How to override the hardcoded Foundation= for GAPLUG

SeaMan

In art.ini, find the GAPLUG entry and add Image= under it. Specify a building with different Foundation= than 2x3.

The rules entry for GAPLUG should have the same Image= tag you inserted in art.ini .

Example:

[GAPLUG]
Image=GARADR

GARADR is the GDI Communications Center/Radar.

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The DvD · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 1:14 pm Post subject:

It might have to do with the IsPlug=yes tag in the rules.ini. It might specify where the add-on's should be placed (ion cannon, hunterseeker, drop pods)

SeaMan · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 3:00 pm Post subject:

No... The game is hardcoded to to check if a structure called GAPLUG exists, and if so, it will have its Foundation= locked to 2x3.
Upgrade positions are specified with PowerUpNLocationX=.

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The DvD · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 6:37 pm Post subject:

So what does the IsPlug=yes tag do then?

hellfire · Commander **Joined**: 09 Jan 2003 **Location**: Canada

I belive that was to show it is an upgrade for a building.

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SMIFFGIG · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 10:18 pm Post subject:

IsPlug is stated on the GAPLUG and not its plugins

Seaman im not sure if ive understood correctly but it sounds as if uve solved the problem, if so well done

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The DvD · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:32 am Post subject:

So what Seaman means, is that as soon as a building's internal name is GAPLUG, it will use 2x3 foundation no matter what art.ini entry is used?

Mike · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 10:12 am Post subject:

from what i understand yes

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SeaMan · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 11:11 am Post subject:

The DvD wrote:

So what does the IsPlug=yes tag do then?

AI targeting purposes, like IsTemple=yes

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SeaMan · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 5:57 pm Post subject:

SMIFFGIG wrote:

Seaman im not sure if ive understood correctly but it sounds as if uve solved the problem, if so well done

Play the tester map with latest version of TSR to see that the code works.

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SMIFFGIG · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 1:08 pm Post subject:

Quote:

Play the tester map with latest version of TSR to see that the code works.

When i get the computer and internet finally setup in the new house ill be able to do alot of things Wink

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awrethien · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2003 7:49 pm Post subject:

Somethign I would like to ask is why not just name the building something else just to advoid the problem? To me that would seem alot easear.

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The DvD · Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:18 am Post subject:

I don't think there really is a problem, but it's just an interesting observation.

SMIFFGIG · Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 9:14 am Post subject:

I dont think you understand

IsPlug & the structure name GAPLUG are looked for in the .exe

which is unusual but as SeaMan has written can be transfered to other structure sizes

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The DvD · Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 7:09 pm Post subject:

Well than what's the problem you guys are having with it? You gonna change the upgrade center graphic orso?

SeaMan · Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 7:14 pm Post subject:

Yes... In TSR, GAPLUG is a clone of Comm Center.
This change was made for correcting the 10th Nod mission where you have to infiltrate Comm Centers, which are actually upgrade centers Confused

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awrethien · Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 7:27 pm Post subject:

SeaMan wrote:

Yes... In TSR, GAPLUG is a clone of Comm Center.
This change was made for correcting the 10th Nod mission where you have to infiltrate Comm Centers, which are actually upgrade centers Confused

Ah now I see. That way you dont have to go back and edit thouse maps. Cool

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The DvD · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 11:28 am Post subject:

ok i understand it now

Dragon Stein Cole · Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 12:05 pm Post subject:

a very useful find... well doney!!