What Schematicannon Configs Do and Where to Find Them
Schematicannon configs are configuration files that control how the Schematicannon mod behaves in your game — they let you adjust weapon damage, firing speed, ammunition types, and other mechanics without editing the mod code itself. Most players enable them through the mod's settings folder, which your game creates automatically when you first install Schematicannon.
The config files sit in a specific location on your computer that depends on which launcher you use. If you installed the mod through a mod manager like Curse Forge or MultiMC, the configs folder is usually inside your instance or profile directory. If you added the mod manually to your game folder, the configs live in a subfolder called config inside your main game directory.
You do not need to enable configs in the sense of flipping a switch — the mod reads them automatically once they exist. What you are actually doing is opening and editing the config files to turn specific features on or off, or to change the numbers that control how the mod works.
Key Takeaways
- Schematicannon configs are text files that control mod settings, and they are created automatically the first time you run the game with the mod installed.
- Config files live in a folder called config inside your game directory, or inside your mod manager's instance folder if you use one.
- You edit configs by opening them in a plain text editor like Notepad (Windows), TextEdit (Mac), or gedit (Linux) — never use Word or other word processors.
- After you change and save a config file, you must close and restart your game for the changes to take effect.
- If a config file does not exist yet, you can create it by running the game once with Schematicannon installed, then closing it.
Finding Your Config Folder on Windows
On Windows, your game folder is usually in AppData, which is a hidden folder. The easiest way to reach it is to open File Explorer, paste this path into the address bar at the top, and press Enter: %appdata%\.minecraft. This takes you directly to your main game folder.
Once you are there, look for a folder called config. If you see it, open it — that is where your Schematicannon configs live. If you do not see a config folder yet, run your game with Schematicannon installed, let it load completely, then close it. The folder will appear after the first run.
If you use a mod manager like Curse Forge, the path is different. Open Curse Forge, right-click on your instance, and select Open Folder. Inside that folder, navigate to minecraft, then config. That is where your configs are stored for that instance.
Finding Your Config Folder on Mac
On Mac, your game folder lives in your Library, which is hidden by default. Open Finder, click the Go menu at the top, hold down the Option key, and select Library. Navigate to process Support, then minecraft. Inside that folder, look for config.
If the config folder does not exist, launch your game with Schematicannon installed, wait for it to fully load, then quit. The folder will be created automatically. Return to the same location and you should see it now.
For mod managers on Mac, the process is the same as Windows: right-click your instance in the manager and select the option to open the folder, then navigate to minecraft and then config.
Opening and Editing Config Files
Once you find your config folder, look for a file with a name like schematicannon.toml or schematicannon.cfg — the exact name depends on which version of Schematicannon you installed. Right-click the file and select Open with, then choose a plain text editor. On Windows, use Notepad. On Mac, use TextEdit (but make sure to go to Format menu and select Make Plain Text first). On Linux, use gedit or nano.
Do not use Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or any other word processor — these add invisible formatting that will break the config file. Stick to plain text editors only.
Inside the file, you will see lines that look like this: damage=10 or enabled=true. Each line controls one setting. Change the numbers or true/false values to what you want, but do not change the part before the equals sign. Save the file when you are done — use Ctrl+S on Windows or Linux, or Command+S on Mac.
Restarting Your Game to explore Changes
After you save a config file, you must close your game completely and restart it. The game reads config files only when it starts up, so any changes you make while the game is running will not take effect until you close and reopen it.
Close the game, wait a few seconds, then launch it again. Load your world or server, and the new settings should be active. If something does not look right, close the game again, check your config file for typos, and restart.
What to Do If Your Config File Does Not Exist
If you cannot find a Schematicannon config file in your config folder, the mod has not created one yet. This usually means you have not run the game with the mod installed. Launch your game with Schematicannon in your mods folder, let it load all the way to the main menu or into a world, then close the game normally.
Go back to your config folder and refresh the view — the config file should now be there. If it still is not, double-check that Schematicannon is actually in your mods folder and that you are looking in the correct config directory for your launcher.
Common Config Settings and What They Control
Most Schematicannon configs include settings for weapon damage, fire rate, ammunition cost, and whether certain features are turned on or off. A setting like damage=10 controls how much damage each shot deals. A setting like enabled=true turns a feature on; change it to false to turn it off.
Some configs also include comments — lines that start with a # symbol — that explain what each setting does. Read these comments before changing values, because they often tell you what range of numbers is safe to use. For example, a comment might say "damage should be between 1 and 50" — if you set it to 500, the mod may crash or behave strangely.
If you change a setting and your game crashes or behaves oddly, close the game, open the config file again, and change the value back to what it was before. Save and restart the game to confirm it works again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to enable configs, or do they work automatically?
Configs work automatically once the mod is installed and the config file exists. You do not need to flip any switches or run any commands. The mod reads the config file every time the game starts, so any changes you make take effect after you restart.
What happens if I edit a config file while the game is running?
The game will not see your changes until you close it completely and restart. If you edit a config and restart the game without closing it first, the old settings will still be active. Always close the game, edit the file, save it, then reopen the game.
Can I break something by editing the wrong config file?
If you edit a config file that belongs to a different mod, that mod may not work correctly. Make sure you are editing the Schematicannon config file specifically. If you do edit the wrong file by mistake, close the game, undo your changes, and restart.
My config file has a lot of settings I do not recognize. Do I have to change all of them?
No. You only need to change the settings you want to adjust. Leave the rest as they are. If you are not sure what a setting does, leave it alone — the default values are usually balanced for normal play.
What should I do if the game crashes after I change a config setting?
Close the game, open the config file, and change the setting back to its original value. Save the file and restart the game. If it works again, the setting you changed was the problem. Try a different value, or leave that setting at its default.