Modding: C&C 3 Tiberium Wars: Mod SDK Initial Setup

To install the C&C 3 Mod SDK, you'll need to do a few things other than download the Mod SDK file -- some external applications and components are required. To obtain these components, please follow these steps.

1. Download and install the official Mod SDK itself.
   • Mod SDK Download
   • Mod SDK Download - No Installer (for use with the Steam-purchased version of the game)

   Then, install these additional components:

2. Make sure you have the .NET Framework version 2.0.
   
   • Download and install this from Microsoft if you don't have it.
3. Make sure you have the Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1.
   
   • Download and install this from Microsoft if you don't have it.
4. Download and install ANTLR 2.7.7, a required tool. It's highly unlikely that you have it already.
   1. From the folder in which you installed ANTLR, locate the "lib" folder.
   2. Copy the two files named antlr.runtime.dll and antlr.astframe.dll.
   3. Paste these two files into the Tools folder within the Mod SDK, usually located at: C:\Program Files\Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars\MOD SDK\Tools\
      
5. Download and extract Mvp.Xml from CodeProject.
   1. Locate the file called Mvp.Xml.dll.
   2. Copy and paste it to the Mod SDK Tools folder, again usually: C:\Program Files\Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars\MOD SDK\Tools\
      

You've now successfully installed the SDK -- begin exploring it! Consult its documentation for more information.