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[Jackman]

hey im decided to start reskinning but the one problem i have is i cant seem to unlock the dds files please may someone give a simple and quick tatorial please

[rettungstier]

- search the dds file in the mods directory -> for example: emergency 4/mods/yourmod/models/vehicles/fire department/engine1.dds
- change its name to "engine1.dds.v3o"
- open the em4 editor and load up your modification
- once it's loaded up klick on "modifications" (where you just selected your mod) and then on "unpack file"
- a new window opens where (on the right side) you can search the folder where your dds file is in
- your dds file should be displayed as "engine1.dds.v3o"
- select it and klick ok to confirm your selection and unlock the file
- close the editor and search your dds file in windows explorer again
- rename it again by removing the ending v3o -> should now be "engine1.dds" again

now you can open it with programs like paintNET
for using it in other programs that don't support *.dds format download the "dds converter" -> just google that (www.giyf.com)
with this program you can convert unlocked dds files to other format like jpg, bmp, png and after editing convert them back to dds

that should be it

greetz

[Jackman]

much appreciated wish me luck lol

[Wohlever]

Which format of DDS do you save in for EM4?
WIth Paint.net I get the following save options:
DXT1 (with multiple alpha choices)
DXT2

DXT5

ARGB (Several different ones of these)
If multiple are allowed, which ones can I use in EM4 that produce the best quality?