# Basics of Heated Metal

After successfully installing `Heated Metal` and launching the game, you can now explore the tools provided by `Heated Metal`.

## Mode

After launching the game it will ask you which mode you want to use

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There are two modes:-

* **`NORMAL`:** In this mode, all operators have every attachment unlocked (e.g., ACOG sight can be equipped on SMG-11).
* **`BALANCED`:** This mode ensures that all operators remain balanced as they were originally, without modifications.

## Pre-Loader

After you have selected the Mode, it will ask you which maps to Pre-Load

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Pre-loading the maps will allow you to use different map objects in different map. The creator of custom maps mentions which maps you need to pre-load in order to play them.&#x20;

Just select the maps you want to pre-load and click the `PRELOAD` button.

You can open **console** by pressing `F1` and type help for all commands. You can open **editor** in-game by pressing `F3`.

## Directories/Files

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* **`Maps`:** Default folder to save/load custom maps. You shall paste the maps you download from the with file extension `.R6World` inside this folder. You can find custom maps from the [discord server.](https://discord.gg/JGA9WPF4K8)
* **`Quirrel`:** It contains the modules for custom stuff. (For Example: Moving Elevator in Tower)
* **`Scripts`:** It contains scripts to be used in console. (Set of commands)
* **`Saves`:** It contains save files. (Playlists, Attachments, Skins, etc)
* **`CrashLogs`:** It contains the logs/dumps of the game crash. You should share them if your game is crashing and you need help in [discord.](mailto:undefined)
* **`Settings.json`:** Config for heated metal. (Modified Sway, Multi-Pick, View-model, etc)
* **`Settings.backup.json`:** Backup of `Settings.json`.


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