Heres some tools for TS Modding, the basics and the must-haves:
(many of these are also found on the left column of PPM's front page)
The XCC Utilities:
Essential for any modder. Download HERE. Made by Olaf Van Der Spek. Contains: XCC AV Player, XCC Editor, XCC Mixer (V 1.45), XCC MIX Editor and XCC TMP Editor.
XCC TFD Shortcut installer - Handy for TFD users.
XCC Radar Color editor XCC AUD writer - This is a plug-in for WinAmp that allows you to create .aud files from .mp3 files. For WinAmp, and MP3 editing, see Sound related tools below.
XCC .dll pack - You might need these DLL files to run the XCC utilities. Put them in the same directory as the program you are having trouble running.
SHP (.shp) related tools OS SHP Builder 3.36 - A program for editing .shp files.
Radar Color Editor Is a program put together by Nyerguds (GUI by IcySon55) which you use to modify the colors of your SHP's on the radar screen, a very handy tool.
Music (.aud/.mp3/.wav) related tools
For the XCC AUD writer, see the XCC Utilities Section at the top.
WinAmp - This program, combined with The XCC AUD writer, can create usable, ready to be inserted into TS, .aud files.
Audacity - A program for editing .mp3 and .wav files, which can then be converted to .aud files. Not required, but handy for making many new sounds.
2D Image editing software
Not a requirement of TS editing, but many modders use these programs such as PhotoShop and Paint Shop Pro.
3D Image software
Commonly used for creating renders and buildings. Again, not required, but very handy to have.
Blender - A free, open source, easy to use 3D modeling program.
3DS MAX - An incredible 3D program. It comes at a price though. For a free trial, follow the link on the main page.
See also: 3DS to VXL above.
GMAX - A cut down, but free version of 3DS MAX. That site also has tutorials here and there, so make sure you check them out too.
Anim8or is a free 3D modeling program which is a favorite out of the free programs.
Cinema4D isn't a very popular 3D Modeling program, but it is extremely powerful and very user-friendly (Which Me and Droke personally use).
Hex Editing related tools (for editing GAME.exe) Note: These programs are NOT Decompilers/disassemblers. HHD hex editor - A tool for edting the TS game.exe. Note that this is an older version, but it is MUCH better than the new one.
Hex Workshop - A more complicated, but more useful Hex editor.
PE Explorer - A hex editor and resource viewer in one, with several other useful features. Only recommended for those with experience in exe editing though. Link leads to a download page for a 30 day trial.
Language.dll related tools Resource Hacker - A tool for editing the TS Language.dll. Can also be used to edit the GAME.exe to a certain extent.
XN Resource Editor - A more powerful, but slightly more complicated resource editor. Can also be used for modifying certain parts of GAME.exe
Misc tools
TMP Studio - A tool for editing and creating TS and RA2 terrain files. (No longer available: the author no longer authorizes its distribution)
Explosion Generator - Found by Triforce a while ago, this is a nice program that generates random explosions, which can be used in TS.
Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:35 am Last edited by Aro on Tue Jun 08, 2010 6:43 pm; edited 7 times in total
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Ickus General
Joined: 25 Nov 2002 Location: @__@
Neat. Here is my Addendum to the list.
2d Programs.
GIMP or MS-Paint.
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Painter.
Fireworks.
Illustrator
Flash.
Aro, I suggest to add Anim8or to your list of 3D Image SW because it's free and I think it's easy to handle. It gives you all the tools and goodies to cretae great art work.
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INI (.ini) related tools:
DCoders AI Editor - A program to help you edit the AI.ini file.
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your doing a great job aro better than any thing classy or banshee have done recently im supprised youve not got more power.
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:23 pm
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Aro Alcohol Fueled
Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, UK
Some of the links may be bugged. I'll go over them another time and fix them up, maybe add some more up-to-date and recent tools. Oh, and thank you.
To convert the video into vqa you can use XCC Mixer iirc.
To create the video itself is up to you if you use 3dsmax and render one or if you use one of the various video editing tools.
I think the last two might be related to PNG, since PNG makes use of ZLIB.
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:03 pm
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zinkin Medic
Joined: 12 Dec 2009 Location: CABAL CITY :D
is it easier if i edit my AI.ini with notepad?
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:44 am
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MT General
Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Location: Wandering Time
zinkin wrote:
is it easier if i edit my AI.ini with notepad?
It's personal preference, really. I prefer using Notepad for everything, but some like tools that make things easier, and help find errors.
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:48 am
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New aircraft: KODIAK for NOD (because NOD hasn´t got any big aircraft),
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vladek515 Grenadier
Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Location: Netherlands
the one to TMP editor is dead somebody know where i can find it now?
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:38 pm
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Nikademis Von Hisson Energy Commando
Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Location: Wilkes Barre PA
tools
Hate to bump this topic, but if any1 is looking for the TMP Studio I have it, I was given permission to send it through email or PM
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:04 pm
_________________ I am authorized to send out the TMP Studio, Email me if you want it. And check this out, these were sent to me for help with terrain and zdata help along with TMP Stuido/Builder
This can be useful for users of TS Freeware version,trying to play old mods that ask for cd.
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 1:17 pm
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ReFlex Cyborg Soldier
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Austria
Can anyone upload the "TMP Studio" please?
All links what I found are off. :/
Posted: Sun May 30, 2010 9:56 pm
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Banshee Supreme Banshee
Joined: 15 Aug 2002 Location: Brazil
TMP Studio is no longer being distributed because the author no longer authorizes its distribution.
Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 1:46 am
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ReFlex Cyborg Soldier
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Austria
This is bad, the XCC tmp editor do not load my new *.pal
I want to make a new terrain...
Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 8:58 am
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Nikademis Von Hisson Energy Commando
Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Location: Wilkes Barre PA
tmp studio
I was given permission to send out the TMP Studio, I just can't post it if any 1 is looking for it
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:38 pm
_________________ I am authorized to send out the TMP Studio, Email me if you want it. And check this out, these were sent to me for help with terrain and zdata help along with TMP Stuido/Builder
Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Location: London, UK Posts: Who cares!?
You can change the pallet in XCC TMP Editor by going to palet > load. The pal file need to be in the same format that the games uses & not the MS or PSP versions.
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:08 pm
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Shadow Hunter Laser Commando
Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Location: Brazil, with Luka Megurine (she rocks) :3
Sorry to BUMP this...but errr....someone has the link to the aro's final sun "goodies? :B Like the thing that lets you use framework mode and all(?)
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:25 pm
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This kind of post is an insult... even to the crap forum!
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is it easier if i edit my AI.ini with notepad?
