Minimap

The minimap in Dota 2 is an image generated from a top-down perspective, high above the map. This image can be edited but is not dynamic and will need to be re-exported to support changes in geometry to the map. Dynamic objects such as tower locations or units are dynamic and projected on top of this image.

Automatically Creating a Minimap Image

To automatically generate a minimap image in the Compile Map (F9) dialog by tick the "Create minimap on load" check box. Note that when generating a new minimap image, whether automatically or manually, it will overwrite your existing minimap image.

Manually Creating a Minimap Image

• In Hammer, add two "dota_minimap_boundary" entities. One at each corner of the map to define the XY bounds. The delta in height on the Z axis between them determines the depth of the image captured.
• Compile and launch the map.
• Type dota_minimap_create at the console.
• An image will be generated and placed in the /materials/overviews directory with the same name as the map.
• Minimap settings are located in /resource/overviews/ inside a text file with the same name as the map and image.

Note:Minimap settings affect the dynamic icons, not the image itself. To change the image edit the image directly.