This is an old revision of the document!
# Adding Custom Resources
User-created content can be added to the Minecraft Transit Railway mod via resource packs. Currently, players can add the following:
* Texture variants for existing [trains](https://github.com/jonafanho/Minecraft-Transit-Railway/wiki/Trains) * New textures or text for [railway signs](https://github.com/jonafanho/Minecraft-Transit-Railway/wiki/Railway-Sign)
It is highly recommended to be familiar with [creating a resource pack](https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Tutorials/Creating_a_resource_pack) before proceeding with this guide.
# Resource Pack Format
The file `mtr_custom_resources.json` is the main file that will get loaded. This file defines custom content for the mod to register. It must be placed under the `mtr` namespace; in other words, it must have the file path of `assets/mtr/mtr_custom_resources.json`.
## Adding Texture Variants for Existing Trains
To add texture variants, the `custom_trains` JSON object should be added to `mtr_custom_resouces.json`. Each JSON object under `custom_trains`, representing a texture variant for a train, should have a unique key and serveral required entries.
| Key | Data Type | Description | Notes |
| — | — | — | — |
| `name` | String | The name to be shown on [dashboards](https://github.com/jonafanho/Minecraft-Transit-Railway/wiki/Dashboards) when selecting trains for a route | Required |
| `color` | String (colour hex code) | The colour to be shown on [dashboards](https://github.com/jonafanho/Minecraft-Transit-Railway/wiki/Dashboards) when selecting trains for a route | Optional, defaults to the colour black if none specified |
| `base_train_type` | String (train ID) | The train model to apply the texture on | Required, see [the trains page](https://github.com/jonafanho/Minecraft-Transit-Railway/wiki/Trains) for a list of train identifiers |
| `texture_id` | String (texture ID) | The [namespaced ID](https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Namespaced_ID) of the texture file | Required |
An example is shown below.
``` {
"custom_trains": {
"my_custom_train": {
"name": "My Custom SP1900 Train",
"color": "FEC5E5",
"base_train_type": "sp1900",
"texture_id": "mtr:custom_directory/custom_sp1900.png"
}
}
} ```
## Adding New Railway Sign Textures or Text
To add new [railway signs](https://github.com/jonafanho/Minecraft-Transit-Railway/wiki/Railway-Sign) textures or text, the `custom_signs` JSON object should be added to `mtr_custom_resouces.json`. Each JSON object under `custom_signs`, representing a new sign, should have a unique key and serveral required entries.
| Key | Data Type | Description | Notes | ||
| — | — | — | — | ||
| `texture_id` | String (texture ID) | The [namespaced ID](https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Namespaced_ID) of the texture file | Required | ||
| `flip_texture` | Boolean | If `true`, the texture will be flipped horizontally | Optional | ||
| `custom_text` | String | If set, the text will be shown to the right of the image; the pipe character `\ | ` is supported, for example `客務中心\ | Customer Service Centre` | Optional |
| `flip_custom_text` | Boolean | If `custom_text` is set and `flip_custom_text` is `true`, the text will be shown to the left of the image | Optional | ||
| `small` | Boolean | If `true`, the image will be rendered with a margin around it | Optional | ||
| `background_color` | String (colour hex code) | The colour for the backgound | Optional, defaults to the colour black if none specified |
An example is shown below.
``` {
"custom_signs": {
"my_custom_sign": {
"texture_id": "mtr:custom_directory/custom_sign.png",
"flip_texture": false,
"custom_text": "你好|Hello",
"flip_custom_text": false,
"small": true,
"background_color": "1167B1"
}
}
} ```
## Verifying the Resource Pack
Use a [JSON validator](https://jsonlint.com/) to check for any syntax errors of the JSON files.
The resource pack (zip file) can be installed either clientside or as a server resource pack. If installed as a server resource pack, all players joining the server will be able to see the new additions after accepting the server resource pack.
[Download the example resource pack](https://github.com/jonafanho/Minecraft-Transit-Railway/blob/master/examples/MTR%20Custom%20Resources.zip?raw=true) to see a full example and to test out the functionality.