Priya Kapoor
Dungeon Painter Studio is a software used for creating maps for games. While the software does not allow users to resize the grid, there are some workarounds. One method is to export the map without the grid and add a preferred grid in any graphic redactor. Another method is to adjust the config.json file by modifying the canvasWidth and canvasHeight values. Additionally, users can adjust the thickness of the grid lines by changing the gridThickness value in the same file. To improve visibility, users can also adjust the transparency and colour of the grid lines.
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What You'll Learn
- It is not possible to resize the grid in Dungeon Painter Studio
- You can export the map without the grid and add a preferred grid in a graphic redactor
- To make the grid lines thicker, open the config.json file and change gridThickness:1 to a higher number
- You can tweak the colour and transparency of the grid lines
- To align the map image to the grid, right-click on the image > Advanced > Align to Grid
It is not possible to resize the grid in Dungeon Painter Studio
One solution is to export the map without the grid and then add your preferred grid in a graphic redactor. Alternatively, you can try to adjust the thickness of the grid lines by opening the "config.json" file inside the DPS folder and changing the "gridThickness" value. You can also try to increase the grid transparency, choose a lighter or darker colour for the grid lines, or set the horizontal and vertical bold intervals to 1.
Another option is to modify the canvas width and height by going to the install directory and opening the "config.json" file in a text editor. You can then change the values associated with "canvasWidth" and "canvasHeight".
It is worth noting that Dungeon Painter Studio does offer hex grids in addition to square grids. However, the functionality for hex grids is not perfect and may not meet your expectations.
While it is not possible to resize the grid directly in Dungeon Painter Studio, these suggested methods may help you achieve a similar outcome.
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You can export the map without the grid and add a preferred grid in a graphic redactor
Dungeon Painter Studio users have discussed how to resize the grid on their maps. While some users have noted that it is not possible to resize the grid, others have suggested a few workarounds.
One suggestion is to export the map without the grid and then add a preferred grid in a graphic redactor. This solution may not always work, but it is worth trying. Another workaround involves changing the default pixel dimensions of the grid. The default is set to 200x200, but users can try exporting the image at 140px or less.
Additionally, users can try modifying the "config.json" file in the install directory. By changing the values associated with "canvasWidth" and "canvasHeight," users may be able to adjust the grid size.
It is also worth noting that Dungeon Painter Studio does offer hex grids in addition to square grids. However, the functionality for hex grids is not perfect, and many assets are designed with square grids in mind.
For users looking to align their maps with the grid in Roll20, stretching the image and using the "Align to Grid" tool can be helpful. Right-clicking on the map image and following the steps of Advanced > Is Drawing > Page Tool Bar > Page Settings can help change the page grid colour to bright red, making it easier to align the grids.
While there is currently no built-in function to add a centre point to each square on the grid, users can enable "Allow Half" to snap to half squares and easily identify the centre.
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To make the grid lines thicker, open the config.json file and change gridThickness:1 to a higher number
To make the grid lines thicker in Dungeon Painter Studio, you can try adjusting the settings in the config.json file. This file can be found inside the DPS folder.
Open the config.json file in a text editor and look for the "gridThickness" setting. By default, it is set to "gridThickness":1. To increase the thickness of the grid lines, change this value to a higher number, such as "gridThickness":2 or "gridThickness":4.
However, it's important to note that some users have reported that changing this setting did not noticeably change the thickness of the grid lines, even when increasing the value significantly. As such, you may need to consider alternative methods to adjust the grid lines to your liking, such as increasing grid transparency, choosing a lighter or darker colour for the grid lines, or adjusting the horizontal and vertical bold intervals.
Additionally, the thickness of the grid lines may also depend on the DPI (dots per inch) of the exported map. If you open the map at its real size, the grid lines may appear more prominent.
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You can tweak the colour and transparency of the grid lines
While it is not possible to make the grid lines thicker in Dungeon Painter Studio, you can tweak the colour and transparency of the grid lines to make them more visible.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the "config.json" file inside the DPS folder.
- Locate the "gridThickness" setting and adjust its value. Increasing the value will make the grid lines thicker. However, some users have reported that even after changing the value, the grid lines remain thin.
- Adjust the transparency of the grid lines by using the transparency slider above the grid colour picker on the "Back & Grid" tab. Moving the slider towards the maximum transparency setting will make the grid lines more transparent, while moving it towards the minimum transparency setting will make them more opaque.
- Choose a light or dark colour for the grid lines to improve visibility. For example, if your map has a light background, select a dark colour for the grid lines, and vice versa.
By adjusting the transparency and colour of the grid lines, you can improve their visibility when printing or exporting your maps.
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To align the map image to the grid, right-click on the image > Advanced > Align to Grid
If you want to align your map image to the grid in Dungeon Painter, start by stretching the image out to approximately the right size. Note that the aspect ratio will change slightly as the image snaps to the grid. You may need to adjust the page size dimensions by going to Page Toolbar > Page Settings. Zoom in so that you have a large, clear 3x3 grid on the map image.
Now, right-click on the image and select 'Advanced' > 'Align to Grid'. This will block a 3x3 map image grid, which should get you close to the correct alignment. Next, right-click on the map image and select 'Advanced' > 'Is Drawing'. Go to the Page Tool Bar > Page Settings, and change the page grid colour to bright red. This is just a temporary measure to help you see the page grid for alignment.
Now, scroll to the top left of the map image and move it so that the top left of the map image grid aligns with the page grid. Scroll to the right edge of the map image and drag the vertical image grids so that they line up with the page grid. Finally, scroll to the middle of the bottom of the map image and repeat the process to match the horizontal lines.
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Frequently asked questions
You can't resize the grid in Dungeon Painter Studio, but you can resize the assets you're using. The default scale is 200 pixels/5 feet, or 40 pixels/foot.
Go to the install directory (Properties -> Local Files -> Browse Local Files) and open the "config.json" file in a text editor. Inside, you'll see "canvasWidth" and "canvasHeight", and you can modify the values associated with them.
Open the "config.json" file inside the DPS folder, and change "gridThickness":1 to "gridThickness":2.
Increase the grid transparency, choose a lighter or darker colour for the grid lines, and set the horizontal and vertical bold intervals to 1 (the two bottom sliders).
