So, this guide is a step by step tutorial on how to config my addons. It will go though all the details + screenshots to help you understand better! The first few steps can be done in 2 ways. i will walk throguh both of them, however around half way through the methods follow the same path. Ok. let's start!

This way is probably the worst way of doing it however I will still walk you through it. I highly suggest using way 2!

Download Gmod extractor. This is a program that takes addons that you have downloaded form the workshop and turns them into a folder that allows you to edit its code. Heres a link to a secure download.
http://www.moddb.com/mods/garrys-mod/downloads/gmad-easy-addon-extractor

Now you have downloaded gmod, you need to use it. Extract the .zip file and run the "GmadExtractor.exe" file. You should be greated with this window.


At the top of the program there is a "Open" button. Click that and it should open another window.


Now you need to click "Browse" at the bottom of the window. This should open a file explorer. you need to go to your Garrysmod folder. If you have not changed the install dir then it should be something like.
64 bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GarrysMod
32 bit:C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\GarrysMod
If you have changed the install dir then you should know how to get to it.


Good job, you are doing great so far! so, now while still in that folder click on the following folders:

• garrysmod
  
• addons

You are now in the folder with all the workshop addons you have subscribed to.


Now you need to find which addon you want to config. As an example for this guide I am going to use restore box as the config is small and quick to do. You can use a config on nearly all my addons.


Click "Select", you should then be taken back to the original window but this time it has a file layout in it.


Now you want to press "Extract All" and extract it to an NEW EMPTY folder. this is VERY important!! After extracting the file, navigate to the folder and you should see something like this.

Ah, way 2. This way is SO much simpler and quicker! I suggest doing it this way rather than way 1 as you don't need to download anything and the files are already waiting for you.

Head over to https://garrysmods.org/profile/76561198058562944 and download whichever addon you wanna config. I am gunna use Restore box for this guide as the config is small and easy to use.

Extract the .zip file.

Navigate to the extracted file.

Ah, so now you have extracted the file we can now move on to editing it!

Navigate through folders till you get to "lua" (Unless you are already at that) and click into that folder. in that folder there will be a file called something like <nameofaddon>config.lua. With the addon I am using, its called "restoreboxconfig.lua".


For this step I highly advice you have something like sublime text or notepad ++ installed, it really will help with laying out the code. http://www.sublimetext.com/3 https://notepad-plus-plus.org/
After installing one of them, or using an alternative, open the config file with that program.


Configure the file to your liking. Make sure not to mess with stuff you shouldn't as that will probably break the script.

Now its time to install the addon back onto your Gmod, now depending on weather you are installing this to a server or directly into your gmod, the dir paths will be different. If you are installing it to your personal Gmod, then place the folder in your garrysmod addons folder. Unless you have changed the install dir, the file path will be:
64 bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\GarrysMod
32 bit:C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\GarrysMod
If you want to install it to a server then after entering the server files, the dir will be:
servername\garrysmod\addons

Now, what is the actual file you should put in there? Well, that depends on the method you followed. If you followed way 1, then it will be the folder you made that you extracted he content into. You will need to rename it to something without spaces or special letter. I suggest naming it something like: <addonname>_updated I would also stay away from UPPERCASE.


Now, if you followed way 2, then you once again have the easy life. All you have to do is go to the folder you extracted. For example, I downloaded the Restorebox so the file I will be going to is: "Restore Box V1.1". Within that folder will the the file we are looking for. I always try to name them something like: addonname_version or something like that. An easy way to tell if you have the right folder is it is normally with a bunch of README'S or Licenses. The folder Im looking for is: "restorebox1_1".


Now all you need to do is drag that file into your addons folder as explained in Step 5 and you have installed a configured version of the addon.

Well done on configuring the addon! its the same method for all my addons that have configs. If you need help on any step just add me on steam and we can talk!