To ensure that your xml is written properly, you can use two helpful tools: the XML Test and the Map Inspect.
The tools are available at this page: http://www.conquerclub.com/mapmaker/index.php
The first tool can be used to check the validity of the file, the second to check bonuses, connections and coordinates.
XML Test
The validator is easy to use, you need just to click the browse button and select your xml file, then click the test xml.
If you xml is valid you 'll see a confirmation at the top of the page (like this)
If you scroll down the page you can see also the test results. (Note: One way borders are always highlighted in test results with a warning)
For additional info please click "What does this tool check for?" on the tool page.
Map Inspector
The map inspector allow you to "test" your map. It gives you visual and written details about connections, bonuses and placement of armies on the map.
To use it you have to copy-paste the links of your image (large or small) and your xml file. Once you have pasted your links, you need only to specify if your linked image is the big or the small version and, optionally, specify the army quantity you want displayed on the map. Now, to run your test click the "Inspect Map" button.
Alternatively, if you want to check just the placement of your troops on the map, click the "Only Test Coordinates" button.
For more detailed info on this tool, click "What does this tool do?" on the tool page.
Note: Some users have experienced some problems in using the Map Inspector with XML URLs that have embedded spaces, even if they are encoded as %20.
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