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To create a desktop shortcut for The Dark Mod, just create a copy the existing Doom 3 shortcut (or create a new one to the file Doom3.exe). In this example, the Doom 3 installation is in C:\Games\Doom3. Change the command line to this
To create a desktop shortcut for The Dark Mod, just create a shortcut to the '''tdmlauncher''' application. In this example, the Doom 3 installation is in <tt>C:\Games\Doom3</tt>.  
C:\Games\Doom3\DOOM3.exe +set r_fullscreen 1 +set fs_game darkmod
This should advise the engine to open the Dark Mod by default in fullscreen mode.


C:\Games\Doom3\Doom3.exe +set r_fullscreen 1 +set com_allowConsole 1 +set fs_game darkmod
This is a screenshot of the shortcut properties to TDM Launcher (sorry, only German screenshot for now, but you'll get the idea).
This will allow the console to drop down with the use of the ~ (tilde) key. This is very useful for authors as they can use console commands while testing their mission. Be aware that accidentaly hitting the ~ key during gameplay will drop down the menu.
 
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C:\Games\Doom3\Doom3.exe +set r_fullscreen 0 +set com_allowConsole 1 +set fs_game darkmod
Is useful for authors to edit files and jump back and forth between game and other programs for quick edits. This however can have a severe impact on framerate.
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Revision as of 11:23, 25 September 2009

To create a desktop shortcut for The Dark Mod, just create a shortcut to the tdmlauncher application. In this example, the Doom 3 installation is in C:\Games\Doom3.

This is a screenshot of the shortcut properties to TDM Launcher (sorry, only German screenshot for now, but you'll get the idea).

Shortcut properties.png

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