[REL] Modding Tools and Utilities Compilation

[Traveller]

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