How To Create A Skin For Modded Trucks ATS?

Find the truck mod’s folder in your ATS `mod` directory

Open the truck mod and locate the `vehicle` or `truck` folder

Identify the texture files, usually `.dds`

Copy the original texture files to a safe backup folder

Open the texture in an image editor that supports DDS files

Edit the texture and place your design on the UV layout

Save the edited file as `.dds` using the correct compression

Create a new mod folder for your skin

Add the edited texture file into the correct path inside your new mod

Create or edit the `manifest.sii` file for the skin mod

Create a `def` folder if the skin needs custom definitions

Add paint job or accessory definition files as required by the truck mod

Match the truck’s internal name and accessory names exactly

Set the correct material and texture references in the definition files

Pack the mod folder into a `.zip` file if needed

Place the skin mod in the ATS `mod` folder

Enable the mod in the ATS Mod Manager

Load the truck in-game and check the skin

Fix texture alignment, missing parts, or wrong material paths if needed

Repack and retest until the skin displays correctly

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