Add the tools to a player or character via script 'unit addWeapon "ACE_Map_Tools";'.
Press H to place the ruler. Shift and click to drag the ruler around the compass. Press J at a point off from the center of the compass to align the compass on that heading (to read direction between two points).
Hold [ and drag while holding left mouse button to start drawing. Hold [ and click once to draw an origin point. Press ] to draw a straight line from origin to that point or hold ] and drag while holding left mouse button until you are satisfied with the line.
Click to select a line and press \ to erase it.
To copy a map move to anyone who has the Map Tools and move within 1.5 meters of them. An action to copy their map will appear in your action menu. Stay within 1.5 meters of them while the map copies. This may take some time, a progress hint will appear in the upper right hand part of the screen showing how many lines you have copied.
To change the color of the lines you wish to draw hold the [ key and press once on the map. The line origin dot should appear. Without moving your mouse, click again. The origin dot should change color. Continue to do this to cycle through the colors. Be careful not to click too fast or you will enter into map marker mode.
Items Added "ACE_Map_Tools"