Customization

From Jin

Jin loads resource (customization) files (either piece sets, boards or something else in the future) from two directories:

  • $HOME/.jin/resources
  • $JIN/resources

Where $HOME stands for your home directory and $JIN for the directory you installed Jin into. You can add your custom resources into either directory, although Microsoft Windows, especially older versions, doesn't have a proper concept of a home directory, so the 2nd option is better on that platform.

Each specific type of resource is loaded from its corresponding subdirectory. For example, piece sets are loaded from $HOME/.jin/resources/pieces/ and $JIN/resources/pieces/. Each resource is packaged in a zip file. Installing the resource usually involves simply copying the resource file into the appropriate directory and restarting Jin (if it's running).

Customizable Resources

These resources are currently easily customizable in Jin: