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![FMG Loading Screen](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/587406457725779968/615924093736452184/v1_1.png)
## Introduction
_Fantasy Map Generator_ is a tool that creates highly customizable fantasy worlds for you. It runs in a browser and does not require any software installation. It’s free and you can use created maps for any purposes including commercial ones. You can even download the Generator and then run in a browser without Internet connection available.
_Fantasy Map Generator_ is a tool that creates highly customizable fantasy worlds for you. It runs in a browser and does not require any software installation. It’s free and you can use created maps for any purposes including commercial. You can also download a desktop version and run in without Internet connection available.
The tool generates a new fantasy map on opening. The map is auto-generated, but it doesn’t mean that you cannot control the generation. To open the controls click on the arrow button at the top left corner on the screen or press <kbd>Tab</kbd>. You can either change the generation parameters and generate a new map, or edit the current map. You can also create a new map from scratch using paint brushes.
![Menu button](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/587406457725779968/615924098090008577/v1_2.png)
## Moving around
The map is generated fully zoomed out. Double click on the map to zoom into the clicked area. Double click again to zoom in even more. The maximum zoom level is 20x by default, but it can be changed in the options. To zoom out hold <kbd>Shift</kbd> and double click. Click and drag to move around the enlarged area.
The map is generated fully zoomed out. Double click on the map to zoom into the clicked area. Double click again to zoom in even more. The maximum zoom level is 20x, but it can be increased in the options. To zoom out hold <kbd>Shift</kbd> and double click. Click and drag to move around the enlarged area.
The same operations can be performed using keyboard. Press <kbd>+</kbd> to zoom in, <kbd>-</kbd> to zoom out. Use <kbd>1</kbd>-<kbd>9</kbd> number keys to set an exact zoom level. Press <kbd>0</kbd> to reset zoom to default. Use arrows keys to move around.
## Map layers
By default the map shows the world’s political situation, but it’s not the only available preset. Open the first tab of the menu – _Style_ – to change the preset. _Preset_ is a bunch of sets of different map layers to use. There are 5 presets available for selection: political map, cultural map, heightmap, biomes map and the pure landmass view. You can either select one of the presets or use buttons below to display or hide a particular label.
By default the map shows the world’s political situation, but it’s not the only available preset. Open the first tab of the menu – _Style_ – to change the preset. _Preset_ is a set of layers to be toggled on. There are number of presets available by default: political, cultural, religions, provinces and biomes map, heightmap, places of interest and the pure landmass view. You can either select one of the presets or use buttons below to display or hide a particular label.
![Map presets and layers](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/587406457725779968/615924105816047618/v1_3.png)
To make it simple each of the layers has a hotkey assigned. Hover mouse over the layer button to see a tooltip showing what the button does and which key is assigned to it. Check [the Hotkeys]( https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/wiki/Hotkeys) wiki-page to get a full list of shortcuts.
To make it simple each layer has a shortcut assigned. Hover the mouse over the layer button to see a tooltip showing what the button does and which key is assigned to it. Check out [the Hotkeys](https://github.com/Azgaar/Fantasy-Map-Generator/wiki/Hotkeys) wiki-page to get a full list of shortcuts. Click on the plus button next to the presets list to save the current layers as a custom preset. On Generator reload the map preset will be defaulted to the the previously selected one.
Some layers may not be visible if a higher layer is toggled on. You can drag the layer button to change the layer's order.
Some layers may not be visible if a higher (top) layer is toggled on. You can drag the layer button to change the layer's order.
## Styling and filters
There are cases when you may want to see multiple full layers simultaneously. The only way you can do it is to make the upper layer partially transparent. Choose the required layer from the _Select element_ drop-down list and change the opacity slider. Note that this may not work if clipping is enabled.