FAQ and Clarifications

Which symbols can I use in my maps?

Remember that raster symbols require the image files to be installed on the user's computer, which means you can only use symbols the atlas users will also have.

You can use raster symbols from CC3+ itself, as well as any official CC3+ addon. In addition, you can use symbols coming from any of the four community art packs linked from here (Vintyri Cartographic Collection, CSUAC 2.0, Bogie's Mapping Objects and Dundjinni Archives).

Which fills can I use in my maps?

As with symbols, fills also rely on files installed on the user's computer, so only textures the end user has available can be used.

You can use fills from CC3+ itself, as well as any official CC3+ addon. In addition, you can use fills coming from any of the four community art packs linked from here (Vintyri Cartographic Collection, CSUAC 2.0, Bogie's Mapping Objects and Dundjinni Archives).

Can I use custom Symbols/Fills?

If you want to make your own symbols and/or fills to use in your map, you are allowed to do so with the following restrictions:

  • It MUST be your own work. We cannot accept artwork found on the internet, or other places, even if it is free.
  • The art files must be distributed with the atlas, so you must give the atlas the permission to redistribute these files.
  • The total size of extra artwork for a map MUST NOT exceed 10MB in size.
  • All custom artwork must use the map-relative path of $..\Resources\[Symbols or Bitmaps]\[your nickname]\

Which fonts can I use?

The main advantage with fonts is that CC3+ will use a replacement font if the font you used can't be found. However, this font may not look like the font you used, especially if you used a fancy font, and it can appear smaller or larger.

If you wish to let the user see the map as you intended, you should use a font the user will also have. This includes all fonts available on a standard Windows system with CC3+ and its add-ons installed.