modtools/create-item¶

This tool provides a commandline interface for creating items of your choice.

Usage¶

modtools/create-item <options>

modtools/create-item -u 23145 -i WEAPON:ITEM_WEAPON_PICK -m INORGANIC:IRON -q4: Have unit 23145 create an exceptionally crafted iron pick.
modtools/create-item -u 323 -i MEAT:NONE -m CREATURE:DWARF:BRAIN: Have unit 323 produce a lump of (prepared) brain.
modtools/create-item -i BOULDER:NONE -m INORGANIC:RAW_ADAMANTINE -c 5: Spawn 5 raw adamantine boulders.
modtools/create-item -i DRINK:NONE -m PLANT:MUSHROOM_HELMET_PLUMP:DRINK: Spawn a barrel of dwarven ale.

-u, --unit <id> (default: first citizen): The ID of the unit to use as the item’s creator. You can also pass the string “\LAST” to use the most recently created unit.
-i, --item <itemdef> (required): The def string of the item you want to create.
-m, --material <matdef> (required): That def string of the material you want the item to be made out of.
-q, --quality <num> (default: 0, equal to df.item_quality.Ordinary): The quality of the created item.
-d, --description <string> (required if you are creating a slab): The text that will be engraved on the created slab.
-c, --count <num> (default: 1): The number of items to create. If the item is stackable, this will be the stack size.
-t, --caste <name or num> (default: 0): Used if producing a corpse or other creature-based item that could have a caste associated with it.
-p, --pos <x>,<y>,<z>: If specified, items will be spawned at the given coordinates instead of at the creator unit’s feet.