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Large Map Generation Chart and tutorial for UE

2013-12-12T05:00:35Z

Thunderchero:

Larger map Generation with UE
 
First always make backup of trek.exe before starting
You also must use  UE 0.7.0dev12 or above.
Before starting decide on Galaxy size you want to use from chart below. This chart will also be used to add new galaxy variables 
[[File:chart.jpg]] 
So lets get familiar with new interface for map generation in UE.
open the trek.exe you want to edit.
Select edit/Game/Galaxy Generation 
http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/map_tutoral/1.jpg
 
Page 1 of Galaxy Generation
Note examples used is preset 30x22, 40x30, 52x39 galaxies all values
http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/map_tutoral/2.jpg
Enter your map sizes in blue area. 
DO NOT change order of map sizes when entering values 
DO NOT edit values in red area these values auto adjust.
If you only have html file here is link to [http://www.4shared.com/file/134423823/ef964bbb/Zoom-view.html zoom zip] this is optional 
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Using chart above add the values from the line that has the galaxy size you are using to the correct box of the green areas.
http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/map_tutoral/3.jpg
NOTE: on min empire distance area if value is too large this will cause galaxy hang up when generating galaxy.
NOTE: on avg number of space objects if value is higher than used in chart above other changes would be needed. 
If larger values are used the irregular galaxy density should be set to 1.0 to allow more systems. 
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
next use tab button on bottom right of page 1 and go to page 2
Same as before add values from chart above to green area.
The blue area is user defined.
Max number of minor races has max of 29 for any value.
star/anomaly ratio star ratio should be set to max of 1.0. This would give no anomalies. 
http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/map_tutoral/4.jpg
The red area will be the hardest area to explain here is post by [http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=13148#13148 Gowron]
Vanilla values are;
inner arc 1.5
middle arc 1.0
outer arc 0.5
As my personal preference to look of all 3 sizes of spiral galaxy. The setting I used above in image looked the best to me.
But as a rule of thumb double all 3 values then test small changes in s,m,l spiral galaxies. and set to your preference.
Note; During my test if inner and middle are close to same value you get a ring galaxy    
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Use tab button again on bottom right of page 2 and go to page 3
Same as before add values from chart above to green area. 
http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/map_tutoral/5.jpg
Save trek.exe then reopen trek.exe and double check values.
That's it you should now be able to play in a galaxy size of your choice.  
For any question please post [http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=22 HERE] or PM me [http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=profile&mode=viewprofile&u=3 thunderchero]

How to add new ship models using UE

2013-12-12T04:59:02Z

Thunderchero:

Hi Everyone, 
 This is a tutorial for importing and exporting ship models using DCER's Ultimate Editor (UE). 
 The new function can be found here; http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/85924259go6.jpg   
 This is the screen we will be working with the most. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/50610349ks5.jpg"   
 first tutorial; How to do simple replacement. 
 Select "Open Ship Pack" and locate the ship packs you have created or downloaded. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/80511902lg2.jpg   
 Now just select the model on right you are wanting to import. And on left select the model you want to replace. And click on import. And save. 
 NOTE; You may get a warning message that palette is over 127 if you get this message you will need to reduce palettes manully. if this is not done model will not display properly. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/90329946vu8.jpg   
 Now, new model has been added and is using all the same info as the model you replaced. (ship stats, upgrades, cost, mantinace, ect) And should have no problem using and building this model in game. 
 ____________________________________________________________________________ 
 Second tutorial; Adding model using 2 models on same phaser slot. (Note: this all works the same if tring to put 3 models on same phaser slot). 
 Open UE and open Ship Pack you want to use. (see images above) 
 Before we begin just some rules; 
 No model can share a phaser slot with any Vanilla models. There phaser slot numbers are random so errors would be common. 
 Before a ship can be imported both models (imported model and model selected to share phaser slot) must use same scale and amount of phasers. 
 You must plan out what models you plan on using before making any changes. 
 Example 1; Using Oberth we just added this will be the slot that will be used for next model imported and will share phaser slot. 
 click on "rename" in new window input new prefix for model (if 2 models on same slot use 2 characters like "H1" here) (if 3 models on same slot use 1 characters like "H") http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/64181539ik4.jpg   
 Now you will see under renamed model "H1" and "Not used" spot named "H1_" 
 Next, I need the scale model to match scale for both models. With the first model of shared phaser slot selected click on "edit Scale" In new window change scale to the same as model you plan on importing from Ship Pack. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/71018141zv5.jpg   
 Now that phasers amount and scale match you can select not used spot "H1_" and model you want to import from ship pack "HU". And click on import. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/60191711yf2.jpg   
 and save. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/55815419ac9.jpg   
 Now H1 model is in game working but H1_ model files are in game but model is not in uses. 
 Note; you have also changed scale of H1 model from 75% to 95% so you could change scale as before to even out both models and split differance to scale of 85%for both models. 
 ____________________________________________________________________________ 
 third tutorial; adding new not used model to shiplist. 
 There are many ways to add new models to shiplist I will show 2 ways of added to shiplist 
 Example 1 "basic" using an upgrade slot. 
 Open UE and open ship stats. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/52326105qk2.jpg   
 Now select the slot you want to use and in dropdown list find the not used model you want to add. and edit name, class, and any stats and if it is an upgrade ect. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/10lc7.jpg   
 And save. 
 Now you have 2 models sharing the same phaser slot and working in game. 
 _____________________________________________________________________________ 
 Example 2 "Advanced" Adding model by extending shiplist 
 Open ship stats as before (see above) 
 Select a used model that is close to the model you are adding then click on "Create Copy" http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/11ea7.jpg   
 Next you will see an exact copy of that model. now it is time to edit everything. First open drop down menu and locate the new ship file you just added and select the tga file that use that model. And then edit all stats, so that model will be unique. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/12za8.jpg   http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/13oj6.jpg   http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/14wr1.jpg   
 And save 
 Now you have increased shiplist and added a new model. 
 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 
 Fourth tutorial; How to edit ship scale. 
 This is now a lot easier to do just go to Edit->Graphics->Add/Remove Ship Models then select the ship you want to edit scale on and select Edit Scale. In the new window change scale value to scale you want. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/15kg6.jpg   
 And save 
 now you have edited scale for that model. 
 ________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 Fifth tutorial; How to change what ships are seen in screensaver. 
 This also been made much easier to do go to Edit->Ship stats You will find a check box Appers in Screensaver Just check this box. only catch is there is a limit to how many ships that can be used by screensaver so you might have to uncheck a model you do not want to see in screensaver. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/16ol6.jpg   
 and save 
 Sixth tutorial; How to uses of behave as if built by. 
 This option will be rarely used by most people and has limited testing. UDMIII will use this to add assault command to all major races colony and troop transports by selecting built by Klingons. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/17ha5.jpg   
 and save 
 Sixth tutorial; How to select What special ships are used. 
 With the use of this option you can select what ships are considered special ships. this was only for federation but with a little hex editing this also can be changed. for more info on how to edit read this post. 
[http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=224 Special ship post]

 http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/18zt4.jpg   
 Seventh tutorial; How to lower palettes used. 
 this will reduce used palette from 119 to 102. By all races and minors using the same explosions textures. 
 Fisrt you will need to download these files; 
[http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/tools/palette.zip files to lower palette]

 Download and unrar to location of your choice. 
 Next open UE and add files to res file from edit\Other\Files. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/44116989te5.jpg   
 Next use add button and browse for the file you just downloaded. Then add all file from "gifs and hobs" folder. 
 If you have made no changes to res file you can also add palette.lst from "vanilla palette.lst" folder. 
 If you added palette.lst you are done. and save. 
 If you did not add palette.lst you will need to set palette for gifs. 
 With UE from edit\Graphics\Textures. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/91815284zo7.jpg   
 Next select cbboom.gif from drop down menu and select "use own palette" http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/88685179ch5.jpg   
 next repeat last step with cgndexp.gif, csboom.gif, cshock.gif from drop down menu. 
 Next select fbboom.gif and click on remove. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/lib/botf/images/shiptutorial/47663158vq4.jpg   
 next repeat last step for fgndexp.gif, fsboom.gif, fshock.gif, hbboom.gif, hgndexp.gif, hsboom.gif, hshock.gif, kbboom.gif, kgndexp.gif, ksboom.gif, mbboom.gif, mgndexp.gif, msboom.gif, rbboom.gif, rgndexp.gif, rsboom.gif, rshock.gif. 
 Next click on trim palette list and save. 
 That is all I have for now, I hope this tutorial helps 
 thunderchero

Large Map Generation Chart and tutorial for UE

2009-09-23T14:52:21Z

Thunderchero: Created page with ' Larger map Generation with UE   First always make backup of trek.exe be…'

Larger map Generation with UE
 
First always make backup of trek.exe before starting
You also must use  UE 0.7.0dev12 or above.
Before starting decide on Galaxy size you want to use from chart below. This chart will also be used to add new galaxy variables 
[[File:chart.jpg]] 
So lets get familiar with new interface for map generation in UE.
open the trek.exe you want to edit.
Select edit/Game/Galaxy Generation 
http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/map_tutoral/1.jpg
 
Page 1 of Galaxy Generation
Note examples used is preset 30x22, 40x30, 52x39 galaxies all values
http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/map_tutoral/2.jpg
Enter your map sizes in blue area. 
DO NOT change order of map sizes when entering values 
DO NOT edit values in red area these values auto adjust.
If you only have html file here is link to [http://www.4shared.com/file/134423823/ef964bbb/Zoom-view.html zoom zip] this is optional 
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Using chart above add the values from the line that has the galaxy size you are using to the correct box of the green areas.
http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/map_tutoral/3.jpg
NOTE: on min empire distance area if value is too large this will cause galaxy hang up when generating galaxy.
NOTE: on avg number of space objects if value is higher than used in chart above other changes would be needed. 
If larger values are used the irregular galaxy density should be set to 1.0 to allow more systems. 
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
next use tab button on bottom right of page 1 and go to page 2
Same as before add values from chart above to green area.
The blue area is user defined.
Max number of minor races has max of 29 for any value.
star/anomaly ratio star ratio should be set to max of 1.0. This would give no anomalies. 
http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/map_tutoral/4.jpg
The red area will be the hardest area to explain here is post by [http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=13148#13148 Gowron]
Vanilla values are;
inner arc 1.5
middle arc 1.0
outer arc 0.5
As my personal preference to look of all 3 sizes of spiral galaxy. The setting I used above in image looked the best to me.
But as a rule of thumb double all 3 values then test small changes in s,m,l spiral galaxies. and set to your preference.
Note; During my test if inner and middle are close to same value you get a ring galaxy    
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Use tab button again on bottom right of page 2 and go to page 3
Same as before add values from chart above to green area. 
http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/map_tutoral/5.jpg
Save trek.exe then reopen trek.exe and double check values.
That's it you should now be able to play in a galaxy size of your choice.  
For any question please post [http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=22 HERE] or PM me [http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=profile&mode=viewprofile&u=3 thunderchero]

File:Chart.jpg

2009-09-23T14:39:21Z

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How to add new ship models using UE

2009-09-23T01:47:04Z

Thunderchero: Created page with ' Hi Everyone, This is a tutorial for importing and exporting ship models using DCER's Ultimate Editor (UE). The new function can b…'

Hi Everyone, 
 This is a tutorial for importing and exporting ship models using DCER's Ultimate Editor (UE). 
 The new function can be found here; http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/85924259go6.jpg   
 This is the screen we will be working with the most. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/50610349ks5.jpg"   
 first tutorial; How to do simple replacement. 
 Select "Open Ship Pack" and locate the ship packs you have created or downloaded. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/80511902lg2.jpg   
 Now just select the model on right you are wanting to import. And on left select the model you want to replace. And click on import. And save. 
 NOTE; You may get a warning message that palette is over 127 if you get this message you will need to reduce palettes manully. if this is not done model will not display properly. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/90329946vu8.jpg   
 Now, new model has been added and is using all the same info as the model you replaced. (ship stats, upgrades, cost, mantinace, ect) And should have no problem using and building this model in game. 
 ____________________________________________________________________________ 
 Second tutorial; Adding model using 2 models on same phaser slot. (Note: this all works the same if tring to put 3 models on same phaser slot). 
 Open UE and open Ship Pack you want to use. (see images above) 
 Before we begin just some rules; 
 No model can share a phaser slot with any Vanilla models. There phaser slot numbers are random so errors would be common. 
 Before a ship can be imported both models (imported model and model selected to share phaser slot) must use same scale and amount of phasers. 
 You must plan out what models you plan on using before making any changes. 
 Example 1; Using Oberth we just added this will be the slot that will be used for next model imported and will share phaser slot. 
 click on "rename" in new window input new prefix for model (if 2 models on same slot use 2 characters like "H1" here) (if 3 models on same slot use 1 characters like "H") http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/64181539ik4.jpg   
 Now you will see under renamed model "H1" and "Not used" spot named "H1_" 
 Next, I need the scale model to match scale for both models. With the first model of shared phaser slot selected click on "edit Scale" In new window change scale to the same as model you plan on importing from Ship Pack. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/71018141zv5.jpg   
 Now that phasers amount and scale match you can select not used spot "H1_" and model you want to import from ship pack "HU". And click on import. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/60191711yf2.jpg   
 and save. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/55815419ac9.jpg   
 Now H1 model is in game working but H1_ model files are in game but model is not in uses. 
 Note; you have also changed scale of H1 model from 75% to 95% so you could change scale as before to even out both models and split differance to scale of 85%for both models. 
 ____________________________________________________________________________ 
 third tutorial; adding new not used model to shiplist. 
 There are many ways to add new models to shiplist I will show 2 ways of added to shiplist 
 Example 1 "basic" using an upgrade slot. 
 Open UE and open ship stats. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/52326105qk2.jpg   
 Now select the slot you want to use and in dropdown list find the not used model you want to add. and edit name, class, and any stats and if it is an upgrade ect. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/10lc7.jpg   
 And save. 
 Now you have 2 models sharing the same phaser slot and working in game. 
 _____________________________________________________________________________ 
 Example 2 "Advanced" Adding model by extending shiplist 
 Open ship stats as before (see above) 
 Select a used model that is close to the model you are adding then click on "Create Copy" http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/11ea7.jpg   
 Next you will see an exact copy of that model. now it is time to edit everything. First open drop down menu and locate the new ship file you just added and select the tga file that use that model. And then edit all stats, so that model will be unique. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/12za8.jpg   http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/13oj6.jpg   http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/14wr1.jpg   
 And save 
 Now you have increased shiplist and added a new model. 
 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 
 Fourth tutorial; How to edit ship scale. 
 This is now a lot easier to do just go to Edit->Graphics->Add/Remove Ship Models then select the ship you want to edit scale on and select Edit Scale. In the new window change scale value to scale you want. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/15kg6.jpg   
 And save 
 now you have edited scale for that model. 
 ________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 Fifth tutorial; How to change what ships are seen in screensaver. 
 This also been made much easier to do go to Edit->Ship stats You will find a check box Appers in Screensaver Just check this box. only catch is there is a limit to how many ships that can be used by screensaver so you might have to uncheck a model you do not want to see in screensaver. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/16ol6.jpg   
 and save 
 Sixth tutorial; How to uses of behave as if built by. 
 This option will be rarely used by most people and has limited testing. UDMIII will use this to add assault command to all major races colony and troop transports by selecting built by Klingons. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/17ha5.jpg   
 and save 
 Sixth tutorial; How to select What special ships are used. 
 With the use of this option you can select what ships are considered special ships. this was only for federation but with a little hex editing this also can be changed. for more info on how to edit read this post. 
[http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=224 Special ship post]

 http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/18zt4.jpg   
 Seventh tutorial; How to lower palettes used. 
 this will reduce used palette from 119 to 102. By all races and minors using the same explosions textures. 
 Fisrt you will need to download these files; 
[http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/tools/palette.zip files to lower palette]

 Download and unrar to location of your choice. 
 Next open UE and add files to res file from edit\Other\Files. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/44116989te5.jpg   
 Next use add button and browse for the file you just downloaded. Then add all file from "gifs and hobs" folder. 
 If you have made no changes to res file you can also add palette.lst from "vanilla palette.lst" folder. 
 If you added palette.lst you are done. and save. 
 If you did not add palette.lst you will need to set palette for gifs. 
 With UE from edit\Graphics\Textures. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/91815284zo7.jpg   
 Next select cbboom.gif from drop down menu and select "use own palette" http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/88685179ch5.jpg   
 next repeat last step with cgndexp.gif, csboom.gif, cshock.gif from drop down menu. 
 Next select fbboom.gif and click on remove. http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/47663158vq4.jpg   
 next repeat last step for fgndexp.gif, fsboom.gif, fshock.gif, hbboom.gif, hgndexp.gif, hsboom.gif, hshock.gif, kbboom.gif, kgndexp.gif, ksboom.gif, mbboom.gif, mgndexp.gif, msboom.gif, rbboom.gif, rgndexp.gif, rsboom.gif, rshock.gif. 
 Next click on trim palette list and save. 
 That is all I have for now, I hope this tutorial helps 
 thunderchero

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<title>Adding ships with UE tutorial</title>
</head>

<body>

</body>Hi Everyone, This is a tutorial for
importing and exporting ship models using DCER's
Ultimate Editor (UE). The new function
can be found here; 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/85924259go6.jpg" width="596" height="479" /> 
  This is the screen we will be working
with the most. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/50610349ks5.jpg" width="600" height="478" /> 
  first
tutorial; How to do simple
replacement. Select
"Open Ship Pack" and locate the ship packs you
have created or downloaded. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/80511902lg2.jpg" width="595" height="479" /> 
  Now just select the model on right you
are wanting to import. And on left select the
model you want to replace. And click on import.
And save. NOTE; You may get a warning
message that palette is over 127 if you get this
message you will need to reduce palettes
manully. if this is not done model will not
display properly. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/90329946vu8.jpg" width="600" height="476" /> 
  Now, new model has been added and is
using all the same info as the model you
replaced. (ship stats, upgrades, cost,
mantinace, ect) And should have no problem using
and building this model in game.
 ____________________________________________________________________________
 Second
tutorial; Adding model using 2 models on same
phaser slot. (Note:
this all works the same if tring to put 3 models
on same phaser slot). Open UE and open
Ship Pack you want to use. (see images above)
 Before we begin just some rules;
 No model can share a phaser slot with
any Vanilla models. There phaser slot numbers
are random so errors would be common.
 Before a ship can be imported both
models (imported model and model selected to
share phaser slot) must use same scale and
amount of phasers. You must plan out
what models you plan on using before making any
changes. Example 1; Using Oberth we
just added this will be the slot that will be
used for next model imported and will share
phaser slot. click on "rename" in new
window input new prefix for model (if 2 models
on same slot use 2 characters like "H1" here)
(if 3 models on same slot use 1 characters like
"H") 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/64181539ik4.jpg" width="598" height="478" /> 
  Now you will see under renamed model
"H1" and "Not used" spot named "H1_"
 Next, I need the scale model to match
scale for both models. With the first model of
shared phaser slot selected click on "edit
Scale" In new window change scale to the same as
model you plan on importing from Ship Pack.
 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/71018141zv5.jpg" width="600" height="476" /> 
  Now that phasers amount and scale match
you can select not used spot "H1_" and model you
want to import from ship pack "HU". And click on
import. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/60191711yf2.jpg" width="600" height="476" /> 
  and save. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/55815419ac9.jpg" width="600" height="476" /> 
  Now H1 model is in game working but H1_
model files are in game but model is not in
uses. Note; you have also changed scale
of H1 model from 75% to 95% so you could change
scale as before to even out both models and
split differance to scale of 85%for both models.
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 third
tutorial; adding new not used model to
shiplist. There are
many ways to add new models to shiplist I will
show 2 ways of added to shiplist Example
1 "basic" using an upgrade slot. Open UE
and open ship stats. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/52326105qk2.jpg" width="600" height="476" /> 
  Now select the slot you want to use and
in dropdown list find the not used model you
want to add. and edit name, class, and any stats
and if it is an upgrade ect. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/10lc7.jpg" width="743" height="477" /> 
  And save. Now you have 2 models
sharing the same phaser slot and working in
game.
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 Example 2 "Advanced" Adding model by
extending shiplist Open ship stats as
before (see above) Select a used model
that is close to the model you are adding then
click on "Create Copy" 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/11ea7.jpg" width="745" height="477" /> 
  Next you will see an exact copy of that
model. now it is time to edit everything. First
open drop down menu and locate the new ship file
you just added and select the tga file that use
that model. And then edit all stats, so that
model will be unique. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/12za8.jpg" width="745" height="476" /> 
  
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/13oj6.jpg" width="745" height="476" /> 
  
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/14wr1.jpg" width="745" height="476" /> 
  And save Now you have increased
shiplist and added a new model.
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 Fourth
tutorial; How to edit ship
scale. This is now
a lot easier to do just go to
Edit->Graphics->Add/Remove Ship Models
then select the ship you want to edit scale on
and select Edit Scale. In the new window change
scale value to scale you want. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/15kg6.jpg" width="745" height="476" /> 
  And save now you have edited
scale for that model.
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 Fifth
tutorial; How to change what ships are seen in
screensaver. This
also been made much easier to do go to
Edit->Ship stats You will find a check box
Appers in Screensaver Just check this box. only
catch is there is a limit to how many ships that
can be used by screensaver so you might have to
uncheck a model you do not want to see in
screensaver. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/16ol6.jpg" width="745" height="476" /> 
  and save Sixth
tutorial; How to uses of behave as if built
by. This option
will be rarely used by most people and has
limited testing. UDMIII will use this to add
assault command to all major races colony and
troop transports by selecting built by Klingons.
 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/17ha5.jpg" width="745" height="476" /> 
  and save Sixth
tutorial; How to select What special ships are
used. With the use
of this option you can select what ships are
considered special ships. this was only for
federation but with a little hex editing this
also can be changed. for more info on how to
edit read this post. <A class=postlink
href="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=224"
target=_blank>Special ship post</A> 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/18zt4.jpg" width="745" height="476" /> 
  Seventh
tutorial; How to lower palettes
used. this will
reduce used palette from 119 to 102. By all
races and minors using the same explosions
textures. Fisrt you will need to
download these files; <A class=postlink
href="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/patches/palette.rar"
target=_blank>palette.rar</A>
 Download and unrar to location of your
choice. Next open UE and add files to
res file from edit\Other\Files. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/44116989te5.jpg" width="598" height="472" /> 
  Next use add button and browse for the
file you just downloaded. Then add all file from
"gifs and hobs" folder. If you have made
no changes to res file you can also add
palette.lst from "vanilla palette.lst" folder.
 If you added palette.lst you are done.
and save. If you did not add palette.lst
you will need to set palette for gifs.
 With UE from edit\Graphics\Textures.
 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/91815284zo7.jpg" width="600" height="491" /> 
  Next select cbboom.gif from drop down
menu and select "use own palette" 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/88685179ch5.jpg" width="600" height="492" /> 
  next repeat last step with cgndexp.gif,
csboom.gif, cshock.gif from drop down menu.
 Next select fbboom.gif and click on
remove. 
<img src="http://www.armadafleetcommand.com/botf/files/images/shiptutorial/47663158vq4.jpg" width="600" height="494" /> 
  next repeat last step for fgndexp.gif,
fsboom.gif, fshock.gif, hbboom.gif, hgndexp.gif,
hsboom.gif, hshock.gif, kbboom.gif, kgndexp.gif,
ksboom.gif, mbboom.gif, mgndexp.gif, msboom.gif,
rbboom.gif, rgndexp.gif, rsboom.gif, rshock.gif.
 Next click on trim palette list and
save. That is all I have for now, I hope
this tutorial helps
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