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SDCafiine
Developer(s)	Maschell
Console	Wii U
Version	v0.1.5 (May 8, 2024; 19 months ago)
Links
Website	gbatemp.net/threads/sdcafiine.471630
GitHub	wiiu-env/sdcafiine_plugin
Download
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Revision as of 02:58, 2 July 2024

SDCafiine is a mod manager for the Wii U. It can overwrite textures, audio and much more. It can do mods for any title on the Wii U - including system software for things like custom themes or reinjecting life into Wara Wara Plaza.

Installation

Download the latest release of SDCafiine zip.
Extract and copy the file sdcafiine.wps into sd:/wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins

Download the latest release of the legacy edition of SDCafiine zip.
Extract it and drag the wiiu folder to the root of the SD card and merge it.

Usage

Create a folder named sdcafiine inside the wiiu folder on your SD card.
Find a mod you would like to use. GameBanana is the best place to get these.
Find the title ID for your game. You can find it here.
Create a folder inside of the wiiu/sdcafiine folder you created earlier with the title ID of the game you're modding.
Create another folder and name it the Modpack name of your choice.
Drag the content folder of your modpack into the folder you just created.
If you want multiple mod packs, create a folder inside of the game ID for each mod pack.
Eject the SD card from the PC and put it in the Wii U and power on. Launch your game of choice and SDCafiine should be automatically launched.

Create a folder named sdcafiine on the root of your SD card.
Find a mod you would like to use. GameBanana is the best place to get these.
Find the title ID for your game. You can find it here.
Create a folder inside of the sdcafiine folder you created earlier with the title ID of the game you're modding.
Create another folder and name it the Modpack name of your choice.
Drag the content folder of your modpack into the folder you just created.
If you want multiple mod packs, create a folder inside of the game ID for each mod pack.
Eject the SD card from the PC and put it in the Wii U and power on. Launch the SDCafiine app in the Homebrew Launcher and launch the game you modded.

SD File layout

(root)
- wiiu
  - sdcafiine
    - (TitleID)
      - (ModPack)
        content
  - environments
    - aroma
      - plugins
        sdcafiine.wps
      - root.rpx

(root)
- wiiu
  - apps
    - SDCafiine
      - sdcafiine.elf
      - icon.png
      - meta.xml
- sdcafiine
  - (TitleID)
    - (ModPack)
      - content

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-{{info|text=While possible to do on Tiramisu, it is highly recommended to use Aroma so you can load the themes automatically, and since SDCafiine on Tiramisu is very outdated}}
+{{Infobox homebrew
+| developers = Maschell
+| forwiiu = 1
+| image = Sdcafiine-icon.png
+| imagealt = SDCafiine icon
+| imagesize = 256px
+| version = v0.1.5
+| releasedate = 2024-05-8
+| website = https://gbatemp.net/threads/sdcafiine.471360/ gbatemp.net/threads/sdcafiine.471630
+| github = wiiu-env/sdcafiine_plugin
+| githubtag = v0.1.5
+}}
-{{Warning|text=Using FTPiiU Everywhere on Tiramisu is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks}}
+'''SDCafiine''' is a mod manager for the Wii U. It can overwrite textures, audio and much more. It can do mods for any title on the Wii U - including system software for things like [[Wii U:Custom themes|custom themes]] or reinjecting life into Wara Wara Plaza.
-{{shortcut|Wii_U:CT}}
+== Installation ==
-===Loading Custom Themes===
+</noinclude>
-Custom themes can be loaded using [[Wii U:SDCafiine|SDCafiine]].
+<tabber>
-====What you need====
+|-|Aroma=
-*The latest release of [https://github.com/wiiu-env/sdcafiine_plugin/releases/tag/v0.1.3 SDCafiine] (the Tiramisu version can be found [https://github.com/Maschell/SDCafiine/releases/tag/1.4 here]).
+<span>
-**Download and extract the <code>.zip</code> file and copy the <code>sdcafiine.wps</code> file to <code>wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins</code>.
+#[https://github.com/wiiu-env/sdcafiine_plugin Download] the latest release of SDCafiine zip.
+#Extract and copy the file <code>sdcafiine.wps</code> into <code>sd:/wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins</code>
+</span>
-**For Tiramisu, copy the <code>wiiu</code> folder to the root of the SD card, and merge when asked.
+|-|Tiramisu=
-*A backup of your <code>Men.pack</code> ,<code>Men2.pack</code> , <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>files.
+<span>
-**'''<big>Aroma</big>'''
+#[https://github.com/Maschell/SDCafiine Download] the latest release of the legacy edition of SDCafiine zip.
-**You can create a backup using [https://github.com/wiiu-env/ftpiiu_plugin/releases/tag/v0.3.1 FTPiiU plugin] for Aroma.
+#Extract it and drag the <code>wiiu</code> folder to the root of the SD card and merge it.
-**
+</span>
-**'''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''
+</tabber>
-**You can create a backup using [[hbappstore:wiiu/ftpiiu_everywhere|ftpiiu everywhere]] (This can brick your console, please dont modify anything)
-* A PC with a ftp client.{{FTP clients}}
+==Usage==
-*The '''.ips, .bps, .ups, .ppf, .aps, .rup''' file of the theme you want which can be found on this [https://gbatemp.net/threads/share-and-download-wiiu-themes-ips-patches-only.642214/#post-10279713 GBAtemp thread] or on [https://gbatemp.net/threads/huevos-vault-wii-u-themes.652387/ Theme Café.]
-*To patch your themes you can use [https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ Rom Patcher JS].
-====Section I: Creating a Backup====
+</noinclude>
-'''''If you want custom music you will need to use SDCafiine so follow the steps below:'''''
+<tabber>
-'''<big>Aroma</big>'''
+|-|Aroma=
-Use the IDS below on step 7, the folder name will change depending by the region of your console.
+<span>
+#Create a folder named <code>sdcafiine</code> inside the <code>wiiu</code> folder on your SD card.
+#Find a mod you would like to use. [https://gamebanana.com/ GameBanana] is the best place to get these.
+#Find the title ID for your game. You can find it [http://wiiubrew.org/wiki/Title%20database here].
+#Create a folder inside of the <code>wiiu/sdcafiine</code> folder you created earlier with the title ID of the game you're modding.
+#Create another folder and name it the Modpack name of your choice.
+#Drag the <code>content</code> folder of your modpack into the folder you just created.
+#If you want multiple mod packs, create a folder inside of the game ID for each mod pack.
+#Eject the SD card from the PC and put it in the Wii U and power on. Launch your game of choice and SDCafiine should be automatically launched.
+</span>
-USA: 10040100
-EUR: 10040200
+|-|Tiramisu=
-JPN: 10040000
+<span>
-#Turn on your console without any custom theme. ''(This will cause issues when getting the files we need.)''
+#Create a folder named <code>sdcafiine</code> on the root of your SD card.
-# Press '''L + DPAD Down + Select''' and search for '''FTPiiU Plugin.'''
+#Find a mod you would like to use. [https://gamebanana.com/ GameBanana] is the best place to get these.
-# Press '''Settings''' and enable everything.
+#Find the title ID for your game. You can find it [http://wiiubrew.org/wiki/Title%20database here].
-#On your PC open the '''ftp client.'''
+#Create a folder inside of the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder you created earlier with the title ID of the game you're modding.
-#It will ask for your '''Console IP''' and '''Port Number''' you can see this details on your console. ''This is a local IP address, so it doesnt matters.''
+#Create another folder and name it the Modpack name of your choice.
-#It will ask for a '''user''' and a '''password''' leave it in blank, just accept.
+#Drag the <code>content</code> folder of your modpack into the folder you just created.
-#Now navigate to storage_mlc > sys > title > 00050010 > (This depends on the region of your console) > content > Common > Package
+#If you want multiple mod packs, create a folder inside of the game ID for each mod pack.
-#Select '''Men.pack''' and '''Men2.pack''' then press Download.
+#Eject the SD card from the PC and put it in the Wii U and power on. Launch the SDCafiine app in the Homebrew Launcher and launch the game you modded.
-#It will ask for a place to download the files, but it's recommended to create a specific folder to save the content.
+</span>
-#Now we will do the same but with '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar,''' Go back and then navigate into Sound > Men
-#Download '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar'''
-'''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''
+</tabber>
-Use the IDS below on step 6, the folder name will change depending by the region of your console.
+==SD File layout==
-'''USA: 10040100'''
-'''EUR: 10040200'''
-'''JPN: 10040000'''
-#Turn on your console without any custom theme. ''(This will cause issues when getting the files we need.)''
-#Open the Homebrew Channel (Mii Creator) and select FTPiiU
-#On your PC open the '''ftp client.'''
-#It will ask for your '''Console IP''' and '''Port Number''' you can see this details on your console. ''This is a local IP address, so it doesnt matters. (e.g 192.168.0.14 : 21 ) (The number after the IP is the '''Port Number''')''
-# It will ask for a '''user''' and a '''password''' leave it in blank, just accept.
-#Now navigate to storage_mlc > sys > title > 00050010 > (This depends on the region of your console) > content > Common > Package.
-# Select '''Men.pack''' and '''Men2.pack''' then press Download.
-#It will ask for a place to download the files, but it's recommended to create a specific folder to save the content.
-#Now we will do the same but with '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar,''' Go back and then navigate into Sound > Men
-#Download '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar'''
-====Section II: Patching your theme files====
-#Open [https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ Rom Patcher JS] on your browser.
-#For the ROM file get your original '''(Men.pack / Men2.pack / cafe_barista_men.bfsar)''' file.
-#Change <code>Most common ROM files</code> to <code>All files</code>.
-#For the Patch File select the '''(.ips, .bps, .ups, .ppf, .aps, .rup)''' file you got from downloading the theme that matches the name of the ROM file.
-#Press Apply Patch.
-#You now have acquired the file, but one more step is required, which is to change the name of the file to the original name of the file.
-====Section III: Prepping files for SDCafiine====
 </noinclude>
 <tabber>
 |-|Aroma=
+{{Tree list}}
+* {{Tree icon|sd}} (root)
+** {{Tree icon|d}} wiiu
+*** {{Tree icon|d}} sdcafiine
+**** {{Tree icon|d}} (TitleID)
+***** {{Tree icon|d}} (ModPack)
+****** {{Tree icon|d}} content
+*** {{Tree icon|d}} environments
+**** {{Tree icon|d}} aroma
+***** {{Tree icon|d}} plugins
+****** {{Tree icon|f}} '''sdcafiine.wps'''
+***** {{Tree icon|f}} root.rpx
+{{Tree list}}
-<span>
-* For SDCafiine to load the files, you will need create the following folders:
-** Create an <code>sdcafiine</code> folder in your <code>wiiu</code> folder on your SD card.
-** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your Wii U Menu's title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
-*** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
-*** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
-*** '''JPN:'''<code>0005001010040000</code>
-** Inside your title ID folder, create a folder with the name of your theme.
-** Create a <code>content</code> folder with the name of your theme.
-** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your <code>content</code> folder.
-** Create a <code>Package</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
-** Place your modified <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files inside of the <code>Package</code> folder.
-** Create a <code>Sound</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
-** Create a <code>Men</code> folder inside your <code>Sound</code> folder.
-** Place your modified <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code> file inside of the <code>Men</code> folder.
-** Your final file paths should be
-** <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>
-** and
-** <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Sound/Men/cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>
-</span>
 |-|Tiramisu=
+{{Tree list}}
-<span>
+* {{Tree icon|sd}} (root)
-* For SDCafiine to load the files, you will need create the following folders:
+** {{Tree icon|d}} wiiu
-** Create an <code>sdcafiine</code> folder on the root of your SD card.
+*** {{Tree icon|d}} apps
-** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your Wii U Menu's title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
+**** {{Tree icon|d}} SDCafiine
-*** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
+***** {{Tree icon|f}} '''sdcafiine.elf'''
-*** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
+***** {{Tree icon|f}} '''icon.png'''
-*** '''JPN:'''<code>0005001010040000</code>
+***** {{Tree icon|f}} '''meta.xml'''
-** Inside your title ID folder create a folder with the name of your theme.
+** {{Tree icon|d}} sdcafiine
-** Create a <code>content</code> folder with the name of your theme.
+*** {{Tree icon|d}} (TitleID)
-** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your <code>content</code> folder.
+**** {{Tree icon|d}} (ModPack)
-** Create a <code>Package</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
+***** {{Tree icon|d}} content
-** Place your modified <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files inside of the <code>Package</code> folder.
+{{Tree list/end}}
-** Create a <code>Sound</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
-** Create a <code>Men</code> folder inside your <code>Sound</code> folder.
-** Place your modified <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code> file inside of the <code>Men</code> folder.
-** Your final file paths should be
-** <code>sd:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>
-** and
-** <code>sd:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Sound/Men/cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>
-</span>
 </tabber>
-====Section IV: Loading the theme====
-# Insert your SD card into your Wii U and boot into CFW.
-#*If you are on Aroma the theme should load automatically. If it does not ensure SDCafiine is enabled in the plug-in menu.
-#*If you are on Tiramisu load SDCafiine from the Homebrew Launcher.
-{{Success|text=If done properly, you should now see your custom theme!}}