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# How to begin

A step-by-step checklist to get `rcore_clothing` up and running on your server.

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## Basic setup

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### Install the resource

Follow the [installation guide](/paid-resources/rcore_clothing/installation.md). This covers permissions, `server.cfg` setup, and removing old clothing resources.
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### Migrate existing data (optional)

If you're coming from another clothing script, follow the [migration guide](/paid-resources/rcore_clothing/installation/migration.md) to transfer player clothing and characters.
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### Configure the script

Read through the [configuration pages](/paid-resources/rcore_clothing/configs.md) and adjust settings to fit your server.
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## Adding addon/replace clothes

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Skip this section if you don't have any addon or replace clothes.
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### Enable dangerous commands and run detection

Go in-game and follow the [addon clothes guide](/paid-resources/rcore_clothing/features/pipeline.md):

1. **Step 1** - Detect replace clothes.
2. **Step 2** - Recalibrate replace and addon clothes.
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### Take photos

Start `rcore_clothing_for_photos` and restart your game.

1. **Step 3** - Takes photos and detects colors automatically.
2. Read each confirmation dialog carefully before confirming.
3. Wait for the male ped to finish, then confirm.
4. Repeat for the female ped.
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### Categorize and assign to shops

Use [Stock Management](/paid-resources/rcore_clothing/features/admin_mode/stock_management.md) in Admin Mode to assign your new clothes to shops.
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### Clean up

Stop `rcore_clothing_for_photos` and restart your game.

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`rcore_clothing_for_photos` must **not** be running during normal gameplay - it will cause head/body issues for players.
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