Adding custom level tutorial - Revision history

Ashhawk: BSN link flagged for maintenance - using AWB

2022-02-01T15:37:23Z

BSN link flagged for maintenance - using AWB

Ladyofpayne1: /* Useful links */

2018-01-06T14:40:15Z

‎Useful links

Ladyofpayne1: /* Export */

2018-01-05T18:12:09Z

‎Export

Ladyofpayne1: /* Export */

2018-01-05T18:08:37Z

‎Export

Ladyofpayne1: /* Export */

2018-01-05T18:07:20Z

‎Export

Ladyofpayne1: /* Models for scaling */

2018-01-05T18:02:09Z

‎Models for scaling

Ladyofpayne: /* Export */

2017-11-21T10:36:39Z

‎Export

Ladyofpayne: /* Export */

2017-11-21T10:34:04Z

‎Export

Ladyofpayne: /* Useful links */

2017-07-04T13:29:09Z

‎Useful links

Ladyofpayne: /* Textures */

2017-06-27T09:24:36Z

‎Textures

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	Author: Ladyofpayne		Author: Ladyofpayne
	*3ds max (gmax) no older than 2011 year - Eshme Import/Export DAO Tools doesn't work with new versions.		*3ds max (gmax) no older than 2011 year - Eshme Import/Export DAO Tools doesn't work with new versions.

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 *[[Bug: Water plane missing in-game]] - how to fix this bug and make your water appear in the game.
 *[[Bug: New level doesn't work correctly]] - how to fix it if your level doesnt work.
 *[[Lighting Tutorial]] - Lightmapping  troubleshooting.
 *[[Level Editor Tutorial]] and [[Level tutorial]] - General advises.

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 Make sure that your folder has all type of files also with folders Textures and trees.
 '''NOTE: When you will make Builder to Player packed you will be asked to delete some of files NEVER DO THAT!'''
 ) [https://datoolsetblog.wordpress.com/ Dr. dummie addition]

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 So you go ahead and create your dazip file without your areas. I’m not gonna explain here how to create dazip file, I assume you already know how to do that.  Now when you have your file ready, open it with 7-zip (you can also do the same with any app which can open zip files – note that dazip is just a renamed zip file).
-SO WHEN YOU HAVE OPENED YOUR DAZIP FILE WITH 7 ZIP:
+'''SO WHEN YOU HAVE OPENED YOUR DAZIP FILE WITH 7 ZIP:'''
 Navigate into “contents” -> “packages” – > “core” folder.
-There should already be a “data” folder.
+* Navigate into “contents” -> “packages” – > “core” folder.
 If there is already folder named “override” you are ready to go. If not -> Right click onto view and select “Create folder” and name it “override” (without quotes of course).
-Here I usually create another folder into override named “env_short_name_of_my_mod” like “env_yad” to keep things grouped, but it’s not needed.
+* There should already be a “data” folder. If there is already folder named “override” you are ready to go. If not -> Right click onto view and select “Create folder” and name it “override” (without quotes of course). Here I usually create another folder into override named “env_short_name_of_my_mod” like “env_yad” to keep things grouped, but it’s not needed.
 Drag your areas into that folder. They will be automatically added to dazip file. Exported areas are usually grouped into folder named by your exported level name which you have set up in your level editor.
-SOME NOTES:
+* Drag your areas into that folder. They will be automatically added to dazip file. Exported areas are usually grouped into folder named by your exported level name which you have set up in your level editor.
 Be aware that anything you put in packages/core/override folder  can override all other resources from game if they have same name.
 When dazip is installed with damodder, it will unpack your areas into packages/core/override on target system.
 ON TARGET SYSTEM:
 Your areas (levels) will be unpacked into ../packages/core/override/env_your_mod_short_name/..
 If user wants to uninstall mod, he must also manually delete “env_your_mod_short_name” folder from “../packages/core/override/..” folders in their documents folder after mod uninstall with damodder.
 If not, your areas and items will be, or can be, used by game further on (other modders can use your areas, and items will continue to override other same named resources in main game).
 You can use similar procedure for almost any resource from the game. You just need to follow exact same folder structure as in your mod, remember, mod is working on your PC with your files without any erf files or similar.

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 '''NOTE: When you will make Builder to Player packed you will be asked to delete some of files NEVER DO THAT!'''
-) TO BE CONTUNUED.
+) [https://datoolsetblog.wordpress.com/ Dr. dummie addition]
 == Useful links ==

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 *prp_vase_01_0 - vase with collision.
 *prp_bed01_0 - bed with collision.
 *prp_cand04_0 - chandelier from above no collision.
 *prp_dwfrug2_0 - rug on the floor.

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 ) Press button  '''"Do All Local post"''' - this will export your level and you can use it in your area. Files will be ported into Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Toolset. Or use Search for each location name in Documents.
-) All files have to be in folder in '''Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\addins\your Module_ID\core\override\toolsetexport'''. Each model has to be organised and be in it's own folder. Your Custom model and texture files has to be in '''Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\AddIns\your Module_ID\module\override'''
+) All files have to be in folder in '''Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\addins\your Module_ID\packages\core\override'''. Each model has to be organised and be in it's own folder. Your Custom model and texture files has to be in the same folder as your ported Levels.
-Make sure that your folder has all type of files (PHY, DDS, XML, ARL, MAO, MMH, MSH, RIM, RML) also with folders Textures and trees. When you will make Builder to player packed you will be asked to delete not need files anyway.
+Make sure that your folder has all type of files also with folders Textures and trees.
 [[File:Yourlvl_FOLDER.PNG|border]]

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−	4) All textures put into '''Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\AddIns\your Module_ID\module\override''' Each model has to be organised and be in it's own folder. Make sure each model has all 3 types of textures and each type has it's letter. '''Example:''' prp_namemodel_'''0d''', prp_namemodel_'''0n''', prp_namemodel_'''0s'''.	+	4) All textures put into '''Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\AddIns\your Module_ID\module\override''' in the same folders as models. Each model has to be organised and be in it's own folder. Make sure each model has all 3 types of textures and each type has it's letter. '''Example:''' prp_namemodel_'''0d''', prp_namemodel_'''0n''', prp_namemodel_'''0s'''.

	== Materials ==		== Materials ==