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| type              = tool
 
| type              = tool
 
| image              = Backpack Decal Tool.png
 
| image              = Backpack Decal Tool.png
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| released          = {{Patch name|10|13|2011}}<br />([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
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| released          = {{Patch name|10|13|2011}}
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| availability      = {{avail|drop|purchase}}
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| released-major    = Manniversary Update & Sale
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| gift              = no
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| availability      = {{avail|drop|purchase|case-bonus}}
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| trade              = yes
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| gift              = yes
 
| marketable        = yes
 
| marketable        = yes
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| craft              = no
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| rename            = no
 
| numbered          = no
 
| numbered          = no
 
| loadout            = yes
 
| loadout            = yes
 
   | item-kind        = Tool
 
   | item-kind        = Tool
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   | level           = 5
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   | item-level       = 5
 
   | item-description = Add a custom decal to eligible items.
 
   | item-description = Add a custom decal to eligible items.
 
   | item-uses        = 1
 
   | item-uses        = 1
 
}}
 
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{{Quotation|Decal Tool blurb|LEARN HOW TO DEBATE EFFECTIVELY WITH DECALS. Apply any user-generated texture to certain items! It is a whole new way to influence people and hurt them.}}
 
  
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The '''Decal Tool''' is a single-use [[tool]] item represented by a red utility knife on top of a slightly peeled off decal of the Team Fortress logo. The Decal Tool can be used to apply a custom texture (or 'decal') onto items that allow it. Purchasing any item that the Decal Tool can be used on from the Mann Co. Store will also give players one free Decal Tool.
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{{Quotation|'''Decal Tool''' publicity blurb|LEARN HOW TO DEBATE EFFECTIVELY WITH DECALS. Apply any user-generated texture to certain items! It is a whole new way to influence people and hurt them.}}
  
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While using the tool the player will be guided through the steps to get their image onto the item.  
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The '''Decal Tool''' is a [[Tools|tool]] item. It is represented by a red utility knife on top of a slightly peeled-off red decal sticker of the ''Team Fortress'' logo.
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This item can be used to apply a custom texture (or 'decal') onto items that allow it. Purchasing any item that the Decal Tool can be used on from the [[Mann Co. Store]] also gives players one free Decal Tool.
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While using the tool, the player is guided through the steps to get their image onto the item.
 
The file types accepted are:
 
The file types accepted are:
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*.jpg
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* [[w:.bmp|.bmp]]
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*.bmp
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* [[w:.jpg|.jpg]]
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*.tga
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* [[w:.png|.png]]
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*.vtf
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* [[w:.tga|.tga]]
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* [[vdc:Valve Texture Format|.vtf]]
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Oversized or odd aspect ratio images can be stretched or cropped to fit the 128x128 square. Depending upon the item, the decal is applied differently; check the specific item page to see a template for the most efficient decal templates. Once the decal has been chosen, the image can be filtered using different options ("Team Fortressize!") and finally applied to the item.
  
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Oversized or odd aspect ratio images can be stretched or cropped to fit the 256x256 square. Depending upon the item the decal will be applied differently, check the specific item page to see a template for the most efficient decal templates. Once the decal has been chosen the image can be filtered using different options and finally applied to the item.
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Applying the Decal Tool on the [[Conscientious Objector]] adds small blood stains and wood details on top of the custom image being used.
  
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It is worth noting that with the removal of the Painterly effect you can no longer create full colored decals and are instead limited to a maximum of five or so colors. Items that had a decal applied before the painterly effect was removed still retain their original color.
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It is worth noting that, with the removal of the Painterly effect, players can no longer create full colored decals and are instead limited to a maximum of five or so colors. Items that had a decal applied before the painterly effect was removed still retain their original color.
  
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Decals can be removed from an item to restore it to its default appearance by selecting the item in the [[Backpack]] and clicking 'Restore'. However, the Decal Tool used on the item will not be returned to the player.
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Decals can be removed from an item to restore it to its default appearance by selecting the item in the [[Backpack]] and clicking 'Restore'. However, the Decal Tool used on the item is not returned to the player.
  
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Lastly, any image applied with the decal tool must comply with the [http://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement/ Steam Subscriber Agreement] as stated in the Terms of Service when you apply your decal.
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Lastly, any image applied with the decal tool must comply with the [https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement/ Steam Subscriber Agreement] as stated in the Terms of Service when you apply your decal.
  
 
== Usable items ==
 
== Usable items ==
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* [[Flair!]]
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* {{item link|Flair!}}
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* [[Photo Badge]]
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* {{item link|Photo Badge}}
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* [[Clan Pride]]
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* {{item link|Clan Pride}}
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* [[Conscientious Objector]]
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* {{item link|Conscientious Objector}}
  
 
{{Weapon Demonstration}}
 
{{Weapon Demonstration}}
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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'''{{Patch name|10|13|2011}}''' ([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
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'''{{Patch name|10|13|2011}} #1''' ({{update link|Manniversary Update & Sale}})
 
* The Decal Tool was added to the game.
 
* The Decal Tool was added to the game.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|10|17|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|10|17|2011}}'''
 
* Removed the painterly filter option on Decal Tools.
 
* Removed the painterly filter option on Decal Tools.
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'''{{Patch name|04|18|2024}}'''
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* Fixed an [[Exploits|exploit]] related to uploading invalid custom decals that would crash other clients.
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'''{{Patch name|7|18|2024}}''' ({{update link|Summer 2024}})
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* Added [[vdc:ConVar|ConVar]] {{code|tf_hide_custom_decals}} to allow clients to disable viewing custom decals on items
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** Added "Hide Custom Decals" checkbox to the [[Multiplayer options#Advanced multiplayer options|Advanced Options]] dialog in the Miscellaneous Options category
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== Notes ==
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* Custom decals from users can be disabled by checking "Hide Custom Decals" in the [[Multiplayer options#Advanced multiplayer options|Advanced Options menu]], or by setting {{code|tf_hide_custom_decals}} to {{code|1}}.
  
 
== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
 
* Decalable items may have the incorrect decal in client view if multiple people have same decalable items on the same [[server]].
 
* Decalable items may have the incorrect decal in client view if multiple people have same decalable items on the same [[server]].
 
* Items that have been used with a Decal do not show the Decal in the trading interface to either trader.
 
* Items that have been used with a Decal do not show the Decal in the trading interface to either trader.
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* There is an exploit where players can use a third-party tool to make their decals fully coloured.
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* The item with the decal showed in the dialogs can't be rotated.
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* Despite being a valid file type, .vtf files cannot be used for applying decals.
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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{{ManniversaryNav}}
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{{Manniversary Nav}}
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{{ToolNav}}
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{{Tool Nav}}

Latest revision as of 20:00, 18 July 2024

“
LEARN HOW TO DEBATE EFFECTIVELY WITH DECALS. Apply any user-generated texture to certain items! It is a whole new way to influence people and hurt them.
— Decal Tool publicity blurb
 ”

The Decal Tool is a tool item. It is represented by a red utility knife on top of a slightly peeled-off red decal sticker of the Team Fortress logo.

This item can be used to apply a custom texture (or 'decal') onto items that allow it. Purchasing any item that the Decal Tool can be used on from the Mann Co. Store also gives players one free Decal Tool.

While using the tool, the player is guided through the steps to get their image onto the item. The file types accepted are:

Oversized or odd aspect ratio images can be stretched or cropped to fit the 128x128 square. Depending upon the item, the decal is applied differently; check the specific item page to see a template for the most efficient decal templates. Once the decal has been chosen, the image can be filtered using different options ("Team Fortressize!") and finally applied to the item.

Applying the Decal Tool on the Conscientious Objector adds small blood stains and wood details on top of the custom image being used.

It is worth noting that, with the removal of the Painterly effect, players can no longer create full colored decals and are instead limited to a maximum of five or so colors. Items that had a decal applied before the painterly effect was removed still retain their original color.

Decals can be removed from an item to restore it to its default appearance by selecting the item in the Backpack and clicking 'Restore'. However, the Decal Tool used on the item is not returned to the player.

Lastly, any image applied with the decal tool must comply with the Steam Subscriber Agreement as stated in the Terms of Service when you apply your decal.

Usable items

Demonstration

Update history

October 13, 2011 Patch #1 (Manniversary Update & Sale)

  • The Decal Tool was added to the game.

October 17, 2011 Patch

  • Removed the painterly filter option on Decal Tools.

April 18, 2024 Patch

  • Fixed an exploit related to uploading invalid custom decals that would crash other clients.

July 18, 2024 Patch (Summer 2024 Update)

  • Added ConVar tf_hide_custom_decals to allow clients to disable viewing custom decals on items
    • Added "Hide Custom Decals" checkbox to the Advanced Options dialog in the Miscellaneous Options category

Notes

  • Custom decals from users can be disabled by checking "Hide Custom Decals" in the Advanced Options menu, or by setting tf_hide_custom_decals to 1.

Bugs

  • Decalable items may have the incorrect decal in client view if multiple people have same decalable items on the same server.
  • Items that have been used with a Decal do not show the Decal in the trading interface to either trader.
  • The item with the decal showed in the dialogs can't be rotated.
  • Despite being a valid file type, .vtf files cannot be used for applying decals.

Gallery

  • The prompt that appears when selecting your decal.

  • The second step, to make your decal fit into the game.

  • The Terms of Service that you have to agree to when using the Decal Tool.

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