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::::::::::: Once the files have been downloaded, renamed and sorted by package, BAIN should resemble '''Figure 8'''. | ::::::::::: Once the files have been downloaded, renamed and sorted by package, BAIN should resemble '''Figure 8'''. | ||
::::::::: {{Notice Small|size=55|The image in these figures may not reflect STEP in its current format, as they were created using STEP v2.2.5}} | ::::::::: {{Notice Small|size=55|The image in these figures may not reflect STEP in its current format, as they were created using STEP v2.2.5}} | ||
::::::::::: The | ::::::::::: The {{Fc|#e6b69e|"Order"}} column is of particular interest, as this column defines the installation hierarchy. Packages assigned to lower numbers are installed first; thus, ''files from lower-numbered packages will be overwritten by those from higher numbered packages where there is conflict''. Likewise, sub-packages work the same way: those with lower numeric prefixes will appear in the list first and thus, will be installed first, and conflicting files will be overwritten by those with higher numbers (sub-packages are sorted alphanumerically). | ||
::::::::::: This guide will illustrate in detail how to set up STEP mods by focusing only on the initial texture mods. The same process may be used to set up all subsequent mods. | ::::::::::: This guide will illustrate in detail how to set up STEP mods by focusing only on the initial texture mods. The same process may be used to set up all subsequent mods. | ||
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=== Set the Installation Order === | === Set the Installation Order === | ||
[[File:WB_Figure9.jpg|thumb|right|200px|'''Figure 9:''' Adjusting installation order of single mods or mod groups.]] | [[File:WB_Figure9.jpg|thumb|right|200px|'''Figure 9:''' Adjusting installation order of single mods or mod groups.]] | ||
Because installation order is critical to get the results expected in game, the packages must be ordered properly according to install order such that the desired assets overwrite their conflicting assets. This is done by sorting BAIN installers by the | Because installation order is critical to get the results expected in game, the packages must be ordered properly according to install order such that the desired assets overwrite their conflicting assets. This is done by sorting BAIN installers by the {{Fc|#e6b69e|"Order"}} field. BAIN will handle every aspect of the hierarchy according to the preset install order, regardless of what packages are installed, saving the user a huge management headache and allowing the user to easily install/uninstall alternate conflicting assets. | ||
[[File:WB_Figure10.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Figure 10:''' Final STEP Textures/Graphics load order.]] | [[File:WB_Figure10.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Figure 10:''' Final STEP Textures/Graphics load order.]] | ||
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::::::::::# Click on the | ::::::::::# Click on the {{Fc|#e6b69e|"Packages"}} column header to sort by package name. This will organize the mods according to the STEP Guide sections (if the packages have been named according to the Guide Section codes). | ||
::::::::::# Multi-select the first (top) group of packages (Section D in this example), right click the highlighted selection, and select | ::::::::::# Multi-select the first (top) group of packages (Section D in this example), right click the highlighted selection, and select {{Fc|#e6b69e|"Move To"}}. Enter '0' if it is not already entered and select {{Fc|#e6b69e|'''[OK]'''"}} (see '''Figure 9'''). The package list will not change, since BAIN is set to order by package ''name''; however, the order numbers ''will'' change. | ||
::::::::::# Select Section E packages, and repeat the previous step, but this time, enter into the | ::::::::::# Select Section E packages, and repeat the previous step, but this time, enter into the {{Fc|#e6b69e|"Move To"}} dialogue the number equal to 1 + the highest Section D {{Fc|#e6b69e|"Order"}} number. Repeat this process for all Section groups. | ||
::::::::::# Left click on the | ::::::::::# Left click on the {{Fc|#e6b69e|""Order"}} header to sort by package order. The new sort should cause a slight change in the package list order, but only within groups. Check to be certain that packages are now both ordered by increasing {{Fc|#e6b69e|""Order"}} number as well as that the package name groups are also in order (this is the STEP default, aside from a few exceptions as indicated by the order presented in the STEP Guide). If they are not, simply right click on the misbehaving package, and {{Fc|#e6b69e|"Move To"}} a position within its respective group and in that group's {{Fc|#e6b69e|Order"}} range. | ||
::::::::::# Once the installation order has been correctly set, the package list--when sorted on the [Order] column--should resemble '''Figure 10''' (but for a few of the exceptions in the lower part of Section D).{{clear}} | ::::::::::# Once the installation order has been correctly set, the package list--when sorted on the [Order] column--should resemble '''Figure 10''' (but for a few of the exceptions in the lower part of Section D).{{clear}} | ||
[[File:WB_Figure11.jpg|thumb|right|200px|'''Figure 11:''' Hiding installers.]] | [[File:WB_Figure11.jpg|thumb|right|200px|'''Figure 11:''' Hiding installers.]] | ||
== Package Installation == | == Package Installation == | ||
At this point, the mod packages are ready to install. Begin by confirming that no unexpected or undesirable conflicts exist. Before doing this, it will be useful to 'hide' the packages that should not or cannot be installed. Doing so prevents these packages from being included in the conflicts viewer. | At this point, the mod packages are ready to install. Begin by confirming that no unexpected or undesirable conflicts exist. Before doing this, it will be useful to 'hide' the packages that should not or cannot be installed. Doing so prevents these packages from being included in the conflicts viewer. |
Revision as of 16:33, May 3, 2013
A simplified guide to using Wrye Bash to maintain a modded S.T.E.P. setup -- by z929669 & S.T.E.P. Team
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