Density Layer Installer V1.4 fs25-mods

Description:

QUICK START (no technical knowledge needed)
1. Download FS25_SoilLayerInstaller.exe
2. Close Farming Simulator 25 completely.
3. Double-click the .exe — click "Run Installer".
4. Launch FS25 and load your save. Done. That’s it. The installer automatically finds your savegame and map, backs up your map ZIP, and patches everything with a single click.WHAT IT DOES
Patches your active map mod ZIP to add five custom soil density map layers (soilN, soilP, soilK, soilPH, soilOM). Once these layers are present, FS25_SoilFertilizer can track nutrients at true pixel resolution instead of one average value per field. Without the patch: every pixel inside "Field 3" shares one nitrogen value.
With the patch: each pixel has its own value, allowing for realistic left/right splits on the map overlay when spraying half a field.REQUIREMENTS
FS25 must be closed when running the installer (ZIP files must not be locked).
The map mod ZIP must be installed in your Mods folder.
At least one career save using that map.BACKUP & RESTORE
A backup is created automatically before any changes: <mapname>.zip.backup_soilinstaller
To undo the patch:
1. Close FS25.
2. Rename the .backup_soilinstaller file back to the original .zip (remove the .backup_soilinstaller suffix).
3. Launch FS25 — the soil layers are removed.ALREADY PATCHED?
Rerunning the installer on an already patched map will show “Already Patched” and do nothing. It’s safe to run again at any time. To force a re-patch, restore the backup first, then run the installer again.SUPPORTED MAPS
Any FS25 map mod that:
- Is a single ZIP in the Mods folder
- Has its main i3d file at maps/mapXX.i3d inside the ZIP
- Stores terrain data files at maps/data/ inside the ZIP
Tested on: The Pichonniere Valley (FS25_The_Pichonniere_Valley.zip)NOTES & CAVEATS
FS25_SoilFertilizer must be version 2.2.5.0 or later to detect the layers.
On maps that already include layers named soilN / soilP / soilK / soilPH / soilOM, the installer detects and skips them — the mod uses them as-is.
The blank GRLE files are a safe starting point (all zeros).
FS25_SoilFertilizer fills them automatically as you spray and harvest.
Multiplayer: all clients must use the patched map ZIP for consistent results.TROUBLESHOOTING
“No savegame found”
Make sure you have at least one career save in: Documents/My Games/FarmingSimulator2025/savegame1
“Map ZIP not found”
The map mod name in your savegame does not match any ZIP in your Mods folder. Confirm the map mod is installed and try again.
Minimap not showing soil colors after load
Wait a few seconds — the overlay rebuilds on a 2-second cycle.
“Partial success” result
One or more layers may be missing. Restore the backup, report the issue (attach the installer log), and do not load FS25 until confirmed.ADVANCED / CLI USE
If you prefer the command line, the original Python script is included:
python SoilLayerInstaller.py
Requires Python 3.8 or later. Same logic as the GUI, output in the console.V1.4.0.0
Adds soilYield as a 9th injected layer, supporting the Yield map layer in FS25 Soil & Fertilizer.
Already patched an older map? The installer detects the missing layer and adds it on the next run, no backup restore needed.Required mods:
Realistic Soil & Fertilizer