How to setup your development environment.

To get started with modding in DayZ there are a few things that you will need:

• DayZ Tools
• Mikero Tools / Addon builder (found within DayZ tools)
• Pdrive
• Basic C++ Knowledge
• 3D Modelling Software

In the following samples we will be using Mikero tools and Blender as our 3D modelling software.

Follow the steps to begin your modding adventure:

Step 1:

• Download DayZ tools from steam

Go to your Steam library and search 'DayZ tools' in the search bar. Install these tools to your desired location.

Step 2:

If you plan on using Addon builder you can skip this step as Addon builder comes with DayZ tools from step one. Otherwise follow the steps below.

NOTE: MIKERO TOOLS ARE A PAID SOFTWARE, IF YOU DO OT WISH TO PAY TO USE THEM THEN USE ADDON BUILDER.

• Click on the following link to be taken to the location to buy Mikero Tools.
• Follow the instructions on the site and once paid for, download the tools to your desired location.
• Search pboProject in windows and add a link to your hot bar or whatever way you prefer for ease of access.

Step 3:

In this step you will set up your pdrive so that you can extract the games data and start the process of making your first mod.

• Create a folder on a drive that you own that contains a good amount of free space, I recommend 10+GB. Call it 'pdrive'.
• Open up DayZ tools in Steam. The following window should open:

• Set your pdrive path by clicking on settings and inputting the required path information as displayed in the picture below.

• Click the button with the red circle in the image below and hit the extract game data option that appears in the drop down menu:

Step 4:

The samples in this repo will be using Blender 3D. To download Blender 3D you can either:

• Download on Steam
• Download from the official Blender 3D website

Install the software to your desired location for later use.

Once you have followed these steps you will have a working environment for DayZ modding.