Please use the correct location for Readme files - Page 2

Abd_von_Mumit · 09-01-10, 12:42 PM

I stand corrected, just moved a readme for my only mod to correct location. Also checked other mods I use if they have readmes properly - most do not.

messageboy101 · 07-20-12, 08:03 AM

i found something

you make a TXT file and go to save as
then select save as all type of files

then type like: Test_Mod.JSGME

and press save

and then JSGME will read it and it pops up when you go over the mod with your cursor in JSGME

greets

THEBERBSTER · 05-21-13, 06:08 AM

Hi Guys
I was interested in your comments.
In JSGME I go to explore and delete the documents as I found that the readme.txt files were all clashing as the different mods think it is the same readme file in all. Am I creating a problem by doing it my way?
Best wishes Peter

mafansiwo · 05-09-14, 12:00 PM

yeah，you are right. They‘d better add a name to the file.

Mikemike47 · 05-09-14, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEBERBSTER

In JSGME I go to explore and delete the documents as I found that the readme.txt files were all clashing as the different mods think it is the same readme file in all. Am I creating a problem by doing it my way?

What happens if there is something important in the readme.txt file after you delete all the readme.txt.

Disable all your mods. Take any open up the folder structure of a mod. check for any documentation or documents folder. If applicable, rename the readme.txt file to <modname>.readme.txt.

Mikemike47 · 05-09-14, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by messageboy101

you make a TXT file and go to save as
then select save as all type of files

then type like: Test_Mod.JSGME

and press save

and then JSGME will read it and it pops up when you go over the mod with your cursor in JSGME

Problem with using a *.jsgme and hitting enter executes the jsgme program.

In this example,
Your drive letter:\Silent Hunter 5\Test_Mod\MODS\
Your drive letter:\Silent Hunter 5\Test_Mod\MODS\!BACKUP folder
Your drive letter:\Silent Hunter 5\Test_Mod\MODS\!INSTLOGS" folder

is created.

Rename the readme.txt file to <modname>.readme.txt is better.

THEBERBSTER · 05-09-14, 06:47 PM

I print all my 'Readme' documents and keep them in a big file.

I'm old school and I like to look at a hard copy rather than have to go to a screen.

Comfy chair and a cup of coffee.

Sinkmore · 05-09-14, 10:51 PM

As suggested above, I also rename all readme's, but to format: readme_modname, rather than modname_readme, so they'll all bunch up in the SH4 folder & be easy to find / identify problems.

I do wish all modders would do the same, or at least not just use "read me".

I also very much wish that more modders would include info on what specific changes they made to the files, at least for small mods, so that some users could incorporate the changes manually, to use them with other conflicting mods etc.

09-01-10, 12:42 PM	#16
Abd_von_Mumit The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warszawa, Polska Posts: 1,453 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 4	I stand corrected, just moved a readme for my only mod to correct location. Also checked other mods I use if they have readmes properly - most do not. __________________ Long, hard, wet and full of seamen. My precious. SH3+GWX+OLC — sunk x4, retired x2; SH5+TDW — still exploring My SH5 mods: EQuaTool - Elite Quality Map Tools, Patrol Routine Scripts, No Logo Intro Menu_Animation, Less Annoying Stopwatch Links: SH5 mods I use, FileFront, Manual plotting how-to

05-21-13, 06:08 AM	#18
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	ARE DOCUMENTS IMPORTANT? Hi Guys I was interested in your comments. In JSGME I go to explore and delete the documents as I found that the readme.txt files were all clashing as the different mods think it is the same readme file in all. Am I creating a problem by doing it my way? Best wishes Peter

05-09-14, 06:47 PM	#22
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	I print all my 'Readme' documents and keep them in a big file. I'm old school and I like to look at a hard copy rather than have to go to a screen. Comfy chair and a cup of coffee. __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

05-09-14, 10:51 PM	#23
Sinkmore Shore leave Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pacific Coast, North America Posts: 70 Downloads: 129 Uploads: 0	Yep As suggested above, I also rename all readme's, but to format: readme_modname, rather than modname_readme, so they'll all bunch up in the SH4 folder & be easy to find / identify problems. I do wish all modders would do the same, or at least not just use "read me". I also very much wish that more modders would include info on what specific changes they made to the files, at least for small mods, so that some users could incorporate the changes manually, to use them with other conflicting mods etc.

07-20-12, 08:03 AM	#17
messageboy101 Engineer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 210 Downloads: 429 Uploads: 0	i found something you make a TXT file and go to save as then select save as all type of files then type like: Test_Mod.JSGME and press save and then JSGME will read it and it pops up when you go over the mod with your cursor in JSGME greets

05-09-14, 12:00 PM	#19
mafansiwo Watch Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 15 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	yeah，you are right. They‘d better add a name to the file.