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wolf1095 · Dec 19, 2010, 03:57 AM // 03:57

When you save a build, where on the computer does it save to??

Rites · Dec 19, 2010, 04:16 AM // 04:16

documents/guildwars/templates/skills

at least that is usually the default

Lithril Ashwalker · Dec 19, 2010, 04:16 AM // 04:16

C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\Templates
thats where i usually have them saved

End · Dec 19, 2010, 04:30 AM // 04:30

Both are right. It depends on the operating system.

With xp it will save them in the program files/guild wars/templates

In Vista/7 it will save them in documents/Guild Wars/templates

on linux and osx I has no clue

Kumu Honua · Dec 19, 2010, 04:41 AM // 04:41

For me its:

users/myname/Guild Wars/Templates/Skills/

Windows 7.

*Darcy* · Dec 19, 2010, 02:08 PM // 14:08

As you can see, it depends on your OS. I would recommend sorting your builds into file folders to help make your build searches easier.

Spiritz · Dec 19, 2010, 02:47 PM // 14:47

Easy method for finding where the folder is located
1. save a build ( even if 1 skill ) and name it say FINDME
2. use windows search for FINDME

that will locate the folder.
If you want sub folders - Sin , Monk etc then in that folder just create a new folder for each you want.Ingame when you now select load or save build the new folders will show and you can enter or exit them with no problems.Folders really do make things easier to find as well if you have loads of different builds - i tend to have a folder for each profession and a folder for team/hero builds.

Btw for those who are curious - the template file consists of filename - eg FINDME.txt and when opened it contains only the template code eg xcds32edsddse333

Astral_Nomad · Dec 19, 2010, 03:34 PM // 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf1095

When you save a build, where on the computer does it save to??

its different based on what windows you are running... in XP its C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\Templates\Skills

If you are on Vista/7, You can just open your library, go to Documents, Guildwars, Templates, Skills.

*Darcy* · Dec 19, 2010, 03:36 PM // 15:36

I get a little more complicated for my build folders.

First there are the PvE & PvP folders. Then inside each of them is the usage folders.

Under PvE is found General, Farming, Running, Hero, Team. Then inside those folders are the profession folders. The Team folder contains folders for the different purposes, such as UW, Slaver's, ArkFenway, FoW, Discord 6 Heroes, etc.

Under PvP is found AB, CM, GvG, RA, CA. Then inside those are the profession folders.

It is time consuming to set up (especially if you already have a lot of randomly saved builds), but makes finding the build you want very easy.

Spiritz · Dec 19, 2010, 04:45 PM // 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

I get a little more complicated for my build folders.

First there are the PvE & PvP folders. Then inside each of them is the usage folders.

Under PvE is found General, Farming, Running, Hero, Team. Then inside those folders are the profession folders. The Team folder contains folders for the different purposes, such as UW, Slaver's, ArkFenway, FoW, Discord 6 Heroes, etc.

Under PvP is found AB, CM, GvG, RA, CA. Then inside those are the profession folders.

It is time consuming to set up (especially if you already have a lot of randomly saved builds), but makes finding the build you want very easy.

Damn Darcy - you shud work at anet and get them in order lol - id hate to see what your storage setup in gw is ( tho i doubt you have many probs finding things like the rest of us unorganised folks lol )

*Darcy* · Dec 19, 2010, 09:44 PM // 21:44

We won't discuss the condition of my storage or the problems with rummaging through 12 characters (including two mules) for a particular item.

That folder setup was a download from Community Works. Some very nice guru member shared his setup which included a bunch of PvX builds and I have just maintained it ever since.

End · Dec 19, 2010, 09:47 PM // 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

We won't discuss the condition of my storage or the problems with rummaging through 12 characters (including two mules) for a particular item.

That folder setup was a download from Community Works. Some very nice guru member shared his setup which included a bunch of PvX builds and I have just maintained it ever since.

Is it bad that I remember that thread?

After that I organized my templates a little bit. Had a section for fun builds a section for effective and a section for outdated (nerfed and such) builds each with a sub section for profession....then bad things happened xD

MisterB · Dec 19, 2010, 09:50 PM // 21:50

1. Press "k," or open your skills window.
2. Click the blue icon for templates.
3. Click "Manage Templates," and the path to your templates directory will be displayed.

*Darcy* · Dec 19, 2010, 09:51 PM // 21:51

In fact the download link is still valid, so here is the thread by DarkNecrid http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/u...ight=templates

Astral_Nomad · Dec 19, 2010, 10:48 PM // 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

I get a little more complicated for my build folders.

First there are the PvE & PvP folders. Then inside each of them is the usage folders.

Under PvE is found General, Farming, Running, Hero, Team. Then inside those folders are the profession folders. The Team folder contains folders for the different purposes, such as UW, Slaver's, ArkFenway, FoW, Discord 6 Heroes, etc.

Under PvP is found AB, CM, GvG, RA, CA. Then inside those are the profession folders.

It is time consuming to set up (especially if you already have a lot of randomly saved builds), but makes finding the build you want very easy.

you have wayyyyyyyyy too much time on your hands.. lol

Dec 19, 2010, 03:57 AM // 03:57	#1
wolf1095 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2010 Guild: Finding It Really Easy [FIRE] Profession: A/	Saved Builds When you save a build, where on the computer does it save to??

Dec 19, 2010, 04:16 AM // 04:16	#2
Rites Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Deep in the belly of Texas Profession: R/	documents/guildwars/templates/skills at least that is usually the default Last edited by Rites; Dec 19, 2010 at 04:23 AM // 04:23..

Dec 19, 2010, 02:47 PM // 14:47	#7
Spiritz Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: DMFC	Easy method for finding where the folder is located 1. save a build ( even if 1 skill ) and name it say FINDME 2. use windows search for FINDME that will locate the folder. If you want sub folders - Sin , Monk etc then in that folder just create a new folder for each you want.Ingame when you now select load or save build the new folders will show and you can enter or exit them with no problems.Folders really do make things easier to find as well if you have loads of different builds - i tend to have a folder for each profession and a folder for team/hero builds. Btw for those who are curious - the template file consists of filename - eg FINDME.txt and when opened it contains only the template code eg xcds32edsddse333 Last edited by Spiritz; Dec 19, 2010 at 02:50 PM // 14:50..

Dec 19, 2010, 04:16 AM // 04:16	#3
Lithril Ashwalker Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alabama Profession: A/	C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\Templates thats where i usually have them saved

Dec 19, 2010, 04:30 AM // 04:30	#4
End Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rubbing Potassium on water fountains. Guild: LF guild that teaches MTSC (did it long ago before gw2 came out and I quit...but I barely remember) Profession: N/A	Both are right. It depends on the operating system. With xp it will save them in the program files/guild wars/templates In Vista/7 it will save them in documents/Guild Wars/templates on linux and osx I has no clue

Dec 19, 2010, 04:41 AM // 04:41	#5
Kumu Honua Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2008	For me its: users/myname/Guild Wars/Templates/Skills/ Windows 7.

Dec 19, 2010, 02:08 PM // 14:08	#6
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	As you can see, it depends on your OS. I would recommend sorting your builds into file folders to help make your build searches easier.

Dec 19, 2010, 03:36 PM // 15:36	#9
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	I get a little more complicated for my build folders. First there are the PvE & PvP folders. Then inside each of them is the usage folders. Under PvE is found General, Farming, Running, Hero, Team. Then inside those folders are the profession folders. The Team folder contains folders for the different purposes, such as UW, Slaver's, ArkFenway, FoW, Discord 6 Heroes, etc. Under PvP is found AB, CM, GvG, RA, CA. Then inside those are the profession folders. It is time consuming to set up (especially if you already have a lot of randomly saved builds), but makes finding the build you want very easy.

Dec 19, 2010, 09:44 PM // 21:44	#11
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	We won't discuss the condition of my storage or the problems with rummaging through 12 characters (including two mules) for a particular item. That folder setup was a download from Community Works. Some very nice guru member shared his setup which included a bunch of PvX builds and I have just maintained it ever since.

Dec 19, 2010, 09:50 PM // 21:50	#13
MisterB Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy Guild: [ban] Profession: W/	1. Press "k," or open your skills window. 2. Click the blue icon for templates. 3. Click "Manage Templates," and the path to your templates directory will be displayed.

Dec 19, 2010, 09:51 PM // 21:51	#14
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	In fact the download link is still valid, so here is the thread by DarkNecrid http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/u...ight=templates