Windows App
Maps4FS Standalone Application for Windows
The Windows App provides the easiest way to run Maps4FS on Windows without Docker or Python setup. It's a portable, standalone executable that you can download and run immediately.
π¨ CRITICAL SECURITY WARNING
β οΈ ONLY DOWNLOAD FROM THE OFFICIAL SOURCE
Official Download Location
β Security Guidelines
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NEVER download from:
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IP addresses
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Third-party download sites
π Why This Matters
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Malware infection
Data theft
System compromise
Financial loss
Please take this seriously. When in doubt, don't download.
π¦ What Is It?
Maps4FS for Windows is a standalone portable application that includes everything you need to generate Farming Simulator maps:
No Docker required
No Python installation needed
No complex setup process
Just download and run
β‘ Quick Start
Download from https://maps4fs.xyz/download
Run
maps4fs-0.0.1.exe(or other version number)Generate your maps!
π― Available Features
The Windows App includes all major Maps4FS features:
Presets - Store and manage complete map configurations
Settings - Customize your generation preferences
All Map Components - Fields, forests, roads, buildings, and more
π Requirements
System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11
RAM: 8GB minimum (16GB+ recommended for large maps)
Disk Space: 5GB minimum free space
Internet Connection: Required for downloading map data
Background Terrain Feature
For the Background Terrain center removal feature to work, you need:
Blender 4.3 or later installed on your machine
Available from blender.org
Without Blender, all other features will work normally, but the Background Terrain center removal will be unavailable.
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Advantages
π οΈ No Complex Setup: No Docker or Python required
π¦ Portable: Run from any folder, USB drive, or location
π Quick Start: Download and run in minutes
π― Beginner-Friendly: Designed for users new to Maps4FS
π» Windows Optimized: Native performance on Windows
β οΈ Limitations
πͺ Windows Only: Not available for Mac or Linux
π Manual Updates: Need to download new versions manually
π¨ Blender Required: For Background Terrain center removal
π How to Use
After launching the app:
Enter coordinates or select a location
Choose map size and settings
Configure features you want to include
Click Generate and wait for processing
Find your map in the output directory
For detailed instructions on map generation settings, see:
π Known Issues & Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Q: Antivirus flags the executable A: This is normal for new executables. The file is safe when downloaded from the official source. You may need to add an exception in your antivirus.
Q: Background Terrain center removal not working A: Install Blender 4.3+ from blender.org
Q: App crashes on startup A: Check Windows Event Viewer for details and report on GitHub with error logs
Q: Generation fails A: Ensure you have sufficient disk space and RAM. Try a smaller map size.
Reporting Bugs
When reporting issues, please include:
Windows version
Error messages or crash logs
Steps to reproduce
Map size and settings used
Report issues at: GitHub Issues
π Updates
The Windows App does not auto-update. To get the latest version:
Download the latest version
Extract and replace the old files
π Comparison with Other Options
Setup Time
2 minutes
0 minutes
15-30 minutes
Map Sizes
All sizes
2x2, 4x4 km
All sizes
Portability
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Background Terrain
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Presets & Settings
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When to Use Each Option
Windows App: You're on Windows and want simplicity without Docker
Web App: Testing or very small maps, no installation at all
Docker: You need maximum stability, are comfortable with Docker, or use Mac/Linux
See How to Launch for detailed comparison.
π Get Help
Documentation: maps4fs.xyz/docs
Discord: Join our community
GitHub: Report issues
Remember: Only download from https://maps4fs.xyz/download - your security depends on it!
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