Making FM config files by hand can sometimes be a bit confusing, so this guide is here to help

The easiest way to edit the config files is with Notepad, Notepad++ or any similar basic text editor

The start and end of the config file is always the same for all graphics, so it is best to copy and paste another config file and just delete the middle

For the file to work with Football Manager then it MUST be named config.xml, otherwise the game will not read the file and the graphics will not work, naming the graphic files however is a lot easier, you can name them almost anything, but special characters and accented letters like áéíóú will not work, the easiest naming method is just to use the unique id (or UID) to save time

The Start

If creating the config from scratch, then start with this, it is the same for all graphics so do not change it, after the <list id=”maps”> section you need to put the config for logos/facepacks/kits/backgrounds in, and then end with the end section

<record>

<!– resource manager options –>

<!– dont preload anything in this folder –>

<boolean id=”preload” value=”false”/>

<!– turn off auto mapping –>

<boolean id=”amap” value=”false”/>

<!– logo mappings –>

<!– the following XML maps pictures inside this folder into other positions

in the resource system, which allows this folder to be dropped into any

place in the graphics folder and still have the game pick up the graphics

files from the correct places

–>

<list id=”maps”>

Logos

There are five different types of logos you can use on FM, these are; normal, huge, small and background left/right

Below is an example line of code for each

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/club/UID/logo”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/club/UID/huge”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/club/UID/icon”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/club/UID/background/left”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/club/UID/background/right”/>

For these to work you simple have to change the name and UID to that of your logo

If the logos are for a competition rather than a club then the XML should instead be like this

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/comp/UID/logo”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/comp/UID/huge”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/comp/UID/icon”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/comp/UID/background/left”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/comp/UID/background/right”/>

Facepacks

Facepacks are far simpler and just have one config setting, example line below

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/person/UID/portrait”/>

Kits

There are two different types of kits, 2d and 3d, so both have different XML, they also have a section on the end for home/away/third. A good way to name kits would be UID_Home/Away/Third or _H/A/T

2d

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/team/UID/kits/home”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/team/UID/kits/away”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/team/UID/kits/third”/>

3d

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/team/UID/kit_textures/home”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/team/UID/kit_textures/away”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/team/UID/kit_textures/third”/>

Backgrounds

There are a few different types of XML for backgrounds, these are; team backgrounds, stadium/matchday backgrounds, competition backgrounds and player backgrounds

Example XML below

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/team/UID/background”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/stadium/UID/background”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/comp/UID/background”/>

<record from=”NAME” to=”graphics/pictures/person/UID/background”/>

The End

</list>

</record>

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Corinthians Rounded Facepack (650)

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A Palmeiras facepack in 140×180 Rounded style to accompany you in your FMV Tours challenge game!

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keep checking the official thread HERE for more packs!

After a while away, the Rounded Facepack style has an update of to the Premier League megapack. You can download it from HERE! If you have already downloaded the first Premier League megapack, delete that from you Graphics folder and add this into it! Dont forget to keep checking the official thread for more packs, which can be found HERE!

The eagerly-awaited Premier League megapack has been released by our very own Sheppy. You can download it HERE! Dont forget to keep checking the official thread for more packs, which can be found HERE!

Our very own logo style created by our very own Terminal who, with the help of others, has been pounding these out at a high rate.

Each pack is available separately on the FMV Forums at http://forum.fm-view.com/index.php?showtopic=6792 or alternatively click the megapack link below.

This is set as an Exe file, so when you double click it, it will ask you where to install the files, that is also noted in the file as well – just browse to the place where your FM graphics folder is and hit ok – simples!

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