First-time setup

Always keep your backups safe.

This is only a recommended first time setup.

You are not required to make use of the config file created by this application, as all required directories can be specified through commandline instead.

Note: Common directories will be displayed in the config file

GameDirectory examples:

  • MacOS: /Users/<USER_NAME>/Library/Application Support/FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE/Bottles/published_Final_Fantasy/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/SquareEnix/FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn
  • Linux: /path/to/WINEBOTTLE/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/SquareEnix/FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn
  • Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn

BackupDirectory

Wherever you want to save your index backups. Keep these safe!

ConfigDirectory examples:

  • MacOS: /Users/<USER_NAME>/Documents/My Games/FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn
  • Linux: /path/to/WINEBOTTLE/drive_c/users/<USER_NAME>/My Documents/My Games/FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn
  • Windows: C:\users\<USER_NAME>\My Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn

Option 1: Wizard First-time setup

  1. Run:

    > ffmt setup

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  2. Follow the instructions on the screen. The wizard will try to suggest common folders!

  3. Create a backup of your clean index files

    > ffmt backup

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Option 2: Manual First-time setup

  1. The first run will create the application’s config file

    > ffmt

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  2. Edit the config file with your editor of choice

    > nano ~/.config/FFMT/config.cfg

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  3. Create a backup of your clean index files

    > ffmt backup

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You are now ready to start modding the game.