Modding tools- files, graphics,documents & system utilities

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

I just want to add, that winzip is an awesome mod tool that saves a ton of time. Say for example you need to make changes to the SNS file of every ship in the /data/sea directory.

Instead of creating all those directories, and copy the file over, just winzip the ENTIRE sea directory. Then open this rather large zip file, sort it by file type, and delete all the file types you dont want in your mod. (in my example I'd delete everything but the SNS files) <SNIP>

To start with- what a GREAT IDEA. Never thought of that. Keeps you from having to pick through all the individual folders.

So you know, just tried it after reading this and Zip Genius will allow you to do the same thing- plus create self extracting zips, disk spanning, sfx zips that will launch a program and other tools.



So I'll keep it listed instead of Winzip because of the additional features (things like self extracting zips are only available in the Winzip payware version, and it won't pester you to register when you start it up). If I couldn't have done your trick in the utilities listed above, would have added a Winzip link.

Did find out, can't use your idea in IZArc because it displays the folder structure like windoze explorer.

So it's Winzip or ZipGenius for your method ( I like it, like it, like it! )

(Gotta go paint the siding now )