I suggest everybody clicks the "Notify me when updated" button to receive an email when the file is updated/amended in the future.

This file will need to be re-applied if/when patches/updates are released and when the full game comes out to ensure full compatibility. This is due to the fact that some files which are removed when installing this file are automatically re-installed by Steam when official patches come out.

Some of these changes, ESPECIALLY THE CLUB NAMES, may not apply in FMT or in existing save-games. There's a workaround for that in the first post.


The sortitoutsi real names fix changes the instances of fake names in Football Manager 2017 to the proper, real life names for awards, cities, stadiums and competitions, in cases where the actual name is not licensed. It will also fix the fact that the German and Japanese National teams don't call up real players. These are fully save-game compatible.

There is also a club name changes file, which changes the names of clubs in a way which ensures that any nicknames entered in the default database are retained. This file includes the proper names for German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French clubs to circumvent licensing restrictions. It also adds real-life media and journalists, encompassing most major footballing nations and continents. Finally, it includes a small file which corrects the 3-Letter competition names to correspond with any changes made in the lnc files. For all the files in this paragraph to work, however, you will need to start a new game.


Follow the below instructions to install this version of this file

STEP 1.
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2017\data\db\1700
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2017\data\db\1701
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2017\data\db\1710
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2017\data\db\1712
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2017\data\db\1730
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders

Notes:
\Program Files (x86)\
could be
\Program Files\
depending on your set up.

Mac
OPEN
 / Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / SteamApps / common / Football Manager 2017 / data / db / 1700 
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
 / Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / SteamApps / common / Football Manager 2017 / data / db / 1701 
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
 / Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / SteamApps / common / Football Manager 2017 / data / db / 1710 
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
 / Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / SteamApps / common / Football Manager 2017 / data / db / 1712 
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
 / Users / username / Library / Application Support / Steam / SteamApps / common / Football Manager 2017 / data / db / 1730 
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders

You can find these folders by clicking, in the Finder, the Go menu in the menu bar, then choose Go to Folder and type the folder path name (obviously inserting your username), then click Go.

You can get to the Library folder by simply selecting Go from the top bar and holding "alt" key - The Library folder suddenly appears on the drop down

For Mac Lion users, the Library folder will be hidden. Use this link to find out how to show it.

Slightly more detail in this post



OPEN
/home/user/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/common/Football Manager 2017/data/db/1700/
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
/home/user/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/common/Football Manager 2017/data/db/1701/
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
/home/user/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/common/Football Manager 2017/data/db/1710/
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
/home/user/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/common/Football Manager 2017/data/db/1712/
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
/home/user/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/common/Football Manager 2017/data/db/1730/
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders

Please note that the Local folder is hidden. Press (ctrl + h)



[b]OPEN
sdcard\Android\data\sportsinteractive.fm17\files\installed\data\db\1700
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
sdcard\Android\data\sportsinteractive.fm17\files\installed\data\db\1701
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
sdcard\Android\data\sportsinteractive.fm17\files\installed\data\db\1710
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders
OPEN
sdcard\Android\data\sportsinteractive.fm17\files\installed\data\db\1712
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders

OPEN
sdcard\Android\data\sportsinteractive.fm17\files\installed\data\db\1730
DELETE the dbc , edt and Inc folders[/spoiler]


STEP 2:
COPY the dbc, edt and Inc folders from the downloaded pack

STEP 3:
PASTE them into each of your respective folders mentioned in step 1.

These are what the folder structure should look like in all 5 of the 1700, 1701. 1710, 1712 and 1730 folders:

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u344/maltamons/dbc%20permanent%20folder%20fm17.png~original
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u344/maltamons/edt%20permanent%20folder%20fm17.png~original
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u344/maltamons/lnc%20folder%20fm17.png~original

STEP 4:
COPY the 4 files located in the EDITOR DATA folder in the downloaded pack

STEP 5
PASTE to
\Documents\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2017\editor data
This should be what your editor data folder looks like now (with 5 files rather than 4 as in this screenshot. There may initially be a config.xml file in this folder and it can be safely overwritten; it is generated by FM every time the game starts.
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u344/maltamons/real%20name%20fix%20fm17.png~original




To make sure the files have been applied correctly, go to the Champions Cup and EURO Vase in your saved game, and they should be renamed to Champions League and Europa League respectively. If you are in the middle of a save-game, German national teams will be populated in the next instance that players are called up, and not instantly.

Club names are only changed if you apply the editor data files before starting a new game. For a workaround if you've already started a new save-game, then please read the opening post of this thread.
Comments
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
I cant find Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 2017
Its not hidden, a search wont find it and ive installed the editor

Any ideas?

Can you check the same path except without the x86 part? It must be somewhere, after all, otherwise the game wouldn't be running.



you said
Edit: I see we've already had a very similar conversation earlier this year with the FM16 version of this file and that you eventually solved it, so make sure you do the same steps

i've found the thread but can't find the answer

I told you broadly the same things but at one point you seem to have stumbled on the solution.

Having had another look at your screenshot yesterday, make sure the files are in the same path and structure as the below screenshot.

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u344/maltamons/real%20name%20fix%20fm17.png~original
Bearded Shrimper
13 years ago
9 months ago
59
Can you check the same path except without the x86 part? It must be somewhere, after all, otherwise the game wouldn't be running.

I told you broadly the same things but at one point you seem to have stumbled on the solution.

Having had another look at your screenshot yesterday, make sure the files are in the same path and structure as the below screenshot.

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u344/maltamons/real%20name%20fix%20fm17.png~original


not working still sadly. I'm not sure what I should be copying across to where. The German team is working but not the names.

I'm only a few games into pre season with my first game so i'm happy to start that again but, from what i can see, everything is as it should be in terms of the files being where there they should be. is it worth a remove and re download the game and files?
or any ideas?
Shaytp99
10 years ago
3 months ago
16
Premium
Got the game yesterday and have a slight issue with using the file. When I go to steamapps and then common, there is no Football Manager 2017 file, just my FM16 and FM16 editor file. Never had anything like this before where the games file isn't actually there. The game runs fine so was wondering if there is anyone who knows how to help. Thanks guys.
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
not working still sadly. I'm not sure what I should be copying across to where. The German team is working but not the names.

I'm only a few games into pre season with my first game so i'm happy to start that again but, from what i can see, everything is as it should be in terms of the files being where there they should be. is it worth a remove and re download the game and files?
or any ideas?

This download contains a folder named editor data, which contains 5 files. Put these in Documents / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 2017 / editor data. They must be directly in this folder, and not in any other sub-folder. The path must be exactly as the screenshot displayed above.

I would like to see a screenshot of where the files are, if possible, so I can verify that the above is indeed the case.



Got the game yesterday and have a slight issue with using the file. When I go to steamapps and then common, there is no Football Manager 2017 file, just my FM16 and FM16 editor file. Never had anything like this before where the games file isn't actually there. The game runs fine so was wondering if there is anyone who knows how to help. Thanks guys.

I've had this plenty of times before, and my answer is always the same. The game must be somewhere, so have a look on your computer for it. That should be the default installation folder for it..
Bearded Shrimper
13 years ago
9 months ago
59
This download contains a folder named editor data, which contains 5 files. Put these in Documents / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 2017 / editor data. They must be directly in this folder, and not in any other sub-folder. The path must be exactly as the screenshot displayed above.

I would like to see a screenshot of where the files are, if possible, so I can verify that the above is indeed the case.


here you go mate, that's the path and the contents of the file.
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
here you go mate, that's the path and the contents of the file.

That looks perfectly fine and it should work fine in-game.

Can you quickly start a new game and take screenshots of the Bundesliga club names and those in the Portuguese top division? Depends on how they look, I may be able to tell what is wrong. I'm assuming that the files are loaded when you start the new game, right?
Bearded Shrimper
13 years ago
9 months ago
59
That looks perfectly fine and it should work fine in-game.

Can you quickly start a new game and take screenshots of the Bundesliga club names and those in the Portuguese top division? Depends on how they look, I may be able to tell what is wrong. I'm assuming that the files are loaded when you start the new game, right?


what do you mean by that mate?
i'll start a new game now
Bearded Shrimper
13 years ago
9 months ago
59
what do you mean by that mate?
i'll start a new game now


I've started a Test game so advice is much appreciated, cheers.

I can change names in the editor if necessary but I don't want to miss one and spoil the whole thing.

On that, when I start a new game do I need to select any of the custom database options?
I never had to do that before but they have appeared there now
Godlike87
14 years ago
2 months ago
66
I have 3 letters club names in Portuguese league, How I can fix this?
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
I've started a Test game so advice is much appreciated, cheers.

I can change names in the editor if necessary but I don't want to miss one and spoil the whole thing.

On that, when I start a new game do I need to select any of the custom database options?
I never had to do that before but they have appeared there now

When you start a new game, you should tick these files, otherwise you're deciding not to run them. Ignore the other files (which you won't have) and make sure the five files from this download are ticked. When you do that, you should have the correct club names




I have 3 letters club names in Portuguese league, How I can fix this?

If this is in the middle of a save game, then please read the workaround in the first post on how to enable club name changes.
Bearded Shrimper
13 years ago
9 months ago
59
When you start a new game, you should tick these files, otherwise you're deciding not to run them. Ignore the other files (which you won't have) and make sure the five files from this download are ticked. When you do that, you should have the correct club names


that's sorted it, sorry for me being blonde and that.
Thanks
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
that's sorted it, sorry for me being blonde and that.
Thanks

Glad that solved it Keep it in mind for next year
Bearded Shrimper
13 years ago
9 months ago
59
Glad that solved it Keep it in mind for next year


the problem was that last year I'd started the game before applying the solution, this time i got the solution then started a game. The pre-game and in game solutions are what threw me off
ron1892
12 years ago
4 months ago
2
Hi Pal. Having Issues getting the Names for the clubs working etc. Have followed your instructions and started a new game but no joy.

mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
Hi Pal. Having Issues getting the Names for the clubs working etc. Have followed your instructions and started a new game but no joy.

I'm afraid it looks like you haven't quite installed it right. Can I have a screenshot of your editor data folder please? The main post contains a screenshot of what it's supposed to look like, including the path - so please check if it's the same
ron1892
12 years ago
4 months ago
2
I'm afraid it looks like you haven't quite installed it right. Can I have a screenshot of your editor data folder please? The main post contains a screenshot of what it's supposed to look like, including the path - so please check if it's the same


Many thanks for the reply. This is what my editor file looks like.
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
Many thanks for the reply. This is what my editor file looks like.

This download contains a folder named editor data, which contains 5 files. Put these in Documents / Sports Interactive / Football Manager 2017 / editor data. They must be directly in this folder, and not in any other sub-folder as is the case in your screenshot. The path must be exactly as the screenshot displayed below: http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u344/maltamons/real%20name%20fix%20fm17.png~original
pjbork
11 years ago
4 years ago
4
Hi, in the middle of a save game which I started a couple of months ago. I noticed I have FCP and SLB in the Portuguese league now, but I thought I had this edited when I started the save. Anyway this could have changed through the save? Club names for German clubs are fixed so not sure why this is just affecting Portuguese clubs.
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
Hi, in the middle of a save game which I started a couple of months ago. I noticed I have FCP and SLB in the Portuguese league now, but I thought I had this edited when I started the save. Anyway this could have changed through the save? Club names for German clubs are fixed so not sure why this is just affecting Portuguese clubs.

There was a small tweak with Portuguese clubs in the latest version of this file. To re-enable the correct names for Portuguese clubs in an existing save-game, please read the first post of this thread for instructions and apply them only to Portuguese clubs
Kraha
10 years ago
1 month ago
5
how to make club names to full from short? i mean FC Bayern to Bayern Munchen or Man Utd to Manchester United, etc? Thanks
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
how to make club names to full from short? i mean FC Bayern to Bayern Munchen or Man Utd to Manchester United, etc? Thanks

Follow the steps in this page for club name changes
Kraha
10 years ago
1 month ago
5
Nah, I mean that this fix should change names for clubs like in older fm games, but here names are still in shorter versions. just leagues names are good


edit: and gotta problems with files in editor data folder, cause they arent compatibility with game
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
Nah, I mean that this fix should change names for clubs like in older fm games, but here names are still in shorter versions. just leagues names are good


edit: and gotta problems with files in editor data folder, cause they arent compatibility with game

Club name changes work through the editor data files from this download, which are perfectly compatible with FM17. How can you tell they aren't compatible? Are you getting an error message?
pjbork
11 years ago
4 years ago
4
There was a small tweak with Portuguese clubs in the latest version of this file. To re-enable the correct names for Portuguese clubs in an existing save-game, please read the first post of this thread for instructions and apply them only to Portuguese clubs


Thanks Mons. Just to confirm - nothing I have done wrong, just a change with 17.2.0 that has caused the names to revert in my save game?

PS. thanks for all your work on this, definitely improves the FM experience markedly
Jorgen
17 years ago
1 week ago
119
Hi Mons,

Is there an easy way to see which Dutch media and journalists are edited or added to the media file?
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
Thanks Mons. Just to confirm - nothing I have done wrong, just a change with 17.2.0 that has caused the names to revert in my save game?

PS. thanks for all your work on this, definitely improves the FM experience markedly

To be precise, it's a change I made in this download rather than 17.2.0, so it's not your fault and doing the fix I mentioned is save-game compatible



Hi Mons,

Is there an easy way to see which Dutch media and journalists are edited or added to the media file?

Yes, loading the editor and the merged media file, and sorting fields with data edits for Dutch media sources and Dutch journalists
Jorgen
17 years ago
1 week ago
119
Ah, great. I didn't knew that it was possible to search for data edits. Is that new this year?

Just did what you said, but I cannot search media by nation, is that correct? And when searching for Dutch journalists, my editor finds none.
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
Ah, great. I didn't knew that it was possible to search for data edits. Is that new this year?

This is using the pre-game editor. Just add the filter for number of changes to be at least 1
Jorgen
17 years ago
1 week ago
119
I know, I just downloaded the pre-game editor and loaded the Susie merged media file.

Just expanded the search results to show 2000 results and choose 1 good edit and after that 1 failed edit to search for newspapers and such.
Using the peoples tab, I search for people type: journalist, nation: Netherlands, but could not find any.
I might be doing something wrong here.
mons
17 years ago
6 hours ago
85,497
I know, I just downloaded the pre-game editor and loaded the Susie merged media file.

Just expanded the search results to show 2000 results and choose 1 good edit and after that 1 failed edit to search for newspapers and such.
Using the peoples tab, I search for people type: journalist, nation: Netherlands, but could not find any.
I might be doing something wrong here.

You're right, it's not possible to look for media sources by nation as that field is not available in media source filtering.

By way of a workaround, I searched for Amsterdam and subsequently managed to narrow down the Dutch media sources list to the range in the attached screenshot.

As an aside, there are no Dutch journalists in the file.

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