FM Graphics & Skinning FAQ - PLEASE READ BEFORE ASKING ANY QUESTIONS!

retired_slayerbing · 04-20-2005, 12:58 PM

hi there. I have a mac and i have tried to put a pic to a player but with no sucess.
I know i have to assign the unique number to the file but how do i open the file and type in that information on a mac?

retired_joepahl · 04-24-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by GibboRovers:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Volkens:
I'll say it again - this only happens if you've done something wrong!

Read the clear guide that Debski has posted above in this thread and install them double-checking that guide!

give this man a medal,

100000000000000000000000 thanyou's, you got mine to work, finally.

I got them to work, but the ONLY thing i did differently was use WinZip, instead of the Windows extractor.

That wasn't flagged up, so i'd try that Dodge. </BLOCKQUOTE>

retired_mehrabi · 05-31-2005, 12:18 AM

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Originally posted by debski:
I did this additional idiots guide to installing a skin, hope it'll be of some use

Idiots guide to downloading / installing a skin for FM2005. [b]

1. Find the skin you want, and download it Image

2. Extract your skin to the following location [using EITHER the built in Windows extractor or WinZIP/WinRAR]
C

Program Files\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2005\data\skins\
Please note that some skins require you to extract font files and/or additional graphics to your main fm directory.

[b]EXTRACTION GUIDELINES:
To extract a .zip file with the built in windows extractor [XP only!] double click the file you downloaded, look in the left side panel and find "extract all files to directory" and enter the path i gave you above - find the readme file in the directory you extracted the .zip file to - find your instructions from there.

WINZIP / RAR EXTRACTION GUIDELINES:
Open the file in winzip/rar and choose extract.
Find the path i gave you earlier, and click ok.
Now open the directory to which you extracted your file and locate the read me file for further instructions.

This should be idiot-proof, but should you encounter problems don't hesitate to post a new topic in the forums, but PLEASE ensure that you've followed this FAQ thoroughly before doing so.

Hello..
Done all that.
Have everything working apart from no text.
Have read up and found out that t'other fella mentioned a prob with font files.. can you help me get the text back?

retired_200274 · 07-05-2005, 04:55 PM

I have installed the MOTD skin but it is not on my options when I click on the preferences.

retired_krystle · 07-22-2005, 03:09 PM

when u extract the skin do u keep the the orginal non-extarcted file?

retired_200274 · 07-23-2005, 08:43 PM

Yes.

retired_200274 · 07-23-2005, 08:44 PM

PS Ive downloaded training systems onto my games.

retired_Klint · 08-21-2005, 03:30 AM

I've tried,but couldnt play in win mode. Even my solution is 1280x800. If use prefe to set, a mess erro appears then reset it to original. If use "run",when I loaded the game, it would close my game.
He,fix this problem by ???

retired_brucec · 09-10-2005, 02:43 PM

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12 - HELP I TRIED TO INSTALL A SKIN AND NOW I GET A BLACK SKIN ON LOADING FM!

You need to make sure that the skin is installed in the correct place and that any parent skins are present too.
There should be instructions with any skin you download so check these aswell. If you still have problems you will probably have to reinstall the game

I have found that if you just delete the skin form your computer the game reverts back to the default skin and save the hassle of re-installation

slaytalera · 09-14-2005, 12:08 AM

Anybody know if it is possible to change the font in Football Manager and if so how do I achieve this? I dont want to change the skin, just the font.

FM Graphics & Skinning FAQ - PLEASE READ BEFORE ASKING ANY QUESTIONS!

Use this forum to help edit the cosmetic side of Football Manager.

FM Graphics & Skinning FAQ - PLEASE READ BEFORE ASKING ANY QUESTIONS!