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**This guide will aid you in the installation of UMF and it's Mods.**
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If you still struggle with something **after reading** this guide;
* Read **[[Troubleshooting]]** which covers common issues.
* Read **[[antivirus|Anti-Virus Issues]]** if your anti-virus software is giving you trouble.
* Ask the **@Helper** group for help on our **[[https://discord.gg/FMrhTnH|Discord]]**.
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====== Installing UMF for Windows ======
**1.** **[[https://umodframework.com/download|Download UMF]]**
**2.** Extract the zip file anywhere and start the **UMF.Installer.exe** by double clicking it.
* If the installer gives you an error, then you are missing .NET 4.7.2. [[https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/net472|Download .NET 4.7.2]]
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**3.** Click Next and Select the drive your game is installed on, then click "Scan for Game Folders".
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* Note: If you know where your game is installed you can click "Select a Game Folder Manually" instead of using scan to find it.
**4.** Select your game from the drop down list and click "Install".
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**5.** Click "Next" and then click "Exit".
* You have now installed UMF can can start **[[#Installing Mods for Windows|Installing Mods]]**.
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**6.** **(OPTIONAL)** Install the latest Mono for Windows: **[[https://www.mono-project.com/download/stable/#download-win|Mono for Windows]]**
* This step is only required if you wish to run mods straight from their source files.
* The 64bit version is recommended. Do not change the install path for mono.
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===== Installing Mods for Windows =====
If the mod you want has a UMF Install link or button you can click that and the mod is automatically downloaded and installed for you.
**1.** Find a mod that you want.
* [[https://umodframework.com/mods|Official Mod List]]
**Automatic Install:**
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**2.** Click the Install link or button for the mod.
* The first time you will need to set your browser to always open those Install links with UMF.
* If there is no Install link then follow the Manual Install steps.
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**Manual Install:**
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**2.** Download the mod to your computer.
**3.** Drag and drop the mod into the Mods folder of UMF. (You can find a shortcut to the Mods folder on your desktop.)
* If the mod is in a zip file you **should __not__ extract** it, UMF will do this for you.
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===== Uninstalling UMF for Windows =====
**Windows 10:**
- Open Apps & Features
- Select "UMF (Game Name)"
- Click Uninstall
**Other Windows Versions:**
- Open Control Panel
- Open Programs & Features
- Select "UMF (Game Name)"
- Click Uninstall
**Alternative:**
- Open the ''\Game Folder\uModFramework\'' folder in the Game Folder where UMF was installed.
- Double click Uninstall.exe
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====== Installing UMF for Linux ======
**1.** **[[https://umodframework.com/download|Download UMF]]**
**2.** Extract the zip file anywhere and start the **UMF.Installer(.desktop)** by double clicking it.
* If you do not have mono you will be taken to a download page for mono.
* You can alternatively install the ''mono-complete'' package through a repository, but note that most distros use a very outdated package of mono which may not work.
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**3.** Click Next and Select the drive your game is installed on, then click "Scan for Game Folders".
* Note: If you know where your game is installed you can click "Select a Game Folder Manually" instead of using scan to find it.
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**4.** Select your game from the drop down list and click "Install".
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**5.** Click "Next" and then click "Exit".
* You have now installed UMF can can start **[[#Installing Mods for Linux|Installing Mods]]**.
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===== Command line Linux =====
If you have issues with the GUI Installer you can also install UMF using a Terminal.
- Download the latest version of [[https://www.mono-project.com/download/stable/#download-lin|Mono]] and install it.
- [[https://umodframework.com/download|Download UMF]]
- Extract the zip file and place the UMF.Installer folder on your desktop.
- Open a **Terminal**.
- Use the ''**-install "/PATH/TO/GAME/FOLDER/"**'' parameter to install.
* **Path Example:**\\ ''cd ~ && cd "/Desktop/UMF.Installer/" && mono UMF.Installer.exe -install **"/PATH/TO/GAME/FOLDER/"**''
- Some users may need to also use ''chmod -R +rwx **"/PATH/TO/GAME/FOLDER/"**'' in order to give full permissions.
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===== Installing Mods for Linux =====
If the mod you want has a UMF Install link or button you can click that and the mod is automatically downloaded and installed for you.
**1.** Find a mod that you want.
* [[https://umodframework.com/mods|Official Mod List]]
**Automatic Install:** **(Not yet available for Linux)**
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**2.** Click the Install link or button for the mod.
* The first time you will need to set your browser to always open those Install links with UMF.
* If there is no Install link then follow the Manual Install steps.
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**Manual Install:**
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**2.** Download the mod to your computer.
**3.** Drag and drop the mod into the Mods folder of UMF. (You can find a shortcut to the Mods folder on your desktop.)
* If the mod is in a zip file you **should __not__ extract** it, UMF will do this for you.
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===== Uninstalling UMF for Linux =====
**Main:**
- Open the ''/Game Folder/uModFramework/'' folder in the Game Folder where UMF was installed.
- Double click ''Uninstall(.desktop)''
**Alternative:**
- Open a Terminal type ''cd /Game Folder/uModFramework/'' then press enter. (Full path to where UMF is installed.)
- Type ''mono Uninstall.exe'' and press enter/return.
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====== Installing UMF for MacOS ======
**Warning: The graphical installer is currently not working for MacOS.\\
Please install using the [[#command_line_macos|Command Line]] instead.**
**1.** **[[https://umodframework.com/beta?os=macos|Download UMF]]**
**2.** Extract the zip file to your ''Desktop'' and start the **UMF.Installer(.app)** by double clicking it.
* In your Security & Privacy panel you may need to choose ''Open Anyway'' for the UMF.Installer.
* If you do not get ''Open Anyway'' you will need to change the options in your Security & Privacy panel.
* If you do not have mono you will be taken to a download page for mono.
* You may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
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**3.** Click Next and Select the drive your game is installed on, then click "Scan for Game Folders".
* If mouse input is not working for you, you can use Tab, Arrow Keys, and Enter to select. (Don't buy a Mac next time.)
* If you know where your game is installed you can click "Select a Game Folder Manually" instead of using scan to find it.
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**4.** Select your game from the drop down list and click "Install".
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**5.** Click "Next" and then click "Exit".
* You have now installed UMF can can start **[[#Installing Mods for MacOS|Installing Mods]]**.
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===== Command line MacOS =====
If you have issues with the GUI Installer you can also install UMF using a Terminal.
- Download the latest version of [[https://www.mono-project.com/download/stable/#download-mac|Mono]] and install it.
- [[https://umodframework.com/beta|Download UMF]]
- Extract the zip file and place the UMF.Installer(.app) on your desktop.
- Open a **Terminal**.
- Use the ''**-install /PATH/TO/GAME/FOLDER/**'' parameter to install.
* **Path Example:**\\ ''cd ~/Desktop/UMF.Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/ && mono UMF.Installer.exe -install **/PATH/TO/GAME/FOLDER/**''
* **Default Slime Rancher Steam Example:**\\ ''cd ~/Desktop/UMF.Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/ && mono UMF.Installer.exe -install ~/Library/Application\ Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Slime\ Rancher/''
* **Default Slime Rancher Epic Example:**\\ ''cd ~/Desktop/UMF.Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/ && mono UMF.Installer.exe -install /Users/Shared/Epic\ Games/SlimeRancher/''\\
- Some users may need to also use ''chmod -R +rwx **/PATH/TO/GAME/FOLDER/**'' in order to give full permissions.
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===== Installing Mods for MacOS =====
If the mod you want has a UMF Install link or button you can click that and the mod is automatically downloaded and installed for you.
**1.** Find a mod that you want.
* [[https://umodframework.com/mods|Official Mod List]]
**Automatic Install:** **(Not yet available for MacOS)**
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**2.** Click the Install link or button for the mod.
* The first time you will need to set your browser to always open those Install links with UMF.
* If there is no Install link then follow the Manual Install steps.
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**Manual Install:**
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**2.** Download the mod to your computer.
**3.** Drag and drop the mod into the Mods folder of UMF. (You can find a shortcut to the Mods folder on your desktop.)
* If the mod is in a zip file you **should __not__ extract** it, UMF will do this for you.
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===== Uninstalling UMF for MacOS =====
**Main:**
- Open the ''/Game Folder/uModFramework/'' folder in the Game Folder where UMF was installed.
- Double click Uninstall(.app)
- In your Security & Privacy panel choose ''Open Anyway'' for the Uninstall.app.
**Alternative:**
- Open a Terminal and type ''cd /Game Folder/uModFramework/'' then press enter. (Full path to where UMF is installed.)
- Type ''mono Uninstall.exe' and press enter.
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====== Default Controls ======
These default controls can be changed in the UMF Menu.
Shift + F10 = Open the UMF Menu (Change settings for mods here.)
Shift + ~ = Open the Console (Type help in console for a list of console commands.)
Note: ~ (Tilde) is the key above Tab on all keyboards regardless of language.
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