Let MTA work normally even if gta3.img file is edited but...

[tarun]

So, as many know when you edit the gta3.img file (like editing a skin for example) in your GTA folder then try to launch MTA. Sometimes, a window appears saying 'Extracting Files' and 'Installing Files', which clears any changes happened to your gta3.img file. It's sometimes annoying because I need to test a skin or a car I designed.

The only solution to fix this is to re-install MTA each time you make a change to gta3.img file which is too annoying and takes much time as I'm supposed to check each change I made in the skin/car to know if it's fine.

I think this restriction was added to prevent some players who use their own edited skins on any server which they can only see so they can enjoy themselves. I noticed when MTA sometimes works after re-installing it while the gta3.img is edited, it's impossible to join any server without asking for an update and re-opening it but you can join map editor normally which all designers need.

So, why not just restrict it for those who are trying to join servers not for those who open MTA and join Map Editor ?

[ixjf]

You can do that yourself if I recall correctly. There's a different server conf file for the local server started for the map editor in the same place as the server is installed, where you can enable modded files.

[-ffs-PLASMA]

Why dont you just create a script and load the custom model directly on the server. So you dont have to mod any gta3.img nor restart MTA everytime.

https://wiki.multitheftauto.com/wiki/EngineLoadDFF

[ByeByeMTA]

https://wiki.multitheftauto.com/wiki/Se ... 3_img_mods

allow_gta3_img_mods

none

By default, the server will block the use of locally customized gta3.img player skins.

This setting can be used to allow such mods. Not recommended for competitive servers.

Values: none or peds ; default value: none