I have just been introduced to modding; what are the basics, how do you make a mod?:banghead:

Depends, which field of modding are you looking for? You can learn all of if but it's easier to learn one first, such as coding or 3D modelling, after you got the hang of the first one you can move to the next.

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I need to find out how to mod the codes;such as changing a unit from Genvh to a different unit, structure, etc.

http://cncgeneralsworld.com/downloads/downloadmanager.asp?action=showPage&page=modding 
2) Go to the game directory & open INIZH.big in FinalBIG. (If you're just using Generals, then it's called INI.big)
3) Extract all the contents to the game directory.
4) In the game directory, open the folder, Data\INI\. You'll see here some of the .ini files. The rest are in the other folder that you see.

Now you can just open an .ini file in Notepad & begin modifying. Just save the file & the changes will apply in the game. If the game crashes, go to your My Documents folder & open the Command & Conquer Generals (Zero Hour) Data folder. Open the ReleaseCrashInfo.txt & it should tell you which .ini your problem is in your modifying.

If you'd like to get rid of your changes, just re-extract the .ini file from the .big file again & it will override you modifying.

I'll let you do some exploring the .ini files for awhile. Then if you have any questions, just ask.

Thanks Colonel for your help, it really work! 😄


Now I need to know how to edit the units so that they look different. Can anybody help me please....?

Check out some of these modding tutorials .

Change how they look in what ways?

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Thanks for your replies!😉


I want to turn a c&cgenerals unit into my own creation.


Ex. crusader=t72 tank

Also, how do I even make new units?

Basically, changing the physical looks of the units means modifying its model or completely replacing the original model with your own.
Links for Modding - 3D Modelling 

More information can be found in the above link. If you have any problems or is stuck in any point, just pop back in here, ask about it and we'll be willing to help you solve your problem.

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