Why I can't replace the build icon?

[stan0033]

In < Advanced>Game Interface> Icon - Command - Basic Structure (human) >
I replaced the human build icon with another but it didnt show ingame. Still shows the default. Why?
How to fix this?

 

[Warseeker]

Try importing the icon on this path :
ReplaceableTextures\CommandButtons\BTNBasicStruct.blp

 

[stan0033]

Thanks forthe advice, but still doesn't Work :/

 

[Warseeker]

Thanks forthe advice, but still doesn't Work :/

Try this one :
ReplaceableTextures\CommandButtons\BTNHumanBuild.blp

 

[stan0033]

still not working

 

[Warseeker]

It works fine for me. What is the race of the worker ?

 

[stan0033]

well, if you read my comments, it looks like a human

 

[Macadamia]

I noticed this didn't work, and I have found a workaround.
The ability to build for humans has the AHbu code, and by default it is hidden in the World Editor.

All you need is a custom abilitydata.slk in your Warcraft III\Units\ folder before starting WE (I attached the file)

Then you will be able to access and edit all hidden abilities to suit your needs, and that includes all races building abilities.

This is how I use a custom icon for my Hero Builders in my map.

EDIT : note this is for Reforged, I don't have a version working for earlier versions at the moment.

 

[Warseeker]

well, if you read my comments, it looks like a human

It should work fine, did you test the map I attached ? What version of the game are you using? Reforged or Classic ?

 

[stan0033]

Yes, I tested, your map works, but on mine the same thing doesn't

 

[Macadamia]

Well if you try my SLK, it will work for sure ! And you won't mess up anything within Warcraft 3, as soon as you remove the SLK from the folder, everything will be back to normal, and your changes to the abilities will be kept. Except you won't be able to access the settings without the SLK.

 

[Hermit]

if you try my SLK, it will work for sure

It is worth mentioning that the Game Data Set in Map Options has to be set to "Melee (latest patch)" in order for this to work.

 

[Macadamia]

Thank you for this important precision !

 

[stan0033]

im on patch 12.26 classic

My 1.26 SLK file i am browsing right now, i cant find any field that has any build icons.

AbilityData.slk


However, the one you uploaded dooes have them

also there arent any fields for path


EDIT: It worked now, I successfully replaced it

 

[Macadamia]

Oh great news !
I would have been stuck there as my only copy of TFT is a "portable" version 1.24 in french.. meh.

I should try to find my old CD-Rom for the CD-Key and try to install version 1.26, to make sure I can use this version to help players. Or even a version of wc3 that allows version switching.

Problem is I heard about conflicts between older versions WE and Reforged WE, so I might even need a portable or virtualized version with a patch switcher.... oh my I am not sure I will find this