Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:35 am Post subject:
Modding Tools
Heres some tools for TS Modding, the basics and the must-haves:
(many of these are also found on the left column of PPM's front page)
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 - Handy for TFD users.
XCC Radar Color editor 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.
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 trouble running.
SHP (.shp) related tools OS SHP Builder 3.36 - A program for editing .shp files.
Radar Color Editor Is a program put together by Nyerguds (GUI by IcySon55) which you use to modify the colors of your SHP's on the radar screen, a very handy tool.
Image Shaper an alternative to SHP Builder, it allows to combine and convert images into SHPs much faster
TMP (.tmp) related tools:
TMP Studio - A tool for editing and creating TS and RA2 terrain files. (No longer available: the author no longer authorizes its distribution)
TMP Shop - A tool to edit many tmp files at once. Among other things, it allows to edit the radar color, terrain type, ramp type and do palette conversions.
It's not a tool to draw or create completely new TMP 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 these programs such as PhotoShop and Paint Shop Pro.
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.
Anim8or is a free 3D modeling program which is a favorite out of the free programs.
Cinema4D isn't a very popular 3D Modeling program, but it is extremely powerful and very user-friendly (Which Me and Droke personally use).
Caligari Truespace is another 3D modeling and rendering program which is for quite a while already for free available.
Hex Editing related tools (for editing GAME.exe) Note: These programs are NOT Decompilers/disassemblers. C&C Executable Modifier - A tool that has a collection of hex edits that can be easily applied to different exe files (currently RA2, TS and FinalSun exe).
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
Explosion Generator - Found by Triforce a while ago, this is a nice program that generates random explosions, which can be used in TS. Last edited by Aro on Tue Jun 08, 2010 6:43 pm; edited 7 times in total QUICK_EDIT
You forgot Photoshop (but I'm not sure if they have a free trial) _________________ Comcast: Yo dawg we herd yo were downloading, so we put fail in yo modem so yo cant download while yo failin! QUICK_EDIT
Aro, I suggest to add Anim8or to your list of 3D Image SW because it's free and I think it's easy to handle. It gives you all the tools and goodies to cretae great art work.
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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject:
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INI (.ini) related tools:
DCoders AI Editor - A program to help you edit the AI.ini file.
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your doing a great job aro better than any thing classy or banshee have done recently im supprised youve not got more power. _________________ Creator of TS:BoB and some other things that might be good when finnished. QUICK_EDIT
Some of the links may be bugged. I'll go over them another time and fix them up, maybe add some more up-to-date and recent tools. Oh, and thank you. QUICK_EDIT
To convert the video into vqa you can use XCC Mixer iirc.
To create the video itself is up to you if you use 3dsmax and render one or if you use one of the various video editing tools. _________________ SHP Artist of Twisted Insurrection: Nod buildings
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:04 pm Post subject:
tools
Hate to bump this topic, but if any1 is looking for the TMP Studio I have it, I was given permission to send it through email or PM _________________ I am authorized to send out the TMP Studio, PM ME IF YOU WANT IT And check this out, these were sent to me for help with terrain and zdata help along with TMP Studio/Builder
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:38 pm Post subject:
tmp studio
I was given permission to send out the TMP Studio, I just can't post it if any 1 is looking for it _________________ I am authorized to send out the TMP Studio, PM ME IF YOU WANT IT And check this out, these were sent to me for help with terrain and zdata help along with TMP Studio/Builder
You can change the pallet in XCC TMP Editor by going to palet > load. The pal file need to be in the same format that the games uses & not the MS or PSP versions. _________________
Sorry to BUMP this...but errr....someone has the link to the aro's final sun "goodies? :B Like the thing that lets you use framework mode and all(?) QUICK_EDIT
Im using Beyond Compare 3 to compare many different versions of rules.ini, art.ini, and temperat.ini =)
it is also able to compare Excutables (Hex-compare), folders, pictures, databases ans many more...
On the left Side we can See (the vertical colorbar) where are differences in the Files =) And can copy the differences to the other file (via the yellow arrows)
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Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:47 pm Post subject:
Bump:
I'd like to request if a leet haxor could make a C&C tools bundle for the community.
It would be really nice to have an organized, complete assembly of the latest and greatest C&C tools. At the very least, combining shp builder, VXLSE, and HVA builder, since they all share many similar files. _________________ The Fall of Hammerfest - Epic Tiberian chain story
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:38 am Post subject:
can please attach the all palettes mix file for the SHP builder here too ?
iirc had a name like LKOccpall.mix, you can drop that into shp builder directory will see all palettes for TD,RA1,TS,RA2/YR. QUICK_EDIT
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Modding Tools
is it easier if i edit my AI.ini with notepad?
