Getting Started

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Getting Started

This is the fastest way to begin using JRLEditor.

1. Prepare Your Files

Find the .jrl file you want to inspect.
Make a backup copy before opening it.

If you are unsure where your game files are, pause here and locate them first.

2. Launch JRLEditor

On Windows: launch the JRLEditor executable.
On Linux/macOS: the Windows executable can be launched through Wine if your environment is already configured for that.

3. Open A Journal File

Use the app's Open action.
Select your target .jrl file.

4. Read Quest Data

Choose a quest from the quest list.
Choose a stage from the stage list.
Review what is shown.

5. Close Safely

Close the app when done.
Keep your backup file unless you are fully confident in your workflow.

What To Expect Right Now

JRLEditor currently focuses on viewing/inspection behavior.

Some UI controls for editing, saving, and searching are present in the form but are not fully wired in the current implementation.

Read What JRLEditor Can and Cannot Do before expecting full editor behavior.