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'''If you want to add a new livery to a plane that already makes use of the livery select system, you'll only have to follow the steps under [[#Models/Liveries|Models/Liveries]].'''
'''If you want to add a new livery to a plane that already makes use of the livery select system, you'll only have to follow the steps under [[#Models/Liveries|Models/Liveries]].'''


==A Note to Those who wish to make a Livery==
==A note to those who wish to make a livery==
If you are planning to make a Livery, and your Livery is likely to be edited by other Users, Then consider making a Paintkit in addition to your Livery.
If your livery is likely to be edited by other ysers, consider making a paintkit in addition to your livery.
A paintkit is where you create a blank Livery which shows only constructional elements like bolts, rivets, windows, doors, panels and things like those. This is done so any other users looking to create their own Livery can Make a realistic looking Livery with these construction Elements without having to redraw them or trying to avoid painting over them, and makes the process of creating a Livery a more fun and less stressful Task.


Here is an example of a Paintkit for the Bombardier CRJ-700 from Flight Sim 10:
A paintkit is where you create a blank livery which shows only constructional elements like bolts, rivets, windows, doors and panels. This is done so any other users looking to create their own livery can make a realistic looking livery with these construction elements, without having to redraw them or trying to avoid painting over them. This makes the process of creating a livery a more fun and less stressful task.
[http://fsx-repaints.com/downloads/7pk.jpg]


Paintkits are usually provided within the aircraft's <tt>Models/</tt> directory and/or at [http://liveries.flightgear.org/paintkits.php the livery database].


==Files==
==Files to edit==
There are a few files we need to make (or edit), namely:
There are a few files we need to make (or edit), namely:
* <tt>...-set.xml</tt>
* <tt>...-set.xml</tt>

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