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'''Addons''' are content additions to [[Armed Assault]]. These '''Addons''' can take on many forms such ''weapons, buildings, vehicles'' to name a few, are developed and released by members of the [[ArmA: Community|Armed Assault community]] or by [[Bohemia Interactive]] themselves.
'''Addons''' are content additions to [[:Category:ArmA: Armed Assault|{{arma1}}]]. These '''Addons''' can take on many forms such ''weapons, buildings, vehicles'' to name a few, are developed and released by members of the [[ArmA: Community|Armed Assault community]] or by [[Bohemia Interactive]] themselves.


== Installing Addons ==
== Installing Addons ==


;Addons
;Addons
:must be installed to <tt>"...directory\{{arma1}}\Addons"</tt> or into a custom [[Arma: Mod Folders|modfolder]].
:must be installed to {{hl|"...directory\{{arma1}}\Addons"}} or into a custom [[Arma: Mod Folders|modfolder]].
:Read the included ReadMe file for further information about the installation.
:Read the included ReadMe file for further information about the installation.


;Custom Animations
;Custom Animations
:must be installed to <tt>"...directory\{{arma1}}\dta\"</tt> (overwrite existing Anim.pbo) or into a custom modfolder (<tt>"...directory\{{arma1}}\modfolder\dta\"</tt>).
:must be installed to {{hl|"...directory\{{arma1}}\dta\"}} (overwrite existing Anim.pbo) or into a custom modfolder ({{hl|"...directory\{{arma1}}\modfolder\dta\"}}).
:The original Anim.pbo can be restored from the {{arma1}} CD.
:The original Anim.pbo can be restored from the {{arma1}} CD.


;Custom Campaigns
;Custom Campaigns
:must be installed to <tt>"...directory\{{arma1}}\Campaigns\"</tt> or into a custom modfolder (<tt>"...directory\{{arma1}}\modfolder\Campaigns\"</tt>).
:must be installed to {{hl|"...directory\{{arma1}}\Campaigns\"}} or into a custom modfolder ({{hl|"...directory\{{arma1}}\modfolder\Campaigns\"}}).
:This only works with campaigns. Single missions have to be installed to <tt>"...directory\{{arma1}}\Missions\"</tt>.
:This only works with campaigns. Single missions have to be installed to {{hl|"...directory\{{arma1}}\Missions\"}}.


;Mods
;Mods
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== Finding Specific Addons ==
== Finding Specific Addons ==
[http://www.armedassault.info Armed Assault Info] and [http://www.armaholic.com Armaholic] both have huge archives of addons and a very easy to use search functions. They are excellent points to start at.
{{Link|http://www.armedassault.info|Armed Assault Info}} and {{Link|http://www.armaholic.com|Armaholic}} both have huge archives of addons and a very easy to use search functions. They are excellent points to start at.


If you cannot find the addon which you are looking for, ask in the {{ExternalLink|link= http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?s=117ccc331feaa4647e332b2bd948e3c6;act=SF;f=54|text= Bohemia Interactive forum}}.
If you cannot find the addon which you are looking for, ask in the {{Link|link= http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?s=117ccc331feaa4647e332b2bd948e3c6;act=SF;f=54|text= Bohemia Interactive forum}}.


== Creating Addons ==
== Creating Addons ==

Latest revision as of 15:08, 28 April 2023

Addons are content additions to Armed Assault. These Addons can take on many forms such weapons, buildings, vehicles to name a few, are developed and released by members of the Armed Assault community or by Bohemia Interactive themselves.

Installing Addons

Addons
must be installed to "...directory\Armed Assault\Addons" or into a custom modfolder.
Read the included ReadMe file for further information about the installation.
Custom Animations
must be installed to "...directory\Armed Assault\dta\" (overwrite existing Anim.pbo) or into a custom modfolder ("...directory\Armed Assault\modfolder\dta\").
The original Anim.pbo can be restored from the Armed Assault CD.
Custom Campaigns
must be installed to "...directory\Armed Assault\Campaigns\" or into a custom modfolder ("...directory\Armed Assault\modfolder\Campaigns\").
This only works with campaigns. Single missions have to be installed to "...directory\Armed Assault\Missions\".
Mods
mostly come with an installer and create their own modfolder.
Read the included ReadMe file for further information about the installation.
Custom Skies
mostly come with an installer and create their own modfolder.
Read the included ReadMe file for further information about the installation.

Finding Specific Addons

Armed Assault Info and Armaholic (dead link) both have huge archives of addons and a very easy to use search functions. They are excellent points to start at.

If you cannot find the addon which you are looking for, ask in the Bohemia Interactive forum (dead link).

Creating Addons

If you wish to create your own addons, there are plenty of tools, tutorials, and refences available on the addon editing page.