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Is it possible to not have data folder?

Discussion in 'Editor & General Support' started by LegendWill, Jun 20, 2014.

  1. LegendWill

    LegendWill

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    So, I just finished my first test project. I noticed that when you launch the .exe file, it HAS to have the data folder in the same location. Is it possible to avoid this? Can I just bring the executable anywhere I want or does it absolutely have to be there?
     
    LegendWill, Jun 20, 2014
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  2. Eric5h5

    Eric5h5

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    It has to be there; that's where all the game data is. The executable is just a shell that runs it.

    --Eric
     
    Eric5h5, Jun 20, 2014
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  3. ElvisAlistar

    ElvisAlistar

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    Yup, if you need to distribute your game by using one file, just zip the exe and the data folder together.
     
    ElvisAlistar, Jun 20, 2014
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  4. Fizzy506

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    where do i find the data folder?
     
    Fizzy506, Oct 14, 2021
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  5. sngdan

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    Load”$”,8
     
    sngdan, Oct 14, 2021
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