Modders & their trade tools

Venatore · 09-22-07, 06:43 AM

I thought I would share with you the tools of my modding trade.

Hopefully other modders will also include what they use. This may become a handy thread if you want to start modding or if your a old hand at modding and need to widen your knowledge.

This is what I use, where possible I've included links.

Dat file extractor/package tool (free download)
(AKA:Chess set editing tool)
http://www.chessmaster.com/us/extras.php

SH3 Unpacker Program (free download)
(unpack TGA files from DAT)
http://www.delraydepot.com/tt/sh3.htm

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI (not free, you have to buy it)

(I use this for all my skinning ie; all TGA files contained in SHIII)
http://apps.corel.com/int/au/

Jet Audio (free download)
(I use this for all my music. It also converts OGGs, WAVs, MP3 and heap more.
http://www.jetaudio.com/

Switch Audio File Converter (free download)
(I use this for all my sound effects. It also converts OGGs, WAVs, MP3 and heap more.
http://www.nch.com.au/switch/plus.html

onelifecrisis · 09-22-07, 06:48 AM

Might I add...

For those who like their image editing cost-free, check out www.gimp.org, where you can download GIMP which is a good (arguably the best) freeware image editor.

JCWolf · 09-22-07, 09:12 AM

Ven , this is why we walk on similar roads!

This is why I trust you !

this is why we can stay back to back and
know that what ever comes we will take it
toghether!

Brother I hope everyone here knows how to apreaciate
you as I do !

TheDarkWraith · 09-22-07, 09:21 AM

Let's not forget the best tool that can do anything in the right hands.....the hex editor! It can pack/unpack TGA's, it can add new animations, it can add new objects, well you get the picture!

onelifecrisis · 09-22-07, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerboy

Let's not forget the best tool that can do anything in the right hands.....the hex editor! It can pack/unpack TGA's, it can add new animations, it can add new objects, well you get the picture!

Good point!

Here is a freeware hex editor (very basic mind you)

http://www.chmaas.handshake.de/delph...vi32/xvi32.htm

If someone knows a better free one, please post a link!

TheDarkWraith · 09-22-07, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onelifecrisis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerboy

Let's not forget the best tool that can do anything in the right hands.....the hex editor! It can pack/unpack TGA's, it can add new animations, it can add new objects, well you get the picture!

Good point!

Here is a freeware hex editor (very basic mind you)

http://www.chmaas.handshake.de/delph...vi32/xvi32.htm

If someone knows a better free one, please post a link!

DD has got me hooked on HexWorkshop. I was using Ultra-Edit32 but now find myself always using HexWorkshop.

Pack3D is another excellent tool to have in your arsenal for importing/exporting file contents.

Reece · 09-22-07, 09:36 AM

When I do Radio/Computer repairs I use all the fine tools:
Sledge Hammer
Crow Bar
Hammer Drill
Fencing Pliers
If a jobs worth doing, it's worth doing well!!

09-22-07, 06:43 AM	#1
Venatore Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia:- Sydney Posts: 2,049 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Modders & their trade tools I thought I would share with you the tools of my modding trade. Hopefully other modders will also include what they use. This may become a handy thread if you want to start modding or if your a old hand at modding and need to widen your knowledge. This is what I use, where possible I've included links. Dat file extractor/package tool (free download) (AKA:Chess set editing tool) http://www.chessmaster.com/us/extras.php SH3 Unpacker Program (free download) (unpack TGA files from DAT) http://www.delraydepot.com/tt/sh3.htm Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI (not free, you have to buy it) (I use this for all my skinning ie; all TGA files contained in SHIII) http://apps.corel.com/int/au/ Jet Audio (free download) (I use this for all my music. It also converts OGGs, WAVs, MP3 and heap more. http://www.jetaudio.com/ Switch Audio File Converter (free download) (I use this for all my sound effects. It also converts OGGs, WAVs, MP3 and heap more. http://www.nch.com.au/switch/plus.html Last edited by Venatore; 09-24-07 at 07:15 AM.

09-22-07, 09:12 AM	#3
JCWolf Admiral Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spain , Crossing Gibraltar! Posts: 2,292 Downloads: 202 Uploads: 1	Ven , this is why we walk on similar roads! This is why I trust you ! this is why we can stay back to back and know that what ever comes we will take it toghether! Brother I hope everyone here knows how to apreaciate you as I do ! __________________ JCWolf Mediafire SHIII Page User name : JCWolf Password : stefre@jcm

09-22-07, 09:36 AM	#7
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,860 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	When I do Radio/Computer repairs I use all the fine tools: Sledge Hammer Crow Bar Hammer Drill Fencing Pliers If a jobs worth doing, it's worth doing well!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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09-22-07, 06:48 AM	#2
onelifecrisis Maverick Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,895 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 3	Might I add... For those who like their image editing cost-free, check out www.gimp.org, where you can download GIMP which is a good (arguably the best) freeware image editor.

09-22-07, 09:21 AM	#4
TheDarkWraith Black Magic Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,962 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 5	Let's not forget the best tool that can do anything in the right hands.....the hex editor! It can pack/unpack TGA's, it can add new animations, it can add new objects, well you get the picture!