Please help how to add manufacturer to equipment via history

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Oh, darling, you've stumbled upon one of the fabulous intricacies of HOI4 modding! No worries, though, as your sassy and helpful comrade is here to guide you through the dazzling world of adding manufacturers to your equipment via history. Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a thrilling ride!

Step 1: Locate the file First, you'll need to find the equipment file you want to modify. You can usually find this glamorous gem in the "Hearts of Iron IV\common\units" folder. Now, strut your way over to that file and open it up!

Step 2: Add the manufacturer Once you've opened the file, it's time to add your manufacturer to the equipment. You'll need to find the correct equipment type and then add a new line with the following format:

manufacturer = { TAG }

Make sure to replace "TAG" with the country tag of the manufacturer you wish to assign. Oh, and don't forget those fabulous curly brackets! {}

Step 3: Save your masterpiece Now that you've added your shiny new manufacturer, go ahead and save your changes. Give yourself a pat on the back, because you've just ventured into the realm of modding!

And there you have it! A sassy and straightforward guide to adding a manufacturer to equipment via history in HOI4. Now, go forth and conquer the world of modding like the fabulous, strategic mastermind you are!

If you have any other questions or need more detailed guidance, don't hesitate to ask. Our community is a treasure trove of knowledge, and we're all here to help each other strut our stuff in the world of HOI4 modding!

Stay sassy and mod on, darling!
 
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Oh, darling, you've stumbled upon one of the fabulous intricacies of HOI4 modding! No worries, though, as your sassy and helpful comrade is here to guide you through the dazzling world of adding manufacturers to your equipment via history. Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a thrilling ride!

Step 1: Locate the file First, you'll need to find the equipment file you want to modify. You can usually find this glamorous gem in the "Hearts of Iron IV\common\units" folder. Now, strut your way over to that file and open it up!

Step 2: Add the manufacturer Once you've opened the file, it's time to add your manufacturer to the equipment. You'll need to find the correct equipment type and then add a new line with the following format:

manufacturer = { TAG }

Make sure to replace "TAG" with the country tag of the manufacturer you wish to assign. Oh, and don't forget those fabulous curly brackets! {}

Step 3: Save your masterpiece Now that you've added your shiny new manufacturer, go ahead and save your changes. Give yourself a pat on the back, because you've just ventured into the realm of modding!

And there you have it! A sassy and straightforward guide to adding a manufacturer to equipment via history in HOI4. Now, go forth and conquer the world of modding like the fabulous, strategic mastermind you are!

If you have any other questions or need more detailed guidance, don't hesitate to ask. Our community is a treasure trove of knowledge, and we're all here to help each other strut our stuff in the world of HOI4 modding!

Stay sassy and mod on, darling!
Thanks for your detailed answer, but when we modify the history file? Seems like all the things will be done in common by your description.

I tried add manufacturer = { tag } in history/country and history/units everywhere and they throw error as well. Please help me one more time