====== ArtMap (Customized) ======

**Website:** [[https://gitlab.com/BlockStack/ArtMap|gitlab.com/BlockStack/ArtMap]]

===== Overview =====

ArtMap allows you to easily create works of art by drawing on a canvas - map art on easy mode! With 61 colors and 4 variants each (244 total colors), you can create detailed pixel art that displays on Minecraft maps. This customized version includes special enhancements for a better artistic experience.

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===== Main Commands =====

<code>
/art      - Main information hub for the plugin. Very important!
/art preview      - Preview your artwork before saving
/art save [title]      - Save your completed artwork
</code>

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===== How ArtMap Works =====

**Canvas System:**
  * Use an easel to draw on your canvas
  * Paint with items (see Paint Brushes section below)
  * Each pixel corresponds to four map pixels
  * 32x32 pixel canvases

**Color System:**
  * 61 base colors with 4 variants each (244 total colors)
  * Colors match Minecraft's map color palette exactly
  * Find all available colors at: [[https://dekatater.com/artmaps|dekatater.com/artmaps]]

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===== Custom Enhancements =====

**Customized Fork Features:**
This server runs a specially modified version of ArtMap with several improvements:

**Glowing Easels:**
  * New glow easel variant that illuminates the canvas to prevent lighting differences in large Artmaps
  * Perfect for working in darker areas or at night
  * Same functionality as regular easels but with built-in lighting

**Move Tool:**
  * Shift your entire canvas one pixel at a time in any direction
  * Perfect for fine-tuning positioning and composition
  * Allows precise adjustments without redrawing everything

**Fixed Color Names:**
  * Fixes names for unnamed colors in the palette
  * Ensures all colors work properly with the paint brush texture system
  * Eliminates confusion with missing or broken color references

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===== Paint Brushes System =====

**Custom Resource Pack:**
  * Dye items are retextured to look like paint brushes when properly named
  * Download the resource pack: [[https://dekatater.com/artmaps/packs.html|dekatater.com/artmaps/packs.html]]
  * Works automatically with the [[plugins:artmap-brushes|Artmap Brushes NBT]] plugin

**Getting Paint Brushes:**
  * Rename dye items to their exact color names to retexture them. They do not need to be renamed to be used as brushes
  * Color names available at: [[https://dekatater.com/artmaps|dekatater.com/artmaps]]
  * Properly named dyes become paint brushes automatically
  * Use the **/art** command to see all 61+ dye items


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===== Art Gallery Integration =====

**Sharing Your Art:**
  * Export finished artmaps to the public Art Gallery
  * Gallery located at: [[http://dekatater.com/gallery|http://dekatater.com/gallery]]
  * Download your pixel art, combine multiple pieces, engage with the community
  * Uses the [[plugins:artmap-exporter|Artmap Exporter]] plugin

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===== Getting Started =====

**Your First Artmap:**
  -   **Get an easel** - Craft or obtain an easel block
  -   **Set up your workspace** - Place the easel where you want to work
  -   **Get paint brushes/dyes** - Rename dyes to color names for custom textures (optional)[[https://dekatater.com/artmaps|(see color list)]]
  -   **Start painting** - Right click and hold to draw a line, left click to place a dot. Use `/art` for tool info
  -   **Preview your work** - Use `/art preview` to see the result
  -   **Save your masterpiece** - Use `/art save [title]` when finished

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===== Tips =====

  * Use `/art` first - it contains essential information about the system
  * Download the resource pack for the full paint brush experience
  * Plan your artwork on digital tools first, like [[http://pixelatorapp.com/|Pixelator]] and [[https://dekatater.com/artmaps/helper|Dek's Artmap Helper]]
  * The glow easel is great for multi-map artworks to prevent light level differences
  * Use the move tool for small positioning adjustments

===== Related Pages =====

  * [[:plugins|All Server Plugins]]
  * [[:plugins:artmap-brushes|Artmap Brushes NBT]]
  * [[:plugins:artmap-exporter|Artmap Exporter]]

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//ArtMap allows you to draw whatever your heart desires in aesthetics-friendly pixel art form.//