Arma 3: Publisher - Revision history

Lou Montana: Some wiki formatting

2024-03-26T11:43:30Z

Some wiki formatting

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

2023-11-20T22:11:39Z

Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

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	<div style="float: right; margin: 0 0 0.5em 1.5em">[[~~Image~~:Arma3PublisherIcon.png\|128px]]</div>		<div style="float: right; margin: 0 0 0.5em 1.5em">[[File:Arma3PublisherIcon.png\|128px]]</div>
	{{GVI\|arma3\|1.24}}		{{GVI\|arma3\|1.24}}

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	= User interface =		= User interface =

	[[~~Image~~:Arma3Publisher.PNG\|500px]]		[[File:Arma3Publisher.PNG\|500px]]


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	[[~~Image~~:Arma3PublisherOptions.PNG\|300px\|right]]		[[File:Arma3PublisherOptions.PNG\|300px\|right]]
	== Options ==		== Options ==

Lou Montana: Fix references & notes

2023-06-09T16:18:05Z

Fix references & notes

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	* all signatures need to be in the same folder as their respective PBOs.		* all signatures need to be in the same folder as their respective PBOs.

	Publishing a mod with PBO files outside of {{hl\|addons}} folder (such as an presence of {{hl\|Optional}} folder) will produce a warning, because swapping of files in mods acquired through Steam client is not recommended. <ref ~~group=note~~>Steam is managing the downloaded files and keeps them synchronized with data uploaded to Workshop. If the users move the files, Steam will revert these changes with next update making the behavior of the mod unpredictable. Also historically this kind of manipulation has broken the Steam and forced re-download of the entire mod.</ref>		Publishing a mod with PBO files outside of {{hl\|addons}} folder (such as an presence of {{hl\|Optional}} folder) will produce a warning, because swapping of files in mods acquired through Steam client is not recommended. <ref>Steam is managing the downloaded files and keeps them synchronized with data uploaded to Workshop. If the users move the files, Steam will revert these changes with next update making the behavior of the mod unpredictable. Also historically this kind of manipulation has broken the Steam and forced re-download of the entire mod.</ref>


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	Publisher logs can be found in ''steamapps\common\Arma 3 Tools\Logs''<br>		Publisher logs can be found in ''steamapps\common\Arma 3 Tools\Logs''<br>
	When something goes wrong (in several attempts, because Steam can have a bad moment sometimes :) ), please, create an issue on the {{Link\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com feedback\|text= tracker}} in ''Tools'' category and include these logs.		When something goes wrong (in several attempts, because Steam can have a bad moment sometimes :) ), please, create an issue on the {{Link\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com feedback\|text= tracker}} in ''Tools'' category and include these logs.


	~~= Notes =~~

	~~<references group="note"/>~~


	{{GameCategory\|arma3\|Official Tools Manual}}		{{GameCategory\|arma3\|Official Tools Manual}}
	[[Category:Introduced with Arma 3 version 1.24]]		[[Category:Introduced with Arma 3 version 1.24]]

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "{{ExternalLink|" to "{{Link|"

2023-01-04T15:21:43Z

Text replacement - "{{ExternalLink|" to "{{Link|"

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "{{GVI|Arma 3|" to "{{GVI|arma3|"

2022-07-15T11:18:05Z

Text replacement - "{{GVI|Arma 3|" to "{{GVI|arma3|"

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	<div style="float: right; margin: 0 0 0.5em 1.5em">[[Image:Arma3PublisherIcon.png\|128px]]</div>		<div style="float: right; margin: 0 0 0.5em 1.5em">[[Image:Arma3PublisherIcon.png\|128px]]</div>
	{{GVI\|~~Arma 3~~\|1.24}}		{{GVI\|arma3\|1.24}}

	The purpose of this tools is to publish and manage items in the [[Addons#Steam_Workshop\|Steam Workshop]]. It allows you to upload your mods and change the information that is displayed on their Steam Workshop page. Published mods (and other items) can be then subscribed by other players and loaded to the game by [[Arma 3 Launcher]].		The purpose of this tools is to publish and manage items in the [[Addons#Steam_Workshop\|Steam Workshop]]. It allows you to upload your mods and change the information that is displayed on their Steam Workshop page. Published mods (and other items) can be then subscribed by other players and loaded to the game by [[Arma 3 Launcher]].

Lou Montana: Some wiki formatting

2022-03-15T11:16:54Z

Some wiki formatting

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			{{TOC\|side}}
			<div style="float: right; margin: 0 0 0.5em 1.5em">[[Image:Arma3PublisherIcon.png\|128px]]</div>
	{{GVI\|Arma 3\|1.24}}		{{GVI\|Arma 3\|1.24}}
	~~[[Image:Arma3PublisherIcon.png\|128px\|right]]~~

	The purpose of this tools is to publish and manage items in the [[Addons#Steam_Workshop\|Steam Workshop]]. It allows you to upload your mods and change the information that is displayed on their Steam Workshop page. Published mods (and other items) can be then subscribed by other players and loaded to the game by [[Arma 3 Launcher]].		The purpose of this tools is to publish and manage items in the [[Addons#Steam_Workshop\|Steam Workshop]]. It allows you to upload your mods and change the information that is displayed on their Steam Workshop page. Published mods (and other items) can be then subscribed by other players and loaded to the game by [[Arma 3 Launcher]].

	The official Publisher was launched July 14, 2014 with the Bootcamp update 1.24. http://arma3.com/news/bohemia-interactive-deploys-arma-3-bootcamp-update~~#.VCsNUWddUug~~.		The official Publisher was launched July 14, 2014 with the Bootcamp update 1.24. http://arma3.com/news/bohemia-interactive-deploys-arma-3-bootcamp-update.


			= Publishing user content (mods and campaigns) =

	~~=Publishing user content (mods and campaigns)=~~
	To publish the content to Steam Workshop, you have to have the mod prepared and tested. Start with clicking a button "SELECT MOD FOLDER" and selecting the folder that contains your mod.		To publish the content to Steam Workshop, you have to have the mod prepared and tested. Start with clicking a button "SELECT MOD FOLDER" and selecting the folder that contains your mod.

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	= User interface =		= User interface =

	[[Image:Arma3Publisher.PNG\|500px]]		[[Image:Arma3Publisher.PNG\|500px]]
	~~<br style="clear:both" />~~

	== Published items list ==		== Published items list ==

	Displays your new and published items.		Displays your new and published items.
	*'''Unpublished item: '''Select this item when you want to publish a new item in the Workshop.		*'''Unpublished item: '''Select this item when you want to publish a new item in the Workshop.
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	== Description ==		== Description ==

	Text field for your description of the published item. Limit: 8000 bytes (~ 8000 characters]		Text field for your description of the published item. Limit: 8000 bytes (~ 8000 characters]
	: NOTE: If your mod requires other content to run properly (dependency), it is a good practice to list all the required content here including a links how to get it and a proper load order, if necessary.		: NOTE: If your mod requires other content to run properly (dependency), it is a good practice to list all the required content here including a links how to get it and a proper load order, if necessary.
	: ''In addition, required items present in the workshop can be defined from the page of your item (Add/Remove Required Items).''		: ''In addition, required items present in the workshop can be defined from the page of your item (Add/Remove Required Items).''


	== Tags ==		== Tags ==

	Steam tags used for categorizing content. Good tags improve content discovery.		Steam tags used for categorizing content. Good tags improve content discovery.

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	* ''Tag Review'' - added when the item has over 7 tags. The aim here is to reduce the number of tags per item to improve discoverability.		* ''Tag Review'' - added when the item has over 7 tags. The aim here is to reduce the number of tags per item to improve discoverability.
	* ''Content Review'' - added when the item contains a file type that could contain malicious content. Included extensions are .exe, .dll, .cmd, .com, .bat, .py, .ps, .jar, .lib, .src.		* ''Content Review'' - added when the item contains a file type that could contain malicious content. Included extensions are .exe, .dll, .cmd, .com, .bat, .py, .ps, .jar, .lib, .src.


	== Change notes ==		== Change notes ==

	Text field, limited to 8000 bytes (~ 8000 characters). Only relevant when updating an existing item with a PBO.		Text field, limited to 8000 bytes (~ 8000 characters). Only relevant when updating an existing item with a PBO.
	: Note: When updating an item, provide information what changed so that users feel informed.		: Note: When updating an item, provide information what changed so that users feel informed.


	== Image ==		== Image ==

	Previews an included image to be visible on Steam Workshop.		Previews an included image to be visible on Steam Workshop.
	* '''Predefined''': provides a selection of existing images covering main tags.		* '''Predefined''': provides a selection of existing images covering main tags.
	* '''Browse:''' opens file open dialog. Allowed file types are .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp. Image is downscaled to 0,95 MB to meet the Steam limit.		* '''Browse:''' opens file open dialog. Allowed file types are .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp. Image is downscaled to 0,95 MB to meet the Steam limit.


	== SteamWorks licence==		== SteamWorks licence==

	Checkbox - Before publishing, each author must explicitly agree with {{ExternalLink\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/workshoplegalagreement\|text= SteamWorks license}}. The whole text of the license is available online.		Checkbox - Before publishing, each author must explicitly agree with {{ExternalLink\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/workshoplegalagreement\|text= SteamWorks license}}. The whole text of the license is available online.
	When agreement was not confirmed, Publisher provides an error dialog on Publish attempt.		When agreement was not confirmed, Publisher provides an error dialog on Publish attempt.


	== Publish ==		== Publish ==

	Click this button to publish or update your item with the provided files and/or information.		Click this button to publish or update your item with the provided files and/or information.
	: Note: Publishing handles all the data to the Steam Client and displays the progress window. You can track the progress bar, but be aware that there are several steps like compressing and extracting that are handled by the Steam back-end and not communicated over the API - this means the publishing can take longer even on a solid connection.		: Note: Publishing handles all the data to the Steam Client and displays the progress window. You can track the progress bar, but be aware that there are several steps like compressing and extracting that are handled by the Steam back-end and not communicated over the API - this means the publishing can take longer even on a solid connection.


			[[Image:Arma3PublisherOptions.PNG\|300px\|right]]
	== Options ==		== Options ==
	~~[[Image:Arma3PublisherOptions.PNG\|300px\|right]]~~
	* Temp folder path: define a temporary folder where mods with multiple files are copied and prepared before their publishing. Provide an absolute path or use [...] to open the Open folder dialog. Contents of the folder is deleted after a successful publishing.		* Temp folder path: define a temporary folder where mods with multiple files are copied and prepared before their publishing. Provide an absolute path or use [...] to open the Open folder dialog. Contents of the folder is deleted after a successful publishing.
	** Use default: default temporary folder is ''user documments dir\AppData\Local\Temp e.g. c:\Users\cooper\AppData\Local\Temp\''		** Use default: default temporary folder is ''user documments dir\AppData\Local\Temp e.g. c:\Users\cooper\AppData\Local\Temp\''
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	=== Other buttons ===		=== Other buttons ===

	* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://www.bistudio.com/\|text= Bohemia Interactive}} - opens company page in external web browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://www.bistudio.com/\|text= Bohemia Interactive}} - opens company page in external web browser
	* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410\|text= Workshop}} - open Arma 3 workshop page in external browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410\|text= Workshop}} - open Arma 3 workshop page in external browser
	* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3\|text= Support}} - open Bohemia Interactive support page in external browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3\|text= Support}} - open Bohemia Interactive support page in external browser
	* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com\|text= Feedback}} - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com\|text= Feedback}} - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser


	= Boring technical stuff =		= Boring technical stuff =

	<span style="color:gray">''To be processed later''<span>		<span style="color:gray">''To be processed later''<span>
	* '''Publishing process''' - Be aware that publishing larger mods can take up a while. Here is what has to happen:		* '''Publishing process''' - Be aware that publishing larger mods can take up a while. Here is what has to happen:
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	= Logs =		= Logs =

	Publisher logs can be found in ''steamapps\common\Arma 3 Tools\Logs''<br>		Publisher logs can be found in ''steamapps\common\Arma 3 Tools\Logs''<br>
	When something goes wrong (in several attempts, because Steam can have a bad moment sometimes :) ), please, create an issue on the {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com feedback\|text= tracker}} in ''Tools'' category and include these logs.		When something goes wrong (in several attempts, because Steam can have a bad moment sometimes :) ), please, create an issue on the {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com feedback\|text= tracker}} in ''Tools'' category and include these logs.


	= Notes =		= Notes =

	<references group="note"/>		<references group="note"/>


	{{GameCategory\|arma3\|Official Tools Manual}}		{{GameCategory\|arma3\|Official Tools Manual}}
			[[Category:Introduced with Arma 3 version 1.24]]

Lou Montana: Fix ExternalLink regex replacement

2022-03-15T11:12:59Z

Fix ExternalLink regex replacement

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	* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410\|text= Workshop}} - open Arma 3 workshop page in external browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410\|text= Workshop}} - open Arma 3 workshop page in external browser
	* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3\|text= Support}} - open Bohemia Interactive support page in external browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3\|text= Support}} - open Bohemia Interactive support page in external browser
	* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com Feedback] - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com\|text= Feedback}} - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser

	= Boring technical stuff =		= Boring technical stuff =
	<span style="color:gray">''To be processed later''<span>		<span style="color:gray">''To be processed later''<span>
	* '''Publishing process''' - Be aware that publishing larger mods can take up a while. Here is what has to happen:		* '''Publishing process''' - Be aware that publishing larger mods can take up a while. Here is what has to happen:
	**~~\|text=~~ Publisher sends the path to all files and folders in the temp [link}} folder to Steam Client		** Publisher sends the path to all files and folders in the temp [link] folder to Steam Client
	** Steam Client archives the files locally into one archive		** Steam Client archives the files locally into one archive
	** Steam Client uploads to SteamWorks database		** Steam Client uploads to SteamWorks database

Lou Montana: Text replacement - " (\=+)([a-zA-Z0-9][^ ]+[a-zA-Z0-9])(\=+) " to " $1 $2 $3 "

2021-11-17T14:41:05Z

Text replacement - " (\=+)([a-zA-Z0-9][^ ]+[a-zA-Z0-9])(\=+) " to " $1 $2 $3 "

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	=User interface=		= User interface =
	[[Image:Arma3Publisher.PNG\|500px]]		[[Image:Arma3Publisher.PNG\|500px]]
	<br style="clear:both" />		<br style="clear:both" />
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	* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com Feedback] - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com Feedback] - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser

	=Boring technical stuff=		= Boring technical stuff =
	<span style="color:gray">''To be processed later''<span>		<span style="color:gray">''To be processed later''<span>
	* '''Publishing process''' - Be aware that publishing larger mods can take up a while. Here is what has to happen:		* '''Publishing process''' - Be aware that publishing larger mods can take up a while. Here is what has to happen:
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	=Logs=		= Logs =
	Publisher logs can be found in ''steamapps\common\Arma 3 Tools\Logs''<br>		Publisher logs can be found in ''steamapps\common\Arma 3 Tools\Logs''<br>
	When something goes wrong (in several attempts, because Steam can have a bad moment sometimes :) ), please, create an issue on the {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com feedback\|text= tracker}} in ''Tools'' category and include these logs.		When something goes wrong (in several attempts, because Steam can have a bad moment sometimes :) ), please, create an issue on the {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com feedback\|text= tracker}} in ''Tools'' category and include these logs.

	=Notes=		= Notes =
	<references group="note"/>		<references group="note"/>


	{{GameCategory\|arma3\|Official Tools Manual}}		{{GameCategory\|arma3\|Official Tools Manual}}

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "`([a-zA-Z0-9\. _"\\']+)<\/tt>" to "{{hl|$1}}"`

2021-11-15T22:54:52Z Text replacement - "<tt>([a-zA-Z0-9\. _"\\']+)<\/tt>" to "{{hl|$1}}" ← Older revision Revision as of 00:54, 16 November 2021 Line 20: Line 20: Before the mods is published or updated on Workshop, the structure check is done to ensure that the mod can be loaded by the game.<br> Before the mods is published or updated on Workshop, the structure check is done to ensure that the mod can be loaded by the game.<br> Following requirements must be met in order to publish the mod: Following requirements must be met in order to publish the mod: * <tt>addons</tt> folder needs to be directly in the root (top level) to be loaded in the game; * {{hl|addons}} folder needs to be directly in the root (top level) to be loaded in the game; * <tt>addons</tt> folder has to contain the PBO files; * {{hl|addons}} folder has to contain the PBO files; * all signatures need to be in the same folder as their respective PBOs. * all signatures need to be in the same folder as their respective PBOs. Publishing a mod with PBO files outside of <tt>addons</tt> folder (such as an presence of <tt>Optional</tt> folder) will produce a warning, because swapping of files in mods acquired through Steam client is not recommended. <ref group=note>Steam is managing the downloaded files and keeps them synchronized with data uploaded to Workshop. If the users move the files, Steam will revert these changes with next update making the behavior of the mod unpredictable. Also historically this kind of manipulation has broken the Steam and forced re-download of the entire mod.</ref> Publishing a mod with PBO files outside of {{hl|addons}} folder (such as an presence of {{hl|Optional}} folder) will produce a warning, because swapping of files in mods acquired through Steam client is not recommended. <ref group=note>Steam is managing the downloaded files and keeps them synchronized with data uploaded to Workshop. If the users move the files, Steam will revert these changes with next update making the behavior of the mod unpredictable. Also historically this kind of manipulation has broken the Steam and forced re-download of the entire mod.</ref>

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "\[ *(https?\:\/\/[^\[ ]*steamcommunity\.com[^\[ ]+) ([^ ]+) *\]" to "{{ExternalLink|link= $1|text= $2}}" 2021-07-26T13:41:11Z Text replacement - "\[ *(https?\:\/\/[^\[ ]*steamcommunity\.com[^\[ ]+) ([^ ]+) *\]" to "{{ExternalLink|link= $1|text= $2}}" ← Older revision Revision as of 15:41, 26 July 2021 Line 14: Line 14: * Scenario: simple mission are published directly from [[Eden_Editor:_Publishing|Eden Editor]] and can't be published by Publisher. * Scenario: simple mission are published directly from [[Eden_Editor:_Publishing|Eden Editor]] and can't be published by Publisher. Based on the selected item type, you can choose from the multiple tags that are used on [http://steamcommunity.com/app/107410/workshop/|Steam Workshop] to filter the items. We recommend to use the tags that the best describes your item. Using misleading tags or all tags will result in Workshop moderators changing them or removal of the entire item from Steam Workshop. Based on the selected item type, you can choose from the multiple tags that are used on {{ExternalLink|link= http://steamcommunity.com/app/107410/workshop/|Steam|text= Workshop}} to filter the items. We recommend to use the tags that the best describes your item. Using misleading tags or all tags will result in Workshop moderators changing them or removal of the entire item from Steam Workshop. If you're updating the existing item, you should fill the change notes to let your users know what's new. If you're updating the existing item, you should fill the change notes to let your users know what's new. Line 124: Line 124: * '''Browse:''' opens file open dialog. Allowed file types are .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp. Image is downscaled to 0,95 MB to meet the Steam limit. * '''Browse:''' opens file open dialog. Allowed file types are .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp. Image is downscaled to 0,95 MB to meet the Steam limit. == SteamWorks licence== == SteamWorks licence== Checkbox - Before publishing, each author must explicitly agree with [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/workshoplegalagreement SteamWorks license]. The whole text of the license is available online. Checkbox - Before publishing, each author must explicitly agree with {{ExternalLink|link= http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/workshoplegalagreement|text= SteamWorks license}}. The whole text of the license is available online. When agreement was not confirmed, Publisher provides an error dialog on Publish attempt. When agreement was not confirmed, Publisher provides an error dialog on Publish attempt. Line 150: Line 150: === Other buttons === === Other buttons === * {{ExternalLink|link= http://www.bistudio.com/|text= Bohemia Interactive}} - opens company page in external web browser * {{ExternalLink|link= http://www.bistudio.com/|text= Bohemia Interactive}} - opens company page in external web browser * [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410 Workshop] - open Arma 3 workshop page in external browser * {{ExternalLink|link= http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410|text= Workshop}} - open Arma 3 workshop page in external browser * {{ExternalLink|link= http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3|text= Support}} - open Bohemia Interactive support page in external browser * {{ExternalLink|link= http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3|text= Support}} - open Bohemia Interactive support page in external browser * {{ExternalLink|link= http://feedback.arma3.com Feedback] - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser * {{ExternalLink|link= http://feedback.arma3.com Feedback] - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser

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	<div style="float: right; margin: 0 0 0.5em 1.5em">[[Image:Arma3PublisherIcon.png\|128px]]</div>		<div style="float: right; margin: 0 0 0.5em 1.5em">[[Image:Arma3PublisherIcon.png\|128px]]</div>
	{{GVI\|~~Arma 3~~\|1.24}}		{{GVI\|arma3\|1.24}}

	The purpose of this tools is to publish and manage items in the [[Addons#Steam_Workshop\|Steam Workshop]]. It allows you to upload your mods and change the information that is displayed on their Steam Workshop page. Published mods (and other items) can be then subscribed by other players and loaded to the game by [[Arma 3 Launcher]].		The purpose of this tools is to publish and manage items in the [[Addons#Steam_Workshop\|Steam Workshop]]. It allows you to upload your mods and change the information that is displayed on their Steam Workshop page. Published mods (and other items) can be then subscribed by other players and loaded to the game by [[Arma 3 Launcher]].

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:21, 4 January 2023
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	* Scenario: simple mission are published directly from [[Eden_Editor:_Publishing\|Eden Editor]] and can't be published by Publisher.		* Scenario: simple mission are published directly from [[Eden_Editor:_Publishing\|Eden Editor]] and can't be published by Publisher.

	Based on the selected item type, you can choose from the multiple tags that are used on {{~~ExternalLink~~\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/app/107410/workshop/\|Steam\|text= Workshop}} to filter the items. We recommend to use the tags that the best describes your item. Using misleading tags or all tags will result in Workshop moderators changing them or removal of the entire item from Steam Workshop.		Based on the selected item type, you can choose from the multiple tags that are used on {{Link\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/app/107410/workshop/\|Steam\|text= Workshop}} to filter the items. We recommend to use the tags that the best describes your item. Using misleading tags or all tags will result in Workshop moderators changing them or removal of the entire item from Steam Workshop.

	If you're updating the existing item, you should fill the change notes to let your users know what's new.		If you're updating the existing item, you should fill the change notes to let your users know what's new.
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	== SteamWorks licence==		== SteamWorks licence==

	Checkbox - Before publishing, each author must explicitly agree with {{~~ExternalLink~~\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/workshoplegalagreement\|text= SteamWorks license}}. The whole text of the license is available online.		Checkbox - Before publishing, each author must explicitly agree with {{Link\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/workshoplegalagreement\|text= SteamWorks license}}. The whole text of the license is available online.
	When agreement was not confirmed, Publisher provides an error dialog on Publish attempt.		When agreement was not confirmed, Publisher provides an error dialog on Publish attempt.

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	=== Other buttons ===		=== Other buttons ===

	* {{~~ExternalLink~~\|link= http://www.bistudio.com/\|text= Bohemia Interactive}} - opens company page in external web browser		* {{Link\|link= http://www.bistudio.com/\|text= Bohemia Interactive}} - opens company page in external web browser
	* {{~~ExternalLink~~\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410\|text= Workshop}} - open Arma 3 workshop page in external browser		* {{Link\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410\|text= Workshop}} - open Arma 3 workshop page in external browser
	* {{~~ExternalLink~~\|link= http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3\|text= Support}} - open Bohemia Interactive support page in external browser		* {{Link\|link= http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3\|text= Support}} - open Bohemia Interactive support page in external browser
	* {{~~ExternalLink~~\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com\|text= Feedback}} - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser		* {{Link\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com\|text= Feedback}} - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser


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	Publisher logs can be found in ''steamapps\common\Arma 3 Tools\Logs''<br>		Publisher logs can be found in ''steamapps\common\Arma 3 Tools\Logs''<br>
	When something goes wrong (in several attempts, because Steam can have a bad moment sometimes :) ), please, create an issue on the {{~~ExternalLink~~\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com feedback\|text= tracker}} in ''Tools'' category and include these logs.		When something goes wrong (in several attempts, because Steam can have a bad moment sometimes :) ), please, create an issue on the {{Link\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com feedback\|text= tracker}} in ''Tools'' category and include these logs.

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	Before the mods is published or updated on Workshop, the structure check is done to ensure that the mod can be loaded by the game.<br>		Before the mods is published or updated on Workshop, the structure check is done to ensure that the mod can be loaded by the game.<br>
	Following requirements must be met in order to publish the mod:		Following requirements must be met in order to publish the mod:
	* ~~<tt>~~addons~~</tt>~~ folder needs to be directly in the root (top level) to be loaded in the game;		* {{hl\|addons}} folder needs to be directly in the root (top level) to be loaded in the game;
	* ~~<tt>~~addons~~</tt>~~ folder has to contain the PBO files;		* {{hl\|addons}} folder has to contain the PBO files;
	* all signatures need to be in the same folder as their respective PBOs.		* all signatures need to be in the same folder as their respective PBOs.

	Publishing a mod with PBO files outside of ~~<tt>~~addons~~</tt>~~ folder (such as an presence of ~~<tt>~~Optional~~</tt>~~ folder) will produce a warning, because swapping of files in mods acquired through Steam client is not recommended. <ref group=note>Steam is managing the downloaded files and keeps them synchronized with data uploaded to Workshop. If the users move the files, Steam will revert these changes with next update making the behavior of the mod unpredictable. Also historically this kind of manipulation has broken the Steam and forced re-download of the entire mod.</ref>		Publishing a mod with PBO files outside of {{hl\|addons}} folder (such as an presence of {{hl\|Optional}} folder) will produce a warning, because swapping of files in mods acquired through Steam client is not recommended. <ref group=note>Steam is managing the downloaded files and keeps them synchronized with data uploaded to Workshop. If the users move the files, Steam will revert these changes with next update making the behavior of the mod unpredictable. Also historically this kind of manipulation has broken the Steam and forced re-download of the entire mod.</ref>

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	* Scenario: simple mission are published directly from [[Eden_Editor:_Publishing\|Eden Editor]] and can't be published by Publisher.		* Scenario: simple mission are published directly from [[Eden_Editor:_Publishing\|Eden Editor]] and can't be published by Publisher.

	Based on the selected item type, you can choose from the multiple tags that are used on [http://steamcommunity.com/app/107410/workshop/\|Steam Workshop] to filter the items. We recommend to use the tags that the best describes your item. Using misleading tags or all tags will result in Workshop moderators changing them or removal of the entire item from Steam Workshop.		Based on the selected item type, you can choose from the multiple tags that are used on {{ExternalLink\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/app/107410/workshop/\|Steam\|text= Workshop}} to filter the items. We recommend to use the tags that the best describes your item. Using misleading tags or all tags will result in Workshop moderators changing them or removal of the entire item from Steam Workshop.

	If you're updating the existing item, you should fill the change notes to let your users know what's new.		If you're updating the existing item, you should fill the change notes to let your users know what's new.
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	* '''Browse:''' opens file open dialog. Allowed file types are .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp. Image is downscaled to 0,95 MB to meet the Steam limit.		* '''Browse:''' opens file open dialog. Allowed file types are .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp. Image is downscaled to 0,95 MB to meet the Steam limit.
	== SteamWorks licence==		== SteamWorks licence==
	Checkbox - Before publishing, each author must explicitly agree with [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/workshoplegalagreement SteamWorks license]. The whole text of the license is available online.		Checkbox - Before publishing, each author must explicitly agree with {{ExternalLink\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/workshoplegalagreement\|text= SteamWorks license}}. The whole text of the license is available online.
	When agreement was not confirmed, Publisher provides an error dialog on Publish attempt.		When agreement was not confirmed, Publisher provides an error dialog on Publish attempt.

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	=== Other buttons ===		=== Other buttons ===
	* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://www.bistudio.com/\|text= Bohemia Interactive}} - opens company page in external web browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://www.bistudio.com/\|text= Bohemia Interactive}} - opens company page in external web browser
	* [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410 Workshop] - open Arma 3 workshop page in external browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410\|text= Workshop}} - open Arma 3 workshop page in external browser
	* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3\|text= Support}} - open Bohemia Interactive support page in external browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3\|text= Support}} - open Bohemia Interactive support page in external browser
	* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com Feedback] - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser		* {{ExternalLink\|link= http://feedback.arma3.com Feedback] - opens feedback tracker, Arma 3's community feedback and issue tracking service in external web browser

Arma 3: Publisher - Revision history

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