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Gangsir: Page merged into Modding, due to consolidation efforts, and redundant info with other parts of the wiki and official api.

2017-06-17T22:23:56Z

Page merged into Modding, due to consolidation efforts, and redundant info with other parts of the wiki and official api.

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	~~{{languages}}~~		#REDIRECT[[Modding]]

	~~A mod (short for modification) is an alteration of the game. Modifications can range from small tweaks to total conversions.~~

	~~==Finding mods==~~
	Starting in Factorio version 0.13, mods are available from within the game via the Mods option on the main menu. Here you'll find all mods published to the official Factorio mod database. If you want more information on a mod, visit its page at [https://mods.factorio.com/ mods.factorio.com].

	Other mod listings exist as well, most importantly [http://factoriomods.net/ factoriomods.net] and [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=194 the forums]. Although mods you find there must be manually installed, that's pretty easy—see "Manual installation" below for how.

	~~==Manual installation==~~
	~~Installing a downloaded mod is very easy:~~
	# ~~Find mod you like. It must support the version of Factorio that you have installed.~~
	~~# Download the mod. This will normally come as a ZIP file. Do not unzip it.~~
	# Copy the ZIP into the appropriate directory. For Windows that's <code>%appdata%\Factorio\mods</code>, for Mac it's <code>~/Library/Application Support/factorio/mods/</code>, and for Linux it's <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>. If the directory doesn't exist, create it.
	~~# Launch Factorio. New mods are enabled by default, so you can start using the mod immediately.~~

	~~Xterminator has made a [https://youtu.be/SEOedyrFQ_g video tutorial for that] (Windows only).~~

	~~==Gotchas about using mods==~~
	* Some mods only work properly with maps created ''after'' the mod is installed. Typically the mod description will warn you about that.
	* If you install a mod that prevents Factorio from launching, you can simply delete the mod from the mods folder. See "Manual installation" for the location.
	** Note: You may want to check whether there's already a newer version of the mod that fixes the problem. Even high-quality mods can break as Factorio changes.
	* Some mods require other mods as dependencies. Factorio does ''not'' automatically pull in dependencies. The mod description will normally tell you if there are any.

	~~==Creating mods==~~
	~~See~~ [[Modding]]

	~~== Subpages ==~~
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Quantum7: Add mac directory

2017-03-15T17:32:00Z

Add mac directory

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	# Find mod you like. It must support the version of Factorio that you have installed.		# Find mod you like. It must support the version of Factorio that you have installed.
	# Download the mod. This will normally come as a ZIP file. Do not unzip it.		# Download the mod. This will normally come as a ZIP file. Do not unzip it.
	# Copy the ZIP into the appropriate directory. For Windows that's <code>%appdata%\Factorio\mods</code>, and for Linux it's <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>. If the directory doesn't exist, create it.		# Copy the ZIP into the appropriate directory. For Windows that's <code>%appdata%\Factorio\mods</code>, for Mac it's <code>~/Library/Application Support/factorio/mods/</code>, and for Linux it's <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>. If the directory doesn't exist, create it.
	# Launch Factorio. New mods are enabled by default, so you can start using the mod immediately.		# Launch Factorio. New mods are enabled by default, so you can start using the mod immediately.

Matjojo: %appdata% already points to roaming, edited the page to show the correct path

2017-02-10T14:07:43Z

%appdata% already points to roaming, edited the page to show the correct path

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	# Find mod you like. It must support the version of Factorio that you have installed.		# Find mod you like. It must support the version of Factorio that you have installed.
	# Download the mod. This will normally come as a ZIP file. Do not unzip it.		# Download the mod. This will normally come as a ZIP file. Do not unzip it.
	# Copy the ZIP into the appropriate directory. For Windows that's <code>%appdata%~~\Roaming~~\Factorio\mods</code>, and for Linux it's <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>. If the directory doesn't exist, create it.		# Copy the ZIP into the appropriate directory. For Windows that's <code>%appdata%\Factorio\mods</code>, and for Linux it's <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>. If the directory doesn't exist, create it.
	# Launch Factorio. New mods are enabled by default, so you can start using the mod immediately.		# Launch Factorio. New mods are enabled by default, so you can start using the mod immediately.

Luc: The "as of 0.14.7" made it sound like it's new since that version. Since it's the current state of (sad) affairs and it has always been this way, no need to mention a version.

2016-10-04T01:26:47Z

The "as of 0.14.7" made it sound like it's new since that version. Since it's the current state of (sad) affairs and it has always been this way, no need to mention a version.

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	* If you install a mod that prevents Factorio from launching, you can simply delete the mod from the mods folder. See "Manual installation" for the location.		* If you install a mod that prevents Factorio from launching, you can simply delete the mod from the mods folder. See "Manual installation" for the location.
	** Note: You may want to check whether there's already a newer version of the mod that fixes the problem. Even high-quality mods can break as Factorio changes.		** Note: You may want to check whether there's already a newer version of the mod that fixes the problem. Even high-quality mods can break as Factorio changes.
	* Some mods require other mods as dependencies. ~~As of Factorio version 0.14.7,~~ Factorio does ''not'' automatically pull in dependencies. The mod description will normally tell you if there are any.		* Some mods require other mods as dependencies. Factorio does ''not'' automatically pull in dependencies. The mod description will normally tell you if there are any.

	==Creating mods==		==Creating mods==

Emdot at 01:45, 20 September 2016

2016-09-20T01:45:12Z

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	~~==Mods==~~

	A mod (short for modification) is an alteration of the game. Modifications can range from small tweaks to total conversions.		A mod (short for modification) is an alteration of the game. Modifications can range from small tweaks to total conversions.

Emdot: update; substantial editing

2016-09-20T01:44:48Z

update; substantial editing

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	==Mods==		==Mods==

	A mod (short for modification) is an alteration of the game ~~and the objective of modding~~. Modifications can range from small tweaks to total conversions.		A mod (short for modification) is an alteration of the game. Modifications can range from small tweaks to total conversions.

	==~~Mod Databases~~==		==Finding mods==
	* [http://factoriomods.~~net/ Factorio~~ Mods ~~- Free Download Mods for~~ Factorio]		Starting in Factorio version 0.13, mods are available from within the game via the Mods option on the main menu. Here you'll find all mods published to the official Factorio mod database. If you want more information on a mod, visit its page at [https://mods.factorio.com/ mods.factorio.com].
	* [https://~~forums~~.factorio.com/~~viewforum~~.~~php?f=14 Mods - Factorio Forums~~]

	=~~= How to use~~ mods~~? ==~~		Other mod listings exist as well, most importantly [http://factoriomods.net/ factoriomods.net] and [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=194 the forums]. Although mods you find there must be manually installed, that's pretty easy—see "Manual installation" below for how.

	==~~= How to install =~~==		==Manual installation==
			Installing a downloaded mod is very easy:
	~~Using the mods~~ is very easy:		# Find mod you like. It must support the version of Factorio that you have installed.
			# Download the mod. This will normally come as a ZIP file. Do not unzip it.
	# ~~Download the~~ mod you ~~would~~ like. Factorio ~~version 13~~.~~x uses [https://mods~~.~~factorio.com mods.factorio.com]~~ as a ~~mod database, 12.x and earlier versions uses the [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=14 forums]~~.		# Copy the ZIP into the appropriate directory. For Windows that's <code>%appdata%\Roaming\Factorio\mods</code>, and for Linux it's <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>. If the directory doesn't exist, create it.
	~~# You (normally) don't need to~~ unzip ~~them! (Unzipping is optional since v0~~.~~10!)~~		# Launch Factorio. New mods are enabled by default, so you can start using the mod immediately.
	# Copy the ~~mod~~ into the appropriate directory (Windows: <code>%appdata%\Roaming\Factorio\mods</code>, Linux: <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>). If the directory doesn't exist, create it.
	# ~~Run the game~~
	~~# Open the Mods menu and make sure~~ the mod ~~is enabled (requires restart on changes)~~
	~~# Enjoy your installed mod~~

	Xterminator has made a [https://youtu.be/SEOedyrFQ_g video tutorial for that] (Windows only).		Xterminator has made a [https://youtu.be/SEOedyrFQ_g video tutorial for that] (Windows only).

	==~~= Location of~~ mods ~~depends on your operating system =~~==		==Gotchas about using mods==
			* Some mods only work properly with maps created ''after'' the mod is installed. Typically the mod description will warn you about that.
	~~Please see into [[Application Directory]] to locate~~ the ~~application-path~~. ~~The mods have to be installed in the~~ "~~mods~~" ~~directory~~.		* If you install a mod that prevents Factorio from launching, you can simply delete the mod from the mods folder. See "Manual installation" for the location.
			** Note: You may want to check whether there's already a newer version of the mod that fixes the problem. Even high-quality mods can break as Factorio changes.
	Note that mods ~~should '~~''not''~~' be installed into the ''data'' folder!~~		* Some mods require other mods as dependencies. As of Factorio version 0.14.7, Factorio does ''not'' automatically pull in dependencies. The mod description will normally tell you if there are any.

	== ~~Uploading~~ mods? ==		==Creating mods==
			See [[Modding]]
	* You can upload mods to (12.x) [~~https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=14 Factorio Forums~~] ~~and (13.x) [http://factoriomods.net/ factoriomods.net~~]

	== Subpages ==		== Subpages ==

	{{Special:PrefixIndex/{{FULLPAGENAME}}/}}		{{Special:PrefixIndex/{{FULLPAGENAME}}/}}

TheWombatGuru: Added language template

2016-08-08T23:46:03Z

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	==Mods==		==Mods==

LuckyStar at 19:57, 28 July 2016

2016-07-28T19:57:20Z

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	Using the mods is very easy:		Using the mods is very easy:

	# Download the mod you would like. Factorio version 13.x uses [https://mods.factorio.com mods.factorio.com] as a mod database ~~and~~ 12.x and earlier versions uses the [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=14 forums].		# Download the mod you would like. Factorio version 13.x uses [https://mods.factorio.com mods.factorio.com] as a mod database, 12.x and earlier versions uses the [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=14 forums].
	# You (normally) don't need to unzip them! (Unzipping is optional since v0.10!)		# You (normally) don't need to unzip them! (Unzipping is optional since v0.10!)
	# Copy the mod into the appropriate directory (Windows: <code>%appdata%\Roaming\Factorio\mods</code>, Linux: <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>). If the directory doesn't exist, create it.		# Copy the mod into the appropriate directory (Windows: <code>%appdata%\Roaming\Factorio\mods</code>, Linux: <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>). If the directory doesn't exist, create it.

LuckyStar at 19:56, 28 July 2016

2016-07-28T19:56:58Z

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	# Download the mod you would like. Factorio version 13.x uses [https://mods.factorio.com mods.factorio.com] as a mod database and 12.x and earlier versions uses the [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=14] ~~forums~~.		# Download the mod you would like. Factorio version 13.x uses [https://mods.factorio.com mods.factorio.com] as a mod database and 12.x and earlier versions uses the [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=14 forums].
	# You (normally) don't need to unzip them! (Unzipping is optional since v0.10!)		# You (normally) don't need to unzip them! (Unzipping is optional since v0.10!)
	# Copy the mod into the appropriate directory (Windows: <code>%appdata%\Roaming\Factorio\mods</code>, Linux: <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>). If the directory doesn't exist, create it.		# Copy the mod into the appropriate directory (Windows: <code>%appdata%\Roaming\Factorio\mods</code>, Linux: <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>). If the directory doesn't exist, create it.
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	Note that mods should '''not''' be installed into the ''data'' folder!		Note that mods should '''not''' be installed into the ''data'' folder!

	== ~~Where to upload mod~~? ==		== Uploading mods? ==

	* You can upload ~~mod~~ to (12.x) [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=14 Factorio Forums] and (13.x) [http://factoriomods.net/ factoriomods.net]		* You can upload mods to (12.x) [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=14 Factorio Forums] and (13.x) [http://factoriomods.net/ factoriomods.net]

	== Subpages ==		== Subpages ==

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LuckyStar: Added small

2016-07-28T19:55:16Z

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	Using the mods is very easy:		Using the mods is very easy:

	# Download the mod you would like		# Download the mod you would like. Factorio version 13.x uses [https://mods.factorio.com mods.factorio.com] as a mod database and 12.x and earlier versions uses the [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=14] forums.
	# You (normally) don't need to unzip them! (Unzipping is optional since v0.10!)		# You (normally) don't need to unzip them! (Unzipping is optional since v0.10!)
	# Copy the mod into the appropriate directory (Windows: <code>%appdata%\Roaming\Factorio\mods</code>, Linux: <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>). If the directory doesn't exist, create it.		# Copy the mod into the appropriate directory (Windows: <code>%appdata%\Roaming\Factorio\mods</code>, Linux: <code>~/.factorio/mods</code>). If the directory doesn't exist, create it.
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	== Where to upload mod? ==		== Where to upload mod? ==

	* You can upload mod to [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=14 Factorio Forums] and [http://factoriomods.net/ factoriomods.net]		* You can upload mod to (12.x) [https://forums.factorio.com/viewforum.php?f=14 Factorio Forums] and (13.x) [http://factoriomods.net/ factoriomods.net]

	== Subpages ==		== Subpages ==

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