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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
The following forum link contains info on an updated method of creating desktop shortcuts -
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
- http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18198-creating-multiple-darkraidiant-custom-shortcuts-issue/?hl=shortcut
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.
 
For a nrmal user/mapper Darkmod and Darkradiant shortcuts:
 
    TDM - E:\Darkmod\TheDarkMod.exe +set com_allowConsole 1 +set r_fullscreen 0 +set fs_currentfm myfm
    DR - "C:\Program Files\DarkRadiant\DarkRadiant.exe" fs_game=darkmod/fms/myfm
 
If your an Svn user:
 
    TDM - D:\TdmSvn\TheDarkMod.exe +set com_allowConsole 1 +set r_fullscreen 0 +set fs_currentfm myfm
    DR - "C:\Program Files\DarkRadiant\DarkRadiant.exe" fs_game=tdmsvn/fms/myfm
 
Some info on the args in the shortcuts:
 
    The paths for the Darkmod and SVN folder are on two different drives for me, in this case D:\ and E:\ - it will be different for each person.
    +set com_allowConsole 1 - this enables the console by pressing just the tilda button (above the tab key)
    +set r_fullscreen 0 - this forces TDM to run in a window, which for me is usefull as I run TDM and DR at the same time.
    +set fs_currentfm - in your FMS folder you will have the name of your mission/fm that your working on (eg. myfm or whatever you have named it)


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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Latest revision as of 10:32, 13 November 2017

The following forum link contains info on an updated method of creating desktop shortcuts -

- http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18198-creating-multiple-darkraidiant-custom-shortcuts-issue/?hl=shortcut

For a nrmal user/mapper Darkmod and Darkradiant shortcuts: 

   TDM - E:\Darkmod\TheDarkMod.exe +set com_allowConsole 1 +set r_fullscreen 0 +set fs_currentfm myfm
   DR - "C:\Program Files\DarkRadiant\DarkRadiant.exe" fs_game=darkmod/fms/myfm

If your an Svn user: 

   TDM - D:\TdmSvn\TheDarkMod.exe +set com_allowConsole 1 +set r_fullscreen 0 +set fs_currentfm myfm
   DR - "C:\Program Files\DarkRadiant\DarkRadiant.exe" fs_game=tdmsvn/fms/myfm

Some info on the args in the shortcuts: 

   The paths for the Darkmod and SVN folder are on two different drives for me, in this case D:\ and E:\ - it will be different for each person.
   +set com_allowConsole 1 - this enables the console by pressing just the tilda button (above the tab key)
   +set r_fullscreen 0 - this forces TDM to run in a window, which for me is usefull as I run TDM and DR at the same time.
   +set fs_currentfm - in your FMS folder you will have the name of your mission/fm that your working on (eg. myfm or whatever you have named it)
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