this has been made by me in will to help new comers with basic stuff

in this case installing mods (which is a common question now)

lets start:

1.finding a mod:
first you must find a mod it may be a scene an actor a gun etc

once you find that mod you want download it anywhere you want it doesnt matter where for now

2.extracting the mod:
once you downloaded the mod you need to extract it because you cant upload folders you need some kind of compression (usally its a "rar" format or "zip" format) you can compress mods or extract mods with several programs (suggested program: "winrar" from http://www.rarlab.com)

lets say you are using winrar now you click the mod file and a window pops up with the mod file(s) in it. leave it for now (dont close it) (you dont need to do this if your doing extract way "c" which is further down the post)

here are 3 ways to extract mods to cortex command

a.now go to your cortex command folder (usally its "c:/program files/data realms/cortex command")
after you went to the cortex command folder bring back the window that poed up when you clicked your downloaded mod select all of the file(s) that exist in the window and then simply drag and drop them in the cortex command folder

b.click the mod file (which is usally "rar" or "zip" format)
and a window pops up now on the left upper side of the window theres a button called "extract"
click it and another window will pop up specify the filepath which you want the program to extract the mod file(s) to (usally its "c:/program files/data realms/cortex command") and press ok

c.go to the folder which you downloaded the mod file(s) to copy and paste it to your cortex commad folder (usally its, you guesst it "c:/program files/data realms/cortex command")
and then simply right click on it and press the "extract here" button

3.playing the mods you just downloaded:
simply press the cortex command game activator and you done enjoy playing cortex command!

if you still have problems extracting mods tell me, ill try to make the tutorial with images[/u]

This has been proofread and edited by Nfsjunkie91, original by Divix.

1. Finding a mod:
First, you must find a mod that you would like to use, whether it be a weapon, new map, or whatever else there is. Once you have found the mod, download and save it anywhere that you want, just remember where it is.

2. Extracting the mod:
Once you have downloaded the mod, you need to extract it, as folders cannot be uploaded, they are instead put into compressed documents (Usually .rar or .zip format, .7z is also used.) You can compress or extract mods with many programs. A few examples:
.RAR format - Winrar - http://www.rarlabs.com - The "standard."
.ZIP format - Winzip/Default Windows Zip Handler - No one uses WinZIP anymore anyway, Windows has a built-in .zip compressor and extractor.
.7Z format - 7zip, http://www.7zip.org - Free compressor/extractor comparable to WinRAR, can extract most formats.

Let's say it's a .rar document. Double click it to open it, and you should see a few files in there, or a folder, usually a .rte. Most other extractors work in this same way.

Here are three ways to extract the mod.

WinRAR
Navigate to your Cortex Command directory, usually C:\Program Files\Data Realms\ Cortex Command.
After you have located the Cortex Command folder (you'll know it is the correct one if you see base.rte, cortex command.exe, etc) drag and drop the files from the WinRAR window you opened previously into the Cortex Command directory, provided they are only .rte folders. Otherwise, you may have to use another method.

Alternative Method 1:
If you are not using WinRAR, or are unable to drag and drop the files, then use this method.

After opening the file with whatever extractor you wish to use, click the extract button, and when prompted for the target directory, put in the path to your Cortex Command folder, which for most people is C:\Program Files\Data Realms\Cortex Command

Alternative Method 2:
If the above methods don't work, or you just want to add variety to how you install mods, then use this method.

Copy and paste (or download) the file to your main Cortex Command directory, default is C:\Program Files\Data Realms\Cortex Command, and then right click on the file, and select "Extract Here" Usually, this is under a separate dialog, usually the name of the extractor you have installed. Example would be WinRAR > Extract Here, 7Zip > Extract Here, etc.

3. Playing the mods you just downloaded.
To play the mod, just run Cortex Command. If you get an error, either the mod author forgot to include some necessary files, or the mod is for an older version of the game.

It doesn't need the ugly orange colours.

okay thanks... Edit:STOP POSTING FASTER THEN ME!!!
DIE MOTHA FUDGING HIJACKERS!!!! I HATE YOU!!

Once again,

For all your diagram needs!

not every body knows how to extract smart pants

If they don't know how to extract then they have MAJOR issues.

My point exacly, like, how can you live without knowing that?

ARE YOU NUTZ MAN!?!?!!?

Nop...
Breened didnt gimmeh the actor spritezz yet... So its dead atm

<Daman> "Press the cortex command game activator"
<Daman> Excuze me but wtf
<Empyreal> "not everyone knows how to extract smart pants"
<Daman> USE YOUR ACTIVATOR CHARLES!
<Purple> Take an authentic example, such as my Camouflage clone, and take them step by step to playing with it
<Nfsjunkie91> hahahahaha
<Nfsjunkie91> ACTIVATOR
<Empyreal> The sentance that shows WHY YOU USE PROPER SENTANCES.
<Nfsjunkie91> I swear
<Empyreal> "not everyone knows how to extract smart pants"
<Nfsjunkie91> "activator"
<Alenth_> lulz
<Nfsjunkie91> I want to extract your smart pants, Empyreal.
<Nfsjunkie91> ;ooo
<Daman> loloolol
<Daman> I want to extract into your smart pants, Empyreal.
<Daman> ;d
<Empyreal> Exactly. It can be misunderstood.... and ok. Stop there.

I lol'd. ^

you should go see a phsycologist or something