edwardtmclean03 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I've been tirelessly searching the forums for a clear and straightforward method to create the Zip files every mod calls for in the ANIM folder. I know everyone says that if you have the SCML file that the game will compile it on its own, but for me that is not the case. Can anyone shed some light on my dilemma? I'm so close to finishing my first mod except I cant figure that out for the life of me. Thanks in advance Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardtmclean03 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Also, I don't have steam but I downloaded the mod tools from an external source if they are required Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmielRegis Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Currently there are two ways to create anim with new item:- you can create new anim with your item using spriter (explained here-->) http://forums.kleientertainment.com/topic/29427-tutorial-creating-a-handslot-equippable-item-from-scratch/- or you can edit existing anim (explained here-->) http://forums.kleientertainment.com/topic/27341-tutorial-the-artists-guide-to-characteritem-modding/ Edited March 2, 2014 by EmielRegis Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardtmclean03 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 I know how to create the .SCML file inside spriter but neither of those tutorials tell me how to compile them into the much needed zip file to even run the mod. The weapon one just shows you how to create a scml file never actually telling you how to create a zip. And the second one just tells me to edit the existing sample mod. Please if anyone knows how to do it from scratch I really need help ive been trying to figure it out for a few days now Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmielRegis Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) You have mod tools, good. There is autocompiler. Just place files in right folder and it will compile them automatically. However I using tools from steam, I dont know where standalone autocompiler looking for files. Edited March 2, 2014 by EmielRegis Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardtmclean03 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 The auto compiler doesn't work for my game as I stated previously, I had to download the mod tools separately maybe that's why? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmielRegis Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Its probably becouse autocompiler looking for files in fixed location. Just get steam and place game files like in steam version. Maybe it will help. Edited March 2, 2014 by EmielRegis Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardtmclean03 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 what do you mean? i shouldn't have to have steam to be able to mod for the game, is there no way else to compile the anim files? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmielRegis Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) I dont know how exactly works autocompiller but in steam it clearly looks for mod folders here C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\dont_starve\mods\"yourmod" When finds it all .scml and .png files found in "exported" and "images" folders are converted to anims and .tex If i were in you i could try to make fake mod directory, place here my mod files and run steam autocompiler. Edited March 2, 2014 by EmielRegis Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardtmclean03 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 i need a guide on how to compile my self, there is no need for me to completely re-install my game. I hate steam anyways it slows down my system way to much. Is there not a simpler way?! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmielRegis Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I didnt said that you must install steam. I mean that you can make fake directory, place here mod files and run compiler. Maybe it will work. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardtmclean03 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 I tried but it didn't work, I can upload the mod if you wouldn't mind trying to compile it for me. maybe I have the folder layout wrong or something. Idk im going crazy trying to figure this out Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmielRegis Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 ok, i can test it. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardtmclean03 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 heres the mod, thanks for the help if you could re-upload after you've compiled it?highhitter.zip Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-422474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorktb Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I've tired with the same problem! Have you solved this? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/32123-animation-builds-and-zip-files/#findComment-434862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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