HOW TO USE MAPTAP

There are two basic ways to use MapTap.

Download and Install Manually

The first way is to download a map file from the website to your computer and open MapTap, if you have multiple Steam accounts make sure you are using the correct one, and click the install button. Then, navigate to the location you saved the file and select it, either by double clicking the file or by clicking once, then by clicking the OPEN button. It will then install.

It is also possible to drag the file onto, either Maptap's shortcut icon or the application itself and the file will install.

Automatically from the website

If you have MapTap installed, you can install maps directly from the website. Go to a map on the site and look for the special graphic under the heading MapTap Users. Clicking this link will initiate your browser asking you if it is okay to launch MapTap (you can tell your browser not to ask again) and MapTap will start and install the map automatically. Please be patient as the file has to download first.

Please note, this link has to be added manually to each map, so currently only the newest maps have them. Eventually, ALL maps will have them.

It is also possible to drag the file onto, either Maptap's shortcut icon or the application itself and the file will install.

Video Tour

Here is a video tour of MapTap. It's a slightly earlier version of the release version but everything discussed is the same.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here is a list of frequently asked questions. Please read them before sending a support email, as they may solve your issue immediately.

Q: HOW DO I INSTALL THE SOFTWARE?

Simply download the installer and execute it. You will need to have administrator priviledges when installing the software, in order to enjoy the full set of features that MapTap has to offer.

Q: CAN I INSTALL IT ON MULTIPLE COMPUTERS?

Absolutely. Just remember that the maps installed on one computer will only be available for that computer.

Q:WILL MAPTAP WORK WITH MULTIPLE STEAM ACCOUNTS?

Absolutely. Just remember that the maps installed on one account will only be available for that account. This is especially important if you drag files onto MapTap's icon. They will install to the last opened account.

Q: HOW DO I UPDATE THE SOFTWARE?

MapTap has its own update feature. Each time you start MapTap it will check for updates and download them if available. At the next startup, MapTap will install the update for you.
However, if for some reason it doesn't, you can download the latest update from the Updates section and install it manually.

Q: WHAT IF A MAP I DOWNLOAD IS BROKEN?

If for some reason you have problems with a map, you can report the downloaded archive. Just select the map in the list of installed maps and then press the 'Report' button. Phillip gets to see which archives have been reported.

It is worth noting that none of your personal details are sent, just the file name. Therefore, nobody will contact you to say the file has been fixed.

If you want to say updated regarding archive fixes, please subscribe to the site updates RSS feed or follow PlanetPhillip on Twitter.

Files downloaded from sites other than PlanetPhillip.Com are NOT supported.

Q: WHAT KIND OF FILES ARE SUPPORTED?

MapTap is designed to use maps and mappacks published on PlanetPhillip.Com.

Q:HOW CAN I SEE THE MAPS THAT I PLAYED!

Check (in the 'View' menu) that you have selected eiter the 'View All' option or 'Played maps'.

Q:HOW CAN ISEE THE MAPS THAT I HAVEN'T PLAYED YET!

Check (in the 'View' menu) that you have selected eiter the 'View All' option or 'Unplayed maps'.

Q:HOW DO I INSTALL MAPS FOR A DIFFERENT STEAM ACCOUNT?

Click on the 'Accounts' button or on the 'Accounts' menu, and select the Steam account you want to use.

Q:WILL MAPTAP WORK WITH PIRATED STEAM OR GAMES

We have no idea and we don't care. Support Valve by buying their games.

Q:WILL YOU BY ADDING NEW FEATURES REGULARLY?

WE do have some plans for additional features, but we don't plan to make a feature-rich application. IT will be a slow process.

Q:HOW CAN I REPORT A BUG?

Please use the contact page and include as much information as possible.

Q:I HAVE A QUESTION THAT IS NOT LISTED HERE, WHAT DO I DO?

Please use the contact page and include as much information as possible.

UPDATES & CHANGE LOG

Please note that each update is cumulitive, meaning you only ever need the latest version, irrespective of what version you are updating from.
Previous versions have been listed and linked to here for completeness only.

Version 1.0.14
Installer bug fix

Version 1.0.13
better spacing in the 'About' dialog.
issue a warning if the game needed for the archive is not properly detected.

Version 1.0.12
make sure only one instance of MapTap is running
queue all install processes from the web browser to that single MapTap instance
reworked the 'About' popup

Version 1.0.11
ignore fake user folders ("temp")
added filter dialog and toolbar entry
'Accounts' and 'View' are in a sepparate toolbar
disable the 'Accounts' menu while installing maps

Version 1.0.10
added 'Accounts' menu, to complement the toolbar button
changed font to the displayed account name
added shortcuts to most actions

Version 1.0.9
added donations button and menu item
list filtering after played/unplayed status
active account displayed on the list title
fixed help URL
changed the 'About' popup to credit the icon maker(s) and coder

Version 1.0.8
added support for drag and drop for multiple 7z files
added status messages
added a label to specify the active account
fixed opening the help page when updating MapTap
display proper game names ("Half Life 2" instead of "hl2")

Version 1.0.7
used the proper .exe in the update files
the Steam account window now opens up with the last used account: useful to know what account is being used.

Version 1.0.6
updated the display, even if the account has no maps installed, to clean up the UI.

Previous Versions
No versions or documentation recorded before this time.

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