WikiMod (FTB-WikiMod)
This modification is not intended for regular modpacks. Its use will lead to increased loading time without particular necessity.
This tool is specifically created for mod developers and pack creators who want to add information to FTB-Wiki.
It's a helper utility that automatically generates basic information about mods and their additions in FTB format. The resulting file can simply be copied and pasted to the wiki page (objects only).
The mod archive contains an instruction file and a list of supported mods. Additional guidelines are available on the download page.
Reasons for Creation
I'm not very proficient in HTML and web formatting, and also experience difficulties with writing texts. Therefore, I decided to automate this process. During development, I received a request from an FTB-Wiki representative to make the tool compatible not only with IC2-Classic but also with other mods.
Supported Features
- A list of supported mods (based on the FTB page) is located in the archive. If your mod is missing from the list, it needs to be added manually (this is necessary for the printer to work)
- Collection and processing of items and blocks from vanilla game and Forge mods (including oreDict and item lists)
- Settings for searching mods that haven't added their API to WikiMod
- Basic information about items: stackability, object type (block or item) during output (these parameters can be overridden)
- Minetweaker changes: the tool detects changes to vanilla recipes through Minetweaker and also outputs them. Minetweaker can add functions to pass special data to the printer (with some limitations)
Limitations
- Fluids (FluidStacks) - no point in outputting a fluid if it doesn't have a block form
- Any elements outside vanilla game not added through additions or mods supporting them (this is an information output tool, similar to NEI)
- Servers: the mod can be installed on a server, but it won't work as it checks which side it's running on
- Changing output format: the format is mostly hardcoded, with minor exceptions
- Adding additional text to the main page: the program assists but doesn't create full content automatically - additional text needs to be written manually
