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Harborne
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Help custom ships!!!!!!!

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April 27, 2008 9:19:55 AM from GalCiv II ForumsGalCiv II Forums
Anyone know if there is a program that can install custom ships into Galciv2 i have been trying for hours but i just can do it myself i am no good at doing things like this here is a link to the one i was trying to install...

http://library.galciv2.com/index.aspx?m=310


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Reply #1 April 27, 2008 9:39:13 AM
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Unfortunately there is no programme that allows you to do it.
However, if you are more precise on what you've done, and if you've been following one of the guides, someone here will be able to help you.
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Reply #2 April 27, 2008 12:34:36 PM
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Unfortunately there is no programme that allows you to do it.However, if you are more precise on what you've done, and if you've been following one of the guides, someone here will be able to help you.


I followed the readme and did everything it said it was just this bit that i could not do

Near the end of the GC2Types.xml file, add some space before the "" line
(it should be last line). Add a new entry like the following:


Enterprise 1701
Enterprise 1701
80
38
3
16
Constitution
1
Medium
4
Medium Scale Building


i did what it said but when I loaded it up I could not find the ship
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Reply #3 April 27, 2008 12:41:54 PM
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Reply #4 April 27, 2008 3:59:10 PM
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This may sound like a stupid question, but did you research medium scale building? Also, what version of the game are you running? If it's DA or TA, the code given in the readme is probably out of date.
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Reply #5 April 27, 2008 4:46:23 PM
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yes i did and its DA 1.80
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Reply #6 April 27, 2008 8:39:01 PM
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I had the same problem. Rename the X.file to S99_Structure(XXX) and put in C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\Gfx\Models and put every thing else in with it. Then start a game look in the extra generic folders part and you should find it.



Note( Change XXX to a three digit number)
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Reply #7 April 27, 2008 10:29:15 PM
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Good example Freeman43, but that is assuming he wants the ship as a structure and not as it's own independant hull. Though I've never done it the way you suggested. With me, it's either a structure, or a hull. I only make them structures if I have the Khsm installed.
I would rename the model S99_medium_1701, and then in the ship details set it up like this:


Constitution
The Constitution Class was a front line cruiser for much of the 23rd century
80
5
48
20
medium_1701
medium_1701
2
Medium
5
Medium Scale Building

Though my way of doing it may be very different and roundabout compared to others. And obviously the HP etc of the ship can be changed to suit preference. For the OP, the second " medium_1701 " is preceded by the Thumbnail tag bit, but i'm not sure if it's okay to leave that out or not.

I like your collection of ships there too Freeman... though it doesn't look like you have spec or bump on them? I can't stick haveing a ship without lights and Normal maps... I feel inclined to make them before I use the model.
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Reply #8 April 28, 2008 12:03:40 AM
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i do the best i can do
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Reply #9 April 28, 2008 4:04:08 AM
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sorry i still could not do it thanks for your help anyway
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Reply #10 April 28, 2008 7:16:24 AM
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sorry i still could not do it thanks for your help anyway


Keep at it Harbone, I found it really difficult at first. Eventually you will work out why it's not showing up in a kind of Eureeka moment. After that, it will be easy.
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Reply #11 April 28, 2008 10:07:27 AM
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did you add a structure to the GC2.file
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Reply #12 April 28, 2008 12:52:38 PM
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did you add a structure to the GC2.file


GC2.file? i added the structure to GC2Types.xml
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Reply #13 April 28, 2008 1:37:56 PM
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Well, some nifty info above for anyone wanting to tackle up Ship tasks - so i would have a pretty simple question which would need to have thorough details about EVERYTHING necessary provided by anyone daring enough to reply *in an extensively precise manner, btw!

- What & how exactly is the best or only way to attach the all elusive valid & controllable "HardPoints_Dummies" to any particular structure or model, be it loaded up within a GC_clean default situation or via, a system with KHSM installed?

Cuz, i swear - i've looked everywhere and beyond for some particular hints.
No such luck, yet. Sooooo, please?

PS: Really can't afford 3DSMax solutions.
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Reply #14 April 28, 2008 6:14:34 PM
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did you add a structure to the GC2.fileGC2.file? i added the structure to GC2Types.xml


yay thats the one
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Reply #15 April 28, 2008 6:39:33 PM
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Harborne, are you using the mods folders for any other mods?
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Reply #16 April 29, 2008 2:52:24 AM
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Harborne, are you using the mods folders for any other mods?


No
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