How do I add units that are new models?

[Head Serf]

How do I add units that are new models? I downloaded the Renault FT17 tank for my Chinese Civil War Scenario (which by the way is going very well so far) and before I create the unit I want to know what files I need to put into the art folder. Normal re-skins use old tank or whatever files, but this Renault one contains only a .nif file. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[woodelf]

In the art folder just put the .nif file. When you go to ART_DEFINES_UNIT you'll have:

<NIF>Art/Units/Renault/RENAULTFT17.nif</NIF>
<KFM>Art/Units/Tank/Tank.kfm</KFM>
<SHADERNIF>Art/Units/Renault/RENAULTFT17.nif</SHADERNIF>

The Renault is your folder name or whatever you call it. The RENAULTFT17 is whatever the nif file you downloaded. The Tank/Tank will come from the core game.

 

[Head Serf]

Oh, ok. Thanks. And will this animate the new unit?

 

[woodelf]

Oh, ok. Thanks. And will this animate the new unit?

It'll move, no new animations. I don't understand the graphics side at all. I'm thrilled that the wheels/tracks move on the new models.