Upgrading AMX Mod X

This document contains information on upgrading AMX Mod X versions. Almost all versions follow the same pattern, although notes on specific versions can be found here as well.

All Versions

For general upgrades, you should make sure you:

• Replace all binaries.
  • dlls, modules / *.dll/*.so - This includes amxmodx_mm and all modules.
  • plugins/*.amxx - Any default plugins AMX Mod X comes with.
  • data/GeoIP.dat - If you use GeoIP, make sure you update the database.
• Replace language files.
  • data/lang/*.txt - Important to make sure plugins are using the right language phrases.
• Read the upgrade notes to see any other custom changes needed.
• If you do scripting locally...
  • Replace all base include and source files (.inc, .sma).
  • Replace the compiler and its binaries (amxxpc, amxxpc32, amxxpc64).

1.75

Instructions for upgrading to AMX Mod X 1.75 from older versions are below.

From 1.71

• Follow general upgrade instructions.
• Make the following configuration changes:
  • Open configs/sql.cfg. Add the new cvar:
    • amx_sql_type "mysql"
    • Note: Other option is "sqlite"
  • Optional: Open configs/modules.ini.
    • If you are using MySQL or SQLite, or any custom modules, write them down.
    • Replace your old modules.ini with 1.75's stock version.
    • Re-add your custom or SQL modules back in.

From 1.70

• Follow general upgrade instructions.
• Make the following configuration changes:
  • Open configs/core.ini.
    • Replace the contents with the core.ini from AMX Mod X 1.75.
    • Note: Make sure to note any custom changes!
• Continue by following instructions for 1.71.

From 1.50, 1.55, 1.60

• Follow general upgrade instructions.
• Make sure you have Metamod version 1.19 or higher installed.
• Continue by following instructions for 1.70.

From 1.01 or lower

• Follow general upgrade instructions.
• Recommended: replace all of your scripting tools with the latest versions of includes and the compiler. Then, recompile all of your custom or 3rd party plugins with AMX Mod X 1.75.
• Continue by following instructions for 1.50/1.55/1.60.