custom images

[maddogx 13]

Major @ April 24 2007,22:24)]Awwww, ive just read this forum because for ages i was wondering how to get sqaud xmls. Now that ive finally discovered how bloody complicated and so like ArmA it is (hardly eva works, and is different for different people) im a bit dissapointed, i reckon ther should have been a easy "create xml" page which u could have in game.

Actually it's not at all complicated.

Step 1: Create your Squad.xml or edit someone else's.

Step 2: Upload it to a web server and write down / copy the link to it.

Step 3: Put the link to the xml in your player profile.

It really isn't too difficult.

[-21stSAS- Major 0]

ok ty, two things, A: does it work on all servers once uploaded? or does it only work on ones which are "hosting" it or wat eva u sed and B: can sumbody gimme a template of an xml which i could use? ty for yer help

[stobbsy 0]

1. Yes it works on any server.

2. You host it on webspace not the gameserver.

My XML is how it should look when accessed on net.

[-21stSAS- Major 0]

ok thats great ty, could u send me a template of one which i can edit and tell me where to put the files etc. Also i may just be being stupid but all that "My xml" link did was show me yer name and email adress no other info

[sirex 0]

here's anouther thing. i found when looking at sly's xml that he sent me that whatever editor he used for editing the xml (i suspect dreamweaver) had added alot of junk to the file, so make sure it's clean and exactly as expected.

as before, if you have trouble with it, msg me and ill give you my email to send it to.

[OrLoK 20]

hmm,

My xml page works...

UNIT2K xml

But in game only the top half of info shows.

No images or squad info.

Hmmm

(Copied mine from several places inc. biki. all same result.)

Any tips appreciated

rgds

LoK

could it be cos i have a short id? I dont think so, as its just a variable string, but could it be that? I dont know, im as thick as pig poo

[sirex 0]

if you have the text working, it must not like the (or find) the image.

check the case, as it's case sensitive, and check the image (paa) opens correctly in textview. sometimes the convertion is naff and it wont reopen in texview, nor work in game.

[OrLoK 20]

hello,

just tried using the ofp "squad pro" util.

xml on web shows up fine, but now only me name shows in arma.

Will go back to the old xml.

Tried diff versions of logo (using texview and photoshop paa imp/exp.)  still no luck.

damn

Rgds

LoK

PS sorry about terse reply, was doing 10 things at once

Ta for advice though.

Im using an evil Sprocket Version (UK) could this be the prob?

lok

PSPSPS

Tried not using an image...same prob.

lok

[sirex 0]

whack all the files into a zip and upload them somewhere, i'll take a peek.

[OrLoK 20]

Hello,

my zip file lives HERE.

Looking at it and at other files, i can see few if no differences.

At the header though, some xmls have ! instead of ? in the brackets.

Odd, ta for the offer of help.

rgds

LoK

[sirex 0]

yeah i found some problems that'll cause it to fail. - ill email you a zip of the files in a moment to the email in the xml file.

[OrLoK 20]

thank you

big skweezy hugs

(in a manly way )

rgds

LoK

[OrLoK 20]

Hello

Still same problem

Tried on sevral servers where i can see others using xml.

Could it be the server im using?

Anyway rezipped in same place as lasttime, with all details in.

Dont worry if you dont have time tho.

strange innit ?

rgds

LoK

[sirex 0]

what permissions do the files have on your webserver ? (im assuming its a linux server cos, well, if it isnt its poo!

i'll take a gander at the zip now and go upload it to our site

edit: ok i got your logo working for my id in game (found a little bug in the last zip you posted)

setting your profile to http://www.team-mofo.com/unit2k/squad.xml should make it work for you. The xml has your in game name down as "OrLoK", which im guessing is case sensitive.

i'll mail you the zip in case you want to upload it elsewhere.

[-21stSAS- Major 0]

what permissions do the files have on your webserver ? (im assuming its a linux server cos, well, if it isnt its poo!

i'll take a gander at the zip now and go upload it to our site

edit: ok i got your logo working for my id in game (found a little bug in the last zip you posted)

setting your profile to http://www.team-mofo.com/unit2k/squad.xml should make it work for you. The xml has your in game name down as "OrLoK", which im guessing is case sensitive.

i'll mail you the zip in case you want to upload it elsewhere.

ok, so is that an xml? is it possible for me to save it. then edit it and use it as mine? how do i use a webhost and where do i put the file? ty for yer help

[sirex 0]

you need a website, and upload it to a directory on it.

take a peek at that rar and youll see what they look like.

follow the guide at (below) and youl get mostly all the way to having it working.

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/squad.xml

[RN Malboeuf 12]

Hi,

Someone can confirm to me that it's possible to put a picture on sleeve?

[sirex 0]

dont think it is, no.

[d3dsh33p 0]

i had the same problem with the game not recognizing the xml, what i did was make a whole new directory with the correct info and needed files in it so instead of

www.dedicatedamericansex.com/squad/squad.xml

its

www.dedicatedamericansex.com/squad.xml

the problem is something to do with the changing of the image in your xml, so for w/e reason changing the directory your xml is at should do the trick

[sirex 0]

ive had it working with sub directorys and the root directory. its very picky though. the xml is case sensitive on the logo name, for instance.

[OrLoK 20]

Hello,

Tried it from your server and id still doesnt work!

Only first bits of info, no squad member detailing or Logo.

odd.

I'm using UK download Version btw. (couldn't get my czech one to work due to sprocket error.)

Rgds

LoK

[OrLoK 20]

hello,

tried on many diff servers... still no luck.

hmm wonder what the prob is?

rgds

LoK

[frederf 0]

I get the same problem. Uploaded all of the right infos but it only shows the member-block info not the squad info.

http://lohikaarme.org/4IB/squadxml/1SQD/squad.xml

http://lohikaarme.org/4IB/squadxml/2SQD/squad.xml

http://lohikaarme.org/4IB/squadxml/PHQ/squad.xml

I have a logo.paa but don't know if it works. Honestly that's something I can only worry about once I get the other info working.

Why is my squad block info not showing up?

EDIT: Errr nevermind. Whatever I did it shows up now. I think the nick field for the member block has to match the nick you're currently using?

[OrLoK 20]

Hello

Seems identical problem.

I've also tried without using a paa, and get same error/bug.

Also, tried linking to an xml on another server (which works for the hoster) but not for me.

very odd indeed.

Rgds

LoK

PS "Hey, He's just this guy, you know?"

Did your brain care specialist say this?

PPS: I just saw yer edit, and ill try it tonight.

[sirex 0]

yes, nick part of the xml has to match your in game name exactly. on the one you posted i see you had [4IB]Fred --> and in game your [4IB]_Fred-->

orloc, check xml nick field (before the xml modifys it) (it'll add the team bit to the end of your name) is EXACTLY the same as your in game name.

i know the rest of your xml is fine because it worked for me with my ingame name and ID.