Creating a Squad XML

**Buccaneer** · 04-28-2007, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houdini

I'm particularly interested in the Squad XML, rank graphics, and customized map markers. ...Any chance we can duplicate something like this at TG?

Squad.xml already done -- BigC and I have been beavering away on it to get it to work.

If you PM me the following, I will add you:

id Your ArmA-UID (always the same irrespective of your selected Character -- see below)
nick Nickname to be used with your selected character
name Any other name you want to be called (i.e. Real name)
email Any generic contact email you may want to give (e.g. name@tacticalgamer.com)
icq If you feel the need
Remark Anything well hard, or witty!

Locating your ArmA-UID

1. Start ArmA and select the player-edit menu:

2. In the bottom-right corner you will see your ArmA-UID:

Adding the URL Necessary to Display Your Information and Logo In-game

If you submit your information for the TG squad.xml, please add the following URL (exactly as typed - Cut 'n Paste) into your Squad URL box, located just above your player ID. (See picture directly above if not sure where it is.)

URL:

Code:

http://www.tacticalsites.com/~buccaneer/Uploads/Squads/squad.xml

Note: If you display the above link on a web page, the TG logo will not display - that's because the picture is saved with the .paa extension. This is what the game uses to display the logos on vehicles.

**TheBigC** · 04-28-2007, 10:44 AM

This thread was moved to not distract from the one it spawned from. This information above is how you create the details you see either in game by hitting the "P" button or the logo you see on the side of the vehicles.

It is not that difficult to create the files that make this happen, just have a bit of patience with the image though. If you use a custom image for your clan or yourself, keep it appropriate for in game.

If you are interested in exactly how to do it yourself, follow the below links to get started.

Wiki Page

PhotoShop tutorial

*Note - You will need a host on the internet that allows you to upload it there. TG offers this kind of space with thier Supporting Membership!!

**Strag** · 05-14-2007, 02:54 PM

With more folks playing ArmA in anticipation of the v1.07 patch, I want to make sure everyone understands what this whole squad.xml thingy is.

**Buccaneer** · 05-14-2007, 03:12 PM

Just to add to Strags post. The Logo will appear no matter what server you are playing on (they are fetched from the online (24/7 x 256) .xml).

So, please bear in mind that other players will see the displayed "tag" and you will be representing the Tactical Gamer Community, and the values it stands for.

**Buccaneer** · 05-15-2007, 04:17 AM

OK. Have added the 1st player (Sgt Moore)

If you submit a request, please add the following URL (Exactly as typed - Cut 'n Paste) in to your URL Box, sited just above your player ID. (See picture if not sure where it is)

URL:

Code:

http://www.tacticalsites.com/~buccaneer/Uploads/Squads/squad.xml

If you display the above link on a web page, the TG logo will not display - thats because the picture is saved with the .paa extension. This is what the game uses to display the logos on vehicles.

**Strag** · 05-16-2007, 03:54 PM

Here are a few more updates after some discussion among the admin team.

It turns out that the arm patches were actually implemented in v1.06, so they're already available in the game. No mod is necessary. Here's an example with a concept logo (along with the logo on a vehicle):

houdini and Buccaneer are working on some excellent logos for general TG use. Right now we're considering a logo for regular members and also one for Supporting Members.

Beyond that, houdini pointed out that in-house squads will be able to use their own squad logos if they choose to maintain their own squad.xml files. This means that each in-house squad can have its own logo on uniform arm patches, as well as on any vehicle they're in. VERY cool!

**Strag** · 05-22-2007, 08:20 PM

Check out the TG-12th's (Dragoons) squad logo in Arma!

Amedias · 01-25-2008, 09:28 PM

Outside of the size limitations, are there any other limitations to the squad graphics that you can use?

**Krako** · 03-02-2008, 11:23 AM

Is there a logo for non-affiliated members?

Atomic Dog · 03-02-2008, 11:25 AM

Something like this?

http://www.tacticalgamer.com/armed-a...quad-logo.html

04-28-2007, 10:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheBigC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Around Age: 36 Posts: 3,024	Re: Creating a Squad XML This thread was moved to not distract from the one it spawned from. This information above is how you create the details you see either in game by hitting the "P" button or the logo you see on the side of the vehicles. It is not that difficult to create the files that make this happen, just have a bit of patience with the image though. If you use a custom image for your clan or yourself, keep it appropriate for in game. If you are interested in exactly how to do it yourself, follow the below links to get started. Wiki Page PhotoShop tutorial Note - You will need a host on the internet that allows you to upload it there. TG offers this kind of space with thier Supporting Membership!! __________________ The Meek shall inherit the earth..... after we're through with it!* The Wounded Warrior Project, help support my friends

05-14-2007, 02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Strag Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Columbus, OH, USA Age: 34 Posts: 5,004	Re: Creating a Squad XML With more folks playing ArmA in anticipation of the v1.07 patch, I want to make sure everyone understands what this whole squad.xml thingy is. Last edited by Strag; 05-28-2007 at 08:27 PM.

05-14-2007, 03:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Buccaneer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nr Stonehenge, Wiltshire, UK Posts: 351	Re: Creating a Squad XML Just to add to Strags post. The Logo will appear no matter what server you are playing on (they are fetched from the online (24/7 x 256) .xml). So, please bear in mind that other players will see the displayed "tag" and you will be representing the Tactical Gamer Community, and the values it stands for. __________________ ArmA SOPs & Rules \| ArmA Downloads \| One pass haul ass - Greed kills

05-16-2007, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Strag Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Columbus, OH, USA Age: 34 Posts: 5,004	Re: Creating a Squad XML Here are a few more updates after some discussion among the admin team. It turns out that the arm patches were actually implemented in v1.06, so they're already available in the game. No mod is necessary. Here's an example with a concept logo (along with the logo on a vehicle): houdini and Buccaneer are working on some excellent logos for general TG use. Right now we're considering a logo for regular members and also one for Supporting Members. Beyond that, houdini pointed out that in-house squads will be able to use their own squad logos if they choose to maintain their own squad.xml files. This means that each in-house squad can have its own logo on uniform arm patches, as well as on any vehicle they're in. VERY cool!

05-22-2007, 08:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Strag Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Columbus, OH, USA Age: 34 Posts: 5,004	Re: Creating a Squad XML Check out the TG-12th's (Dragoons) squad logo in Arma!

01-25-2008, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Amedias Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 12	Re: Creating a Squad XML Outside of the size limitations, are there any other limitations to the squad graphics that you can use?

03-02-2008, 11:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
Krako Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montréal, QC Age: 31 Posts: 134	Re: Creating a Squad XML Is there a logo for non-affiliated members?

03-02-2008, 11:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
Atomic Dog Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 31 Posts: 4,070	Re: Creating a Squad XML Something like this? http://www.tacticalgamer.com/armed-a...quad-logo.html __________________ \| ArmA SOPs \| PCS SOPs \| TG Primer \| 4th Wiki \| Ikariam Info: Mothership \| Parliament \| Chocolate City \| Saint George

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