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	There are two viewmodes available specifically designed for modding:		There are two viewmodes available specifically designed for modding:
	* The [[File:ToggleInherited.png\|32px]] ''Show Inherited Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#006699">blue</span> overlay on objects that exist only in an inherited project. These objects are '''not''' changed by your mod.		* The [[File:ToggleInherited.png\|32px]] ''Show Inherited Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#006699">blue</span> overlay on objects that exist only in an inherited project. These objects are '''not''' changed by your mod.
	* The [[File:ToggleOverriden~~.png~~.png\|32px]] ''Show Overridden Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#A3E600">green</span> overlay on objects that exist in both an inherited project and yours. These objects are changed by your mod.		* The [[File:ToggleOverriden.png\|32px]] ''Show Overridden Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#A3E600">green</span> overlay on objects that exist in both an inherited project and yours. These objects are changed by your mod.

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Jbotteram at 07:36, 25 September 2017

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	There are two viewmodes available specifically designed for modding:		There are two viewmodes available specifically designed for modding:
	* The [[File:~~ShowInheritedOverlayButton~~.png\|32px]] ''Show Inherited Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#006699">blue</span> overlay on objects that exist only in an inherited project. These objects are '''not''' changed by your mod.		* The [[File:ToggleInherited.png\|32px]] ''Show Inherited Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#006699">blue</span> overlay on objects that exist only in an inherited project. These objects are '''not''' changed by your mod.
	* The [[File:~~ShowInheritedOverlayButton~~.png\|32px]] ''Show Overridden Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#A3E600">green</span> overlay on objects that exist in both an inherited project and yours. These objects are changed by your mod.		* The [[File:ToggleOverriden.png.png\|32px]] ''Show Overridden Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#A3E600">green</span> overlay on objects that exist in both an inherited project and yours. These objects are changed by your mod.

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Jbotteram at 07:33, 25 September 2017

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	Assuming you have already figured out how to launch the editor, the first thing you will need to do is to create a new project. If you haven't already, first open the project browser (under File > Open Project...).		Assuming you have already figured out how to launch the editor, the first thing you will need to do is to create a new project. If you haven't already, first open the project browser (under File > Open Project...).

			Next, navigate to the "New Project" tab <span style="color:#FCFF27">(1)</span>. Here, select the "Add-on" type project <span style="color:#FCFF27">(2)</span>, target and load data from Story <span style="color:#FCFF27">(3)</span> and name your project <span style="color:#FCFF27">(4)</span>. Then, simply press "Create" <span style="color:#FCFF27">(5)</span> to finish creating your project.

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	Next, we will need to open the level we want to mod.		Next, we will need to open the level we want to mod. Open the level browser if you do not have it open already (Ctrl+O).

			In the level browser, navigate to the Levels tab <span style="color:#FCFF27">(1)</span> and toggle "Show Inherited Levels" <span style="color:#FCFF27">(2)</span> to see all loadable levels, including those from Story.

			For this guide I will be loading Fort Joy. Type the name in the level filter <span style="color:#FCFF27">(3)</span> to filter out all other levels. Then select (or double-click) Fort Joy <span style="color:#FCFF27">(4)</span>. Finally, click "Select" <span style="color:#FCFF27">(5)</span> to begin loading Fort Joy. You will also have to confirm a messagebox when first loading an inherited level.

	=== Step 3: modding a Divinity: Original Sin 2 level ===		=== Step 3: modding a Divinity: Original Sin 2 level ===
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	There are two viewmodes available specifically designed for modding:		There are two viewmodes available specifically designed for modding:
	* The ''Show Inherited Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#006699">blue</span> overlay on objects that exist only in an inherited project. These objects are '''not''' changed by your mod.		* The [[File:ShowInheritedOverlayButton.png\|32px]] ''Show Inherited Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#006699">blue</span> overlay on objects that exist only in an inherited project. These objects are '''not''' changed by your mod.
	* The ''Show Overridden Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#A3E600">green</span> overlay on objects that exist in both an inherited project and yours. These objects are changed by your mod.		* The [[File:ShowInheritedOverlayButton.png\|32px]] ''Show Overridden Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#A3E600">green</span> overlay on objects that exist in both an inherited project and yours. These objects are changed by your mod.

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	The level browser also shows the inherited/overridden status of levels in your project. Levels with the ''inherited'' icon are loaded from another project, whereas levels with the ''overridden'' icon are loaded from both your project and an inherited one.		The level browser also shows the inherited/overridden status of levels in your project. Levels with the [[File:ProjectBrowser_Inherited.png\|32px]] ''inherited'' icon are loaded from another project, whereas levels with the [[File:ProjectBrowser_Overridden.png\|32px]] ''overridden'' icon are loaded from both your project and an inherited one.

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Jbotteram at 09:58, 22 September 2017

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	Next, we will need to open the level we want to mod.		Next, we will need to open the level we want to mod.

			=== Step 3: modding a Divinity: Original Sin 2 level ===
			[[File:Step3_FortJoy.png\|none]]
			<sub>Fort Joy in a custom project</sub>


			Now you are ready to begin modding! Move, add or modify the level all you like!

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	* The ''Show Inherited Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#006699">blue</span> overlay on objects that exist only in an inherited project. These objects are '''not''' changed by your mod.		* The ''Show Inherited Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#006699">blue</span> overlay on objects that exist only in an inherited project. These objects are '''not''' changed by your mod.
	* The ''Show Overridden Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#A3E600">green</span> overlay on objects that exist in both an inherited project and yours. These objects are changed by your mod.		* The ''Show Overridden Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#A3E600">green</span> overlay on objects that exist in both an inherited project and yours. These objects are changed by your mod.

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			[[File:Tip1_ModdingViewModes.png\|none]]
			<sub>The viewmode toggles in action</sub>

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	== Modding the main campaign ==		== Modding the main campaign ==
	=== Step 1: creating a new project ===		=== Step 1: creating a new project ===
	Assuming you have already figured out how to launch the editor, the first thing you will need to do is ~~creating~~ a new project.		[[File:Step1_CreateStoryMod.png\|none]]
			<sub>Creating a new add-on project</sub>


			Assuming you have already figured out how to launch the editor, the first thing you will need to do is to create a new project. If you haven't already, first open the project browser (under File > Open Project...).

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	=== Step 2: opening a Divinity: Original Sin 2 level ===		=== Step 2: opening a Divinity: Original Sin 2 level ===
			[[File:Step2_OpenInheritedLevel.png\|none]]
			<sub>Opening Fort Joy</sub>


			Next, we will need to open the level we want to mod.

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	== Tips & Tricks ==		== Tips & Tricks ==
	=== Tip 1: object modding status overlay ===		=== Tip 1: object modding status overlay ===
			[[File:Tip1_ModdingViewModeToggles.png\|none]]
			<sub>The viewmode toggles for modding levels</sub>

	<span style="color:#006699">~~inherited color~~</span>
	<span style="color:#A3E600">~~overridden color~~</span>		There are two viewmodes available specifically designed for modding:
			* The ''Show Inherited Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#006699">blue</span> overlay on objects that exist only in an inherited project. These objects are '''not''' changed by your mod.
			* The ''Show Overridden Overlay'' viewmode shows a <span style="color:#A3E600">green</span> overlay on objects that exist in both an inherited project and yours. These objects are changed by your mod.

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	=== Tip 2: level modding status icon ===		=== Tip 2: level modding status icon ===
			[[File:Tip2_LevelStatusIndicator.png\|none]]
			<sub>The level modding status icons</sub>


			The level browser also shows the inherited/overridden status of levels in your project. Levels with the ''inherited'' icon are loaded from another project, whereas levels with the ''overridden'' icon are loaded from both your project and an inherited one.

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== Description ==
Modding the main campaign can be done simply by creating a new Add-On project, loading data from and targeting Story, and then loading and modifying an existing level such as Fort Joy or Reaper's Coast. Let's go through the steps.

== Modding the main campaign ==
=== Step 1: creating a new project ===
Assuming you have already figured out how to launch the editor, the first thing you will need to do is creating a new project.

 
=== Step 2: opening a Divinity: Original Sin 2 level ===

 
== Tips & Tricks ==
=== Tip 1: object modding status overlay ===

inherited color
overridden color

 
=== Tip 2: level modding status icon ===