Civ 6 Modding Tools & Basics

[Rajendran_P]

Raen, I read Gedemon's recommendation. I'm relatively new to modding and am not sure as to the follow-up action required to Gedemon's recommendation. In the "Combat And Stacking" mod, I did not see a "UnitFlagManager.lua" file. Or where is the "UnitFlagManager.lua" located. Appreciate your guidance

 

[raen]

I never used it but you can add something like this in your .modinfo:

<ReplaceUIScript id="MyMod_UnitFlagManager">
            <Properties>
                <LuaContext>UnitFlagManager</LuaContext>
                <LuaReplace>UnitFlagManager_MyMod.lua</LuaReplace>
            </Properties>
 </ReplaceUIScript>

You find UnitFlagManager.lua at base game files: (...)common\Sid Meier's Civilization VI\Base\Assets\UI. You make a copy and rename to your name: something like UnitFlagManager_MyMod.lua

Then you alter CreateUnitFlag function´s "IF part" with Gedemon code.

 

[Rajendran_P]

Raen, thank you very much. Will try it.

 

[hazard_memetic]

Thanks guys, this is much appreciated. One quick question: do I need to put the new UnitFlagManager file in the mod folder or leave it in the Assets/UI folder?

 

[raen]

In mod folder.

 

[hazard_memetic]

Thanks so much raen, I'm happy to see it working by editing the base file directly, but couldn't get it to load a copy through ReplaceUIScript. I had put your above snippet above <Files> in modinfo, perhaps it needs to be in a different place? I'm very new to modding Civ, so my apologies is this is a dumb question.

I'm just very happy this works, even if I didn't package it nicely. I'll play around and once I get it working I'll upload for others to use.

Thanks again guys!

 

[raen]

Hi, I have to try it, didnt replaced ui script yet, then I post result here.

 

[Rajendran_P]

Hi, I have to try it, didnt replaced ui script yet, then I post result here.

Raen, I duplicated the UnitFlagManager.lua at base game files and thereafter included the additional code line (UnitFlag:new( playerID, unitID, FLAGTYPE_UNIT, FLAGSTYLE_MILITARY). I then Included this duplicated UnitFlagManager.lua in the 'Combat and Stacking' as well as modified the .modinfo file as per your stated "ReplaceUIScript". But it did not correct the unit's icon issue. The unit icon was still not visible when I loaded the mod with a new game. Nevertheless, I tried editing the base game UnitFlagManager.lua and it worked well. Now I am into 269 turns and everything seems ok. Thank you again for your support. I will update again once the modifications are successful.

 

[raen]

Investigating further I think is a question of configuration, we need to insert inside <InGameActions> (did not try it yet, leave that to you).

(...)
<InGameActions>
 (...)
 <ReplaceUIScript id="MyMod_UnitFlagManager">
           <Properties>
                <LuaContext>UnitFlagManager</LuaContext>
                <LuaReplace>UnitFlagManager_MyMod.lua</LuaReplace>
            </Properties>
 </ReplaceUIScript>
 <ImportFiles id="MyModChangeScript_Files">
           <File>UnitFlagManager_MyMod.lua</File>
 </ImportFiles>
 (...)
</InGameActions>
(...)
<File>UnitFlagManager_MyMod.lua</File>
(...)

 

[Rajendran_P]

Investigating further I think is a question of configuration, we need to insert inside <InGameActions> (did not try it yet, leave that to you).

(...)
<InGameActions>
 (...)
 <ReplaceUIScript id="MyMod_UnitFlagManager">
           <Properties>
                <LuaContext>UnitFlagManager</LuaContext>
                <LuaReplace>UnitFlagManager_MyMod.lua</LuaReplace>
            </Properties>
 </ReplaceUIScript>
 <ImportFiles id="MyModChangeScript_Files">
           <File>UnitFlagManager_MyMod.lua</File>
 </ImportFiles>
 (...)
</InGameActions>
(...)
<File>UnitFlagManager_MyMod.lua</File>
(...)

Thanks Raen

 

[Rajendran_P]

Raen,
I am creating a new Civilization and Leader using your Civ 6 Modding Tool and Basic lesson. I managed to create the Indus Civilization and it runs well. I used India Civilization's and Leader's ICON. However, I wanted to create my own Civilization and Leader's ICON / Portrait. Can I create and add the '.dds' file manually under the Texture / Icons folder or do I have to use ModBuddy to insert them. Appreciate your guidance. Thank You.

 

[raen]

Raen,
I am creating a new Civilization and Leader using your Civ 6 Modding Tool and Basic lesson. I managed to create the Indus Civilization and it runs well. I used India Civilization's and Leader's ICON. However, I wanted to create my own Civilization and Leader's ICON / Portrait. Can I create and add the '.dds' file manually under the Texture / Icons folder or do I have to use ModBuddy to insert them. Appreciate your guidance. Thank You.

Hi, nice going You can create your DDS files outside modbuddy, but for creating textures (.tex) you have to use modbuddy asset manager. Any modification at a DDS you have to regenerate tex files to that modified DDS. In modbuddy you also have to fill up an XLP file (example icons.xlp) with your new icons, to appear in-game.

 

[Rajendran_P]

Hi, nice going You can create your DDS files outside modbuddy, but for creating textures (.tex) you have to use modbuddy asset manager. Any modification at a DDS you have to regenerate tex files to that modified DDS. In modbuddy you also have to fill up an XLP file (example icons.xlp) with your new icons, to appear in-game.

Raen, Thank you for your quick response. I understand the portion of using mod buddy to create the textures (.tex) and filling up the XLP file with my new icons. Thereafter, do I need to copy these files (.tex & XLP) to my Mod folder (Folder name 'Textures) and create my mod manually without using modbuddy or do I have to continue from Modbuddy to create the final Mod. Thank you

 

[raen]

Raen, Thank you for your quick response. I understand the portion of using mod buddy to create the textures (.tex) and filling up the XLP file with my new icons. Thereafter, do I need to copy these files (.tex & XLP) to my Mod folder (Folder name 'Textures) and create my mod manually without using modbuddy or do I have to continue from Modbuddy to create the final Mod. Thank you

You have to continue from Modbuddy to create the final Mod, since XLP/icons bundle is created in ModBuddy.

PS: You can have DDS only and no textures, but does not work fully for leaders. I started only with DDS´s with my Portugal mod, then migrated to Modbuddy and continued from there.

 

[Rajendran_P]

You have to continue from Modbuddy to create the final Mod, since XLP/icons bundle is created in ModBuddy.

PS: You can have DDS only and no textures, but does not work fully for leaders. I started only with DDS´s with my Portugal mod, then migrated to Modbuddy and continued from there.

.
Thank You Raen, I understand. Will continue from modbuddy.

 

[Rajendran_P]

You have to continue from Modbuddy to create the final Mod, since XLP/icons bundle is created in ModBuddy.

PS: You can have DDS only and no textures, but does not work fully for leaders. I started only with DDS´s with my Portugal mod, then migrated to Modbuddy and continued from there.

Raen, one query. In modbuddy, for the new Civilization and Leader Icons to function and appear correctly, what "Files" and "Type" should I add in the FrontEnd and In-Game Actions. Thank You

 

[raen]

Raen, one query. In modbuddy, for the new Civilization and Leader Icons to function and appear correctly, what "Files" and "Type" should I add in the FrontEnd and In-Game Actions. Thank You

See modinfo example here: Civ 6 Modding Tools & Basics

 

[Rajendran_P]

See modinfo example here: Civ 6 Modding Tools & Basics

Thank you

 

[Rajendran_P]

Raen, I have query. Is there any programs which convert SQL code to XML code format automatically. I am progressing on the Civ Mod buildup adding units and abilities. I am using some references from other mods. However, some of the codes are in SQL format. A SQL code to XML code format converter would definitely be helpful to reduce time.

 

[raen]

Not that I´m aware of. You can, however, use some parts in SQL and others in XML.