(AB2 guide) how to create database file

step 1: go to Program Files (x86)\Matrix Games\Armored Brigade 2\data\database

step 2: copy the default folder

step 3: go to Documents\My Games\Armored Brigade 2\data\database

step 4: paste the default folder

step 5: open eras.xml with a text editor software like notepad

step 6: change the name in <string name="databaseID" value="default" /> to <string name="databaseID" value="desired\_name" />

step 7: open the game and change database in the settings window (appears when you launch the game)

now you can use your new database to create mods