Instruction on using Graphic Files

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Rule of thumb when using unofficial graphics files

1) Make backups files before using the new graphic files. Just in case if any error occurs

2) Most of the time, the graphics files need to ‘overwrite’ the current files. Click ‘Yes to All’ to replace it, but be sure to make backups as mentioned above!

3) If the folder to extract to is not present, you need to create it yourself

4) If you don’t see the new graphics files, two likely errors. First you extracted into the wrong directory. Secondly for newer version of the game, you need to restart or check your preference if you using ‘cache’. Untick it, reload the game and make sure to tick ‘Always reload skin on confirm’. To be safe, close and open the game again to clear all old cache

5) Read the graphics file ‘readme’ documents for detailed instruction. Usually it comes with it

6) You will need Winzip or Winrar to extract the files. Exception for MAC dmg files

Match Balls

For FM2005 and above

1) Extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\pitch\balls”

Backgrounds

For FM2005 and above

1) Extract to “Game Folder/data/graphics/backgrounds”

For Cm3 to CM03/04

1) This file is saved in the CM00/01 picture format, *.rgn.

2) This means that you only need to place the *.rgn file into your “Game Folder\pictures” directory

For Cm2 to CM97/98

1) Extract to main game folder

2) Rename the new.PCX file to STADPIC1.PCX, STADPIC2.PCX, STADPIC3.PCX, STADPIC4.PCX or STADPIC5.PCX

Facepacks

If you’re adding to update a current club facepack, extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\pictures\players\CLUB FOLDER”. Make sure the config.xml is replaced with the new one and all new graphics in that folder.

Bear in mind there are varying sized facepacks in higher game version ‘normal’ and ’small’. Make sure you extract into the right folder

For FM2005 and above

1) Extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\pictures\players”

For CM3 to CM03/04

1) Extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\pictures\players”

Logos

Some higher version of the game have various sized logos, from ‘background’, ‘huge’, ‘normal’ and ’small’. If you’re replacing a current file with a new graphic file, make sure you overwrite into the right folder and the right ‘club or nations’ folder

For FM2005 and above

1) Extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\pictures\logos”

For CM3 to CM03/04

1) Extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\pictures\logos”

Skins

For FM2005 and above

1) Extract to “Game Folder/data/skins”

2) Go to “Game Options > Edit Preferences” and select the new skin

For CM3 to CM03/04

1) Extract to “Game Folder/data/skins”

2) Go to “Game Options > Edit Preferences” and select the new skin

For CM5

1) Extract the colour.xml file to “Game Folder\FrontEndScreens\XML\Compiled”

2) If a screen comes up saying “colour.xml already exists do you want to ovewrite anyway” click yes but if want to go back to previous version of skins make sure you backup old copy of colour.xml

Kits

If you’re adding to update a current club kit, extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\pictures\kits\CLUB FOLDER”. Make sure the config.xml is replaced with the new one and all new graphics in that folder

For FM2005 and above

1) Extract to “Game Folder/data/graphics/pictures/kits”

Add-on Graphics

For FM2005 and above Flags

1) Just put the maps and the config.xml file in the “Game Folder\data\graphics\flags map”

For FM2005 and above Nets

1) Extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\pitch\nets”

For FM2005 and above Icons (Players/Cards/Replays/Morale/etc)

1) Extract to “Game Folder/data/graphics/pitch/icons”

For CM3 to CM03/04 Icons

1) Extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\pitch\icons”

For FM2005 and above Cursors

1) Extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\cursors”

For FM2005 and above Infobar

1) Extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\pitch\infobar”

For FM2005 and above Popup

1) Extract to “Game Folder\data\graphics\pitch\popup”

For CM Menubars

1) Unzip - First of all after downloading you are left with the task of unzipping the file. Unzip the file into The file is in ZIP format

2) Yes to All - You must unzip the above file into your cm ‘Data’ folder. The winzip will prompt you. An array of selection will appear. Choose ‘Yes to All’. This will replace the old files

3) See the Changes - Load your CM game, you will be able to see the changes on your game. See the left side of the game. A new menubar! You may need to rename it to match.mbr & game.mbr

4) match.mbr - menubar you get displayed whilst playing matches
game.mbr - menubar for the rest of the time