How do i Create a Mod pack?

[Evean]

Im trying to find a post about this, but I cant seem to. I would like to create a mod pack that i can upload and send all my fellow guildies to. Trying to make it easy to get the mods needed. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks :)

[Xinh]

This is easier than you might think. If you have the mods in your AddOns folder then follow these simple instructions

- Copy the Interface folder (the parent of your AddOns folder) onto your Desktop or something other working area.
- Now dive into the copied AddOns folder and weed out* any mods that are unnecessary or are personal mods.
- Now zip up that Interface folder (the copied one) using your favorite zip utility (or Rar in my case) and upload.

*If you are including mods that need dependencies (like Sea, Earth, Khaos, etc) or stand alone libraries (Ace2, BabbleLib, Threat1.0 etc) then make sure you include those in your AddOns folder.

If you want to include your UI settings then you want to include your WTF folder in the zip file. Just make sure to change the ACCOUNT, Server and Character names to something generic (like YOUR ACCOUNT, Your Server, Your Character) and remove ALL but but one Character folder (unless you are including different settings for different classes, in that case name the folder accordingly). You may also want to include a text file listing the files included in the zip, and install directions. Then zip up the complete folder and upload. Your file directory should like this (name used are just examples)

MyUI.zip

- Interface
-- AddOns
--- Addon No.1
--- AddOn No.2

- WTF
-- Account
--- YOUR ACCOUNT
---- YOUR Server
----- YOUR Character
------ SavedVariableFile1.lua
------ SavedVariableFile1.lua.bak
------ SavedVariableFile2.lua
------ SavedVariableFile2.lua.bak
--- Saved Variables
----- SavedVariableFile1.lua
----- SavedVariableFile1.lua.bak
----- SavedVariableFile1.lua
----- SavedVariableFile1.lua.bak
-- Config.wtf

ReadMe.txt

Why use the Interface (and WTF folder if included) folder as opposed the AddOns folder? It makes it real easy for your users to install as all they have to do is drop the unpacked Interface (and WTF folder if included) into their WoW directory. If you do include the WTF folder then your users also have to rename the files I listed.

[Evean]

AWESOME! thank you for the quick response. It certainly is alot easier than i was thinking! Thanks a ton!

[Tunga]

Good smple guide, throwing this in the FAQ :) .

[Xinh]

Good smple guide, throwing this in the FAQ :) .

Minor edit:

- WTF
-- Account
--- YOUR ACCOUNT
---- YOUR Server
----- YOUR Character
------ SavedVariables <--I forgot to include this folder -Xinh :rolleyes:
------- SavedVariableFile1.lua
------- SavedVariableFile1.lua.bak
------- SavedVariableFile2.lua
------- SavedVariableFile2.lua.bak
--- Saved Variables
----- SavedVariableFile1.lua
----- SavedVariableFile1.lua.bak
----- SavedVariableFile1.lua
----- SavedVariableFile1.lua.bak
-- Config.wtf

[Tunga]

Cool, will edit it. Also two of those 1s should be 2s :grin: .

[Dejoule]

Thank you Xinh, I have created my pack and I am awaiting approval =)

[Xinh]

Thank you Xinh, I have created my pack and I am awaiting approval =)

Excellent! I am glad I was able to help

Tunga, I hate that damn Typos debuff :grin:!