Setting up a Workspace - Revision history

Nbohr1more at 19:30, 25 August 2016

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	Note: With the 2.0 Standalone release, the expected relative paths are darkmod/maps or darkmod/fms/mymap/maps. You can use other		Note: With the 2.0 Standalone release, the expected relative paths are darkmod/maps or darkmod/fms/mymap/maps. You can use other
	paths such as darkmod/mymap/maps shown below for development.		paths such as darkmod/mymap/maps shown below for development.

			See: http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/15152-new-dr-folder-settings-for-tdm-20/

Nbohr1more at 19:17, 25 August 2016

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	=Intro=		=Intro=
	Most times when a new mapper or contributer starts working with TDM they fail to set up an initial "good" workspace, as to avoid cluttering with ~~either~~ TDM ~~or doom3 itself~~. In this I will try to very briefly explain how to best go about this. Quite a lot of this will overlap with [[Startpack Mappers' Guide#Project versus Non-Project?\|Startpack Mappers' Guide : Project versus Non-Project?]], however this guide is aimed at primarily people working on content(textures, models etc) rather than complete fanmissions, however it does apply to both it just excludes mapping basics and such. The Starter Guide's "project" is the same as this guide's "workspace". This guide is aimed at people who know the basics of DarkRadiant and are average Windows users(you must know how to change a file extension).		Most times when a new mapper or contributer starts working with TDM they fail to set up an initial "good" workspace, as to avoid cluttering with TDM. In this I will try to very briefly explain how to best go about this. Quite a lot of this will overlap with [[Startpack Mappers' Guide#Project versus Non-Project?\|Startpack Mappers' Guide : Project versus Non-Project?]], however this guide is aimed at primarily people working on content(textures, models etc) rather than complete fanmissions, however it does apply to both it just excludes mapping basics and such. The Starter Guide's "project" is the same as this guide's "workspace". This guide is aimed at people who know the basics of DarkRadiant and are average Windows users(you must know how to change a file extension).

			Note: With the 2.0 Standalone release, the expected relative paths are darkmod/maps or darkmod/fms/mymap/maps. You can use other
			paths such as darkmod/mymap/maps shown below for development.

Nbohr1more at 19:14, 25 August 2016

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Serpentinee at 15:53, 12 August 2010

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	* Create a new folder, give it a simple name which you will remember and keep the name lowercase for sake of doom3 being happy (in this example we will be using the name "testmap")		* Create a new folder, give it a simple name which you will remember and keep the name lowercase for sake of doom3 being happy (in this example we will be using the name "testmap")
	* Create a sub-folder in your new folder, called "maps", you should place all of your maps that you've made in here (i.e soundtest.map). NOT in `C:\games\doom3\darkmod\maps\`		* Create a sub-folder in your new folder, called "maps", you should place all of your maps that you've made in here (i.e soundtest.map). NOT in `C:\games\doom3\darkmod\maps\`
			* In order to carry over your darkmod setting's it's best to copy you DoomConfig.cfg from 'C:\games\doom3\darkmod\' into 'C:\games\doom3\testmap\' or equivalent

	You should now have something that looks like this:		You should now have something that looks like this:
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	If you apply it to a brush in your test map then save it, you should be able to launch TDM using one of the methods shown in this document and after "dmap texturetest" "map texturetest" you should be able to see it ingame!		If you apply it to a brush in your test map then save it, you should be able to launch TDM using one of the methods shown in this document and after "dmap texturetest" "map texturetest" you should be able to see it ingame!



	[[Category:Tutorial]]		[[Category:Tutorial]]

Serpentinee at 00:23, 12 August 2010

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	Using the console once the game launches you will be able to 'dmap soundtest', 'map soundtest' or whatever's needed.		Using the console once the game launches you will be able to 'dmap soundtest', 'map soundtest' or whatever's needed.
			NOTE : Screenshots (and potentially pointfiles from dmap) taken using this message may end up in doom3\darkmod\screenshots\

	====The ugly(I prefer personally)====		====The ugly(I prefer personally)====

Serpentinee at 18:49, 11 August 2010

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	=Intro=		=Intro=
	Most times when a new mapper or contributer starts working with TDM they fail to set up an initial "good" workspace, as to avoid cluttering with either TDM or doom3 itself. In this I will try to very briefly explain how to best go about this. This guide is aimed at people who know the basics of DarkRadiant and are average Windows users(you must know how to change a file extension)		Most times when a new mapper or contributer starts working with TDM they fail to set up an initial "good" workspace, as to avoid cluttering with either TDM or doom3 itself. In this I will try to very briefly explain how to best go about this. Quite a lot of this will overlap with [[Startpack Mappers' Guide#Project versus Non-Project?\|Startpack Mappers' Guide : Project versus Non-Project?]], however this guide is aimed at primarily people working on content(textures, models etc) rather than complete fanmissions, however it does apply to both it just excludes mapping basics and such. The Starter Guide's "project" is the same as this guide's "workspace". This guide is aimed at people who know the basics of DarkRadiant and are average Windows users(you must know how to change a file extension).


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	=An Example : Adding a custom texture to your map=		=Example Use : Adding a custom texture to your map=

	[[Image:Smiley.jpg\|256px\|right\|test texture]]		[[Image:Smiley.jpg\|256px\|right\|test texture]]
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	If you apply it to a brush in your test map then save it, you should be able to launch TDM using one of the methods shown in this document and after "dmap texturetest" "map texturetest" you should be able to see it ingame!		If you apply it to a brush in your test map then save it, you should be able to launch TDM using one of the methods shown in this document and after "dmap texturetest" "map texturetest" you should be able to see it ingame!

			[[Category:Tutorial]]

Serpentinee at 05:13, 11 August 2010

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	=Intro=		=Intro=
	Most times when a new mapper or contributer starts working with TDM they fail to set up an initial "good" workspace, as to avoid cluttering with either TDM or doom3 itself. In this I will try to very briefly explain how to best go about this. This guide is aimed at people who know the basics of DarkRadiant and are average Windows users(you must know how to change a file extension)		Most times when a new mapper or contributer starts working with TDM they fail to set up an initial "good" workspace, as to avoid cluttering with either TDM or doom3 itself. In this I will try to very briefly explain how to best go about this. This guide is aimed at people who know the basics of DarkRadiant and are average Windows users(you must know how to change a file extension)


	Advantages of setting it up the first time:		Advantages of setting it up the first time:
	* Very easy to package your ~~fm up if you're going to~~ release it		* Very easy to package your work for release
	* Easy to keep test versions away from real work		* Easy to keep test versions away from real work
	* Easier to manage		* Easier to manage
	* ~~Easy~~ to backup your work ~~or submit it to TDM if you're~~ a ~~contributer!~~		* Super easy to backup all your work (copying and pasting a folder)
	* You'll be able to use pointfiles for fixing leaks before going to the forum and asking "DR says it cant find the pointfile!"!		* You'll be able to use pointfiles for fixing leaks before going to the forum and asking "DR says it cant find the pointfile!"!


	First of all we're going to ~~make~~ a map, ~~even if you're going to be working on models or textures you 'will' want~~ a ~~testmap~~ that~~'s well set up~~.		First of all you're going to need a test map, a large room with ambient light that you can spawn in and play around.

	=Creation and layout (contains the example)=		=Creation and layout (contains the example)=
	* Go into your doom3 folder (i.e C:\games\doom3\)		* Go into your doom3 folder (i.e C:\games\doom3\)
	* Create a new folder, give it a simple name which you will remember and keep the name lowercase for sake of doom3 being happy (~~e.g :~~ testmap)		* Create a new folder, give it a simple name which you will remember and keep the name lowercase for sake of doom3 being happy (in this example we will be using the name "testmap")
	* Create a folder called "maps", you should place all of your maps that you've made in here (i.e soundtest.map). NOT in `C:\games\doom3\darkmod\maps\`		* Create a sub-folder in your new folder, called "maps", you should place all of your maps that you've made in here (i.e soundtest.map). NOT in `C:\games\doom3\darkmod\maps\`

			You should now have something that looks like this:
			doom3
			\|-base
			\|-...
			\|-testmap
			\|-maps
			\|-...
			\|-darkmod

			Paste your test map into the maps folder. Give it a nice single word, lowercase name like "texturetest.map"

	The same goes for textures, sounds, skins and anything else. You should not have to mess around with anything in the C:\games\doom3\darkmod\ folder.		The same goes for textures, sounds, skins and anything else. ''You should not have to mess around with anything in the C:\games\doom3\darkmod\ folder when creating content/maps''
	If you were adding a skin to your testmap it would be placed in C:\games\doom3\testmap\skins\ etc. Later on we will look at getting a texture into your testmap/fm.		If you were adding a skin to your testmap it would be placed in C:\games\doom3\testmap\skins\ etc. Later on we will look at getting a texture into your testmap/fm.

Serpentinee: derp

2010-08-11T04:59:37Z

derp

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	First of all we're going to make a map, even if you're going to be working on models or textures you 'will' want a testmap that's well set up.		First of all we're going to make a map, even if you're going to be working on models or textures you 'will' want a testmap that's well set up.

	=Creation and layout (contains the ~~examples!!~~)=		=Creation and layout (contains the example)=
	* Go into your doom3 folder (i.e C:\games\doom3\)		* Go into your doom3 folder (i.e C:\games\doom3\)
	* Create a new folder, give it a simple name which you will remember and keep the name lowercase for sake of doom3 being happy (e.g : testmap)		* Create a new folder, give it a simple name which you will remember and keep the name lowercase for sake of doom3 being happy (e.g : testmap)

Serpentinee at 04:59, 11 August 2010

2010-08-11T04:59:03Z

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	=Intro=		=Intro=
	Most times when a new mapper or contributer starts working with TDM they fail to set up an initial "good" workspace, as to avoid cluttering with either TDM or doom3 itself. In this I will try to very briefly explain how to best go about this.		Most times when a new mapper or contributer starts working with TDM they fail to set up an initial "good" workspace, as to avoid cluttering with either TDM or doom3 itself. In this I will try to very briefly explain how to best go about this. This guide is aimed at people who know the basics of DarkRadiant and are average Windows users(you must know how to change a file extension)

			Advantages of setting it up the first time:
			* Very easy to package your fm up if you're going to release it
			* Easy to keep test versions away from real work
			* Easier to manage
			* Easy to backup your work or submit it to TDM if you're a contributer!
			* You'll be able to use pointfiles for fixing leaks before going to the forum and asking "DR says it cant find the pointfile!"!


	First of all we're going to make a map, even if you're going to be working on models or textures you 'will' want a testmap that's well set up.		First of all we're going to make a map, even if you're going to be working on models or textures you 'will' want a testmap that's well set up.
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	* Go into your doom3 folder (i.e C:\games\doom3\)		* Go into your doom3 folder (i.e C:\games\doom3\)
	* Create a new folder, give it a simple name which you will remember and keep the name lowercase for sake of doom3 being happy (e.g : testmap)		* Create a new folder, give it a simple name which you will remember and keep the name lowercase for sake of doom3 being happy (e.g : testmap)
	* Create a folder called "maps", you should place all of your maps that you've made in here (i.e soundtest.map). NOT in _C:\games\doom3\darkmod\maps\_		* Create a folder called "maps", you should place all of your maps that you've made in here (i.e soundtest.map). NOT in `C:\games\doom3\darkmod\maps\`


	The same goes for textures, sounds, skins and anything else. You should not have to mess around with anything in the C:\games\doom3\darkmod\ folder.		The same goes for textures, sounds, skins and anything else. You should not have to mess around with anything in the C:\games\doom3\darkmod\ folder.
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	=Getting your workspace into DR and TDM=		=Getting your workspace into DR and TDM=
	In order to get your materials, sounds and misc other things into ~~Dark Radiant~~ and test them ingame you need to inform them about your fm.		In order to get your materials, sounds and misc other things into DarkRadiant and test them ingame you need to inform them about your fm.

	===~~Dark Radiant~~===		===DarkRadiant===
	* In the menu bar go to : file -> preferences -> select game		* In the menu bar go to : file -> preferences -> select game
	* You will now see a dialogue box about where doom3 and such is installed.		* You will now see a dialogue box about where doom3 and such is installed.
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	** Mod : darkmod		** Mod : darkmod
	** Mod Base : testmap		** Mod Base : testmap


	Once this is set up, DR will import your sounds, textures and whatever else on loading.		Once this is set up, DR will import your sounds, textures and whatever else on loading.
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	===The Dark Mod===		===The Dark Mod===
	There are three methods		There are three methods
	====The Good====		====The Good(slow and not that useful)====
	Convert your little testmap folder into a micro-fm by creating the following files in the base testmap folder: file name and in the block some example content.		Convert your little testmap folder into a micro-fm by creating the following files in the base testmap folder: file name and in the block some example content.

	darkmod.txt :		darkmod.txt :
	Title:My little test map		Title: My little test map
	Description: I test things here		Description: I test things here
	Author: HEY MAAA! THE MEATLOAF!		Author: HEY MAAA! THE MEATLOAF!
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	startingmap.txt :		startingmap.txt :
	soundtest		soundtest


	When you start TDM, you will still have to 'dmap soundtest' or what have you, using the console(ctrl+alt+`) should you need to, but this is the "safest" method to test. It's however quite slow and not really useful for most people.		When you start TDM, you will still have to 'dmap soundtest' or what have you, using the console(ctrl+alt+`) should you need to, but this is the "safest" method to test. It's however quite slow and not really useful for most people.

	====The Bad(but actually quite good)====		====The Bad(but actually quite good, fast)====
	* Create a shortcut to doom3.exe (C:\games\doom3\DOOM3.exe)		* Create a shortcut to doom3.exe (C:\games\doom3\DOOM3.exe)
	* Right click the shortcut -> properties		* Right click the shortcut -> properties
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	** On some versions of windows you might need to put quotes in: "C:\games\doom3\DOOM3.exe"		** On some versions of windows you might need to put quotes in: "C:\games\doom3\DOOM3.exe"
	* Move the shortcut to someplace more accessible		* Move the shortcut to someplace more accessible


	Using the console once the game launches you will be able to 'dmap soundtest', 'map soundtest' or whatever's needed.		Using the console once the game launches you will be able to 'dmap soundtest', 'map soundtest' or whatever's needed.
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	On next starting TDM you will be able to open the console and "dmap soundtest" or whatever you need. Once you're done with playing in your testmap you just revert the change in the text file. This also allows quick and easy changing between fm's without too much effort.		On next starting TDM you will be able to open the console and "dmap soundtest" or whatever you need. Once you're done with playing in your testmap you just revert the change in the text file. This also allows quick and easy changing between fm's without too much effort.

	~~=An Example : Adding a texture=~~

	~~If you're set up and on~~ your ~~road to fm making glory now, please take the time to test how it all fits together by doing something like this :~~		=An Example : Adding a custom texture to your map=

	~~See that sweet damn smiley face~~ on the ~~right? Yeah~~ you ~~do. Now lets get it~~ in ~~game~~		[[Image:Smiley.jpg\|256px\|right\|test texture]]
	In your testmap folder		If you're set up and on your road to fm making glory now, please take the time to test how it all fits together by doing something like this.
	~~Right click it -> Save image as ->~~		I assume you know how to use DarkRadiant and have made a very simple test map called texturetest in your C:\games\doom3\testmap\maps\ folder (the file would be texturetest.map)
			Please take note that we will be using a jpeg file, ''textures should never use jpegs'' for a number of reasons, however for the ease of demonstration we will in this case.

	textures/mymaterials/smileyface
			* In your testmap folder create a new subfolder named "textures" and in there we will further organize it by making another subdirectory "smiley". Once created enter the "smiley folder"
			* Are you now in something like C:\games\doom3\testmap\textures\smiley ? you should be.
			* Right click the smiley face -> Save image as -> Browse to the smiley folder -> save as "smiley.jpg"
			* Is there now a smiley.jpg in the folder? if it's named incorrectly just rename it. If it's not there... try again.
			* Go back to your main testmap folder (C:\games\doom3\testmap\)
			* Create a new folder named "materials", then enter it
			* Create a new text file (right click in folder -> new -> text document) and rename it to something.mtr
			* Open something.mtr in your text editor of choice (eg Notepad, not Word or anything officey)
			* Paste the following block of text into the file and save it :

			textures/mymaterials/smileyface
	{		{
	wood		wood
	diffusemap textures/~~smileyface~~/yellowsmileyface		diffusemap textures/smiley/yellowsmileyface
	// TDM Ambient Method Related		// TDM Ambient Method Related
	{		{
	blend add		blend add
	map textures/~~stained~~/~~gothic_frame_dark1_alphatest~~		map textures/smiley/yellowsmileyface
	red global2		red global2
	green global3		green global3
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	}		}
	}		}

			* If you don't have DarkRadiant running, start it. If you do already have it started fo to file -> Reload Shaders.
			* In the material browser find your smiley face (click the textures folder once then press shift and the right arrow key to expand all folders. Once they are expanded click on a random material or folder there and just start typing "smiley"... that should do the trick!)


			If you apply it to a brush in your test map then save it, you should be able to launch TDM using one of the methods shown in this document and after "dmap texturetest" "map texturetest" you should be able to see it ingame!

Serpentinee: Incomplete - going for a 10min walk, just saving to be safe.

2010-08-11T03:44:25Z

Incomplete - going for a 10min walk, just saving to be safe.

New page

=Intro=
Most times when a new mapper or contributer starts working with TDM they fail to set up an initial "good" workspace, as to avoid cluttering with either TDM or doom3 itself. In this I will try to very briefly explain how to best go about this.

First of all we're going to make a map, even if you're going to be working on models or textures you 'will' want a testmap that's well set up.

=Creation and layout (contains the examples!!)=
* Go into your doom3 folder (i.e C:\games\doom3\)
* Create a new folder, give it a simple name which you will remember and keep the name lowercase for sake of doom3 being happy (e.g : testmap)
* Create a folder called "maps", you should place all of your maps that you've made in here (i.e soundtest.map). NOT in _C:\games\doom3\darkmod\maps\_

The same goes for textures, sounds, skins and anything else. You should not have to mess around with anything in the C:\games\doom3\darkmod\ folder.
If you were adding a skin to your testmap it would be placed in C:\games\doom3\testmap\skins\ etc. Later on we will look at getting a texture into your testmap/fm.

=Getting your workspace into DR and TDM=
In order to get your materials, sounds and misc other things into Dark Radiant and test them ingame you need to inform them about your fm.

===Dark Radiant===
* In the menu bar go to : file -> preferences -> select game
* You will now see a dialogue box about where doom3 and such is installed.
* Make sure the settings are as follows (using our example of C:\games\doom3\testmap)
** Engine Path : D:/games/doom3/ '''Note the slashes'''
** Mod : darkmod
** Mod Base : testmap

Once this is set up, DR will import your sounds, textures and whatever else on loading.

===The Dark Mod===
There are three methods
====The Good====
Convert your little testmap folder into a micro-fm by creating the following files in the base testmap folder: file name and in the block some example content.

darkmod.txt :
Title:My little test map
Description: I test things here
Author: HEY MAAA! THE MEATLOAF!
Required TDM Version: Whatever

startingmap.txt :
soundtest

When you start TDM, you will still have to 'dmap soundtest' or what have you, using the console(ctrl+alt+`) should you need to, but this is the "safest" method to test. It's however quite slow and not really useful for most people.

====The Bad(but actually quite good)====
* Create a shortcut to doom3.exe (C:\games\doom3\DOOM3.exe)
* Right click the shortcut -> properties
* Change the "target" to something like :
** C:\games\doom3\DOOM3.exe +set fs_game darkmod +set fs_game_base testmap
** On some versions of windows you might need to put quotes in: "C:\games\doom3\DOOM3.exe"
* Move the shortcut to someplace more accessible

Using the console once the game launches you will be able to 'dmap soundtest', 'map soundtest' or whatever's needed.

====The ugly(I prefer personally)====
* Open C:\games\doom3\darkmod\currentfm.txt in your text editor and change the line to 'testmap' (without the quotes)

On next starting TDM you will be able to open the console and "dmap soundtest" or whatever you need. Once you're done with playing in your testmap you just revert the change in the text file. This also allows quick and easy changing between fm's without too much effort.

=An Example : Adding a texture=

If you're set up and on your road to fm making glory now, please take the time to test how it all fits together by doing something like this :

See that sweet damn smiley face on the right? Yeah you do. Now lets get it in game
In your testmap folder
Right click it -> Save image as ->

textures/mymaterials/smileyface
{
wood
diffusemap textures/smileyface/yellowsmileyface
// TDM Ambient Method Related
{
blend add
map textures/stained/gothic_frame_dark1_alphatest
red global2
green global3
blue global4
}
}

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	=Creation and layout (contains the example)=		=Creation and layout (contains the example)=
	* Go into your ~~doom3~~ folder (i.e C:\~~games\doom3~~\)		* Go into your darkmod folder (i.e C:\darkmod\)
	* Create a new folder, give it a simple name which you will remember and keep the name lowercase for sake of ~~doom3~~ being happy (in this example we will be using the name "testmap")		* Create a new folder, give it a simple name which you will remember and keep the name lowercase for sake of TDM being happy (in this example we will be using the name "testmap")
	* Create a sub-folder in your new folder, called "maps", you should place all of your maps that you've made in here (i.e soundtest.map). NOT in `C:~~\games\doom3~~\darkmod\maps\`		* Create a sub-folder in your new folder, called "maps", you should place all of your maps that you've made in here (i.e soundtest.map). NOT in `C:\darkmod\maps\`
	* In order to carry over your darkmod setting's it's best to copy you ~~DoomConfig~~.cfg from 'C:~~\games\doom3~~\darkmod\' into 'C:\~~games\doom3~~\testmap\' or equivalent		* In order to carry over your darkmod setting's it's best to copy you Darkmod.cfg from 'C:\darkmod\' into 'C:\darkmod\testmap\' or equivalent

	You should now have something that looks like this:		You should now have something that looks like this:
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	Paste your test map into the maps folder. Give it a nice single word, lowercase name like "texturetest.map"		Paste your test map into the maps folder. Give it a nice single word, lowercase name like "texturetest.map"

	The same goes for textures, sounds, skins and anything else. ''You should not have to mess around with anything in the C:~~\games\doom3~~\darkmod\ folder when creating content/maps''		The same goes for textures, sounds, skins and anything else. ''You should not have to mess around with anything in the C:\darkmod\ folder when creating content/maps''
	If you were adding a skin to your testmap it would be placed in C:\~~games\doom3~~\testmap\skins\ etc. Later on we will look at getting a texture into your testmap/fm.		If you were adding a skin to your testmap it would be placed in C:\darkmod\testmap\skins\ etc. Later on we will look at getting a texture into your testmap/fm.

	=Getting your workspace into DR and TDM=		=Getting your workspace into DR and TDM=
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	* In the menu bar go to : file -> preferences -> select game		* In the menu bar go to : file -> preferences -> select game
	* You will now see a dialogue box about where doom3 and such is installed.		* You will now see a dialogue box about where doom3 and such is installed.
	* Make sure the settings are as follows (using our example of C:\~~games\doom3~~\testmap)		* Make sure the settings are as follows (using our example of C:\darkmod\testmap)
	** Engine Path : D:/~~games/doom3~~/ '''Note the slashes'''		** Engine Path : D:/darkmod/ '''Note the slashes'''
	** Mod : darkmod		** Mod : darkmod
	** Mod Base : testmap		** Mod Base : testmap
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	====The Bad(but actually quite good, fast)====		====The Bad(but actually quite good, fast)====
	* Create a shortcut to ~~doom3~~.exe (C:\~~games~~\~~doom3\DOOM3~~.exe)		* Create a shortcut to TheDarkMod.exe (C:\darkmod\TheDarkMod.exe)
	* Right click the shortcut -> properties		* Right click the shortcut -> properties
	* Change the "target" to something like :		* Change the "target" to something like :
	** C:\~~games\doom3~~\~~DOOM3~~.exe +set fs_game darkmod +set fs_game_base testmap		** C:\darkmod\TheDarkMod.exe +set fs_game darkmod +set fs_game_base testmap
	** On some versions of windows you might need to put quotes in: "C:\~~games\doom3~~\~~DOOM3~~.exe"		** On some versions of windows you might need to put quotes in: "C:\darkmod\TheDarkMod.exe"
	* Move the shortcut to someplace more accessible		* Move the shortcut to someplace more accessible


	Using the console once the game launches you will be able to 'dmap soundtest', 'map soundtest' or whatever's needed.		Using the console once the game launches you will be able to 'dmap soundtest', 'map soundtest' or whatever's needed.
	NOTE : Screenshots (and potentially pointfiles from dmap) taken using this message may end up in ~~doom3\~~darkmod\screenshots\		NOTE : Screenshots (and potentially pointfiles from dmap) taken using this message may end up in darkmod\screenshots\

	====The ugly(I prefer personally)====		====The ugly(I prefer personally)====
	* Open C:~~\games\doom3~~\darkmod\currentfm.txt in your text editor and change the line to 'testmap' (without the quotes)		* Open C:\darkmod\currentfm.txt in your text editor and change the line to 'testmap' (without the quotes)

	On next starting TDM you will be able to open the console and "dmap soundtest" or whatever you need. Once you're done with playing in your testmap you just revert the change in the text file. This also allows quick and easy changing between fm's without too much effort.		On next starting TDM you will be able to open the console and "dmap soundtest" or whatever you need. Once you're done with playing in your testmap you just revert the change in the text file. This also allows quick and easy changing between fm's without too much effort.
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	[[Image:Smiley.jpg\|256px\|right\|test texture]]		[[Image:Smiley.jpg\|256px\|right\|test texture]]
	If you're set up and on your road to fm making glory now, please take the time to test how it all fits together by doing something like this.		If you're set up and on your road to fm making glory now, please take the time to test how it all fits together by doing something like this.
	I assume you know how to use DarkRadiant and have made a very simple test map called texturetest in your C:\~~games\doom3~~\testmap\maps\ folder (the file would be texturetest.map)		I assume you know how to use DarkRadiant and have made a very simple test map called texturetest in your C:\darkmod\testmap\maps\ folder (the file would be texturetest.map)
	Please take note that we will be using a jpeg file, ''textures should never use jpegs'' for a number of reasons, however for the ease of demonstration we will in this case.		Please take note that we will be using a jpeg file, ''textures should never use jpegs'' for a number of reasons, however for the ease of demonstration we will in this case.


	* In your testmap folder create a new subfolder named "textures" and in there we will further organize it by making another subdirectory "smiley". Once created enter the "smiley folder"		* In your testmap folder create a new subfolder named "textures" and in there we will further organize it by making another subdirectory "smiley". Once created enter the "smiley folder"
	* Are you now in something like C:\~~games\doom3~~\testmap\textures\smiley ? you should be.		* Are you now in something like C:\darkmod\testmap\textures\smiley ? you should be.
	* Right click the smiley face -> Save image as -> Browse to the smiley folder -> save as "smiley.jpg"		* Right click the smiley face -> Save image as -> Browse to the smiley folder -> save as "smiley.jpg"
	* Is there now a smiley.jpg in the folder? if it's named incorrectly just rename it. If it's not there... try again.		* Is there now a smiley.jpg in the folder? if it's named incorrectly just rename it. If it's not there... try again.
	* Go back to your main testmap folder (C:\~~games\doom3~~\testmap\)		* Go back to your main testmap folder (C:\darkmod\testmap\)
	* Create a new folder named "materials", then enter it		* Create a new folder named "materials", then enter it
	* Create a new text file (right click in folder -> new -> text document) and rename it to something.mtr		* Create a new text file (right click in folder -> new -> text document) and rename it to something.mtr