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Cities: Skylines Wiki - Everything You Need to Know About Icons


Cities. Skylines Icon: A Guide for Beginners




If you are a fan of city-building games, you might have heard of Cities: Skylines, a popular simulation game that lets you create and manage your own metropolis. But if you are new to the game, you might be confused by the different icons that appear on your screen. What do they mean? How do you fix them? In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about Cities. Skylines icons and how to use them effectively.




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What are Cities. Skylines Icons?




Cities. Skylines icons are symbols that represent various aspects of your city, such as services, resources, problems, and zones. They appear on top of buildings, roads, and other elements of your cityscape. Some icons are informative, while others are warning signs that indicate something is wrong or missing.


There are two types of icons in Cities: Skylines: static and dynamic. Static icons are always visible and show the type and level of a building or a zone. Dynamic icons are only visible when there is an issue or a demand that needs your attention. They can also change color depending on the severity of the situation.


How to Access Cities. Skylines Icons?




You can access Cities. Skylines icons by clicking on the Info Views button on the bottom left corner of your screen. This will open a menu with different categories of information, such as population, traffic, health, education, and more. Each category has a different color and shows different icons on your map.


You can also hover your mouse over any icon to see more details about it, such as the name of the building, the number of workers or customers, the amount of resources or goods, and so on. You can also click on any icon to open the building's panel, where you can see more information and options.


How to Interpret Cities. Skylines Icons?




As we mentioned before, some icons are informative, while others are warning signs. Here are some examples of each type:


  • Informative icons:



  • A green house icon shows the type and level of a residential building.



  • A blue shop icon shows the type and level of a commercial building.



  • A yellow factory icon shows the type and level of an industrial or office building.



  • A purple star icon shows the type and level of a unique building or a monument.



  • A green tree icon shows the type and level of a park or a plaza.



  • A blue water drop icon shows the availability of water and sewage services.



  • A yellow lightning bolt icon shows the availability of electricity services.



  • A green heart icon shows the availability of health and deathcare services.



  • A blue graduation cap icon shows the availability of education services.



  • A blue shield icon shows the availability of police and fire services.



  • A green recycling bin icon shows the availability of garbage and recycling services.



  • Warning icons:



  • A red exclamation mark icon shows that there is a problem that needs your immediate attention, such as a fire, a crime, a power outage, or a water shortage.



  • A yellow triangle icon shows that there is an issue that needs your attention soon, such as a lack of workers, customers, goods, or resources.



  • A blue circle icon shows that there is a demand for something in your city, such as more residential, commercial, or industrial zones.



To fix the warning icons, you need to provide the missing service or resource, increase the capacity or efficiency of your existing infrastructure, adjust your policies or taxes, or expand your city with more zones or buildings.


Conclusion




Cities. Skylines icons are an essential tool for managing your city and keeping it happy and healthy. By understanding what they mean and how to use them effectively, you can create a successful and thriving metropolis that meets the needs and desires of your citizens. Happy building!


How to Create Your Own Cities. Skylines Icon?




If you want to customize your city with your own icons, you can do so by using the built-in asset editor or by downloading and installing custom icons from the Steam Workshop. Here are the steps to follow:


  • Open the asset editor from the main menu and select the type of asset you want to create, such as a building, a park, or a road.



  • Choose a template from the list of existing assets or import your own model from a file.



  • Edit the properties of your asset, such as the name, the description, the size, the cost, the maintenance, and so on.



  • Click on the icon tab and select an icon from the list of available icons or import your own icon from a file.



  • Save your asset and exit the asset editor.



  • Start a new game or load an existing save and find your asset in the appropriate menu.



If you want to use custom icons from the Steam Workshop, you need to subscribe to them first and enable them in the content manager. Then, you can find them in the same menu as the default icons.


How to Find and Download Cities. Skylines Icons?




If you are looking for more icons to use in your city, you can find thousands of them on the Steam Workshop, a platform where players can share their creations with others. You can browse by categories, such as buildings, parks, roads, props, and more. You can also search by keywords, such as "city skyline", "skylines cities", or "cities skylines icon".


To download an icon from the Steam Workshop, you need to do the following:


  • Open the Steam client and go to the Library tab.



  • Select Cities: Skylines from your list of games and click on the Workshop button.



  • Find an icon that you like and click on it to open its page.



  • Click on the Subscribe button to add it to your collection.



  • Launch Cities: Skylines and go to the content manager from the main menu.



  • Select the assets tab and enable the icon that you downloaded.



  • Start a new game or load an existing save and find your icon in the appropriate menu.



You can also unsubscribe from an icon if you don't want to use it anymore. Just go back to its page on the Steam Workshop and click on the Unsubscribe button.


How to Use Cities. Skylines Icons Effectively?




Now that you know what Cities. Skylines icons mean and how to access them, you might wonder how to use them effectively to improve your city and solve its problems. Here are some tips and tricks to help you out:


  • Pay attention to the color and shape of the icons. The color indicates the category of information, while the shape indicates the type of issue or demand. For example, a red exclamation mark means a serious problem, while a blue circle means a high demand.



  • Use the info views menu to filter the icons by category. This will help you focus on specific aspects of your city, such as traffic, pollution, happiness, and more. You can also use the info views menu to access more tools and options, such as policies, districts, budgets, and statistics.



  • Use the query tool to inspect individual icons and buildings. This will show you more details about the icon or building, such as its name, its level, its capacity, its production, its consumption, and so on. You can also use the query tool to access more options, such as upgrading, relocating, or demolishing a building.



  • Use the pause button to stop the time and plan your actions. This will give you more time to analyze the icons and decide what to do next. You can also use the speed buttons to speed up or slow down the time as you wish.



  • Use the undo button to revert your last action if you make a mistake or change your mind. This will save you from wasting money or resources on unwanted changes.



By using these tips and tricks, you can use Cities. Skylines icons effectively to manage your city and keep it happy and healthy.


How to Customize Cities. Skylines Icons?




If you want to change the appearance of the icons in Cities: Skylines, you can do so by using the built-in theme editor or by downloading and installing custom themes from the Steam Workshop. Here are the steps to follow:


  • Open the theme editor from the main menu and select the type of theme you want to create, such as European, Tropical, Boreal, or Temperate.



  • Choose a template from the list of existing themes or import your own theme from a file.



  • Edit the properties of your theme, such as the name, the description, the colors, the textures, and so on.



  • Click on the icons tab and select an icon set from the list of available icon sets or import your own icon set from a file.



  • Save your theme and exit the theme editor.



  • Start a new game or load an existing save and find your theme in the map selection menu.



If you want to use custom themes from the Steam Workshop, you need to subscribe to them first and enable them in the content manager. Then, you can find them in the same menu as the default themes.


How to Share Your Cities. Skylines Icons?




If you want to share your icons with other players, you can do so by uploading them to the Steam Workshop, a platform where players can share their creations with others. You can also browse and download other players' icons from there. To upload your icons to the Steam Workshop, you need to do the following:


  • Open the asset editor or the theme editor from the main menu and load your asset or theme that contains your icons.



  • Click on the share button on the top right corner of your screen.



  • Fill in the details of your icon set, such as the name, the description, the tags, and so on.



  • Click on the publish button to upload your icon set to the Steam Workshop.



  • Wait for a confirmation message that your icon set has been successfully uploaded.



To download other players' icons from the Steam Workshop, you need to follow the same steps as downloading custom icons from there.


Conclusion




Cities. Skylines icons are an essential tool for managing your city and keeping it happy and healthy. By understanding what they mean and how to use them effectively, you can create a successful and thriving metropolis that meets the needs and desires of your citizens. You can also customize your city with your own icons or download and install custom icons from the Steam Workshop. You can also share your icons with other players and enjoy their creations. Happy building! 4e3182286b


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