shplamana Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 I help host a small Tekkit server with my friend and I do all the technical work with the server. Loading and unloading mods, maintenance, etc. But this new custom zip features is really starting to kick my talent to the curb. After some fiddling, I managed to get it to work for my client, but only mine. Whenever someone else attempts to do the update, the custom zip will be downloaded successfully, but the launcher will not unpack it into the right folders. Also, I have modified the Mystcraft config file so that it uses a different block ID, but it doesn't overwrite the existing config file when it does unpack and I have to explain what to do to everyone that plays on my server, in order for them to play. So, I was hoping someone would be able to explain: 1. Custom ZIP downloads, but doesn't unpack. 2. Custom ZIP downloads, unpacks, but doesn't overwrite existing config files. Thank you and here is the link to my custom ZIP in case someone wants to take a gander. Maybe it's the way I packaged them: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/64425586/Server/Server.zip Quote
NuclearManx Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 The mods folder and the config folder is a ZIP inside the Server.zip. They must not be Zipped. You also may have to clear cache in the Technic Launcher Quote
shplamana Posted January 22, 2013 Author Posted January 22, 2013 The mods folder and the config folder is a ZIP inside the Server.zip. They must not be Zipped. You also may have to clear cache in the Technic Launcher That worked perfectly. Thank you. Quote
sonic99190 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 wate what? I have ben looking for something similar but my problem is I just don't get it I try a ulr from internet don't work is there a zip maker or what? Quote
shplamana Posted January 22, 2013 Author Posted January 22, 2013 wate what? I have ben looking for something similar but my problem is I just don't get it I try a ulr from internet don't work is there a zip maker or what? What are you trying exactly? My problem was that I had 2 zip folders inside a zip folder. This caused the Technic Launcher to not unpack the files into the right place. Quote
sonic99190 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 what your saing is that I need to put a regular folder in a zip folder right if im right what would I do next Quote
sonic99190 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 sorry for me not understanding it I am not very experienced with moding and mod packs Quote
sonic99190 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 I just usally use skydaz they make mod installers for mod it is pretty cool but I love technic too Quote
shplamana Posted January 22, 2013 Author Posted January 22, 2013 Yes that's correct. Then you need to link to it using a website where people can get to it. I use the Public folder in my dropbox and then distribute the link. Then you put that link in the custom zip text box in the options menu and when you launch your tekkit, it should reach out to the site and download that file. Quote
sonic99190 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 can I just use a site that has a mod in like the "you are the creeper mod" for example Quote
sonic99190 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 darnit I forgot it must be my keyboard of somthan Quote
shplamana Posted January 22, 2013 Author Posted January 22, 2013 I'm not sure. The zip folder needs to be specific in what it contains. It has to have a "mods" folder and anything else you want to add to must be in the zip folder. Other wise the launcher won't know what to do. Quote
sonic99190 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 I guess you could say I am not that good with computers maby we shuld take this through a waly like "make the zip files for dummys" hehe Quote
sonic99190 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 ok I kinda get that so I can texture packs mods maby a server (if I knew how to install mod texture packs amd make a server) like I said not that good with moding can I just put a downloaded mod in the folder? Quote
sonic99190 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 the minecraft server making stuff is crummy i cant find a good one yet Quote
shplamana Posted January 22, 2013 Author Posted January 22, 2013 Ok let me outline the steps then: 1. Take the mods you want and put them in a "mods" folder. That means take .jar files and put them in the folder. 2. Right click on the folder and click "send to" and then choose the "compressed (zipped) folder" option. For me I have 7 zip and that's a different menu. 3. Put that zipped folder somewhere where people can access it, like dropbox. 4. Copy the link of folder and put it in the custom zip option in the options menu. 5. Run the launcher and it should work. Try it out with my link and just try the single player option. When it loads up, it should say it has 66 mods loaded. Quote
sonic99190 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 ok i get everything but a dropbox when it comes to modding i come accrost a lot of unfamiliar words is it a website? Quote
sonic99190 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 ok dropbox is a website and I downloading it now! Quote
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