Zugg Software :: Shortcuts and Tricks

Non-standard exits

While you can create non-standard exits (like enter, portal, etc) by manually creating a link and editing it's properties, you can also create one while walking around your MUD creating your map from the MUD command line. Simply prefix the non-standard direction with the MapDir character (defaults to >) and the mapper will create the new room as you move. So, for example, if one of the exits from the room is "enter", simply type ">enter" on the command line and a room will be created and linked with the Other exit called "enter". Normally the mapper will put the new room in a vacant spot near the original room. To force the room to be created a certain cardinal direction from the original room, put the cardinal direction after the other exit separated by another ">" character. So, for example, to create a new room to the east, you would type ">enter>e". This is only needed when you first need to create the room. Once the room is created, simply typing "enter" should follow the existing link to the room.

Events

There are four special events that're raised automatically while using the mapper. They are OnRoomCreate, OnRoomEnter, OnRoomWalk and OnWalkEnd. More details can be found here.

Alias tricks

Alias may be used with many of the fields in the automapper. Links between rooms have the Other Com field. In the mapper configuration under Strings and Doors aliases can be used to handle special doors. For even more powerful map scripting it is recommened that you try out zMapper.