Skinning file list?

[garmac]

I am new to skinning and I am more of a copy and paste modifier, other than editing .xml files (I probably could edit .xmls with instructions). 

In that light I am trying to modify my FM2021 & Touch by integrating elements of a few skins into one.  So far my results have been lmost to how i want but few items never seem to fall in line.

Is there a list where i can know what files will most likely control what actions.  One specific example is the Match Day Team Sheet, I have seen on some skins it being able to change colour to black, how do I mine to be always black?

I also curious to know if similar to how the skin files/folders can be compiled in the Resource Archiver and still work in-game, can the same be done to players faces and logos?

Edited April 13, 2022 by garmac

[Drakestone]

As far as I'm aware there is no compiled list of files (as it would be way too long to list) however if you post aa screenshot of any screens you wish to know I'm sure the skinners here can assist you.

The match day team sheet screen is controlled by the 'match team news panel.xml' in the panels/match folder of your skin. If there is not one then you can find the default panel by extracting the appropriate file in the steam folder of the game with the resource archiver. As for making the team sheet black, you would need to edit the team sheet background image in an image manipulation app like Photoshop or GiMP.

As for player faces and logos, I don't believe they work the same way but I could be wrong.

[garmac]

Thanks.

It seems the player faces might work by archiving the files/folders and place in the correct game folder. I tried with some I had and I do see a few faces that wasn't showing in the game before, but I realized there seem to be an issue with the RAR file I downloaded, where only half the files seem to get extracted and the other half gives errors.  I will try later with the Logos folder I have, I am sure of what I have with those.

E.G., In the Screenshot below, I actually copied some files/folders from a 2022 skin. It mostly works but a blank tab can be seen between Mentality (Positive) and Shouts, this should have 'Instructions' as in team instructions but can't seem to get this tab to be functional. 

This is why i was wondering if there was somewhere i could find .xml file names and what they control.

Edited April 13, 2022 by garmac

[Drakestone]

15 hours ago, garmac said:

Thanks.

It seems the player faces might work by archiving the files/folders and place in the correct game folder. I tried with some I had and I do see a few faces that wasn't showing in the game before, but I realized there seem to be an issue with the RAR file I downloaded, where only half the files seem to get extracted and the other half gives errors.  I will try later with the Logos folder I have, I am sure of what I have with those.

E.G., In the Screenshot below, I actually copied some files/folders from a 2022 skin. It mostly works but a blank tab can be seen between Mentality (Positive) and Shouts, this should have 'Instructions' as in team instructions but can't seem to get this tab to be functional. 

This is why i was wondering if there was somewhere i could find .xml file names and what they control.

If I remember rightly the bottom part is controlled by the match console panel.xml in the match folder

[garmac]

Thanks.  Are there multiple files that control the Options drop down menu...I find mine shows on some screens but not on the match tactics screen where it's just blank.  i think the last I wanna know for know is the file that control the pop-up for substitution etc.

Thanks again for all your help

[Drakestone]

1 hour ago, garmac said:

Thanks.  Are there multiple files that control the Options drop down menu...I find mine shows on some screens but not on the match tactics screen where it's just blank.  i think the last I wanna know for know is the file that control the pop-up for substitution etc.

Thanks again for all your help

You mean the FM button with Save Game etc? Its all controlled by one widget but is called up to display in different panels. For the matchday panels before a game it is controlled within the match day header panel.xml in the match folder.

The file for substitution popups is match caption subs container.xml in the match folder

[garmac]

wow you have been so helpful, thanks...if you care to look at what i have so far i have attached the file for FMT2021, although everyone has probably moved on to the new version.  I think this is the closest to finish, the only thing i still want to fix the Instructions Tab from the pic above without having to change that whole bar, i really like this style...i am trying to contact the original skin maker for pointers but i guess until then this is the way i got to use it.

if you do get to check it out and have any suggestions, feel free to let me know, i am always open to learning new stuff.

GARMAC Test v4.fmf