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Click the 'Installers' tab, this might invoke a pop-up warning, if it does click on ‘Yes’ and it should load very quickly, as there is nothing yet in the package repository. Adding a new package to BAIN is as easy as dropping a zip file into the bash installers directory. A full crc scan of the package repository (''Bash Installers\'') is initiated every time the installers tab is selected and any new mods found will be appended in alphabetical order to the package list. It should be noted that WB recognizes the contents of both extracted folders (called '''projects''') and archives (called '''packages'''); however, it is strongly recommended that installers be kept in archive format as a standard practice, as this is not only a more efficient use of space, but for some reason, it takes WB significantly longer to scan a given project than it does its corresponding package. | Click the 'Installers' tab, this might invoke a pop-up warning, if it does click on ‘Yes’ and it should load very quickly, as there is nothing yet in the package repository. Adding a new package to BAIN is as easy as dropping a zip file into the bash installers directory. A full crc scan of the package repository (''Bash Installers\'') is initiated every time the installers tab is selected and any new mods found will be appended in alphabetical order to the package list. It should be noted that WB recognizes the contents of both extracted folders (called '''projects''') and archives (called '''packages'''); however, it is strongly recommended that installers be kept in archive format as a standard practice, as this is not only a more efficient use of space, but for some reason, it takes WB significantly longer to scan a given project than it does its corresponding package. | ||
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== | == Package Structure & Interpretation == | ||
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. 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. The following examples illustrate BAIN package interpretation and allude to some effective packing methods. | ||
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| style="width:553px; background-color: white; vertical-align:text-top; padding:0.5em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em"| '''Ex 5. Two folders containing standard files & folders.''' This is a complex BAIN archive; therefore, it contains two directories as listed in the '''[Sub-Packages]''' area, each of which contains recognized files and/or folders as listed in the package details above. As is indicated, selecting the 00 Core sub-package will direct BAIN to install those listed. Selecting also the 01 Options sub-package will add the highlighted optional files. Again, unlike other file types, plugins must be selected to flag specifically for install. | | style="width:553px; background-color: white; vertical-align:text-top; padding:0.5em 0.5em 0.5em 0.5em"| '''Ex 5. Two folders containing standard files & folders.''' This is a complex BAIN archive; therefore, it contains two directories as listed in the '''[Sub-Packages]''' area, each of which contains recognized files and/or folders as listed in the package details above. As is indicated, selecting the 00 Core sub-package will direct BAIN to install those listed. Selecting also the 01 Options sub-package will add the highlighted optional files. Again, unlike other file types, plugins must be selected to flag specifically for install. | ||
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= BAIN - Installing Mods = | = BAIN - Installing Mods = |
Revision as of 17:19, June 4, 2012
Template:TOC left 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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Installing & Maintaining S.T.E.P Using Wrye Bash