How Do I Import Map Files on XNA?

Importing maps in Microsoft XNA is relatively easy.

The Microsoft XNA Game Studio is a programming environment that allows developers to create complex video games. Games developed in XNA can run on multiple platforms, including Windows, Xbox and Zune. The Game Studio is based on the .NET framework and uses the C# programming language. Developers can import map files in XNA in just a few easy steps. They can then use these map files in their applications.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft XNA Game Studio

Instructions

1. Open XNA, go to "File" and click "New" to create a new project. Select a project type, enter a name for the project and click "Save" to save the project and open it in XNA. A navigation panel is displayed in the right part of the window.

2. Right-click the "Content" folder in the navigation panel to see a list of options.

3. Select "Add" and click "Existing Item...." to search for the map file. Use the file browser to locate your map file, select it and click "Open" to import it into the project.

4. Open as many map files as you need. You can use each one of them as many times as you want in your application.

References

• Riemer's XNA Tutorials: Drawing a Full-Screen Background Image

Resources

• MSDN: XNA Game Studio and XNA Framework