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How to Use FFXI Dats

"FFXI" or "Final Fantasy XI: Online" is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) from Square Enix that features an exciting and engrossing story that can be played alongside friends and other players from around the globe. As with many games, looking at the same piece of armor or character might get boring after a while. There is a way to change the in-game graphics for weapons, armor and even characters (known as Dats), however, by using a few downloadable tools.

Things You'll Need

FFXI Dat Copier
Dat files

Instructions

Getting the Tools Ready
- 1
  Download and extract the FFXI Dat Copier to your hard drive (see Resources).
- 2
  Double-click on "FFXI Dat Copier.exe" to start the program.
- 3
  Select the folder for your FFXI installation (usually "C:\Program Files\PlayOnline\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XI"), folder for your downloaded Dats and a folder for backups.
- 4
  Find Dats online (see Resources) and place them in the folder you made for your downloaded Dats.
Using and Changing the Dats
- 5
  Click the Race option at the bottom of the program window and select your character's race.
- 6
  Click the box next the "Input" field and select the Dat you wish to use.
- 7
  Click the "Type" option to select what you're replacing such as a weapon or a helmet.
- 8
  Select what you wish to replace under the "Output" menu. These steps are telling the program that you wish to replace one of the original Dat files with one of your own choosing.
- 9
  Click "Copy Files" to perform the Dat replacement. You will now see your Dat files when you play the game.

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