Getting Giant Editor V6.03 to load Map02i3d file

[Mindbender]

I know the path but can't get the editor to load or find the above file Can anyone give me the directions step by step as to what to do with the editor

[Maiteria]

Goes without saying that the game should NOT be running while you edit a file that the game uses.

Not sure where you are seeing those "about 8 files none of them are the map02.i3d"...

If you follow my instructions (either the nagivation to the folder and double clicking the map02 file, or opening it through the Editor), the Westbridge Hills map gets opened in the Editor.

[Maiteria]

parkerjg eredeti hozzászólása:

And My file extensions are not hidden

Are you sure?
The file is called "map02.i3d" when they aren't hidden.
It's called "map02" when they are hidden.
(Both of them has the GE icon, regardless of hidden selection)

http://i.imgur.com/E0CQ9sI.jpg (Shows the option unticked, making it show "map02.i3d" as the entire filename)

[s7_gamin]

well to keep ppl from getting frustrated. Let's all assume you have no knowledge of how to work with mods, map editing and so on.

Step 1

go to the following site

http://gdn.giants-software.com/index.php

at this site you must register to get the latest giants editor download in either 32bit or 64bit

Step 2

This will vary by ppls folder directory

C:computer/programfilex86(i think)/farmingsimulator15/data/and so on

then if you have the giants editor already installed then you should see and GE yellow(orange) icon for the map i3d files. YOu will see a map01.i3d or a map02.i3d files

dbl click on either of those files. If you do not see those files I would say re install the game something got corrupted and you can not have the game running while trying to open those files either it will not work like it would on fs13

Step 3

Watch the GE tutorial video on youtube or where ever so you can figure out the basics of everything.

Step 4

got to a mod site sure some ppl have the original maps on their without being altered if you unsure how to go about doing all the other sites. This is probably the easiest way for the beginners. I am not a modder and I do not think Maiteria is either but we know enough to be able to edit maps and other things.

[s7_gamin]

Maiteria eredeti hozzászólása:

parkerjg eredeti hozzászólása:

And My file extensions are not hidden

Are you sure?
The file is called "map02.i3d" when they aren't hidden.
It's called "map02" when they are hidden.
(Both of them has the GE icon, regardless of hidden selection)

http://i.imgur.com/E0CQ9sI.jpg (Shows the option unticked, making it show "map02.i3d" as the entire filename)

I think the easiest way for him to do this is get one that someone has already put on a modding site when the game first came out. Obviously this is above his knowledge base right now. Trust us we were all like that at one point in time as well. However it just take time to get use to the way things have to be done. And if you confused now you do not want to mess with the map file in editor cause you do something wrong like not copy the file and edit it the game will not load and you will have to reinstall the game again.

I think you will be better off getting the map files from a mod site would be your best bet that way you do not alter the game files by accident and mess up the game itself.

[Mindbender]

Your right I am going to lay off for a while before I screw up my game I was only trying to fix those 2 silos by the Bio plant but that can wait; thanks for the help

[Mindbender]

I see now they are making a lot of mods that state they have to be installed through GE and can't be just put in the mod file zipped

[mereman]

I managed to fix them using the help on here, Thanks folks, It's not to bad once you find the correct map, but I would suggest selling your cows and empying the bunker first as I lost my cows and some silage. It might have been me hitting the wrong key.

Also copy the original file before you attempt just in case things go wrong.

[Hi-Torque]

Glad to hear that Mereman!

To clarify, as long as you make a backup copy (of the i3d) your fine. If you did not, reverify your files and Steam will download a fresh copy.

Your save is not directly tied to the map i3d your editing. You can change the i3d without fear of wreaking your save. Odd about the cows, they are tracked in an xml.

[s7_gamin]

ever since 2015 came out all the stuff seems to be tied in to the game files no matter what you do. For example all I did was change some minor things on our Papenburg map on our server and we had to restart all over again. so not sure what happened but oh well. well now we are on the Pleasant Valley Alpha release map now

[mereman]

Almost forgot I gained 90 chickens LOL.

[Mindbender]

When they say a mod has to be installed by GE how do u use the editor to install that mod what are the steps

[Mindbender]

Most mods are zipped files u just put in the mod folder and it works

[Hi-Torque]

A "mod" that is usable or placeable in GE requires a basic understanding of the editor. How to navigate in the 3d workspace and scenegraph to perform basic operations like placing objects, and adjusting their attributes.

I think if you will study some of the tutorials and videos available and then ask specific questions we can certainly help you. You can do it!

[s7_gamin]

its really not that hard to install mods via editor. However, if you do not understand how to work with the editor I would suggest going to youtube and searching for giants editor tutorials before starting. Once you get a grasp of it then search for importing/exporting i3d files from one place to another. If not done properly the file texture will not show up in game. Trust me I would know took me an entire weekend to figure out why the feed storage was all white with no textures lol...... I do know how to do it but first try and see if you can first by watching those tutorials first. YOu will need to know the editor basics movingg around and so on. Then the importing/exporting models tutorial

[Mindbender]

Ok thanks all By the way anyone place that milk from cows mod where you delever the milk youself after it is installed, I think its one of those placements that require GE install