How do I import a tilemap from MapEditor

I have started to work with the MapEditor to create tilemaps for my next game. But I'm not quite sure how i import my map. Is it only possible to import a .png file not the file which the MapEditor provides?

And maybe somebody has tips for me or own experience with tilemaps and "top-down" games so far he's willing to share?

Edit:

I've found where i can import the .tmx files now, but i get this error. What do i wrong?

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Thanks for your help guys!

Well it sounds like the TMX file is not valid.

Could you post your TMX file to see if it is working as intended ?

I've just tried using Tiled 0.9.1 and C2 R173 and import/export of TMX files worked as intended.

Example TMX file

I exported it from C2 first, opened it in Tiled, made some kind of level and then imported it back in C2, and it worked.

Hi Kyatric

Thanks for your fast reply. Your test file also works on my side. Could it be a problem with the size of the map? I can't post the file here because it includes premium tile files, but i can send the file with a PM to you.

Some Information

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This are my settings for the tilemap. Do you see any problem with the size or the settings at all? What do you recommend?

Thanks a lot!

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with Tiled or the specific settings required.

I've just quickly tried out to see if their could be a compatibility issue requiring Ashley to know or make some kind of update. Apparently it's not the case.

Let's hope someone more familiar with Tiled will be able to provide some support to you.

Sorry I can't be of more help on the issue.

It's no problem, thank you! I've sent you the tilemap before i had read your replay. Maybe you'll find something, if not it's also fine

Have you checked this blog post from Ashley, especially the part about importing: https://www.scirra.com/blog/ashley/3/tech-blog-tilemap-tidbits? Maybe there is something in here to give you a clue to why yours doesn't work (using gzip compression, for instance).

Thanks a lot for that link. I will check it!

Hi guys,

— did you find a fix for this? I get the same error when importing a tmx file.

Cheers

Hi guys,

— did you find a fix for this? I get the same error when importing a tmx file.

Cheers

Hi,

I've updated my tutorial. You need to save it as XML.

Tutorial: https://www.scirra.com/tutorials/1046/c ... -mapeditor

AndreasR Awesome, thanks

AndreasR Awesome, thanks

Welcome, glad to help you out