*** BEGIN WARNING!!! ***

This toolbar is *INCOMPATIBLE* with previous versions of TC2M.  
It is only compatible with the second patch (2.51), and possibly 
beyond.  That patch changed the nature of the Run button, and 
added a Walk button.  This change has been incorporated into this 
mod, meaning that it won't work properly with older versions of 
the game (neither the initial CD release nor the first patch 
(2.40) ).

*** END WARNING!!! ***



This mod alters the configuration of the toolbar buttons for 
MadMinute Games' Take Command: Second Manassas PC game.

Be sure to install the SECOND patch (2.51) so that all scenarios 
can use this mod and the run command will function properly.  
Patches for TC2M can be found in the downloads section at:
http://www.madminutegames.com/ .



Be sure to make a BACKUP copy of your existing toolbar.csv file 
before using this mod since the original file will be OVERWRITTEN.  
Also be aware that if you've changed anything within your toolbar 
file (such as the coordinates for the in-game compass - the last 
line in the file) you'll have to re-edit in your own changes after 
you've copied over the file.



To install this mod, just place the 'toolbar.csv' file into your 
Data Files directory.  If the directory does not exist, create it.  
Then copy the modded file into the new directory so that it looks 
like this:

- Paradox Interactive
	- Take Command - 2nd Manassas
		- Data Files
			toolbar.csv   <<<--- modded toolbar file
		+ Graphics
		+ Maps
		+ Movies
		[etc, etc.]



To remove this mod, simply copy over the BACKUP toolbar.csv file 
you made prior to installing this mod.  Or just delete the file if 
you previously had no other toolbar.csv installed; if no toolbar.csv 
file is found the game will simply use its default toolbar.



Changes (and oddities) that come with this mod:
I've tried to standardize all the buttons between the various units 
so they are always found in the same positions regardless of which 
unit is selected.  I've also adjusted the default button positions 
so I could fit in one more column (8 instead of 7).  Some extra 
functionality has also been added.  The graphics have not been 
altered.

* The Run and Walk commands (introduced starting with patch 2 
(2.51)) share the same button position, but do not change the 
graphic; it always shows the Run or Gallop figure (I have no 
artistic talent, and it's pretty easy to see how fast the unit is 
currently travelling).

* When issuing a Run or Walk command, that command is always passed 
down to subordinate units.  Previously, Run was a toggle which 
switched the state of whatever the unit was doing (so a running unit 
would switch to walk, and a walking unit to run).  But now, Run 
means run and Walk means walk.

* If the Leader unit is stopped (e.g. already at the destination), 
the Double Quick button will not allow you to issue a walk 
command.  Instead, use one of the formation buttons to get the units 
to walk again.

* A March Column formation has been added to the Infantry Brigade, 
Cavalry Regiment, Artillery Battery, and Artillery Brigade 
commanders' toolbars.  This is the old "Road March" formation, 
which lines up the units in one long line with the commander in 
front.

* Infantry Brigades can now charge and retreat as a whole.  But be 
aware that only regiments which are currently engaged will charge; 
any others that are not firing at an enemy target will NOT charge.  
The reverse is true for retreating, however.  If any one of the 
Brigade's regiments have sight of an enemy unit (even just an 
officer, and even if they're not in firing range), the ENTIRE 
Brigade will retreat!  Be careful when using these two commands.

* Charge and Retreat have been added to the Cavalry Regiment 
commander's toolbar.  Charge and retreat behave in the same odd way 
as they do for Infantry Brigades.

* The Cavalry Regiment commander can now order the whole Regiment 
to Mount and Dismount, but the graphic and text do not work 
properly (it always shows Dismount only).

* There is a bug with Artillery Battery commanders where the 
opposite graphic and text for Limber/Unlimber may sometimes be 
displayed.  The button works properly, it just gives the wrong 
visual feedback.  Clicking another unit then going back to the 
Artillery commander clears it up.

* When using Double Quick with an Artillery Battery some of the 
guns in the battery may sometimes not respond to the order, and 
have to be controlled individually.  This seems to happen more 
often in larger scenarios.

* If the guns are Engaged, they may not Limber.  Hit Hold Fire, 
then Limber the guns.

* Artillery Brigade commanders can now Hold Fire, Withdraw on 
Recoil, and choose ammunition for all the guns under him.

* The Army commander can now Halt the entire army.



Feel free to mod this file to your heart's content, and even 
distribute your own version if you wish, or as part of a larger mod.

Anyone who wishes to host this mod is free to do so, but please 
don't publically distribute it by CD or other media, particularly 
any that involves an exchange of money, even just to cover shipping.  
And please keep this text file with the mod.



Changes and Errata (July 16, 2006):
* Updated run button on all toolbars to reflect the changes 
introduced in TC2M 2.51, rendering this mod incompatible with 
previous versions of the game.

* Corrected Union Supply Wagon, which originally used the 
Confederate gallop button graphic.

version 1.0: June 1, 2006
version 1.1: July 16, 2006




Endless thanks to Adam and Norb at MadMinute Games and the 
MadMinute Team who worked so hard to deliver such a fantastic game 
to our PCs.  All the credit for this simple mod goes to them.



Chris "Wolfe" Hare
chare@erols.com
http://users.erols.com/chare/cm/
July 16, 2006