Maproom Beta started

UPDATE: Maproom pro has been released and the Beta has ended on 2016-11-01. All beta license will be phased out. You can still subscribe to the mailing list of course and get updates about Maproom. Go get Maproom pro here


Last week I’ve sent out the invitation to the Beta of Maproom to the very patient people waiting on my mailing list. Today I’m opening up this Beta to the public. If you want to get started with creating great maps in 3ds Max and help me make a better product along the way, sign up here and you’re in.

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In the meanwhile, take a look how easy it is to build a 3D map of the region around Tokyo.

Create a map with terrain heights
Create a map with terrain heights

76 Comments

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Vladimirreply
2016-01-19 at 11:02

Hello, very nice plugin, may I test it, please. Are there restrictions using it?

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-01-19 at 15:15

Hey Vladimir and Johan, I’ve added you to the beta list. You’ll get an invitation shortly.
Maproom is free to use but there are a few restrictions. I’ve written a short article about it on the helpdesk: https://klaasnienhuis.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/12000001615

Joshuareply
2016-01-20 at 06:26

Hello Klaas,
Can you add me to the beta list as well. Thank you.

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-01-20 at 07:05
– In reply to: Joshua

Done Joshua, you’ll get the info shortly.

sebastianreply
2016-01-20 at 09:24

i would really like to get my hands on this too!

Patricioreply
2016-01-20 at 11:37

Hi Klaas,

Can I test the plugin?

alfredreply
2016-01-20 at 14:27

hello ! very nice work. i am wondering is is possible to take a whole country ?
like let’s say Lebanon, but with smaller details.

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-01-20 at 16:23
– In reply to: alfred

Sure, you can map an area as small as a street or as big as the world. And anything in between. Check out an example of Lebanon I just made: Lebanon

Wilfridreply
2016-01-20 at 16:39

Thank you, j test your plugin, very good work…

Wilfrid,

Josereply
2016-01-20 at 18:34

Hello Klaas
Can you add me to the beta list as well.
Thank you.

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-01-20 at 18:47

Hey people, thanks a lot for the interest in Maproom. If you want to be part of the beta it’s easiest to enter your email address yourself in the post above instead of asking for it in a comment.

theoreply
2016-01-21 at 01:35

Hi Klaas.
So I entered my email address and clicked subscribe but nothing seemed to happen. Should I have received an auto-email or something? How do I test the script?
Thanks Theo

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-01-21 at 09:27
– In reply to: theo

Hi Theo, thanks for signing up. I send out the beta info to new subscribers once or twice a day, it’s not automatic yet. If you bear with me, you’ll get the info shortly.

Vivekreply
2016-01-21 at 03:48

Great plugin,
Please add me to the beta list…
love to try out many atmospheric effects on it…
Thank you

Juanreply
2016-01-21 at 14:52

Hola Klaas. Por favor me añades a la lista. Muchas gracias.

pierrereply
2016-01-21 at 19:05

I dream of this script for years. where can we download it ?

Roberto De Rosereply
2016-01-21 at 21:46

Great idea and good looking results! I’d love to be in the beta too!
Greetings from SOA.

Urbanitereply
2016-01-23 at 17:12

Great!? I would like to join beta too!

chrisreply
2016-01-24 at 00:00

will we get a video that shows us how to get the gis data (buildings and streets) imported as well and will this data be projected onto the topography maps that this original beta version is showing ?

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-01-25 at 12:26
– In reply to: chris

Hi Chris, osm workflow is at the top of my list right now. Projecting the shapes onto the topography is very slow at the moment. Once I’ve made some progress in that area I’ll release a video about it.

Ytalo Fernandezreply
2016-01-26 at 12:33

Excellent plugin I would be on the list , it’s just what I needed , please make life a little easier

Hughiereply
2016-01-26 at 12:47

Hello, could I be added to the Beta as well? for my current real terrain projects I have being painstakingly cleaning .ai files by hand and using the contours with the terrain compound objects, this script could be a dream come true.

Alexreply
2016-01-26 at 15:06

Hi Klaas, this tool looks amazing and seems like doing 80% of my work automatically. I would like to join the beta test too.

Eran Kerenreply
2016-01-26 at 15:40

Hello Klaas
This script looks very intriguing
I would also like to join the beta if possible
Thanks in advance

Alessandro N Cordeiroreply
2016-01-27 at 10:05

Please let me try! This is a very useful tool

Hans-Martinreply
2016-01-30 at 17:08

may i get into your betatest? thanks Nienhuis

Vincent AUDINEAUreply
2016-01-31 at 12:58

Hello Klaas,

I would like to know what langage you use to make your script.

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-02-01 at 14:11
– In reply to: Vincent AUDINEAU

Hi Vincent, It’s divided between maxscript (the native scripting language in 3dsMax) and C#. I saw on Vimeo you also built an SRTM parser for Houdini. Great work!

Vincent AUDINEAUreply
2016-02-01 at 15:23

Thanks for your answer and comment. I made a very simple strm parser for now. Your plug is far better and complete.
I assume you use C# to deal with layered aerial map. Is it right ?
I was looking for a way to deal with aerial map service via Python but without success …

Keep up the good work !

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-02-01 at 15:53

Yes, getting and reprojecting the maps is done in C#. I’d imagine there’s a library for python to do this for you. Downloading the images is the easy part, making sure they match up with the terrain is the challenge!

Vincent AUDINEAUreply
2016-02-02 at 11:12

Oh sure I believe you !
About aerial images, can you please give me the link to the library you use ? It could give me some clue for any python implementation.

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-02-02 at 11:33

No libraries involved. It’s all home-made!

MMreply
2016-02-04 at 14:12

Great work and nice results 🙂 maybe it’s worth to note, that the OSM license (ODbL) is copyleft, so the resulting scenery might be licensed as well under ODbL?

You might want to add yourself to the OSM wiki: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/3D_development
There are also already Blender3D folks, which work with OSM

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-02-04 at 14:39
– In reply to: MM

Good catch. I’ve added the attribution info with the osm tiles, but not with the shapes. This is a good source: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Legal_FAQ. If you derive work (partly) from osm data such as a rendering or animation you need to attribute osm but their license doesn’t apply to the derived work. At least, that’s how I read their FAQ.

Benreply
2016-02-05 at 21:55

This is very impressive.

Gregreply
2016-02-11 at 10:33

Just saw the video, love what I see and would love to test out if Beta is still available.

Janreply
2016-02-13 at 15:47

Impressive work Klaas, can i take part in beta testing. Thanks Jan

Hussamreply
2016-02-16 at 13:54

Hi Klaas
our university very interested in this..could you please add me as a beta tester as well,,I am teaching in the Catholic university of America a digital tools courses and we would like to try this beta as well,,
thanks
Hussam

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-02-16 at 23:19
– In reply to: Hussam

Hi Hussam, just sign up with your email at the top of this post and you’ll get all the information you need.

Fredreply
2016-02-17 at 10:46

Hi Klaas,

wonderful script,
I was wondering how much would cost the final version ? And if you plan to integrate Bing terrain ?

Fred.

Peterreply
2016-02-18 at 12:31

Hello!
This is a very nice script and I think, it would have a rich future. I want to test this amazing script!
Thanks and have a nice day

Neilreply
2016-02-20 at 00:45

I love the look of this, wanting to use this for upcoming projects! 🙂

Tayebreply
2016-02-23 at 15:26

how can i use ripple feature
it s hiden

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-02-23 at 15:37
– In reply to: Tayeb

Correct, I’ll release it in a couple of days. Bear with me!

ChenYangreply
2016-03-05 at 15:01

Hello Klaas,
Can you add me to the beta list as well. Thank you.

Kairzhanreply
2016-03-06 at 15:49

Hello, very cool script!
I have registered but I can’t get a license for the beta, maybe I’m not doing something right! Can I test the script?

Guillaumereply
2016-03-29 at 09:12

Hey awesome stuff here ! Really cool for my work. Can you add me to the beta ? Thank you

Xavierreply
2016-03-31 at 11:34

Hello Klaas, cool script
may I test it, please?

Geoff wilsonreply
2016-04-07 at 21:07

Hi.
Can you please add me to the beta for maproom as well please..

Wolfgang Pereirareply
2016-04-12 at 14:35

This is GOLD! This is looking really good, I’m looking forward for the final release, buying a license for sure!

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-04-12 at 14:56
– In reply to: Wolfgang Pereira

Thanks Wolfgang!

Ericreply
2016-04-12 at 23:17

Really nice looking script! I hope to get in the beta. Thank you!

Rodrigo Salinasreply
2016-05-02 at 17:31

Hi Klaas
I recently signed up for this beta, it seems very usefull. Im from Guatemala And I would like to make a terrain of my city.
Great job by the way!.

kalireply
2016-05-04 at 05:36

Hello Klaas, I registered for the beta within the software as explained in your video, But I am still waiting to be registered (1 month almost), sorry to bother you here, is it possible to be added to the beta? thanks!

Dragos Costereply
2016-05-07 at 17:18

Hi Klaas,

I’ve subscribed to the beta. Please activate my username as well 🙂

Thank you !

Bozhidar Gerginovreply
2016-06-06 at 10:15

Hi Klaas
Could you register me for your beta? I would like to try some terrains and cities in Austria.

Thank You
Bozhidar

Carolinereply
2016-06-09 at 23:09

Hi Klaas, I want to send my congratulation for a so useful tool!
I´ve subscribed sending my email.
Thanks!

Carolinereply
2016-06-09 at 23:10

PS: Does it work in max 2014? I have max 2016, but I mostly work in 2014

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-06-10 at 06:06
– In reply to: Caroline

Yes, 3dsMax 2014 works

Carolinereply
2016-06-10 at 00:04

I have a problem, It says “Maproom can´t connect to the internet…”
Actually the computer I use for production has no connection at all to the internet, neither has a network connnection, is an isolated workstation. I use another computer for navigation (to avoid viruses and for other security reasons)
How can I solve this?

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-06-10 at 06:06
– In reply to: Caroline

Hi Caroline, thanks for joining the beta. Maproom uses data from online sources, such as Bing or Openstreetmap. The licensing also runs through a server. If you have no internet connection Maproom won’t be able to download any data. It will be basically useless that way, I’m sorry.

Jamesreply
2016-06-13 at 10:44

Hi Klaas,

Great plugin so far. I only have the ‘satellite’ preset and I can’t seem to load any terrain heights. I’ve tried different locations around the world but my dropdown only says “none”. Any ideas? Using build 0020.

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-06-13 at 10:58
– In reply to: James

Hey James, to get access to the entire toolset you need to request a beta license. Check out how to do that here: https://klaasnienhuis.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/12000001271-get-full-beta-license

Jamesreply
2016-06-13 at 11:03

Of course 😛

Thanks 🙂

Ulfreply
2016-06-24 at 09:35

Hi Klaas,
from what I see, that is an elegant and amazing plugin you created!
I do have a bug report, though (didn’t know where else to put it):
Upon running the script (= clicking the toolbar icon) I get a “MAXScript MacroScript Error Execution” message: “– Runtime error: dotNet runtime exception: Invalid directory on URL.”
Looking forward to future versions!

Carolinereply
2016-08-01 at 23:49

Hello Klass, it´s me again.
Well I´ve installed max2014 in a computer connected to the internet.
Now I got these two errors:

1- Unwnown property:”value” in undefined

2- –Runtime error: dotnet runtime exception. Must be non negative and less the size of the collection.
Parameter name: index.

And the splash stays forever…
Any suggestions please?
Thanks in advance.

Nikolai Larinreply
2016-10-17 at 14:24

Hello Klaas,
Can you add me to the beta list as well. Thank you.

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2016-10-17 at 14:26
– In reply to: Nikolai Larin

Hi Nikolai, you can do that yourself. Just enter your email address at the top of this page and hit “Subscribe”. You’ll get all info you need after that by email.

Glenreply
2017-05-28 at 22:37

Hi Klaas.
I was using sketch up for terrain and satellite modeling, but they are using lower resolution providers now since their googlemaps license expired. How does your plugin compare to the geolocation resolution of sketchup. Is there a demo I can test since the beta is over?.

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2017-05-29 at 06:50
– In reply to: Glen

Hi Glen. I haven’t used Sketchup so I can’t compare. But you can try it out yourself. Just download maproom from the shop here https://www.klaasnienhuis.nl/wp/product/maproom/. You can make small maps with satellite images but they can be detailed. Maproom doesn’t serve google images though, their licensing costs are insane! Basically, maproom uses what the map providers display themselves. So, in the full version of maproom, if you want to know what detail you can get with Bing maps imagery, go to Bing maps and zoom in as far as you can. that’s what you’ll get in maproom as well, provided you stick with the default map projection.

Okan AKTAÅžreply
2018-02-28 at 14:31

dude it’s too expensive for me becaue 1 euro=4,5 TL. is there any educational license

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2018-03-01 at 08:03
– In reply to: Okan AKTAÅž

Hi Okan, there’s a free version of Maproom. Just download maproom from the shop and you’re good to go. If your school or university purchases at least 20 seats I provide free licenses for the participating students. So: contact your teacher!

gabrielreply
2021-02-15 at 11:50

Hi Klaas, is there a free version of maproom ? Can we test it somewhere ?

Thanks

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2021-03-01 at 07:56
– In reply to: gabriel

Hi Gabriel, you can go to the shop and download and use maproom for free. Maproom has a free mode with limited functionality.

Vladreply
2022-12-25 at 16:49

Hello, could you, please tell me why my license has expired? When I bought it, I was sure that it was forever. That’s exactly what it said in the purchase details. But in the license manager there is a limit of 365 days. Where and what did I misunderstand? Thank you.

Klaas Nienhuisreply
2023-01-20 at 10:53
– In reply to: Vlad

Hi Vlad, I’m glad the issue has been resolved. These licenses indeed don’t expire

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