Quick Start Guide
Arcanum is a powerful tool with many advanced features. This guide will get you started with the basics, though additional features will be detailed in their respective sections later.
First Startup
After installing Arcanum, launch the tool for the first time. During this initial startup, Arcanum will create essential files and folders to store settings and configurations. You will then be taken directly to the Main Menu.
Main Menu
In the Main Menu you can create a new project on the top. Which leads you to the Configure Tab.
Create a New Project
Set the game file location (
.\Europa Universalis V\game) in the top input field.You can enter the path manually or click the "Folder" icon to browse.
Select your mod's directory in the lower input field.
(Optional) Add base mods by clicking the green "Folder" icon.
Drag and drop the added mods to change their load order or remove them.
Click the Current Config button in the top bar to launch Arcanum.
Loading Screen
When a project begins to load, the Loading Screen will appear. This screen displays:
Progress indicators showing the current loading state
Quirky loading tips to keep things light while you wait
If you selected an existing mod, you may also encounter the Error System. This system will alert you to any issues detected within your mod files.
Main Editor
Map Controls
Keys | Action |
|---|---|
LMB | Select / deselect an object on map |
LMB+CTRL | Add / remove an object from selection |
MMB+Drag | Pan the map |
Scroll | Adjust zoom of map |
LMB+Drag | Add rectangle selection |
LMB+CTRL+Drag | Remove rectangle selection |
LMB+ALT+Drag | Add lasso selection |
LMB+ALT+CTRL+Drag | Remove lasso selection |
C | Toggle brush selection mode |
Esc | Cancel selection mode → return to pan / zoom |
Once loading is complete, you will enter the Main Editor, the primary workspace for creating and modifying your mods.