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post Dec 17 2006, 06:18 PM
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A list of useful programs for modding Tiberian Sun!. If I have left any programs out/got creators wrong etc.. Please send me a PM and I'll sort it out as soon as possible. Some of theese have alternate versions/programs that do the same job, the ones listed here are only the most popular. Many alternatives are available for some types (like image editors or hex editors) - use what is right for you wink1.gif

Though named "modding tools", some are just "handy tools which modders tend to use". But its all good stuff wink1.gif

If you have trouble using any of the tools below, post in the editing forum (or mapping forum if your problem is with finalsun/marble madness) and sombody there will help you.

The XCC Utilities
Essential for any modder. Download HERE. Made by Olaf Van Der Spek. Contains: XCC AV Player, XCC Editor, XCC Mixer (V 1.45), XCC MIX Editor and XCC TMP Editor.
XCC TFD Shortcut installer - Not really a tool, but handy for TFD users. Made by Olaf Van Der Spek.
XCC Radar Colour editor - A basic tool for editing certain radar colours.Made by Olaf Van Der Spek.
XCC AUD writer - This is a plug-in for WinAmp that allows you to create .aud files from .mp3 files. For WinAmp, and MP3 editing, see "Sound related tools" below. Made by Olaf Van Der Spek

XCC .dll pack - You might need these DLL files to run the XCC utilities. Put them in the same directory as the program you are having troiuble running.

XCC Utils 1.45 U - with Visual Styles support (for WinXP & WinVista) (by CNCVK)
http://www.vk.cncguild.net/TOOLS/DATA/XCC_Utils_U.zip
Mix Protector - protect your mix files! (by CNCVK)
http://www.vk.cncguild.net/TOOLS/DATA/MIXProtector.exe

INI (.ini) related tools

INI Checker - A program to check your Rules,Art and sound files. Made by DCoder
AI Editor V2 - A program to help you edit the AI.ini file. Made by DCoder.

Most use notepad for edting the ini files, but some use other notepad-based programs. Two of theese are listed, as they seem to be the more popular ones.

NoteTab
NotePad++


Voxel (.vxl) and HVA (.hva) related tools
Voxel Section Editor III (VXLSE) 1.37 - A program for editing .vxl files. Made by Stucuk, Banshee, Koen, Plasmadroid and Will.
Cube Normalizer 1.5 - A program for normalizing voxels (.vxl).
WILL'S Voxel Editor. An alternate voxel (.vxl) editor (some people prefer this program to VXLSE III). Made by Will.
3DS2VXL - A program for converting .3ds files to.vxl files. Created by ViPr.
Some 3DS2vxl patches made by Icyson55 (descriptions are in the link wink1.gif )

OS HVA Builder 2.1 - A program for editing .hva files. Made by Banshee and Stucuk.
OS HVA Builder "Quick Patch" - Updates OS HVA Builder from V2.0 or above to 2.12. Patch by Banshee.

OS Voxel Viewer - A program for viewing .vxl files. Made by Banshee and Stucuk.
OS Voxel Viewer "Quick Patch" - Updates OSVV from V1.5 or above to V1.75. Patch by Banshee and Stucuk.

SHP (.shp) related tools
OS SHP Builder 3.36 - A program for editing .shp files. Made by Banshee and Stucuk.


Mapping related tools
FinalSun - A map making tool for TS (both singleplayer and multiplayer maps supported).
Marble Madness Framework Mode for FinalSun - As it says, its the "marble madness" mode for FinalSun. Used most commonly to find and repair cliff errors.

Pallete (.pal) related tools
OS Pallete editor 1.21. A file for editing the TS Palletes.
"Jasc2C&C" Palette Converter 1.2 - A tool for converting JASC palletes to TS Palletes.
TS "Alpha Lighting" Pallete - Not known to exist by me until very recently. daTSchickinhed gave it to me, I dont know if it was him who made it though.


VQA (.vqa) related tools
VQA Encoder 0.5 BETA (2) - A tool for encoding VQA movies. Made by Gordan Ugarkovik.

Alleg40.dll - Or "Allegro" as it's sometimes known. This dll is required for The VQA encoder to work correctly. Place it in #:/WINDOWS and it should work fine (# being the letter of your Hard drive, normally C:\).


FNT (.fnt) related tools
Fontedit - A simple program to edit and create windows .fnt files.


Music (.aud/.mp3/.wav) related tools
For the XCC AUD writer, see the "XCC Utilities" Section at the top.

WinAmp - This program, combined with The XCC AUD writer, can create usable, ready to be inserted into TS, .aud files.

Audacity - A program for editing .mp3 and .wav files, which can then be converted to .aud files. Not required, but handy for making many new sounds.


2D Image editing software
Not a requirement of TS editing, but many modders use theese programs to create ever more professional images. These programs are paticularly handy for editing the TS .pcx files, and for terrain editing.
Adobe Photoshop - A trial version can be found under "downloads"
Paint Shop Pro - Less popular than photoshop, but still an exellent 2D image editing program. Once you have entered your country, a trial version can be found under "Free trials".

3D Image software
Commonly used for creating renders and buildings. Again, not required, but very handy to have.
Blender - A free, open source, easy to use 3D modeling program.
3DS MAX - An incredible 3D program. It comes at a price though. For a free trial, follow the link on the main page.
See also: 3DS to VXL above.
GMAX - A cut down, but free version of 3DS MAX. That site also has tutorials here and there, so make sure you check them out too.

Hex Editing related tools (for editing GAME.exe) Note: These programs are NOT Decompilers/disassemblers.
HHD hex editor - A tool for edting the TS game.exe. Note that this is an older version, but it is MUCH better than the new one.
Hex Workshop - A more complicated, but more useful Hex editor.

PE Explorer - A hex editor and resource viewer in one, with several other useful features. Only recommended for those with experience in exe editing though. Link leads to a download page for a 30 day trial.

Language.dll related tools
Resource Hacker - A tool for editing the TS Language.dll. Can also be used to edit the GAME.exe to a certain extent.
XN Resource Editor - A more powerful, but slightly more complicated resource editor. Can also be used for modifying certain parts of GAME.exe

Misc tools
For those interested, a link to Borland Delphi. This is a program which can be used to view and edit the source code of many of the modding utilities available. Click "free trial" to get...a free trial.
TMP Studio - A tool for editing and creating TS and RA2 terrain files.

Explosion Generator - Found by Triforce a while ago, this is a nice program that generates random explosions, which can be used in TS.

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are you gonna update this list every time a new version of one of the utilities is released?


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post Dec 17 2006, 07:19 PM
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Thats the Idea, yes. Any newly released (as in, totally new) programs will also be edited in. I dont know if you remember the old version of this thread on TumSun, but that had a similar purpose. This is also a handy place to re-direct newbies to, as well as a quick reference area for anyone searching for a paticular program.

Which is a point, If anyone knows of somthing not on the list, PM me and I'll add it - I'm sure Iv'e missed somthing, but theese are the only ones I could think of when I wrote the post. I want to add links to free 3D modeling programs (or trials for the not free ones) too, but not being a 3D moderler myself, I dont know much about that.

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post Dec 18 2006, 03:28 AM
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Stucuk also made OS HVA Builder. Also, you should point out the quick patches for OS:VV and OS HVA Builder. They do a major difference, specially when dealing with memory leaks. Your system will feel the difference.
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Okay. Ill add those changes later, when I have more time. Thanks for pointing those out.


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the VQA setup program isn't working:
"alleg40.dll was not found"


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Ah, that somtimes happens. Alleg40.dll or "Allergo" is a file required for it to run. I'll add a link to a download for it under the VQA encoder Link. Also, thnks for reminding me, I must add a link to the XCC DLL pack.


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Oh okay, cool...
I also see Audacity up there, VERY GOOD program.
Till I found audacity I was using old school sund recorder for my audio stuff.


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PE Explorer is a good resources and EXE program too...


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I found a free version of 3ds max that isn't a trial. Thats because its old.

LINK:http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/D-Studio-Max-Download-15976.html


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I think it is a trial, it just doesent say very clearly.

There is a free equivalent, called "Gmax", which is missing a few (but not all) features.


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gmax is a dead program. No support or download is offered by auto desk anymore. Anyone got a link to blender?


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Look in the list above you. Its the one before 3dsmax.


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oops I guess I need new glasses


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i dont know if you know this already but GMAX is at http://turbosquid.com/

on the main page

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I had never noticed this list wacko.gif

I've now linked to it on the TS utilities page i threw together some time ago:

http://sun.tiberiumweb.com/utilities.php


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Thanks DvD biggrin.gif


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found program that adds loadsa of colours to multiplayer, save time editing game.exe.

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nice list, good dvd you linked the page good work creagor


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tarten we know of color patch thanks for posting the file though


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Could be good if you add a download of all the ini files to edit TS. Such as rules.ini and theme.ini smile.gif


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Yeah, but realistically you could use the XCC utilities to extract them very easily.


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XCC Utils 1.45 U - with Visual Styles support (for WinXP & WinVista)
http://files.renegadeprojects.com/Rock%20T...iles/Release.7z
XCC Mixer 1.45 U with Visual Styles and PNG support.
http://files.renegadeprojects.com/Rock%20T...Mixer_1_45_U.7z

Mix Protector - protect your mix files!
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I added IcySon's 3DS2vxl patches under "voxel tools" in the first post


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LOL, totally ignored VK's tools above your post tongue.gif


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fixed. Listed under 'XCC utilities"


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The link to Final Sun is broken by the way.
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Yeah, it appears Matze removed it from his site...

Edit:
I replaced the FinalSun download link with a working one now.

Edit2:
Replaced the links to C&CVK's tools with working ones.

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The AI Editor V2 link is down. You can link it to here: http://files.sagafx.com/index.php?act=view&id=6

BTW most of these tools can be found on my site.

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