StepMania/Creating songs

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It is an acronym for ''StepMania'' file, and it is the format that StepMania generally accepts for arrow placement for a song. This format starts off simple when you put it into a text editor, but it expands and becomes more useful as you edit the .SM file in the StepMania song editor.

Although ''before'' you create your SM file, you should create a folder with the song's name as the ~~folders~~ name, and place it on the desktop (as you will be adding files and making changes, leaving it on the desktop will bypass having to worry about needing any ''administrative privileges'' to add, remove, copy, or paste anything to that folder).

Although ''before'' you create your SM file, you should create a folder with the song's name as the folder's name, and place it on the desktop (as you will be adding files and making changes, leaving it on the desktop will bypass having to worry about needing any ''administrative privileges'' to add, remove, copy, or paste anything to that folder).

After you do this, move your .mp3, .wav, or .ogg file into the folder. It does ''not'' have to be named the same as the folder, nor do any of the other files. Renaming files to match the song name only helps you when putting down the information in notepad, or when others are looking for your .sm file among other ones.

After you do this, move your .mp3, .wav, or .ogg file into the folder. It does ''not'' have to be named the same as the folder, nor do any of the other files. Renaming files to match the song name only helps you when putting down the information in notepad, or when others are looking for your .SM file among other ones.

If you have a background (640x480 or bigger to avoid stretching), a banner (exact dimensions of 256x80 for perfect sizing in most StepMania themes), or a CD title (under ~~250 x 250~~ if you are sharing it with others), also move them into the folder.

If you have a background (640x480 or bigger to avoid stretching), a banner (exact dimensions of 256x80 for perfect sizing in most StepMania themes), or a CD title (under 250x250 if you are sharing it with others), also move them into the folder.

When preparations are complete, open up a text editor, and follow the steps listed:

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'''#BGCHANGES:;'''

*~~When~~ you have done that fill in the information necessary for your song name (under ''title'', the subtitle of your song (possibly album it came from), and the author of the song. They should look something like this:

*Once you have done that, fill in the information necessary for your song name (under ''title'', the subtitle of your song (possibly the album it came from), and the author of the song. They should look something like this:

'''#TITLE:Song Title Here;'''<BR>

'''#SUBTITLE:Album name or song sub message;'''<BR>

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'''#CDTITLE:Your CD Title.png;'''<BR>

'''#MUSIC:Your Music File.mp3;'''

;The ~~following~~ file extensions are the most common for ~~their~~ area. You CAN implement .avi or .mpg files for your banner or background if you feel it is necessary...but it can lag the game for slower computers, so use caution when using videos for a BACKGROUND...banner is fine regardless.

;The file extensions above are the most common for each area. You CAN implement .avi or .mpg files for your banner or background if you feel it is necessary...but it can lag the game for slower computers, so use caution when using videos for a BACKGROUND...banner is fine regardless.

*Now you have the rest of the .SM file. Don't worry about any of it for now ('''UNLESS you know the intro BPM to your .SM file, in which you should input this value right away in the ''BPM's'' section'''). Hit "Save As" and ~~save it as~~ "~~all files~~", and then find your folder. Save it as "Song Name.sm" and you are finished! All you have to do now is move this file into your ''Stepmania\Songs\Song ~~collection folder~~\'' area.

*Now you have the rest of the .SM file. Don't worry about any of it for now ('''UNLESS you know the intro BPM to your .SM file, in which you should input this value right away in the ''BPM's'' section'''). Hit "Save As" and choose the "All Files" file type, and then find your folder. Save it as "Song Name.sm" and you are finished! All you have to do now is move this file into your ''Stepmania\Songs\Song Collection Folder\'' area.

==Finding BPM(s) for your song==

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 It is an acronym for ''StepMania'' file, and it is the format that StepMania generally accepts for arrow placement for a song. This format starts off simple when you put it into a text editor, but it expands and becomes more useful as you edit the .SM file in the StepMania song editor.
-Although ''before'' you create your SM file, you should create a folder with the song's name as the folders name, and place it on the desktop (as you will be adding files and making changes, leaving it on the desktop will bypass having to worry about needing any ''administrative privileges'' to add, remove, copy, or paste anything to that folder).
+Although ''before'' you create your SM file, you should create a folder with the song's name as the folder's name, and place it on the desktop (as you will be adding files and making changes, leaving it on the desktop will bypass having to worry about needing any ''administrative privileges'' to add, remove, copy, or paste anything to that folder).
-After you do this, move your .mp3, .wav, or .ogg file into the folder. It does ''not'' have to be named the same as the folder, nor do any of the other files. Renaming files to match the song name only helps you when putting down the information in notepad, or when others are looking for your .sm file among other ones.
+After you do this, move your .mp3, .wav, or .ogg file into the folder. It does ''not'' have to be named the same as the folder, nor do any of the other files. Renaming files to match the song name only helps you when putting down the information in notepad, or when others are looking for your .SM file among other ones.
-If you have a background (640x480 or bigger to avoid stretching), a banner (exact dimensions of 256x80 for perfect sizing in most StepMania themes), or a CD title (under 250 x 250 if you are sharing it with others), also move them into the folder.
+If you have a background (640x480 or bigger to avoid stretching), a banner (exact dimensions of 256x80 for perfect sizing in most StepMania themes), or a CD title (under 250x250 if you are sharing it with others), also move them into the folder.
 When preparations are complete, open up a text editor, and follow the steps listed:
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 '''#BGCHANGES:;'''
-*When you have done that fill in the information necessary for your song name (under ''title'', the subtitle of your song (possibly album it came from), and the author of the song. They should look something like this:
+*Once you have done that, fill in the information necessary for your song name (under ''title'', the subtitle of your song (possibly the album it came from), and the author of the song. They should look something like this:
 '''#TITLE:Song Title Here;'''<BR>
 '''#SUBTITLE:Album name or song sub message;'''<BR>
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 '''#CDTITLE:Your CD Title.png;'''<BR>
 '''#MUSIC:Your Music File.mp3;'''
-;The following file extensions are the most common for their area. You CAN implement .avi or .mpg files for your banner or background if you feel it is necessary...but it can lag the game for slower computers, so use caution when using videos for a BACKGROUND...banner is fine regardless.
+;The file extensions above are the most common for each area. You CAN implement .avi or .mpg files for your banner or background if you feel it is necessary...but it can lag the game for slower computers, so use caution when using videos for a BACKGROUND...banner is fine regardless.
-*Now you have the rest of the .SM file. Don't worry about any of it for now ('''UNLESS you know the intro BPM to your .SM file, in which you should input this value right away in the ''BPM's'' section'''). Hit "Save As" and save it as "all files", and then find your folder. Save it as "Song Name.sm" and you are finished! All you have to do now is move this file into your ''Stepmania\Songs\Song collection folder\'' area.
+*Now you have the rest of the .SM file. Don't worry about any of it for now ('''UNLESS you know the intro BPM to your .SM file, in which you should input this value right away in the ''BPM's'' section'''). Hit "Save As" and choose the "All Files" file type, and then find your folder. Save it as "Song Name.sm" and you are finished! All you have to do now is move this file into your ''Stepmania\Songs\Song Collection Folder\'' area.
 ==Finding BPM(s) for your song==

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