Astromath Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I'm having trouble with a template. I've created an extension template Skills6e.hdt with a list of science skills (found in 6E1 87). However, when importing, the sciences do not show in the dropdown box. See attached. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Skills6E.hdt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I am unfortunately without a laptop at present (out for repairs)...and it’s relatively tricky to go through xml files in any detail on a mobile platform. Without going through the file, the main thing I would suggest is that you look at where you’re adding the science skills definition in the HDT file — since HDT files can contain character data as well as rules information (template data), they can get a little confusing....particularly as character data and template data have a very similar structure/appearance. Make sure that you’re not putting the information into the <CHARACTER>...</CHARACTER> container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astromath Posted June 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I copied the Superheroic6e.hdt file (which is basically a blank template) and renamed the copy to Skills6e.hdt. I then copied the science Skill xml section from the Main6e.hdt and added the copy to the Skills section of the new Skills6e.hdt. I then added <EXAMPLE>[name of science]</EXAMPLE>. I made sure that there is a </[command]> for every <[command]>. It seems to import ok, but the science list doesn't appear, only a blank fill-inable box as if there was no science skills to choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I’ll need to wait to respond until I’m on a more appropriate system...but I’ll state that ability overrides (including Science Skill exactly like you’re describing) have been done...so there’s something awry in your HDT file that’s causing the issue. Again, once I get my main system back online, I’ll take a look and let you know specifically where the issue is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Laptop is back...a couple of things: 1. Don't extend builtIn.Main6E.hdt -- extend one of the rules-specific templates. In your case, builtIn.SuperHeroic6E.hdt 2. Lose the SOURCE container -- it's not needed and appears to be causing issues (due to the lack of any matching source material in the app, since they're moot for 6E) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astromath Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Still having problems. Here's the new file. I've deleted all SOURCE containers and changed to builtin.Superheroic6E.hdt. It seems to load the template ok, but the list from the EXAMPLE containers are still not showing up. Maybe I'm doing something wrong in HD itself? I'm using under the Current Character tab, Add Extension Template. Skills6E.hdt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Given what you're looking to do, you need to create a character from the template rather than trying to add it to an already loaded template -- File -> New Character -> New Character (Custom/Non-Standard Rules) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astromath Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Bingo!!! Many thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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