UI Layout editing

[M0RT]

Is it possible to overwrite the standard .SC2Layout files? I have tried importing modified versions into my map and it won't work. I can't even modify patch.sc2archive to do the change locally, and that was possible even in wacrcaft!
Is there anything else I have to do, other then import it under correct path (which I believe is "Base.SC2Data\UI\Layout\UI")

 

[Arhowk]

hide the game UI and make links via dialogs? o.o

 

[mrzwach]

No. It even states in the comments somewhere that you can't use modified files in custom maps.

However, you should be able to inject stuff into your mpq with an editor, but that won't help you for making a custom map at all.

Dialogs are your best bet.

 

[M0RT]

I heard somewhere that it should be "possible with 3rd party tools". Well, it's dissapointing, custom dialogs are very limited...

For example, how do I make ability button with custom dialog? I could create an issue-order button, but that works only for instant abilities, targeted abilities just won't work (so far I know, there is no way to enter the ability targeting mode, or is it?)

EDIT: Just found out it would be possible, by creating dialog controls from templates.

 

[mrzwach]

Yeah, you are forced to use templates. Its unfortunate because you end up having to have your root UI elements (ie command card) look the same as if you didn't have a custom UI, and you can't use hotkeys, but meh.

 

[M0RT]

Well, as long as hotkeys aren't working, it's useless for me. Hopefully they will fix it soon.

Also, anyone found out how to use "lower-level" templates? Like if I wanted to create a specific command card button, not the entire command card.