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Which do you prefer?

I personally like code editing, because I just edit the coordinates and I know I'll get it in the spot I want every time (24 units equals 1 tile length, so it's just fractions from there).

I prefer z-snap. Trial and error.

I didn't vote because there should be some kind of 'depends' option, because Z snapping is much faster, but sometimes I need to do things precisely.

EdoI wrote:I didn't vote because there should be some kind of 'depends' option, because Z snapping is much faster, but sometimes I need to do things precisely.

Good point. I added the option.

Z-Snap, for us less avid mappers.

I say Z-Snap because it is just easier, especially with the more stable hands (like mine). For the not so stable, then I think code editing would be better.

Z-Snapping. Much more easier.

cant figure out how to code snap.

zsnap feels more artistic and natural
all the way

Depends. I use z-snap for curved lines of mines/gold, but code editing when I want to place something in a fraction of a c-snap (usually 1/2 c-snap, so 3 pixels).

Z-snapping for me. I'm still learning simple code editing, and I don't find it as easy anyway.

z-snap, especially with a mouse. It's less time consuming.

z-snap. Even with a laptop. It's just more................ natural.

Z-snap all the way. I've never had to manually edit any code except for a couple of teleporters and such.

Code editing all the way I hardly ever use z-snap its all in the numbers

Neither, I seriously doubt I've used z snapping on any of my maps other than that series I made based around those perfectly arcing mine bridges. So not recently, anyways. I'd probably lean towards z snap, just less effort. If I was taking those curves seriously, I'd try code editing but not as a first option.

how do you code edit?

blackbelmoral wrote:how do you zsnap?

by pressing z

no, code edit

Go into the text box and change the coordinates. 24 units=1 square (or E-tile length)

Z Snap brings out the artist, code editing brings out the mathematician.
I am the artist.

Z Snap brings out the artist, code editing brings out the mathematician.
I am the artist.

I don't agree I'm an artist its common for people to think that artists are always spontaneous and use movements to express themselves like impressionists and expressionists and such. But many artists are very precise and use a lot of maths like photographers, printmakers and architects. Code editing brings out the artist and the mathmatician in me (If you don't know what I'm talking about see one of my maps). Not meaning to start an argument just saying I'm very pro code-editing it dosn't make you a robot =)

Z-Snap; Because even though Code Editing is more precise it also takes longer :P

Rikaninja wrote:Z-Snap; Because even though Code Editing is more precise it also takes longer :P

I'm fairly sure z-snapping is just as accurate as code editing.

1) Line up your mouse so that the crosshair doesn't move when you change from Z-snap to any other snap.
2) Move mouse horizontal and vertical the amount of pixels you want to move the object
3) Stop moving the mouse (for accurate results this step is very important!)
4) Left click.
5) On the mose idiot.

i use mousekeys for z snap