Index: README
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--- README
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 tested with Clang, but I expect it to work; report it if it doesn't work)
 
 * If you wish to alter some of the files, Node.js or a compatible
 JavaScript runtime is required for compiling these files (you do not need
 this if you do not wish to modify Free Hero Mesh)
+
+Before using it, you must create a file called .heromeshrc in your home
+directory; you may use default.heromeshrc to start with, and then customize
+it as you wish.
 
 
 === Community/discussion ===
 
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