Modify FDF files

[Mathuzzz]

Hi,

I wondered, if one can modify FDF files located in the UI\Framedef in MPQ. Several threads I found claimes that it is possible, but I've had no luck so far. I tried to modify units panel, but nothing ever showed in game. I didn't import the files into the map, but replaced it in the MPQ.

What I try to accomplish is to modify this panel, so the heroes can have both attacks seen. As you know, the second attack type is hidden by hero attributes. Now I don't need those attributes, so they can be completely removed. So there are two ways. First is to remove attributes, so I can have both attack types. The second is to make regular units to level up with triggers. Second method maybe doesn't involve editing FDF.
Thanks for your effort

 

[KaerfNomekop]

You can use a spellbook to simulate the learning of abilities, but there won't be an experience bar for regular units. An expiration timer could simulate this to an extent.

 

[Mathuzzz]

Abilities aren't problem. Unit must have display of their level. Experience bar also isn't necessary.

 

[KaerfNomekop]

Changing a unit's race to Creep will display its level, but this can't be changed through triggers. You could, however, add Chaos abilities to change the unit to another unit-type of a higher level.

 

[Mathuzzz]

Hmm, that isn't the best solution, as I will go to high levels. What about the FDF files? Anybody has some experience with them?