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How to Use the StarCraft X-tra Editor

StarCraft̵7;s free map editor lets you create in-game triggers for sounds, special visual effects, and AI actions. These triggers help users make dynamic maps that mimic those found on the StarCraft campaign. The editor version that comes with your StarCraft disc limits unit placement, faction sizes, upgrade counts and other options, but an optional ̶0;X-tra Editor̶1; download unlocks these features. The ̶0;X-tra Editor̶1; patches the free editor for more advanced usage, but it isn̵7;t officially released by Blizzard, and you might not know how to operate the editor.

Things You'll Need

Full version of StarCraft

Instructions

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  Install the full version of StarCraft on your computer. The free map editor is needed to the ̶0;X-tra Editor,̶1; and it̵7;s included on your StarCraft installation disc. If you already installed StarCraft, you have a working copy of the editor on your PC. If you̵7;re using a demo or spawn version of StarCraft, you must purchase and install the full game.
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  Download and double-click the ̶0;scxsetup.exe̶1; file to install the StarCraft X-tra editor. The file is available from download hosts like Game Front, and it installs automatically when you click the setup file.
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  Right-click the recently installed ̶0;StarCraft X-tra Editor̶1; desktop icon.
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  Click ̶0;Properties,̶1; then click the ̶0;Compatibility̶1; tab.
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  Click the ̶0;Run this program in compatibility mode for̶1; checkbox, then select ̶0;Windows XP Service Pack 2̶1; from the drop-down list.
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  Click ̶0;OK̶1; to confirm the new changes.
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  Double-click the ̶0;StarCraft X-tra̶1; editor icon to start the application.
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  Select ̶0;All Modes̶1; from the list of startup options when editor loads. This contains all the additional features of the ̶0;X-tra Editor.̶1; Other modes have variable features, or you can click ̶0;Classic̶1; if you ever want to use the standard editor again.
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  Use the folders on the left to place units on your map. The ̶0;Doodads̶1; folder contains environmental features, like rocks and trees, rather than playable units. Click the desired unit̵7;s name and click again on the map to see it appear instantly.
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  Click the ̶0;Layers̶1; menu to place triggers and create in-game events.
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  Click the ̶0;Edit̶1; menu to adjust upgrade options, unit statistics and other gameplay options.
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  Click ̶0;Help̶1; to search the help database for more advanced editing details.

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