Readme for CivoMapGen

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Cevo.Map.Gen

ReadMe

## Introduction

CevoMapGen is a map file generator for Cevo that facilitates harsher terrain and climate.
It gives greater control than the existing map generator within the game,
and allows much faster generation of novel or extreme worlds than using the map editor.

## Features

- Fast generation of random Cevo map files.
- Increased range and control over input parameters.
- More extreme terrain and climate possible.
- Sample world templates for instant use.
- Optional thumbnail view of map files.
- Estimate of city sites to indicate game length.
- City site count and thumbnail view possible with exiting maps.
- Support of larger maps for 'Distant Horizon' version of Cevo.

## Package Contents

Files currently released for CevoMapGen
File Name | Description
--- | ---
CevoMapGen.exe | Program Executable.
ReadmeWindows.html | This File.
HelpNotes.html | Notes in Web Page format

## Windows Installation

To install CivMapGen, create a directory on your hard disk using File Manager or via the 'My Computer' Icon on the desktop, or via right clicking on 'Start' menu and selecting 'Explore'.
Then, unpack the shipping ZIP file into this directory.
Create an Icon on the desk top by right clicking there and selecting 'New', then 'Shortcut'.
Use the browse option to locate the EXE file you have just unpacked or copied.
You can add the program to the Start Menu, by right clicking on the task bar then selecting 'Properties', then 'Start Menu Programs'.

To associate CevoMapGen with .cevomap files, Click on 'My Computer', select 'Tools', 'Folder Options..', 'File Types'. Enter cevomap as a new file type and select CivMapGen as the application to open them.

It is always advisable to use your virus scan software on any new EXE files being running them on your computer.

This program will not store application data in the registry on your computer, but it will create and use an .INI file in it's own directory.

## Licence

CevoMapGen. Copyright @ 1999-2023 Peter Blackman. GPL2+

## Contact Information

Let me know if any problems are encountered with this program. Please specify exactly which version you have when reporting problems. Peter at PBlackman dot plus dot com