[REL] Modding Tools and Utilities Compilation

Traveller · 04-18-13, 11:48 PM

I put together this compilation of freeware tools and utilities I personally use to edit Silent Hunter 4. You should be able to edit most Silent Hunter files with these tools.

I am not the author of any of these tools and utilities. I only put them together into one convenient download for modders and Silent Hunter players. All are the most recent versions as of April, 2013.

Included are-

Utilities:

- ExamDiff v1.9

This very useful utility allows for the comparison of two files. An excellent way to see how a modder changes files to get the end result. Also allows for easier merging of incompatible mods. * Recommended

- NotePad++ v6.3.2

An excellent text document reader and editor. Has a very useful 'replace all' feature. * Recommended

- JSGME Silent Hunter Mod Installer v2.6

This is 'the' Silent Hunter mod installer. * Recommended

- S3D Editor v099

This is 'the' Silent Hunter modding utility. * Recommended

Paint and 3D:

- Blender 2.66a

Allows for importing and exporting of different types of 3D models.

DDS Converter 2

Allows for importing and exporting of.dds image files into different formats.

- Gmax

Another 3D model editor that allows import and export.

- Paint.Net 3.5.1

Paint program that allows direct editing of .dds image files. Can also import and export most image file types. Limited capability, but useful. * Recommended

- Wings 3D 1.4.1

Another 3D model editor that allows for importing and exporting of different types of 3D models. Best for use when working with .obj files. * Recommended

Hex Editors:

- HxD 1.7.7

A basic hex editor. Decent, but probably not the best.

- XVI32 2.55

Another hex editor with more features. * Recommended

If you ever wanted to try your hand at modding Silent Hunter 4, now's you're chance.

Traveller

Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?t811w7pnbb3nei3

raymond6751 · 04-19-13, 05:45 AM

That's a thoughtful gesture.

fitzcarraldo · 04-19-13, 07:36 AM

Many thanks for the recopilation.

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo

les green01 · 04-19-13, 01:46 PM

thanks

arnahud2 · 04-20-13, 07:07 AM

Thanks you Trav, really appreciated.

Mikemike47 · 04-20-13, 04:12 PM

Jimimadrid's tools works great on things from SH3 to SH5.

Fifi · 04-23-13, 03:21 PM

Thanks!
Any tool to open and read FX files?

Traveller · 04-23-13, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fifi

Thanks!
Any tool to open and read FX files?

Yes. To view and edit, just use the included NotePad++.

Fifi · 04-23-13, 07:19 PM

Thanks again!

04-18-13, 11:48 PM	#1
Traveller Captain Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 513 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	[REL] Modding Tools and Utilities Compilation I put together this compilation of freeware tools and utilities I personally use to edit Silent Hunter 4. You should be able to edit most Silent Hunter files with these tools. I am not the author of any of these tools and utilities. I only put them together into one convenient download for modders and Silent Hunter players. All are the most recent versions as of April, 2013. Included are- Utilities: - ExamDiff v1.9 This very useful utility allows for the comparison of two files. An excellent way to see how a modder changes files to get the end result. Also allows for easier merging of incompatible mods. * Recommended - NotePad++ v6.3.2 An excellent text document reader and editor. Has a very useful 'replace all' feature. * Recommended - JSGME Silent Hunter Mod Installer v2.6 This is 'the' Silent Hunter mod installer. * Recommended - S3D Editor v099 This is 'the' Silent Hunter modding utility. * Recommended Paint and 3D: - Blender 2.66a Allows for importing and exporting of different types of 3D models. DDS Converter 2 Allows for importing and exporting of.dds image files into different formats. - Gmax Another 3D model editor that allows import and export. - Paint.Net 3.5.1 Paint program that allows direct editing of .dds image files. Can also import and export most image file types. Limited capability, but useful. * Recommended - Wings 3D 1.4.1 Another 3D model editor that allows for importing and exporting of different types of 3D models. Best for use when working with .obj files. * Recommended Hex Editors: - HxD 1.7.7 A basic hex editor. Decent, but probably not the best. - XVI32 2.55 Another hex editor with more features. * Recommended If you ever wanted to try your hand at modding Silent Hunter 4, now's you're chance. Traveller Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?t811w7pnbb3nei3 Last edited by Traveller; 04-19-13 at 05:45 PM.

04-19-13, 05:45 AM	#2
raymond6751 Admirable Mike Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,338 Downloads: 421 Uploads: 0	Thanks That's a thoughtful gesture. __________________ Game Designer: Close The Atlantic - World War Three https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

04-19-13, 07:36 AM	#3
fitzcarraldo Argentinian Skipper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Somewhere between Buenos Aires and the Bungo Suido Posts: 5,318 Downloads: 3345 Uploads: 0	Many thanks for the recopilation. Regards. Fitzcarraldo __________________ *My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity - Wilfred Owen.*

04-19-13, 01:46 PM	#4
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	thanks __________________ I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done. Audie Murphy

04-20-13, 07:07 AM	#5
arnahud2 Frogman Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 308 Downloads: 724 Uploads: 0	Thanks you Trav, really appreciated. __________________

04-20-13, 04:12 PM	#6
Mikemike47 Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Posts: 995 Downloads: 1078 Uploads: 6	Jimimadrid's tools works great on things from SH3 to SH5.

04-23-13, 03:21 PM	#7
Fifi Navy Seal Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France Posts: 6,086 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	Thanks! Any tool to open and read FX files? __________________ https://www.mediafire.com/file/rfw2h...N_V7.8.7z/file

04-23-13, 07:19 PM	#9
Fifi Navy Seal Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France Posts: 6,086 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	Thanks again! __________________ https://www.mediafire.com/file/rfw2h...N_V7.8.7z/file