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== Package Order == | == Package Order == | ||
[[File:Figure7_BAINHeaders.jpg|thumb|right|450px|'''Figure 7:''' BAIN column headers.]] | [[File:Figure7_BAINHeaders.jpg|thumb|right|450px|'''Figure 7:''' BAIN column headers.]] | ||
Like all tabs in WB, the installers tab has several header elements that can be right clicked to pull up a context menu of useful commands. Left clicking on a given header label will sort the list by that column (see '''Figure 7''').{{clear}} | |||
Like all tabs in WB, the installers tab has several header elements that can be right clicked to pull up a context menu of useful commands. Left clicking on a given header label will sort the list by that column (see '''Figure 7'''). | [[File:Figure8_BAINSTEP2B2Mods.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Figure 8:''' STEP-reorganized BAINs sorted by package name.]] | ||
::::::::::::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 '''[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.]] | |||
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 '''[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. | 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 '''[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 '''[Packages]''' column header to sort by package name. This will organize the mods according to the STEP Guide recommendations. | ::::::::::::# Click on the '''[Packages]''' column header to sort by package name. This will organize the mods according to the STEP Guide recommendations. | ||
#Select group '1' packages, right click, and select '''[Move To]'''. Then enter '0' if it is not already entered and select '''[OK]''' (see '''Figure 9'''). The package list will not change, since BAIN is still set to order by package NAME; however, the order numbers will change. | ::::::::::::# Select group '1' packages, right click, and select '''[Move To]'''. Then enter '0' if it is not already entered and select '''[OK]''' (see '''Figure 9'''). The package list will not change, since BAIN is still set to order by package NAME; however, the order numbers will change. | ||
#Select the group '2' packages, and repeat the previous step, but this time, enter into the '''[Move To]''' dialogue the number equal to 1 + the highest group '1' '''[Order]''' number. Repeat this process for all 6 groups. | ::::::::::::# Select the group '2' packages, and repeat the previous step, but this time, enter into the '''[Move To]''' dialogue the number equal to 1 + the highest group '1' '''[Order]''' number. Repeat this process for all 6 groups. | ||
#Left click on the '''[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 '''[Order]''' number as well as that the package name groups are also in order. If they are not, simply right click on the misbehaving package, and '''[Move To]''' a position within its respective group within that group's '''[Order]''' range. | ::::::::::::# Left click on the '''[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 '''[Order]''' number as well as that the package name groups are also in order. If they are not, simply right click on the misbehaving package, and '''[Move To]''' a position within its respective group within that group's '''[Order]''' range. | ||
#Once the installation order has been correctly set, the package list--when sorted on the [Order] column--should resemble '''Figure 10'''. | ::::::::::::# Once the installation order has been correctly set, the package list--when sorted on the [Order] column--should resemble '''Figure 10'''. | ||
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Revision as of 04:59, April 19, 2013
A simplified guide to using Wrye Bash to maintain a modded S.T.E.P. setup -- by z929669 & S.T.E.P. Team
- Updated: 4:59:07 19 April 2013 (UTC)