Mini Tweaker tutorial?

clayp · 04-06-07, 01:12 PM

I s there anyplace I can find a tutorial on the Mini Tweaker? Thank you..

Steppenwolf · 04-06-07, 03:57 PM

Not quite a tutorial, but it should get anyone started.

MINI-TWEAKER INSTRUCTIONS:
As usual, back up any file you plan to change before doing this (Although the Mini Tweaker will create a backup for you anyway).

1. Download and install Mini-Tweaker by:
1A. Download nvdrifter's collection of modding tools as modtools.rar from here:
http://www.savefile.com/files/684634

and unzip modtools.rar,
then unzip SH4_Modding_Tools_and_Utie.zip

1B. Unzip SH3MiniTweaker_build104.zip
1C. Run setup.exe
NOTE: The default installation folder is \SH3 Mini Tweaker, but you can install it wherever you want. We will assume you leave it as \SH3 Mini Tweaker.
1D. Create a subfolder under the \Sh3 Mini Tweaker folder called \SH4Tweakfiles.
1E. (OPTIONAL) If you are going to be using Mini Tweaker on an SH3 installation as well as an SH4 installation, create another subfolder under the \SH3 Mini Tweaker folder called \SH3Tweakfiles.

2. Install the SH4 Tweak files by:
(NOTE: These Step 2 instructions are a little complicated because not all of the zipped tweak files use the same directory structure. But its easier to sort them out now, rather than deal with the additional time it takes to change directories, every time you run Mini-Tweaker and load a tweak file later).
2A. Unzip "SH4 Aircraft .zon and .sim Tweak Files.zip" to a temporary directory (we'll assume you call it \SH4temp).
Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\SH4 Aircraft .zon and .sim Tweak files folder to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder.
2B. Unzip "SH4 Sub .sim and .zon Tweak files.zip" to \SH4temp.
Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\SH4 Sub .sim and .zon Tweak files folder to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder.
2C. Unzip "AI Sensors.dat Tweak File.zip" to \SH4temp.
Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\AI Sensors.dat Tweak File folder to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder.
2D. Unzip "scene.dat_Tweak_File.zip" to \SH4temp.
Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\scene.dat Tweak File folder to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder.
2E. Unzip "SH4_Ship.sim_Tweak_Files.zip" to \SH4temp.
Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\SH4 Ship.sim Tweak files\SH4 Ship.sim Tweak files folder (Yes there are two identically named folders) to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder.
2F. Unzip "Sub Gun .sim Tweak Files.zip" to \SH4temp.
Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\Sub Gun .sim Tweak Files\Sub Gun .sim Tweak Files folder (Yes, again there are two identically named folders) to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder.
2G. (OPTIONAL) If you are going to be using Mini-Tweaker on an SH3 installation as well as an SH4 installation, download the SH3 tweak files (in a file called tweakfiles.zip) from:
http://www.delraydepot.com/tt/sh3sdk.htm#tweaker
Then unzip tweakfiles.zip into the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH3Tweakfiles folder.

3. Run Sh3 Mini Tweaker
NOTE: If you do not have SH3 installed on your system you will get a pop-up saying, "Unable to find SH3 registry key. Manually choose this or another game folder path". Just ignore it and click OK.

4. Pick the SH4 installation you want to make changes in by:
4A. In the upper right corner of the screen where it says, "Locate alternate game folder", click the "..." button. Browse to the \Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific folder of the installation you want to make changes in and select it.
NOTE FOR SH3: If making changes to an SH3 installation, you would instead browse to the \SilentHunterIII folder of the installation you want to make changes in and select it.

5. Pick the file you want to change by:
5A. Click on the "Load Tweak File" button at the top middle of the screen. This brings up the "Select Tweak file" screen. Browse to your \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder.
NOTE FOR SH3: If making changes to an SH3 installation, browse to your \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH3Tweakfiles folder instead. The rest of the instructions below apply equally whether you are editing an SH3 or SH4 installation. Just susbstitute SH3 for SH4 in the descriptions.

5B. All of the SH4 files are shown here in one directory. You don't have to browse down through subdirectories. Just choose the one you want.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You will note that the files all have a .txt extension tacked onto them. This is because technically these are the "tweak" files (files used to map Mini Tweaker to the real files), but pick them just as if they were the real files.
SECOND NOTE: Many, but not all, SH4 files are listed here. To change a file not listed here you would have to create your own tweak file, which is a whole other subject.

6. Pick the Category and field you wish to change within the file by:
6A. From the drop down list at the upper left, pick a category. These change from file to file.
EXAMPLE: If you were changing the Deck_Gun_3_50.sim file, the categories shown are "Shell storage amounts", "shell specs" and "gun barrel movement and recoil". To edit the reload time pick "shell specs" from the menu.
6B. The "Names and Values" box will now show a list of all of the fields within that category you can change. Click on the one you want.
EXAMPLE: Under "shell specs" you will see seven fields, Shell Speed, Clip Size, Reload Time, Maximum Range, Angle, Travel tolerance, Elevation Tolerance. Click on the Reload Time field (This field influences, obviously, the amount of time to reload).
6C. Enter the new value you want for that field in the "New Value" box on the middle right of the screen. Click on the "Save new value" box.
EXAMPLE: Enter 6 into the box and click "Save new value" (This would increase the reload time).
6D. Exit Mini Tweaker

7. The Mini Tweaker created a backup copy of the file you just changed, in the same directory as the original file. The name is the usual "Copy of ...." name. You should move this to some other directory (otherwise the game sometimes gets confused and still uses this copy with the old values in it).

You're done. Test your change.

NOTE: Various modders periodically issue additional tweak files. Use the search function to find them.

Just follow the same procedure you did in Step2 above, to unpack and use them. Make sure that the ".txt" files go directly into the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder, or each time you click "Load tweak file" you'll have to change the directory to wherever you put them.

Here is a link to a thread for the shells.zon file:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=111831&highlight=shells.zon+tweak

There is currently no link for the additional Torpedoes_US.zon file, so I have put the contents into the thread listed below, so you can cut and paste the contents into your own text file.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...d=1#post534957

clayp · 04-06-07, 04:31 PM

Thank you very much....

JochenHeiden · 05-13-07, 06:58 PM

I see files for editing the characteristics for the gun such as reload time and ammo ammount, but I don't see where we can actually change the amount of damage it makes. Same for torpedoes. What is the tweak file for weapon damage?

Steppenwolf · 05-14-07, 09:42 PM

For torpedoes it is the Torpedoes_US.zon file. The MinEF and MaxEF entries affect the explosive power of the torpedo. The MinRadius and MaxRadius affect the area of the explosion.

For shells it is the same thing, but in the Shells.zon file. See this thread to download a tweak file for it:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ells.zon+tweak

There is currently no link for the additional Torpedoes_US.zon file, so I have put the contents into the thread listed below, so you can cut and paste the contents into your own text file.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...d=1#post534957

Silentcal · 05-17-07, 06:56 AM

Unzip "SH4 Aircraft .zon and .sim Tweak Files.zip"

where can I find These files please

Kind regards

ReallyDedPoet · 05-17-07, 07:10 AM

Arn't they in Steppenwolf's post:hmm:

RDP

Steppenwolf · 05-17-07, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silentcal

Unzip "SH4 Aircraft .zon and .sim Tweak Files.zip"
where can I find These files please

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

Arn't they in Steppenwolf's post:hmm:
RDP

Indeed they are. If you followed Step 1A and unzipped "modtools.rar" followed by "SH4_Modding_Tools_and_Utie.zip". "SH4 Aircraft .zon and .sim Tweak files.zip" is one of the files within "SH4_modding_Tools_and_Utie.zip"

MaxT.dk · 05-19-07, 04:19 PM

Thanks for this tut! Now I'm gonna play some evil game! :rotfl:

YARRRRRRRR!

clayp · 07-23-07, 10:57 PM

and unzip modtools.rar,
then unzip SH4_Modding_Tools_and_Utie.zip

Where is the link for modding tools utie.zip please...

07-24-07, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JochenHeiden

I see files for editing the characteristics for the gun such as reload time and ammo ammount, but I don't see where we can actually change the amount of damage it makes. Same for torpedoes. What is the tweak file for weapon damage?

some of the tweak files for sh4 are not working after patch 1.3 but the links in my sig have everything i know that is available right now.

if you find any that dont work you will have to do without those until someone repairs them or creates new ones.

there is a new tool about to be released that will replace the tweaker and do away with the need for tweak files altogether. supposed to be released august 1st.

clayp · 07-24-07, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEBSTER

Quote:

Originally Posted by JochenHeiden

I see files for editing the characteristics for the gun such as reload time and ammo ammount, but I don't see where we can actually change the amount of damage it makes. Same for torpedoes. What is the tweak file for weapon damage?

some of the tweak files for sh4 are not working after patch 1.3 but the links in my sig have everything i know that is available right now.

if you find any that dont work you will have to do without those until someone repairs them or creates new ones.

there is a new tool about to be released that will replace the tweaker and do away with the need for tweak files altogether. supposed to be released august 1st.

Yes sir I figured it out after I posted last night..One of the problems is I have trouble unpacking .RAR files more used to WinZip...Thanks for the reply...

NEVER MIND I deleted the Tweaker again too complacated for me...

mind_ctrl · 03-19-08, 11:51 AM

are there any tweakfiles for sh4 add-on?

thnx

LukeFF · 03-19-08, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mind_ctrl

are there any tweakfiles for sh4 add-on?

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=119571

04-06-07, 01:12 PM	#1
clayp The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,554 Downloads: 340 Uploads: 0	Mini Tweaker tutorial? I s there anyplace I can find a tutorial on the Mini Tweaker? Thank you.. __________________ clayp

04-06-07, 03:57 PM	#2
Steppenwolf 中国水兵 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 278 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not quite a tutorial, but it should get anyone started. MINI-TWEAKER INSTRUCTIONS: As usual, back up any file you plan to change before doing this (Although the Mini Tweaker will create a backup for you anyway). 1. Download and install Mini-Tweaker by: 1A. Download nvdrifter's collection of modding tools as modtools.rar from here: http://www.savefile.com/files/684634 and unzip modtools.rar, then unzip SH4_Modding_Tools_and_Utie.zip 1B. Unzip SH3MiniTweaker_build104.zip 1C. Run setup.exe NOTE: The default installation folder is \SH3 Mini Tweaker, but you can install it wherever you want. We will assume you leave it as \SH3 Mini Tweaker. 1D. Create a subfolder under the \Sh3 Mini Tweaker folder called \SH4Tweakfiles. 1E. (OPTIONAL) If you are going to be using Mini Tweaker on an SH3 installation as well as an SH4 installation, create another subfolder under the \SH3 Mini Tweaker folder called \SH3Tweakfiles. 2. Install the SH4 Tweak files by: (NOTE: These Step 2 instructions are a little complicated because not all of the zipped tweak files use the same directory structure. But its easier to sort them out now, rather than deal with the additional time it takes to change directories, every time you run Mini-Tweaker and load a tweak file later). 2A. Unzip "SH4 Aircraft .zon and .sim Tweak Files.zip" to a temporary directory (we'll assume you call it \SH4temp). Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\SH4 Aircraft .zon and .sim Tweak files folder to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder. 2B. Unzip "SH4 Sub .sim and .zon Tweak files.zip" to \SH4temp. Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\SH4 Sub .sim and .zon Tweak files folder to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder. 2C. Unzip "AI Sensors.dat Tweak File.zip" to \SH4temp. Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\AI Sensors.dat Tweak File folder to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder. 2D. Unzip "scene.dat_Tweak_File.zip" to \SH4temp. Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\scene.dat Tweak File folder to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder. 2E. Unzip "SH4_Ship.sim_Tweak_Files.zip" to \SH4temp. Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\SH4 Ship.sim Tweak files\SH4 Ship.sim Tweak files folder (Yes there are two identically named folders) to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder. 2F. Unzip "Sub Gun .sim Tweak Files.zip" to \SH4temp. Copy all of the files in the \SH4temp\Sub Gun .sim Tweak Files\Sub Gun .sim Tweak Files folder (Yes, again there are two identically named folders) to the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder. 2G. (OPTIONAL) If you are going to be using Mini-Tweaker on an SH3 installation as well as an SH4 installation, download the SH3 tweak files (in a file called tweakfiles.zip) from: http://www.delraydepot.com/tt/sh3sdk.htm#tweaker Then unzip tweakfiles.zip into the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH3Tweakfiles folder. 3. Run Sh3 Mini Tweaker NOTE: If you do not have SH3 installed on your system you will get a pop-up saying, "Unable to find SH3 registry key. Manually choose this or another game folder path". Just ignore it and click OK. 4. Pick the SH4 installation you want to make changes in by: 4A. In the upper right corner of the screen where it says, "Locate alternate game folder", click the "..." button. Browse to the \Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific folder of the installation you want to make changes in and select it. NOTE FOR SH3: If making changes to an SH3 installation, you would instead browse to the \SilentHunterIII folder of the installation you want to make changes in and select it. 5. Pick the file you want to change by: 5A. Click on the "Load Tweak File" button at the top middle of the screen. This brings up the "Select Tweak file" screen. Browse to your \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder. NOTE FOR SH3: If making changes to an SH3 installation, browse to your \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH3Tweakfiles folder instead. The rest of the instructions below apply equally whether you are editing an SH3 or SH4 installation. Just susbstitute SH3 for SH4 in the descriptions. 5B. All of the SH4 files are shown here in one directory. You don't have to browse down through subdirectories. Just choose the one you want. TECHNICAL NOTE: You will note that the files all have a .txt extension tacked onto them. This is because technically these are the "tweak" files (files used to map Mini Tweaker to the real files), but pick them just as if they were the real files. SECOND NOTE: Many, but not all, SH4 files are listed here. To change a file not listed here you would have to create your own tweak file, which is a whole other subject. 6. Pick the Category and field you wish to change within the file by: 6A. From the drop down list at the upper left, pick a category. These change from file to file. EXAMPLE: If you were changing the Deck_Gun_3_50.sim file, the categories shown are "Shell storage amounts", "shell specs" and "gun barrel movement and recoil". To edit the reload time pick "shell specs" from the menu. 6B. The "Names and Values" box will now show a list of all of the fields within that category you can change. Click on the one you want. EXAMPLE: Under "shell specs" you will see seven fields, Shell Speed, Clip Size, Reload Time, Maximum Range, Angle, Travel tolerance, Elevation Tolerance. Click on the Reload Time field (This field influences, obviously, the amount of time to reload). 6C. Enter the new value you want for that field in the "New Value" box on the middle right of the screen. Click on the "Save new value" box. EXAMPLE: Enter 6 into the box and click "Save new value" (This would increase the reload time). 6D. Exit Mini Tweaker 7. The Mini Tweaker created a backup copy of the file you just changed, in the same directory as the original file. The name is the usual "Copy of ...." name. You should move this to some other directory (otherwise the game sometimes gets confused and still uses this copy with the old values in it). You're done. Test your change. NOTE: Various modders periodically issue additional tweak files. Use the search function to find them. Just follow the same procedure you did in Step2 above, to unpack and use them. Make sure that the ".txt" files go directly into the \SH3 Mini Tweaker\SH4Tweakfiles folder, or each time you click "Load tweak file" you'll have to change the directory to wherever you put them. Here is a link to a thread for the shells.zon file: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=111831&highlight=shells.zon+tweak There is currently no link for the additional Torpedoes_US.zon file, so I have put the contents into the thread listed below, so you can cut and paste the contents into your own text file. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...d=1#post534957 Last edited by Steppenwolf; 05-21-07 at 04:24 PM. Reason: Changed links for nvdrifter's files.

04-06-07, 04:31 PM	#3
clayp The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,554 Downloads: 340 Uploads: 0	Thank you very much.... __________________ clayp

05-14-07, 09:42 PM	#5
Steppenwolf 中国水兵 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 278 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For torpedoes it is the Torpedoes_US.zon file. The MinEF and MaxEF entries affect the explosive power of the torpedo. The MinRadius and MaxRadius affect the area of the explosion. For shells it is the same thing, but in the Shells.zon file. See this thread to download a tweak file for it: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ells.zon+tweak There is currently no link for the additional Torpedoes_US.zon file, so I have put the contents into the thread listed below, so you can cut and paste the contents into your own text file. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...d=1#post534957 Last edited by Steppenwolf; 05-21-07 at 04:25 PM.

05-17-07, 06:56 AM	#6
Silentcal Nub Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Mini Tweaker Unzip "SH4 Aircraft .zon and .sim Tweak Files.zip" where can I find These files please Kind regards

05-13-07, 06:58 PM	#4
JochenHeiden Seaman Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 40 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I see files for editing the characteristics for the gun such as reload time and ammo ammount, but I don't see where we can actually change the amount of damage it makes. Same for torpedoes. What is the tweak file for weapon damage?

05-17-07, 07:10 AM	#7
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Arn't they in Steppenwolf's post:hmm: RDP __________________ Back in the Day

05-19-07, 04:19 PM	#9
MaxT.dk Rough night at Langtrees brothel Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 480 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for this tut! Now I'm gonna play some evil game! :rotfl: YARRRRRRRR! __________________ http://maxt.dk/archives/2007/03/22/s...nter-4-cheats/ Get KillerSub MOD and bring the Hell back to Earth! The FUN way to play SH4! Now with Rail Guns!

07-23-07, 10:57 PM	#10
clayp The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,554 Downloads: 340 Uploads: 0	and unzip modtools.rar, then unzip SH4_Modding_Tools_and_Utie.zip Where is the link for modding tools utie.zip please... __________________ clayp

03-19-08, 11:51 AM	#13
mind_ctrl Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: I'm from holland. where the **** u from? Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	tweakfiles are there any tweakfiles for sh4 add-on? thnx