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[bead-v]

Hey guys!

Some time ago I needed to modify a module's .pth file for a mod and I decided to make an editor. I've been developing it slowly over the past two months, and I think I'm finally done with it.
Since this was my first program it's not a state-of-the-art editor app, but I still thought I'd put it up here if anyone ever needs to edit/create new .pth files.

http://www.mediafire...av5w161aut87da3
(UPDATED: 9/9/2012)

The program has not been tested extensively though, so it likely contains bugs. If anyone encounters any I'd appreciate it if they could report it to me so I can fix them.

Edited by bead-v, 09 September 2012 - 02:02 AM.

[zbyl2]

Awesome job, bead-v! I'm looking forward to playing around with this new tool.

[bead-v]

Thanks zbyl. Let me know how that goes.. =P

[Ferc Kast]

I may have to try it out sometime. As far as the zooming mentioned in the readme, any chance in a future update for an alternative method for people like me who only have a laptop?

[bead-v]

Uh... I didn't even think about that. Sure, Ferc, I can do that. I'll probably add zoom in and zoom out options to the menu.

[bead-v]

I updated the file, you can now zoom in and out without a mouse wheel. I also fixed some bugs. Key shortcuts work now.

[Fallen Guardian]

Looks interesting... What exactly do .pth files do?

[bead-v]

The module's paths are defined in its .pth. These paths are used by creatures when they move. Without them they are unable to move, unless there is a direct line between the two points.


It's not something that needs to be used often, but sometimes certain parts of a module are not linked by paths, meaning that creatures can't get from one part to the other. You would also need it for new modules.

[Canderis]

I can't seem to get the map to show in the module i am editing.

[bead-v]

The map has to work ingame for the program to display it properly. If it doesn't then you need to modify the .are file.

[Canderis]

Ah. That's probably it. Thanks.

[InSidious]

Nice work, bead-v!