What files do you need to edit to make new defenses?

[Arreon]

I realize there's more to edit than just the structures.txt file. There's also research files involved too, and some others. I need to know which files I need to edit in order to make new, buildable defenses. Also, I'm interested in finding a PIE editor or whatever I need to make new graphics (just to try my hand at).

If anyone can help me with these things, I would appreciate it.

EDIT: I just realized this thread may be more appropriate for the Mapping/Modding forum. Mods, feel free to move it if you want.

[Zarel]

Structures:

structures.txt
structureweapons.txt

Making structures researchable:

research/multiplayer/research.txt
research/multiplayer/prresearch.txt
research/multiplayer/resultstructure.txt

[Arreon]

I tried adding in a new defense and I got this.

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error   |10:30:47: [strresGetString] Could not find string for id "Emplacement-Rail1"
error   |10:30:47: [strresGetString] Assert in Warzone: ../../../../lib/framework/strres.c:100 (string), last script event: '<none>'
fatal   |10:30:47: [allocateName] Unable to find string resource for Emplacement-Rail1

I don't know what to do with this.

[Black Project]

You must add the structure name ID in the names.txt, it's located in "messages/strings/"

Example

Emplacement-Rail1 _("Needle Gun Emplacement")

BP

[Arreon]

@ BP

I've put the ID in the names.txt and the structure appeared on the debug menu. The only problem is that the Needle Gun is missing. The base is there but the needle gun isn't.

I'm guessing the problem is minor but I can't find the source of it.

[Zarel]

Did you edit structureweapons.txt correctly?

[Arreon]

Did you edit structureweapons.txt correctly?

Define "correctly." I'm pretty sure I did everything right so far because no errors popped up. Did I miss anything?

Sorry for the late reply.

[Zarel]

Well, I'm not sure it actually gives an error message, depending on what you do wrong. The basic idea is that numWeaps in structure.txt should be 1, and there should be a line in structureweapons.txt linking the structure with the weapon.