Datafile Modding

[mikeybags]

I've been working on messing around with the datafile a bit, because it seems each datafile I download, while adding something nice and new, removes something I like. I am using Trues' datafile now (with centered pitching view) and I really like it, but am just looking to make a few tweaks.

My problem is that I have no idea how to read the data file! I got the hex editor, opened the datafile.txt, and this is basically what I see-

Now I've searched the forums and found things about what each entry means and stuff, so if I could just make this out from the jibberish I'm seeing I'd be able to make the changes! Is there a way to make this thing easier to view, or do I really need to sort through all of the extra characters and such in order to do this?

[xiberger]

There's a program named DF Compression Utility available in the downloads section. It allows you to easily (de)compress and open datafiles.

As for instructions on what to modify in a datafile, check out this spreadsheet (it was created for MVP 2004, but it should work for 05 as well) or simply search the forums.

[Trues]

You must first uncompress the datafile. Then you can open it with any text editor.

Use the following command with eazip to uncompress.

eazip -u datafile.txt

Use this command to compress after editing.

eazip -c datafile.txt

Edit: or do what xiberger suggested (much easier).

Thanks xiberger.

[Maestro23]

There's a program named DF Compression Utility available in the downloads section. It allows you to easily (de)compress and open datafiles.

As for instructions on what to modify in a datafile, check out this spreadsheet (it was created for MVP 2004, but it should work for 05 as well) or simply search the forums.

XB beat me to it.

Also a little program called eazip will come in handy as well.

[mikeybags]

Thanks guys! Now lets see if I can not screw this up!