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UTC

2011-05-12T05:03:46Z

RandyG:

== UTC ==
User Template for Creatures

UTC files are generated when [[export]]ing [[creature]]s. Every exported creature has a corresponding UTC file.

used in the following files:
* [[summons.xls]] (template / masterTemplate)

[[Category:File types]]
[[Category:characters]]
[[Category:Creatures]]

Tutorials

2010-01-06T18:48:02Z

RandyG: /* Custom content tutorials */

==Introductory tutorials ==

In the course of these tutorials we'll go through all the steps needed to create a basic adventure.

{{sidebox|
*Boxes like this contain a checklist of important steps.
*They're intended as a reminder and as a navigational aid.
}}

*[[Introductory tutorial]] - An overview of the toolset as a whole
*[[Module tutorial]] - how to create a module to work in.

This set of tutorials forms a series, each building on or filling in omissions by the last:
*[[Area tutorial]]
*[[Placeable tutorial]]
*[[Item tutorial]]
*[[Creature tutorial]]
*[[Conversation tutorial]]

Once you've become familiar with the basics introduced on those tutorials you might have a better grounding for:
*[[Cutscene tutorial]]
*[[Map tutorial]] (which also introduces you to [[2DA]] editing)
*[[Level Editor Tutorial]]
*[[Scripting tutorial]]

== Demo module ==

The toolset currently ships with a simple demo module pre-loaded into its database.

*[[Demo module]] - how to export and run the demo module.

== Custom content tutorials ==
*[[Tutorial: Idiots guide to make special objects]]
*[[Tutorial: idiots guide to adding custom items to singleplayer]]
*[[Tutorial: Adding a Custom Model to Toolset]]
*[[Tutorial: Creating a custom placeable from a model]]
*[[Tutorial: Reskinning an Item]]
*[[Adding a New Spell Tutorial]]

== Character generation tutorials ==
*[[Backgrounds tutorial]]
*[[Add A New Class Tutorial]]

== Other Tutorials ==
*[[ToolSet: Area Layouts]]
*[[Adding a Location to the Single Player Campaign Tutorial]]

== External Tutorials ==
*[http://lerlek.se/Video+Tutorials Lerlek Dragon Age Origins Toolset Video Tutorials Collection] has collected many in-depth video tutorials.
*[http://dragonagemodding.wordpress.com Beyond Ferelden] has many in-depth tutorials by jwvanderbeck.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQNRBFLhrE Playable Area and Conversation] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaHldJcUTz8 Simple Conversation Cameras] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOQJ2heQto4 Cutscene and Trigger] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szWKgj2ZuXo Custom Level and Room Building] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKJ7F14n8o8 Downloading and Installing the Toolset] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/74287/ DragonAge22].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMPBsulv9xI Creating a Room] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/74287/ DragonAge22].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3kx2CaarHo How to Make an Interior Level with Lighting] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/group/60/ Darkworld Development Team].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6TeZeE1Lc8 Making a Room] video tutorial by BigDrip681.
*[http://social.bioware.com/5339/blog/576/ Custom Player Items In Single Player] by [http://social.bioware.com/5339/ weriK].
*[http://social.bioware.com/5339/blog/651/ The Secret Behind Item Statistics] by [http://social.bioware.com/5339/ weriK].
*[http://social.bioware.com/project/923/ Guide for installing/uninstalling/updating Mods] Beginner Guide to get started with using Mods by [http://social.bioware.com/237411/ Alexspeed].
*[http://www.jezelf.co.uk/tutorials.htm Photoshop Map making tutorials] Credits to Jason Elford, brought to DAT wiki by [http://social.bioware.com/48156/ Arixsus]
*[http://social.bioware.com/project/527/ Video Tutorials by SilentCid] Multiple in-depth video tutorials of the DA Toolset
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EF29DD1AACEBA92A Qkrch's Video Tutorials] Toolset tutorial complete series for the experienced builder (Spanish & English)
[[Category:Tutorials| ]]

Tutorials

2010-01-06T18:20:31Z

RandyG: /* Custom content tutorials */

==Introductory tutorials ==

In the course of these tutorials we'll go through all the steps needed to create a basic adventure.

{{sidebox|
*Boxes like this contain a checklist of important steps.
*They're intended as a reminder and as a navigational aid.
}}

*[[Introductory tutorial]] - An overview of the toolset as a whole
*[[Module tutorial]] - how to create a module to work in.

This set of tutorials forms a series, each building on or filling in omissions by the last:
*[[Area tutorial]]
*[[Placeable tutorial]]
*[[Item tutorial]]
*[[Creature tutorial]]
*[[Conversation tutorial]]

Once you've become familiar with the basics introduced on those tutorials you might have a better grounding for:
*[[Cutscene tutorial]]
*[[Map tutorial]] (which also introduces you to [[2DA]] editing)
*[[Level Editor Tutorial]]
*[[Scripting tutorial]]

== Demo module ==

The toolset currently ships with a simple demo module pre-loaded into its database.

*[[Demo module]] - how to export and run the demo module.

== Custom content tutorials ==
*[[Tutorial: Idiots guide to making the sex sceen happen every time]]
*[[Tutorial: Idiots guide to make special objects]]
*[[Tutorial: idiots guide to adding custom items to singleplayer]]
*[[Tutorial: Adding a Custom Model to Toolset]]
*[[Tutorial: Creating a custom placeable from a model]]
*[[Tutorial: Reskinning an Item]]
*[[Adding a New Spell Tutorial]]

== Character generation tutorials ==
*[[Backgrounds tutorial]]
*[[Add A New Class Tutorial]]

== Other Tutorials ==
*[[ToolSet: Area Layouts]]
*[[Adding a Location to the Single Player Campaign Tutorial]]

== External Tutorials ==
*[http://lerlek.se/Video+Tutorials Lerlek Dragon Age Origins Toolset Video Tutorials Collection] has collected many in-depth video tutorials.
*[http://dragonagemodding.wordpress.com Beyond Ferelden] has many in-depth tutorials by jwvanderbeck.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQNRBFLhrE Playable Area and Conversation] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaHldJcUTz8 Simple Conversation Cameras] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOQJ2heQto4 Cutscene and Trigger] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szWKgj2ZuXo Custom Level and Room Building] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKJ7F14n8o8 Downloading and Installing the Toolset] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/74287/ DragonAge22].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMPBsulv9xI Creating a Room] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/74287/ DragonAge22].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3kx2CaarHo How to Make an Interior Level with Lighting] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/group/60/ Darkworld Development Team].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6TeZeE1Lc8 Making a Room] video tutorial by BigDrip681.
*[http://social.bioware.com/5339/blog/576/ Custom Player Items In Single Player] by [http://social.bioware.com/5339/ weriK].
*[http://social.bioware.com/5339/blog/651/ The Secret Behind Item Statistics] by [http://social.bioware.com/5339/ weriK].
*[http://social.bioware.com/project/923/ Guide for installing/uninstalling/updating Mods] Beginner Guide to get started with using Mods by [http://social.bioware.com/237411/ Alexspeed].
*[http://www.jezelf.co.uk/tutorials.htm Photoshop Map making tutorials] Credits to Jason Elford, brought to DAT wiki by [http://social.bioware.com/48156/ Arixsus]
*[http://social.bioware.com/project/527/ Video Tutorials by SilentCid] Multiple in-depth video tutorials of the DA Toolset
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EF29DD1AACEBA92A Qkrch's Video Tutorials] Toolset tutorial complete series for the experienced builder (Spanish & English)
[[Category:Tutorials| ]]

Tutorials

2010-01-06T17:53:44Z

RandyG: /* Custom content tutorials */

Tutorials

2010-01-06T17:53:32Z

RandyG: /* Custom content tutorials */

==Introductory tutorials ==

In the course of these tutorials we'll go through all the steps needed to create a basic adventure.

{{sidebox|
*Boxes like this contain a checklist of important steps.
*They're intended as a reminder and as a navigational aid.
}}

*[[Introductory tutorial]] - An overview of the toolset as a whole
*[[Module tutorial]] - how to create a module to work in.

This set of tutorials forms a series, each building on or filling in omissions by the last:
*[[Area tutorial]]
*[[Placeable tutorial]]
*[[Item tutorial]]
*[[Creature tutorial]]
*[[Conversation tutorial]]

Once you've become familiar with the basics introduced on those tutorials you might have a better grounding for:
*[[Cutscene tutorial]]
*[[Map tutorial]] (which also introduces you to [[2DA]] editing)
*[[Level Editor Tutorial]]
*[[Scripting tutorial]]

== Demo module ==

The toolset currently ships with a simple demo module pre-loaded into its database.

*[[Demo module]] - how to export and run the demo module.

== Custom content tutorials ==
*[[Tutorial: Idiots guide to make special objects]]
*[[Tutorial: Idiots guide to adding custom items to singleplayer]]
*[[Tutorial: Adding a Custom Model to Toolset]]
*[[Tutorial: Creating a custom placeable from a model]]
*[[Tutorial: Reskinning an Item]]
*[[Adding a New Spell Tutorial]]

== Character generation tutorials ==
*[[Backgrounds tutorial]]
*[[Add A New Class Tutorial]]

== Other Tutorials ==
*[[ToolSet: Area Layouts]]
*[[Adding a Location to the Single Player Campaign Tutorial]]

== External Tutorials ==
*[http://lerlek.se/Video+Tutorials Lerlek Dragon Age Origins Toolset Video Tutorials Collection] has collected many in-depth video tutorials.
*[http://dragonagemodding.wordpress.com Beyond Ferelden] has many in-depth tutorials by jwvanderbeck.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQNRBFLhrE Playable Area and Conversation] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaHldJcUTz8 Simple Conversation Cameras] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOQJ2heQto4 Cutscene and Trigger] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szWKgj2ZuXo Custom Level and Room Building] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/64020/ st4rdog].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKJ7F14n8o8 Downloading and Installing the Toolset] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/74287/ DragonAge22].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMPBsulv9xI Creating a Room] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/74287/ DragonAge22].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3kx2CaarHo How to Make an Interior Level with Lighting] video tutorial by [http://social.bioware.com/group/60/ Darkworld Development Team].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6TeZeE1Lc8 Making a Room] video tutorial by BigDrip681.
*[http://social.bioware.com/5339/blog/576/ Custom Player Items In Single Player] by [http://social.bioware.com/5339/ weriK].
*[http://social.bioware.com/5339/blog/651/ The Secret Behind Item Statistics] by [http://social.bioware.com/5339/ weriK].
*[http://social.bioware.com/project/923/ Guide for installing/uninstalling/updating Mods] Beginner Guide to get started with using Mods by [http://social.bioware.com/237411/ Alexspeed].
*[http://www.jezelf.co.uk/tutorials.htm Photoshop Map making tutorials] Credits to Jason Elford, brought to DAT wiki by [http://social.bioware.com/48156/ Arixsus]
*[http://social.bioware.com/project/527/ Video Tutorials by SilentCid] Multiple in-depth video tutorials of the DA Toolset
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EF29DD1AACEBA92A Qkrch's Video Tutorials] Toolset tutorial complete series for the experienced builder (Spanish & English)
[[Category:Tutorials| ]]

Adding custom items to custom modules tutorial

2010-01-06T17:34:37Z

RandyG:

This guide will show you the easiest way to create a custom item and how to get it in singleplayer. This will use a cheat console command '''runscript aa_give_item'''.
I hope this tutorial helps.

Author: RandyG [mailto:randy@pcwinsupport.com Email Me]

Revised by LazyMonk.

Thanks LazyMonk, I'll probably add pictures later to make it easier

== Things needed ==
*1. Dragon age origins game.
*2. Access to the console in-game ([http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Console Instructions on accessing console]).
*3. Dragon age origins Toolset.
*4. Ability to follow instructions.

== Creating item ==

*1. Open the toolset and click on '''File -> Manage Modules'''.
*2. Double-click Singleplayer.
*3. On the palette window select items (the sword icon).
*4. Choose an item under global.
*5. Right click on the item and select '''Duplicate'''.
*6. A window will popup, ignore all fields except resource name.
*7. Name your item what you want in the resource name (only letters, numbers and '_').
*8. In the main tab you will see your item, modify it to your liking. Editing the item's additional effects is in 'Item properties'.
*9. Once finished: click '''Tools -> save'''.
*10. look above at the tab's title, it should be '''custom resource name.uti''' (with your selected name).
*11. Right click on the tab's title, and select '''check in''' (comment is not necessary), notice, after check in you cannot edit your item.
*12. Right click on it again and select '''Export -> Export without dependent resources'''.

== Creating a script to summon your item ==

*1. Click on '''File -> new -> Script'''.
*2. A window will popup, ignore all fields except resource name.
*3. Enter a custom name, '''aa_give_item''' (only letters, numbers and '_'), click Ok.
*4. Copy the following to the blank script window:
<pre>
void main() {
CreateItemOnObject(R"Item file.uti", OBJECT_SELF, 1, "", TRUE);
}
</pre>
*5. Replace '''Item file.uti''' with your '''custom resource name.uti''' (the title on your item's tab).
*6. Click '''File -> save''' (saving automatically compiles the script).
'''Notice:''' If you make more than one item you can duplicate the script line for each item with it's file name. No need for a script for every item.

== Last Steps ==
*1. Goto folder: My Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\packages\core\override\toolsetexport.
*2. look for the '''custom resource name.uti''' file.
*3. Goto folder: My Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\modules\Single Player\override\toolsetexport.
*4. look for two files named '''aa_give_item''', a '''nss''' and '''ncs'''.
*5. Move the '''uti''' and '''ncs''' to folder: My Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\modules\Single Player\override.
*6. Delete the '''nss''' file.
*7. Load a saved game and enter a console command '''runscript aa_give_item''' ([http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Console Instructions on accessing console]).
*8. Your custom item should be in your inventory. Enjoy.

[[Category:Tutorials]]

Adding custom items to custom modules tutorial

2010-01-06T17:33:24Z

RandyG:

This guide will show you the easiest way to create a custom item and how to get it in singleplayer. This will use a cheat console command '''runscript aa_give_item'''.
I hope this tutorial helps.

Author: RandyG [mailto:randy@pcwinsupport.com Email Me]

Thanks LazyMonk, I'll probably add pictures later to make it easier

Revised by LazyMonk.

== Things needed ==
*1. Dragon age origins game.
*2. Access to the console in-game ([http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Console Instructions on accessing console]).
*3. Dragon age origins Toolset.
*4. Ability to follow instructions.

== Creating item ==

*1. Open the toolset and click on '''File -> Manage Modules'''.
*2. Double-click Singleplayer.
*3. On the palette window select items (the sword icon).
*4. Choose an item under global.
*5. Right click on the item and select '''Duplicate'''.
*6. A window will popup, ignore all fields except resource name.
*7. Name your item what you want in the resource name (only letters, numbers and '_').
*8. In the main tab you will see your item, modify it to your liking. Editing the item's additional effects is in 'Item properties'.
*9. Once finished: click '''Tools -> save'''.
*10. look above at the tab's title, it should be '''custom resource name.uti''' (with your selected name).
*11. Right click on the tab's title, and select '''check in''' (comment is not necessary), notice, after check in you cannot edit your item.
*12. Right click on it again and select '''Export -> Export without dependent resources'''.

== Creating a script to summon your item ==

*1. Click on '''File -> new -> Script'''.
*2. A window will popup, ignore all fields except resource name.
*3. Enter a custom name, '''aa_give_item''' (only letters, numbers and '_'), click Ok.
*4. Copy the following to the blank script window:
<pre>
void main() {
CreateItemOnObject(R"Item file.uti", OBJECT_SELF, 1, "", TRUE);
}
</pre>
*5. Replace '''Item file.uti''' with your '''custom resource name.uti''' (the title on your item's tab).
*6. Click '''File -> save''' (saving automatically compiles the script).
'''Notice:''' If you make more than one item you can duplicate the script line for each item with it's file name. No need for a script for every item.

== Last Steps ==
*1. Goto folder: My Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\packages\core\override\toolsetexport.
*2. look for the '''custom resource name.uti''' file.
*3. Goto folder: My Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\modules\Single Player\override\toolsetexport.
*4. look for two files named '''aa_give_item''', a '''nss''' and '''ncs'''.
*5. Move the '''uti''' and '''ncs''' to folder: My Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\modules\Single Player\override.
*6. Delete the '''nss''' file.
*7. Load a saved game and enter a console command '''runscript aa_give_item''' ([http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Console Instructions on accessing console]).
*8. Your custom item should be in your inventory. Enjoy.

[[Category:Tutorials]]

Adding custom items to custom modules tutorial

2010-01-06T17:32:47Z

RandyG:

This guide will show you the easiest way to create a custom item and how to get it in singleplayer. This will use a cheat console command '''runscript aa_give_item'''.
I hope this tutorial helps.

Author: RandyG [mailto:randy@pcwinsupport.com Email Me]

Thanks LazyMonk, I'll probably add pictures later to make it easier
Revised by LazyMonk.

== Things needed ==
*1. Dragon age origins game.
*2. Access to the console in-game ([http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Console Instructions on accessing console]).
*3. Dragon age origins Toolset.
*4. Ability to follow instructions.

== Creating item ==

*1. Open the toolset and click on '''File -> Manage Modules'''.
*2. Double-click Singleplayer.
*3. On the palette window select items (the sword icon).
*4. Choose an item under global.
*5. Right click on the item and select '''Duplicate'''.
*6. A window will popup, ignore all fields except resource name.
*7. Name your item what you want in the resource name (only letters, numbers and '_').
*8. In the main tab you will see your item, modify it to your liking. Editing the item's additional effects is in 'Item properties'.
*9. Once finished: click '''Tools -> save'''.
*10. look above at the tab's title, it should be '''custom resource name.uti''' (with your selected name).
*11. Right click on the tab's title, and select '''check in''' (comment is not necessary), notice, after check in you cannot edit your item.
*12. Right click on it again and select '''Export -> Export without dependent resources'''.

== Creating a script to summon your item ==

*1. Click on '''File -> new -> Script'''.
*2. A window will popup, ignore all fields except resource name.
*3. Enter a custom name, '''aa_give_item''' (only letters, numbers and '_'), click Ok.
*4. Copy the following to the blank script window:
<pre>
void main() {
CreateItemOnObject(R"Item file.uti", OBJECT_SELF, 1, "", TRUE);
}
</pre>
*5. Replace '''Item file.uti''' with your '''custom resource name.uti''' (the title on your item's tab).
*6. Click '''File -> save''' (saving automatically compiles the script).
'''Notice:''' If you make more than one item you can duplicate the script line for each item with it's file name. No need for a script for every item.

== Last Steps ==
*1. Goto folder: My Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\packages\core\override\toolsetexport.
*2. look for the '''custom resource name.uti''' file.
*3. Goto folder: My Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\modules\Single Player\override\toolsetexport.
*4. look for two files named '''aa_give_item''', a '''nss''' and '''ncs'''.
*5. Move the '''uti''' and '''ncs''' to folder: My Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\modules\Single Player\override.
*6. Delete the '''nss''' file.
*7. Load a saved game and enter a console command '''runscript aa_give_item''' ([http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Console Instructions on accessing console]).
*8. Your custom item should be in your inventory. Enjoy.

[[Category:Tutorials]]