hedge
05-18-2004, 07:26
Hi All,
Version 2 of my utility is now ready, but I would like some independant testing done before I put it up for public use.
If you would like to help me out with this, please reply to me at hedgenz@hotmail.com so that I can send you a copy.
What does this utility do?
It is designed to allow editing of the projectile stats, units and buildings files plus associated description and name files used in Medieval Total War. It uses a point and click style interface with all formatting done automatically.
Changes made for version 2 include:
- Added VI compatibility.
- Added check for localisation files. Should allow this utility to be run on other than \loc\eng files, although
correct character display for other languages may be an
issue.
- Added windows system file check for required ocx files needed to use this utility and install them if required.
The files being checked for are: (they come with this utility and can be found in
the \HedgesMTWEditor\WindowsSystemFiles directory.
They will be copied to the windows system32 directory if they do not exist.
mscomctl.ocx
msflxgrd.ocx
- Added TerrainSet, ArchitectureSet, LandLie, Vista, River to MDTWDElists.txt. Used for border info between regions.
- Added additional selections to the lists which are used to populate the various combo boxes found in this application.
- Reordered faction list in MTWDElists.txt. These are static faction id's for the units file.
- Added check for new (free) factions being used so they can also be displayed for selection.
- Added display,filtering and sort options to the crusader units form.
- Added editing of crusader unit names (singular and plural).
- Fixed missing file problem with creation of non-combatent units. Only ship and combatent units can now be selected.
- Added ability to edit ship sunk messages (and enter when creating new ships).
- Modified combo boxes and selection forms to display details in alphabetical order where posible.
- Added Show Selected Columns only option to suitable selection forms.
- Added New Building creation and building name and description view/edit options to Crusader Buildings form.
- Added display,filtering and sort options to the crusader buildings form.
- Added selection of region, faction and goods allowed linked to campaign file selected from menu.
- Added quick backup feature. When the Save button is pushed from the Menu form, all files which are about to be updated
are copied to the HedgesMTWEditor\Backup\QuickBackup folder. They will be overwritten each time Save is used.
- Added Create Backup option for units/buildings/projectile stats. Copies current saved file to backup directory, it will
only backup the selected unit/building file, it does not backup associated files (ie names, descriptions etc), this
functionality may be added at a later date.
Thanks in advance for your help
Hedge
Version 2 of my utility is now ready, but I would like some independant testing done before I put it up for public use.
If you would like to help me out with this, please reply to me at hedgenz@hotmail.com so that I can send you a copy.
What does this utility do?
It is designed to allow editing of the projectile stats, units and buildings files plus associated description and name files used in Medieval Total War. It uses a point and click style interface with all formatting done automatically.
Changes made for version 2 include:
- Added VI compatibility.
- Added check for localisation files. Should allow this utility to be run on other than \loc\eng files, although
correct character display for other languages may be an
issue.
- Added windows system file check for required ocx files needed to use this utility and install them if required.
The files being checked for are: (they come with this utility and can be found in
the \HedgesMTWEditor\WindowsSystemFiles directory.
They will be copied to the windows system32 directory if they do not exist.
mscomctl.ocx
msflxgrd.ocx
- Added TerrainSet, ArchitectureSet, LandLie, Vista, River to MDTWDElists.txt. Used for border info between regions.
- Added additional selections to the lists which are used to populate the various combo boxes found in this application.
- Reordered faction list in MTWDElists.txt. These are static faction id's for the units file.
- Added check for new (free) factions being used so they can also be displayed for selection.
- Added display,filtering and sort options to the crusader units form.
- Added editing of crusader unit names (singular and plural).
- Fixed missing file problem with creation of non-combatent units. Only ship and combatent units can now be selected.
- Added ability to edit ship sunk messages (and enter when creating new ships).
- Modified combo boxes and selection forms to display details in alphabetical order where posible.
- Added Show Selected Columns only option to suitable selection forms.
- Added New Building creation and building name and description view/edit options to Crusader Buildings form.
- Added display,filtering and sort options to the crusader buildings form.
- Added selection of region, faction and goods allowed linked to campaign file selected from menu.
- Added quick backup feature. When the Save button is pushed from the Menu form, all files which are about to be updated
are copied to the HedgesMTWEditor\Backup\QuickBackup folder. They will be overwritten each time Save is used.
- Added Create Backup option for units/buildings/projectile stats. Copies current saved file to backup directory, it will
only backup the selected unit/building file, it does not backup associated files (ie names, descriptions etc), this
functionality may be added at a later date.
Thanks in advance for your help
Hedge