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Mr. Johnson: /* What To Do After The Import */

2024-11-03T15:43:58Z

What To Do After The Import

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	==What To Do After The Import==		==What To Do After The Import==
	* Make sure that the bonuses from various sources like {{Item\|Adept Power}}s, {{Item\|Cyberware}}, etc. are applied correctly. The importer only pulls limited values. You can add various bonuses ~~under~~ the ~~{{Tab~~\|~~Actor\|Misc}}~~.		* Make sure that the bonuses from various sources like {{Item\|Adept Power}}s, {{Item\|Cyberware}}, etc. are applied correctly. The importer only pulls limited values. You can add various bonuses by adding [[Active Effect]]s to the appropriate [[:Category:Item\|Items]].
	* Manually add the things that are not imported, if you need them (see above). The item compendium can be useful for that.		* Manually add the things that are not imported, if you need them (see above). The item compendium can be useful for that.
	* Equip/unequip the appropriate gear. Most of the time Chummer has everything marked as equipped, which is probably not what you want.		* Equip/unequip the appropriate gear. Most of the time Chummer has everything marked as equipped, which is probably not what you want.
	{{References}}		{{References}}

Mr. Johnson: /* How To Import A Character */

2024-11-03T15:42:36Z

How To Import A Character

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	# In Foundry, create a new Character Actor then navigate to the {{Tab\|Actor\|Misc}}, and click '''Import Character''' button.		# In Foundry, create a new Character Actor then navigate to the {{Tab\|Actor\|Misc}}, and click '''Import Character''' button.
	#* If this is the first time importing the character, it's safe to leave all the options selected.		#* If this is the first time importing the character, it's safe to leave all the options selected.
	#* When attempting to update a character, be aware that duplicates can be generated. Uncheck things that have not be updated in Chummer and therefore should not be updated in Foundry.		#* When attempting to update a character (which is not advised), be aware that duplicates can be generated. Uncheck things that have not be updated in Chummer and therefore should not be updated in Foundry.
	# Paste the text from Chummer into the Foundry text field and click the '''Submit''' button.		# Paste the text from Chummer into the Foundry text field and click the '''Submit''' button.

Mr. Johnson at 18:08, 17 June 2024

2024-06-17T18:08:04Z

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	{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.{{#vardefine:git\|show}}<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}		{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.{{#vardefine:git\|show}}<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}
	==How To Import A Character==		==How To Import A Character==
	{{Imagebox\|sr5-chummer-character-import.png\|Chummer Character Import Window\|s=0.16.1\|f=11.315}}~~The~~ importer is found in the [[Character Actor#Misc Tab\|Misc Tab]] of the [[Character Actor]] sheet. As of {{ver\|0.16.1}}, it only works with characters, though it will also import any vehicles the character has.		{{Imagebox\|sr5-chummer-character-import.png\|Chummer Character Import Window\|s=0.16.1\|f=11.315}}Starting from a previously-created [https://foundryvtt.com/article/actors/ Actor], the importer is found in the [[Character Actor#Misc Tab\|Misc Tab]] of the [[Character Actor]] sheet. As of {{ver\|0.16.1}}, it only works with characters, though it will also import any vehicles the character has.
	# In Chummer, go to {{Code\|File ¦ Export}}.		# In Chummer, go to {{Code\|File ¦ Export}}.
	# In Chummer, click on the text to select it all (use {{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|A}} if needed) and copy the text ({{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|C}}). There is no need to save the file.		# In Chummer, click on the text to select it all (use {{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|A}} if needed) and copy the text ({{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|C}}). There is no need to save the file.

Mr. Johnson: /* What To Do After The Import */

2024-03-30T02:21:37Z

What To Do After The Import

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	==What To Do After The Import==		==What To Do After The Import==
	* Make sure that the bonuses from various sources like ~~adept powers~~, ~~cyberware~~ etc. are applied correctly. The importer only ~~does some basic things here~~. You can add various bonuses under the 'Misc~~' tab~~.		* Make sure that the bonuses from various sources like {{Item\|Adept Power}}s, {{Item\|Cyberware}}, etc. are applied correctly. The importer only pulls limited values. You can add various bonuses under the {{Tab\|Actor\|Misc}}.
	* Manually add the things that are not imported, if you need them (see above). The item compendium can be useful for that.		* Manually add the things that are not imported, if you need them (see above). The item compendium can be useful for that.
	* Equip / unequip the gear ~~that you want~~. Most of the time ~~chummer~~ has everything marked as equipped, which is probably not what you want.		* Equip/unequip the appropriate gear. Most of the time Chummer has everything marked as equipped, which is probably not what you want.
	{{References}}		{{References}}

Mr. Johnson at 01:17, 2 March 2024

2024-03-02T01:17:11Z

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	[[Category:Content]][[Category:Importer\|Character]]The SR5 system allows users to import characters from [https://github.com/chummer5a/chummer5a Chummer5a]. It is primarily intended as a once-per-character activity; it is not intended for live synchronization. Re-importing ~~'''~~will delete everything''~~' in the selected categories~~ with no further warning.		[[Category:Content]][[Category:Importer\|Character]]The SR5 system allows users to import characters from [https://github.com/chummer5a/chummer5a Chummer5a]. It is primarily intended as a once-per-character activity; it is not intended for live synchronization. Re-importing will delete everything that hasn't be marked as updated or doesn't have an [[Active Effect]] built into it, and with no further warning.
	{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.{{#vardefine:git\|show}}<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}		{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.{{#vardefine:git\|show}}<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}
	==How To Import A Character==		==How To Import A Character==

Mr. Johnson: /* How To Import A Character */

2024-01-19T22:12:51Z

How To Import A Character

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	# In Chummer, go to {{Code\|File ¦ Export}}.		# In Chummer, go to {{Code\|File ¦ Export}}.
	# In Chummer, click on the text to select it all (use {{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|A}} if needed) and copy the text ({{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|C}}). There is no need to save the file.		# In Chummer, click on the text to select it all (use {{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|A}} if needed) and copy the text ({{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|C}}). There is no need to save the file.
	# In Foundry, create a new Character Actor ~~or open an existing Character Actor. Navigate~~ to the Misc ~~Tab~~, and click '''Import Character''' button.		# In Foundry, create a new Character Actor then navigate to the {{Tab\|Actor\|Misc}}, and click '''Import Character''' button.
	#* If this is the first time importing the character, it's safe to leave all the options selected.		#* If this is the first time importing the character, it's safe to leave all the options selected.
	#* When attempting to update a character, be aware that duplicates can be generated. Uncheck things that have not be updated in Chummer and therefore should not be updated in Foundry.		#* When attempting to update a character, be aware that duplicates can be generated. Uncheck things that have not be updated in Chummer and therefore should not be updated in Foundry.

Mr. Johnson at 22:11, 19 January 2024

2024-01-19T22:11:53Z

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	[[Category:Content]][[Category:Importer\|Character]]The SR5 system allows users to import characters from [https://github.com/chummer5a/chummer5a Chummer5a].{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.{{#vardefine:git\|show}}<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}		[[Category:Content]][[Category:Importer\|Character]]The SR5 system allows users to import characters from [https://github.com/chummer5a/chummer5a Chummer5a]. It is primarily intended as a once-per-character activity; it is not intended for live synchronization. Re-importing '''will delete everything''' in the selected categories with no further warning.
	~~==The Import Is Not Perfect==~~		{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.{{#vardefine:git\|show}}<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}
	* Do not import to an existing Character Actor without unchecking the appropriate boxes.
	* The importer does not check to see if it's going to duplicate things. If you import twice you will have a lot of duplicates (like Items and Knowledge Skills) and will need to manually prune the duplicates.

	==How To Import A Character==		==How To Import A Character==
	{{Imagebox\|sr5-chummer-character-import.png\|Chummer Character Import Window\|s=0.16.1\|f=11.315}}The importer is found in the [[Character Actor#Misc Tab\|Misc Tab]] of the [[Character Actor]] sheet. As of {{ver\|0.16.1}}, it only works with characters, though it will also import any vehicles the character has.		{{Imagebox\|sr5-chummer-character-import.png\|Chummer Character Import Window\|s=0.16.1\|f=11.315}}The importer is found in the [[Character Actor#Misc Tab\|Misc Tab]] of the [[Character Actor]] sheet. As of {{ver\|0.16.1}}, it only works with characters, though it will also import any vehicles the character has.

Mr. Johnson at 02:54, 13 January 2024

2024-01-13T02:54:21Z

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	[[Category:Content]][[Category:Importer\|Character]]The SR5 system allows users to import characters from [https://github.com/chummer5a/chummer5a Chummer5a].		[[Category:Content]][[Category:Importer\|Character]]The SR5 system allows users to import characters from [https://github.com/chummer5a/chummer5a Chummer5a].{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.{{#vardefine:git\|show}}<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}
	{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.{{#vardefine:git\|show}}<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}
	==The Import Is Not Perfect==		==The Import Is Not Perfect==
	* Do not import to an existing Character Actor without unchecking the appropriate boxes.		* Do not import to an existing Character Actor without unchecking the appropriate boxes.

Mr. Johnson at 02:03, 27 December 2023

2023-12-27T02:03:08Z

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	[[Category:Content]][[Category:Importer\|Character]]The SR5 system allows users to import characters from [https://github.com/chummer5a/chummer5a Chummer5a].		[[Category:Content]][[Category:Importer\|Character]]The SR5 system allows users to import characters from [https://github.com/chummer5a/chummer5a Chummer5a].
	{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}		{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.{{#vardefine:git\|show}}<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}
	==The Import Is Not Perfect==		==The Import Is Not Perfect==
	* Do not import to an existing Character Actor without unchecking the appropriate boxes.		* Do not import to an existing Character Actor without unchecking the appropriate boxes.

Mr. Johnson: /* What To Do After The Import */

2023-12-27T02:02:09Z

What To Do After The Import

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	* Manually add the things that are not imported, if you need them (see above). The item compendium can be useful for that.		* Manually add the things that are not imported, if you need them (see above). The item compendium can be useful for that.
	* Equip / unequip the gear that you want. Most of the time chummer has everything marked as equipped, which is probably not what you want.		* Equip / unequip the gear that you want. Most of the time chummer has everything marked as equipped, which is probably not what you want.
	{{~~Reference~~}}		{{References}}

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	{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.{{#vardefine:git\|show}}<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}		{{Needs Improvement\|Keep in mind that the character importer is not perfect. This function should be considered experimental and unstable.{{#vardefine:git\|show}}<ref group="git">The [https://github.com/users/SR5-FoundryVTT/projects/8 Importer Project] gathers relevant issues.</ref>}}
	==How To Import A Character==		==How To Import A Character==
	{{Imagebox\|sr5-chummer-character-import.png\|Chummer Character Import Window\|s=0.16.1\|f=11.315}}~~The~~ importer is found in the [[Character Actor#Misc Tab\|Misc Tab]] of the [[Character Actor]] sheet. As of {{ver\|0.16.1}}, it only works with characters, though it will also import any vehicles the character has.		{{Imagebox\|sr5-chummer-character-import.png\|Chummer Character Import Window\|s=0.16.1\|f=11.315}}Starting from a previously-created [https://foundryvtt.com/article/actors/ Actor], the importer is found in the [[Character Actor#Misc Tab\|Misc Tab]] of the [[Character Actor]] sheet. As of {{ver\|0.16.1}}, it only works with characters, though it will also import any vehicles the character has.
	# In Chummer, go to {{Code\|File ¦ Export}}.		# In Chummer, go to {{Code\|File ¦ Export}}.
	# In Chummer, click on the text to select it all (use {{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|A}} if needed) and copy the text ({{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|C}}). There is no need to save the file.		# In Chummer, click on the text to select it all (use {{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|A}} if needed) and copy the text ({{key\|CTRL}}+{{key\|C}}). There is no need to save the file.