ModsStudio2XML

Repository that contains XML files for Mods Studio 2

How to Contribute to this XML Repository

Simple, step-by-step guide for contributors using Visual Studio Code (VS Code).

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You'll need...

• a free GitHub account
• VS Code installed: https://code.visualstudio.com

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Step 1 — Create a GitHub account

Sign up or sign in at https://github.com.

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Step 2 — Fork the repository

Create your own copy of the repo. 🔽🔽🔽

1. Open https://github.com/WerewolfCustoms/ModsStudio2XML/ in your browser.
2. Click Fork → Create fork.

You now have your own version at:
https://github.com/YOUR_GITHUB_USERNAME/ModsStudio2XML

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Step 3 — Clone your fork to your computer (with VS Code)

Get the files locally. 🔽🔽🔽

1. Open VS Code
2. Press F1 → type Git: Clone → Enter
3. Paste your fork URL:
   https://github.com/YOUR_GITHUB_USERNAME/ModsStudio2XML.git
4. Choose a local folder
5. When asked, click Open to open the cloned folder

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Step 4 — Create a new branch in VS Code

Create a local branch where you can work on your changes. 🔽🔽🔽

1. Click the branch name in the blue status bar (bottom-left)
2. Click Create new branch
3. Name it clearly, e.g. fix-typo-in-truck-xml or add-new-trailer

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Step 5 — Edit XML files in VS Code

Make your changes.

• Open the XML file from the Explorer panel
• Keep formatting consistent
• Make small, focused changes per branch
• Save with Ctrl+S

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Step 6 — Commit your changes

Save a snapshot of your work. 🔽🔽🔽

1. Click the Source Control icon (left sidebar)
2. Enter a short message, e.g. Fix wheel size in vehicle.xml
3. Click Commit (✓)

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Step 7 — Push your branch to your fork

Send your branch to GitHub.

1. In the Source Control view, click Publish Branch or Push
2. If prompted, sign in to GitHub

Your branch appears at:
https://github.com/YOUR_GITHUB_USERNAME/ModsStudio2XML/tree/BRANCH_NAME

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Step 8 — Open a Pull Request (PR)

Ask to merge your changes into the main repo.

1. Go to your fork on GitHub

2. Click Compare & pull request

3. Target the WerewolfCustoms/ModsStudio2XML repository’s main branch

4. Write a clear title and short description

5. Click Create pull request