Good work Sid. Your genie stuff over the last week or so have been very handy.

Good going sid! Very impressed. However, you still need to add HCN to your signiture!

This is great! Now I can add units with new graphics for my New Unique Units! THANK YOU SIDIOUS INVADER!

Where is the new directory that the graphics_x1.txt is located in?

Glad you're a better teacher than me. I could have never taught this. I can do, not teach...

Isn't there a saying like "Those who can't teach, do. Those who can't do, LISTEN UP."

Well those who can teach and can do, proof-read. Sidious, can you except mail at your msn address? I have some suggestions for your topic post if you're open to them.

Also, I'm a bit confused about some of the steps. Maybe I'm using a different drs extractor. As far as I can find theres only one.

You mention extracting files from the drs before selecting graphics_x1 and it creating a new folder. I don't see a way to do that. Also it contains all slps and a drx file? SLX maybe? You also mention a file called graphics_x1.txt that's found in the new directory. I'm not following you on this one. Like I said before maybe I have a different drs extractor but its the only one listed by ykkrosh in the download section. A little elaboration here would be great, Thanks.

[This message has been edited by DvL (edited 12-15-2005 @ 02:05 PM).]

Yeah, I have the same problem as DvL. I can't find the graphics_x1.txt

The DRS most people use is actually the second version Ykkrosh made, the Original DRS is needed to add .slps to the .drs file. If you look at my thread "SI's Unknowns guide" I posted a link to a compilation of all the modding tools, which includes the Original DRS extractor. Sorry for not making it clear, after downloading it and opening it, these steps will be a lot clearer.

Working with the Original DRS, is similar to the mod editor, which allows you to make a .slx file out of a .slp. You can edit the .slx file to add frames to .slp, same thing with the .drx file, it allows you to add .slps to the .drs.

Hope this helps!!

[This message has been edited by Sidious Invader (edited 12-15-2005 @ 07:10 PM).]

Ok, thanks for clarifying that. This will help a lot!!!

Added screens that may help a little!

Sidious, I tried sending you a message over msn, did you get it?

Ok, now it makes way more sense. I'll have to give that one a shot.

I can't find Graphics_x1.txt in the Game/Data/Graphics_x1/ folder.

Sorry, I changed step 3, instead of open "graphics_x1.txt" it should have read "graphics_x1.drx."

This file should be in the directory that was created when you "Extract Files from DRS."

Im having some real problems SI.
Theres a modpack im working on, and i want to add new graphics instead of replacing, as i want the mod to be as usefull as possible.
This is the modpack i am doing it for.

I got to stage 4 on your guide where i replace the graphics_x1 however when i open the drs viewer i get, at first this error, followed by this one if i choose "ok".

So, I was wandering if you had any ideas what was going wrong ? =/

Or alternatively could someone this for me, to make my modpack 'add' graphics 'instead' of replace. I realise this is asking for a lot of someones time but it would be greatly appreciated, and of course, you would be credited.
If someone would like to help me you can get in touch with me over msn or via email my address is 'alwalker15@hotmail.com'.

[This message has been edited by ThePunkGuy (edited 01-04-2006 @ 05:25 PM).]

TPG, Sorry I just installed a new graphic card, and it's not allowing me to see what is on your links. I don't know what errors you are having, but if you try building a new .drs file while the game is running it will not work.

I re-read your post, you are having problems with the program?
I haven't had any problems so I couldn't help you around them.

Oops, i did the link wrong, anyways, the error it was just said "invalid file type, may cause horrible errors, continue?" or something along those lines.
But like i said before, is it possible if anyone could add the graphics for me =/?

Nevermind, I found out myself.

[This message has been edited by lordbodin99 (edited 01-11-2006 @ 03:58 AM).]

Is it possible to add sounds to a new unit?

ive just finished step 4, but dont understand step 5.
I cant find these files
civ*units.txt
graphics_units.txt

Do you need to go into genie ed or something, it isnt very clear at all. I think some screens need to be put up.

EDIT:dont worry, ive figured it out

[This message has been edited by Bluetuft (edited 02-05-2006 @ 09:46 AM).]

ive created a new unit, that mimics Confederacy Supply Crates correctly. Ive tried changing the graphics, but it still stays as the Supply Crates image.
here is my patch

EDIT- Found out what the mistake was, so have taken the patch code away so u dont have to scroll down

[This message has been edited by Bluetuft (edited 02-08-2006 @ 11:36 AM).]

I'm trying to add a new building but genied is not working for me - I can't open the text or patch files. Help!

Bluetuft, I have no idea about why the graphics aren't working, but I don't see the unit_count: by itself (without a civ specified).

And, Sidious Invader, is there a...less buggy version of the DRS? Because I have tried lots of times to get this to work, but it always becomes nonresponsive when I try to extract .

[This message has been edited by Rossk (edited 02-05-2006 @ 05:18 PM).]

Ahhh. now i know those options don't work *slaps forehead*

It refuses to create a new genie though. It's all very confusing. How does the patch file fit into it -I've read all the guides I can.

Bluetuft, Rossk is right, it appears the only unknown that I can see you are missing is the master unit count in the units.txt file(its the very first line.) Add that to your patches and it should work.

Omri, post your patches, and I'll see if I can find your problem.

Rossk, that what we have to work with right now, I have'nt had any problems with it, I am currently working on possibly creating a new modding program that makes it "all in one."