FM2005

I need help. I feel like such a fool, but I've installed lots of graphics to my game, but when I start up none of them appear.

It's frustrating me now . Anyone know why this could be?

I've tried loading it with skin caching turned off in preferences, but that doesn't work either (not that I know what the hell skin caching is).

Any help appreciated.

Thanks.

michaeltmurrayuk

- Delete the contents of the data\cache folder, within the FM2006 folder.

- Untick the skin cache and switch to a different skin or reload FM. (If the graphics show you can switch back skins).

- Make sure you have ticked use badges or player pics in the preferences menu.

- Do the graphics that came with the game work (English Coca-Cola league teams should have logos and kits - do these show, assuming you haven't deleted them).

- Have you installed the graphics to the FM2006 directary (not the demo or FM2005).

- Do they have config files with them.

FM2005

Thanks for the help mate.

It worked by deleting the contents of the cache folder.

On the subject, what does skin caching actually do?

michaeltmurrayuk

Basicly remembers all of the graphics and xml files, so when you load up FM next time it loads instantly instead of searching for and loading all the xml files. When I say instantly I mean with skin cache on when you double click the FM shortcut to load the game it loads instantly (well after its done the copy protection cd check)you get the green Sega/SI screen quickly.

With skin cache off it can take a couple of minutes for the first green/black screen to appear after double clicking the FM shortcut. (Which in FM2005 caused inpatient people to moan that the game doesn't work - which is probarbly the main reason why they made the cache).

The downside is that with the skin cache on, the game doesn't detect any new xml files or changes since the cache was built.

Deleting the contents of the cache folder is the easiest way to clear the cache. (So you can leave the skin cache option on amd just delete the cache folder when you install new/change graphics.)

The Skin cache is also explained in the manual (not that anyone bothers to read it ).

NOTE: The cache file DOESN'T contain the graphics, don't delete the actual graphics or config files, they are still needed for the graphics to show.

FM2005

Ah, thanks for explaining that mate. I sort of thought it had something to do with that

I don't mind the wait, as long as the graphics and stuff work, I'm fine