Posts: 3,844	Interactive Hearts of Iron 2 Online Map Current version is BETA 6 Try NEW BETA 6 Interactive Hearts of Iron 2 Online Map If you remember Clickable world map, which is based on a simple principle of having world map divided into 160 sectors, you might know it is quite limited in use, despite sometimes useful. I've worked some time on map, which would not limit you to predesigned sectors, which would be scrollable, zoomable and maybe provide some other features. And here is the result. Main features: complete Hearts of Iron 2 world map based on five scenarios (1936, 1938, 1939, 1941 and 1944) eight zoom levels (1:1, 1:2, 1:4, 1:8, 1:16, 1:32, 1:64 and 1:96) ten map modes (terrain, political, victory point, infrastructure, industrial, manpower, resources, etc.) various options how to draw (or don't draw) map grid and coordinates optional display of province IDs locate province by its name and other options and possibilities for your work with map(s) And the last thing - please give me your feedback. It is important either for my motivation and also for fixing problems and implementing new functionality. Thanks Enjoy! Try it now! Daniel Suggestions scheduled for implementation improve user interface (one-click approach, direct settings, etc.) extend the possibilities to set things up how you like them (grid, coordinates, move step size, etc.) display information about selected province (IC, terrain type, climate, resources, accessing sea zone, installations, etc.), based on different scenarios data (1936, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1944) more map modes (displaying different aspects of the map, like manpower or resources) include save/load function to provide ability of storing/sharing your current map view, settings, notes and other relevant information (as drawings described below) enable 'drawing' on map (arrows, signs, etc.) - to visualize your grand plans... possiblity to load your saved game and view map data based on it Current version is BETA 6 __________________ HoI2/Doomsday: Interactive Online Map, Printable Maps, Complete Lists: Leaders, Ministers, Research Temas For general use: Pegasus Hexa Wizard (Resolution/Windowed Mode/...) - Pegasus 1.0 (History Log Refinement) "The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance." Domain of Lord Ederon Last edited by Lord Ederon; 29-01-2008 at 01:03.

18-05-2005, 18:17	#2
Lord Ederon Field Marshal Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Heart of Europe Posts: 3,844	What does it provide? Introducing Interactive Online Map for Hearts of Iron 2 Features overview Different map modes Various map modes, top row: political and victory points Bottom row: infrastructure and industry Grids and coordinates Grids are available in differnet sizes with with different styles coordinates: top row (absolute positioning): simplified coordinates and x/y coordinates bottom row: same as row above with relative positioning Province IDs and province locating You can always turn on/off drawing of province IDs, when you need to locate province just type in its name Interface Overview Overview of user interface provided by Interactive Online Map in version BETA 5 1 - Main map view 1 - Move view buttons 2 - Minimap 3 - Toolbar 1 - Scenario selection 2 - Map mode seletion 3 - Display size selection 4 - Behaviour of map after clicking on it 5 - Zoom level selection 6 - Province locator input box and button 7 - Other display options 8 - Link to page with more settings __________________ HoI2/Doomsday: Interactive Online Map, Printable Maps, Complete Lists: Leaders, Ministers, Research Temas For general use: Pegasus Hexa Wizard (Resolution/Windowed Mode/...) - Pegasus 1.0 (History Log Refinement) "The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance." Domain of Lord Ederon Last edited by Lord Ederon; 12-03-2006 at 01:00.

18-05-2005, 18:28	#3
Grosshaus Minister of Peace for Europe Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 9,944	Looks wonderfull!!!! A suggestion: as you have included things that can change between scenarios such as AAs or forts it would be good to indicate from which scenario this is. Or better yet have separate maps from each scenario. __________________ Pity comes for free, but jealousy must be earned - Lauri Tähkä Hearts of Iron II beta AAR Guardian of Democracy

18-05-2005, 18:39	#4
Lord Ederon Field Marshal Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Heart of Europe Posts: 3,844	It is based on 1936 terrain map. But further information on province basis can be scenario sensitive. I'll think about it and you can always suggest something __________________ HoI2/Doomsday: Interactive Online Map, Printable Maps, Complete Lists: Leaders, Ministers, Research Temas For general use: Pegasus Hexa Wizard (Resolution/Windowed Mode/...) - Pegasus 1.0 (History Log Refinement) "The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance." Domain of Lord Ederon

18-05-2005, 18:55	#5
Disgustoid Knuffelmof Join Date: May 2004 Location: O, o Den Haag Posts: 3,119	It looks very nice For practical purposes might I suggest something in between level 1 and 2 ? Something with less detail but in which the province names can still be read ? __________________ --- Proud Owner of an invisible 2Coatie! I won Werewolf III: Apocalypse Howl, but all I got was this lousy line to put in my signature! <>Explanation of Hoi2-Counters<>Taking a closer look at HOI2-autopromotion <> "Give a man a fish and he will be fed for a day. But hit a man over the head with a brick and you can have all of his fish and his woman too !"

18-05-2005, 19:08	#6
Lord Ederon Field Marshal Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Heart of Europe Posts: 3,844	Yes, I've already received such request (for those zoom levels). I'll probably add another zoom level(s), but I'll be busy till end of the month, so now I'll just collect ideas. I'll put them into first post, so everybody could see what is scheduled. __________________ HoI2/Doomsday: Interactive Online Map, Printable Maps, Complete Lists: Leaders, Ministers, Research Temas For general use: Pegasus Hexa Wizard (Resolution/Windowed Mode/...) - Pegasus 1.0 (History Log Refinement) "The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance." Domain of Lord Ederon

18-05-2005, 19:08	#7
Vulture Aerandir Eärfalas Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Antwerpen: 't Stad. En al de rest is parking. Posts: 31,948	Nice __________________ Omnia si perdis, famam servare memento Semper prorsum numquam retrorsum More spam, you die! Horribly, horribly!

18-05-2005, 19:17	#8
Icer General Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 1,795	It looks nice but I didnt get past level 2? I'm using Opera. I'll try Firefox next, maybe it's the browser... Edit: Looks like it works with Firefox. __________________ Last.fm: Join the Paradoxians / Tell us about it here! / My profile: icer75 emerge victorious! USE=Gentoo Linux "If the tanks succeed, then victory follows.", Guderian, 1937. ~ Über die Schelde, den Maas und den Rhein, rollen die englischen Panzer herein. Vorwärts, US-Marineninfanterie! Die Nutten warten in Berlin. ~

18-05-2005, 21:51	#10
HarkovAdm X Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 470	oh wow now I don't have to consult the province.csv to figure out what provinceids are that was always a pain because sometimes there's very little difference between one province and the one right next to it in the same region and scrolling through the database while opening and closing hoi2.exe is no fun

19-05-2005, 00:57	#11
therev Lt. General Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,640	Thankyou very much I promise you your hardwork will reap great rewards as crzy moddirs go banannas. This is excellent work!!!!

19-05-2005, 12:24	#12
ravensuominen Captain Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Espoo, Finland Posts: 349	Is it possible to have links at zoom level 1 so that when you click a province a window with its properties opens? It's fabulous already as it is! __________________ Owner of Rome CE + VV, CK + DV, CotN, EU, EU II, FtG, EU III CE + IN + NA + HttT, Victoria + Rev, Victoria II, Diplomacy, HoI, HoI II + DD + A, AoD and HoI III + SF From August 2010 onwards I consider Friday the 13th a lucky day...

21-05-2005, 01:42	#14
Lord Ederon Field Marshal Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Heart of Europe Posts: 3,844	BETA Build 3 I've move it a bit forward. Added another two zoom levels (1:2 and 1:5) while changed smallest from 1:40 to 1:50. I've also enhanced interface, corrected some bugs and transferred settings (grid, colors, etc.) to another page so it doesnt bother you while viewing map. Here is little breakdown of what has changed since last version: new zoom levels were added, so now we have five (1:1, 1:2, 1:5, 1:10 and 1:50) while clicking on map on higher zoom levels (above 1:1), map is zoomed in to selected point. if you are at closest zoom level (1:1), you move map center by clicking it again. you can now select directly which level of zoom you want to have without need to click through all zoom levels between enabling/disabling display of grid, coordinates and ID numbers as well as their color settings is now on separate page. corrected bug when map stopped being drawn if you went beyond some point (around the world, exceeding left/rightmost coordinate) zooming in/out by clicking on buttons (+/-) now works correctly (zooming on point in the center of current view) province IDs are now displayed at 2 zoom levels (1:1 and 1:2) coordinates are now shown in relative numbers (vertically) and alpha code (horizontally) - e.g. C 5 is coordinate of fifth row and third column __________________ HoI2/Doomsday: Interactive Online Map, Printable Maps, Complete Lists: Leaders, Ministers, Research Temas For general use: Pegasus Hexa Wizard (Resolution/Windowed Mode/...) - Pegasus 1.0 (History Log Refinement) "The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance." Domain of Lord Ederon Last edited by Lord Ederon; 21-05-2005 at 21:14.

21-05-2005, 20:51	#15
Lord Ederon Field Marshal Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Heart of Europe Posts: 3,844	BETA Build 4 Now it is working correctly (as far as I know). I've added another zoom level (1:20) so it zooms in smoother. Also another things were improved. List of changes since preceding version: new zoom level at ratio 1:20 corrected bug causing zoom in/out to work incorretly in some areas of map (China for instance) you can now choose from three behaviours of map when it is clicked (zoom in, zoom out, center on clicked) more colors to choose from you can enable/disable display of grid and province IDs directly on map page too moved map tools from bottom to top of the page, so you don't have to scroll down when you work in smaller window __________________ HoI2/Doomsday: Interactive Online Map, Printable Maps, Complete Lists: Leaders, Ministers, Research Temas For general use: Pegasus Hexa Wizard (Resolution/Windowed Mode/...) - Pegasus 1.0 (History Log Refinement) "The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance." Domain of Lord Ederon Last edited by Lord Ederon; 21-05-2005 at 21:15.

23-05-2005, 08:42	#19
GrimReaper Angel of Death Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Between Darkness and Death Posts: 3,497	Very nice map __________________ "Take your weapon. Strike me down with all of your hatred and your journey towards the Dark Side will be complete." Emperor Palpatine "Anger. Fear. Aggression. The Dark Side are they. Easily do they flow. Quick to join you in a fight." Master Yoda "Anger is more useful than despair." Terminator T-800 "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and go well with ketchup." Unknown "All shall love me and despair!" Galadriel

23-05-2005, 09:07	#20
mcaryf First Lieutenant Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: UK Posts: 246	Map A very useful aid - any chance of adding 1936 IC's and other data? Mike