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== Package Structure & Interpretation == | == Package Structure & Interpretation == | ||
[[File:Figure3_BAINFirst.jpg|thumb|right|450px| | [[File:Figure3_BAINFirst.jpg|thumb|right|450px|'''Figure 3:''' Introduction to BAIN. (L to R) <span style="color:#ED1C24">'''Package Details'''</span>, <span style="color:#3F48CC">'''Sub-Packages/Plugins'''</span>, <span style="color:#22B14C">'''Comments'''</span>]] | ||
The installers tab contains the package-management interface. Package management is a VERY important aspect of WB, and standards of Wrye '''BA'''sh '''IN'''staller (aka BAIN package or archive) structure represent the foundation of effectively using BAIN. Unfortunately, not all mod authors pack their mods in a BAIN-ready format, so it is important to understand how to convert to the proper structure. The good news is that BAIN has some flexibility, and usually can translate archives correctly. Packages preceded by a red (simple package), white (complex package) or gray (unrecognized) box are NOT installed (installed packages will have a plus [+] symbol inside the box). Before proceeding further, all packages must be made recognizeable to BAIN (i.e., gray boxes and text must be eliminated). The following examples illustrate BAIN package interpretation and allude to some effective packing methods. | The installers tab contains the package-management interface. Package management is a VERY important aspect of WB, and standards of Wrye '''BA'''sh '''IN'''staller (aka BAIN package or archive) structure represent the foundation of effectively using BAIN. Unfortunately, not all mod authors pack their mods in a BAIN-ready format, so it is important to understand how to convert to the proper structure. The good news is that BAIN has some flexibility, and usually can translate archives correctly. Packages preceded by a red (simple package), white (complex package) or gray (unrecognized) box are NOT installed (installed packages will have a plus [+] symbol inside the box). Before proceeding further, all packages must be made recognizeable to BAIN (i.e., gray boxes and text must be eliminated). The following examples illustrate BAIN package interpretation and allude to some effective packing methods. | ||
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| colspan="3" | [[File:Figure4_BAINEx1-2.jpg|frame|center| | | colspan="3" | [[File:Figure4_BAINEx1-2.jpg|frame|center|'''Figure 4:''' Package Details.]] | ||
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| style="width:300px; background-color: white; vertical-align:text-top; padding:0.5em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em"| '''Ex 1. Standard files & folders.''' All files and directory structure are revealed. WB recognises several typical Skyrim file types and folder names as well as folders installed by WB itself. | | style="width:300px; background-color: white; vertical-align:text-top; padding:0.5em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em"| '''Ex 1. Standard files & folders.''' All files and directory structure are revealed. WB recognises several typical Skyrim file types and folder names as well as folders installed by WB itself. | ||
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| colspan="3" | [[File:Figure5_BAINEx3-5.jpg|frame|center| | | colspan="3" | [[File:Figure5_BAINEx3-5.jpg|frame|center|'''Figure 5:''' More Package Details.]] | ||
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| style="width:300px; background-color: white; vertical-align:text-top; padding:0.5em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em"| '''Ex 3. Standard files & folders (2 levels).''' This reveals the exact same contents ad in '''Ex 1''' previously; however, the directory structure includes another level represented by the Data directory. Many mods are packed this way, and WB understands them just fine and will install the package accordingly. | | style="width:300px; background-color: white; vertical-align:text-top; padding:0.5em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em"| '''Ex 3. Standard files & folders (2 levels).''' This reveals the exact same contents ad in '''Ex 1''' previously; however, the directory structure includes another level represented by the Data directory. Many mods are packed this way, and WB understands them just fine and will install the package accordingly. | ||
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| colspan="2" | [[File:Figure6_BAINSubFilter.jpg|frame|center| | | colspan="2" | [[File:Figure6_BAINSubFilter.jpg|frame|center|'''Figure 6:''' Complex BAIN packages, Sub-Packages and Plugins.]] | ||
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| style="width:275px; background-color: white; vertical-align:text-top; padding:0.5em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em"| '''Ex 1. Standard files & folders.''' This is a simple BAIN archive containing a single plugin, which (unlike other files in the archive) must be selected prior to install. | | style="width:275px; background-color: white; vertical-align:text-top; padding:0.5em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em"| '''Ex 1. Standard files & folders.''' This is a simple BAIN archive containing a single plugin, which (unlike other files in the archive) must be selected prior to install. |
Revision as of 07:03, December 11, 2012
A simplified guide to using Wrye Bash to maintain a modded S.T.E.P. setup -- by z929669 & S.T.E.P. Team
- Updated: 7:03:37 11 December 2012 (UTC)