Beginers help

rsauer · Post by **rsauer** » 04 Feb 2011, 00:16

First off, how do you create an XML file. What program is used?

Bill Barrett · Post by **Bill Barrett** » 04 Feb 2011, 12:35

I use Windows Notepad. The simplest way to start is to modify an existing gamebox...

rsauer · Post by **rsauer** » 04 Feb 2011, 17:50

Bill Barrett wrote:I use Windows Notepad. The simplest way to start is to modify an existing gamebox...

I did that but could not figure out how to save it as an xml file. That option was not available to me. Also, to download wordpad It appears I only have a 30 day trial version. Is there free ware if I already have word?

Bill Barrett · Post by **Bill Barrett** » 04 Feb 2011, 18:35

Just change the file extension manually.

I wouldn't bother with Wordpad...

rsauer · Post by **rsauer** » 05 Feb 2011, 02:34

Bill Barrett wrote:Just change the file extension manually.

I wouldn't bother with Wordpad...

OK, do I just open the gamebox file with notepad?

Bill Barrett · Post by **Bill Barrett** » 05 Feb 2011, 02:41

rsauer · Post by **rsauer** » 05 Feb 2011, 02:44

Bill Barrett wrote:Yes.

Another dumb question, how do I get into notepad?

Bill Barrett · Post by **Bill Barrett** » 05 Feb 2011, 02:52

Well it should be accessible from your Windows Menu...

rsauer · Post by **rsauer** » 05 Feb 2011, 02:56

Bill Barrett wrote:Well it should be accessible from your Windows Menu...

I found it by runnin the runcommand from my start button pop up. However when I open the gamebox file under all files I get a massive character map and not the program files like your samples.

rsauer · Post by **rsauer** » 05 Feb 2011, 03:04

rsauer wrote:
Bill Barrett wrote:Well it should be accessible from your Windows Menu...
I found it by runnin the runcommand from my start button pop up. However when I open the gamebox file under all files I get a massive character map and not the program files like your samples.

I tried saving a copy of your example file and it worked. I may want to do a little and then send to you for your review. can I send it through forum or by your normal email?

Bill Barrett · Post by **Bill Barrett** » 05 Feb 2011, 03:07

Dick - I've got to get some sleep (different time-zone).

Yes - either will be fine.

I'll be back online tomorrow...

Regards, Bill.

rsauer · Post by **rsauer** » 05 Feb 2011, 03:16

Bill Barrett wrote:Dick - I've got to get some sleep (different time-zone).

Yes - either will be fine.

I'll be back online tomorrow...

Regards, Bill.

Bill,
I realize I'm not up to speed for sure. Want to try though. Do appreciate your help. Have a good nite and we'll talk again .

Don't know if you remeber me, I'm John Kranz's friend from Phoenix. Been enjoying your system a lot. Doing some palytest for Dan Holtz's expansion for his Normandy game and would like to try and create a play test module. I live a ways from the otehr gamers in the area and find it hard to get players.

I had family in Halifax Yorkshire and owned a home ther for a while.

Dick

Bill Barrett · Post by **Bill Barrett** » 05 Feb 2011, 16:54

Dick,

Just a clarification - ZT is not "my system" (it's Jerome's - he's the programmer). I'm merely a keen enthusiast

Interesting that your playtesting the BfN Expansion - I have a BfN module already partly finished so I suggest that we take this conversation to email...

Regards, Bill.

rsauer · Post by **rsauer** » 05 Feb 2011, 17:27

Bill Barrett wrote:Dick,

Just a clarification - ZT is not "my system" (it's Jerome's - he's the programmer). I'm merely a keen enthusiast :D

Interesting that your playtesting the BfN Expansion - I have a BfN module already partly finished so I suggest that we take this conversation to email...

Regards, Bill.

Just sent you an email off line.