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DBPF Scripter - Updated

DBPF Scripter V1.8

Interim functionality additions, mainly for something Lamos is working on - go bug them!

Added the "Creator Details" config dialog from the File menu and added the ccname() & ccguid() functions to grab the creator name and guid

Variables can now be assigned intergers, decimals and booleans in addition to hex numbers (those starting 0x)

REPEAT blocks may now contain REPEAT blocks

REPEAT blocks may now take a conditional, ie REPEAT $count IF NOT $truthValue [ … ]

The matDefType and matDefDesc identifiers have been added to TXMT resources

The functions and() and or() have been added, taking 2 or more parameters, eg and($x,$y,$z) or($a,$b,$c,$d,$e)

Functions may now appear as a parameter to a function, so it is possible to do things like

$i=and(or($y,$a),or($t,$m))

and

$j=or(and($x,$a),and($t,$m))

Prefer to answer questions about this new version on The SimForge discord, or even better, ask Latmos ;)

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Seasonal Posters

Based on the "Pineapple" picture, this poster changes image depending on the season.

Many thanks to charmful for the Kashmire Sims images.

Each poster can have up to six different images - one each for Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter (no snow), Winter (light snow) and Winter (heavy snow).

Ideas for other posters include - fashion, groceries, market stall produce, holiday destinations, etc.

A proof-of-concept exercise in creating a seasonal object (that wasn't a tree or a plant).

#download #object #poster #seasonal #seasons #simblr #ts2 #sims 2 #the sims 2

Accessory Box Template

Accessory Box Template (For use with DBPF Scripter V1.7 or later)

Template for modifying one or more CAS accessories and creating the associated accessory box.

Based on automating the .package file editing of the Think Inside The Box tutorial by Ocelotekatl of The SimForge Discord server.

(There is a video linked from the web page that won't upload here!)

Two versions of the spread-sheet are provided

a MS-Excel macro enabled .xlsm version

an Open Document .ods version

The .xlsm file has additional functionality - hiding rows/columns, checkboxes, dynamic colouring, macro based validation, etc.

Both versions support up to 200 accessory entries.

#sims2tools #dbpf scripter #templates #accessories #accessory box #simblr #tx2 #sims 2 #the sims 2

DBPF Scripter - Updated

DBPF Scripter V1.7

A major update to support the required scripting enhancements for modifying CAS accessories and creating the associated accessory box from a spreadsheet.

Full details to follow in a separate post.

Prefer to answer questions about this new version on The SimForge discord.

#sims2tools #dbpf scripter #updated #accessories #accessory box #c-sharp #source code #simblr #ts2 #sims 2 #the sims 2

SceneGraph Plus V2 - Sounds Updated

SceneGraph Plus V2.7

While working with @morepopcorn to make linking sound resources easier, it was discovered that neither HLS (UNK 0x7B1ACFCD) nor TRKS resources are needed to play custom sounds from BHAVs. (It was not investigated if they are still needed for custom sounds references from animations to play.) See their post about it.

This means that the Sound ID text resource (STR# 0x4132) entries can link directly to audio (MP3/XA) resources.

Audio resources do not have a name (unlike object, coding, scenegraph, etc resources) - just a TGIR value.

When working in SimPe, without a name to "Fix TGI" with, it is necessary to manually generate the I and R values and enter them via the Resource tab.

SceneGraph Plus (prior to V2.7) does make this slightly easier, in that you can select the Audio resource and enter a unique name in the Name: text area and it will automatically fix the I and R values. It is however open to mistakes, as there is no easy way to copy the required names from the STR# 0x4132 (Sounds ID) text resource.

SceneGraph Plus V2.7 adds a new way of working with sound resources. To enable this, from the Mode menu make sure Advanced is checked, then, with no files open, from the Options menu check the "Sounds skip TRKS and HLS" item.

Opening a .package file containing a STR# 0x4132 (Sounds ID) resource will now show it linking directly to audio resources.

Normally when shift-dragging a resource over a missing resource, the link in the parent to the missing resource is changed to the TGRI/name of the dropped resource. However, as audio resources do not have a name, this behaviour has been changed.

When dropping an audio (MP3/XA) resource onto a missing child of a STR# 0x4132 (Sounds ID) resource, the sound name in the STR# entry is used to rename (and automatically fix the I and R values of) the dropped resource.

As there is no easy way to disambiguate multiple audio resources in the same .package file, it is probably best to keep each audio resource in its own .package file, as then the name of the file can be used to identify each MP3/XA sound.

#sims2tools #scenegraph plus #sounds #audio #hls #trks #mp3 #xa #updated #c-sharp #source code #simblr #ts2 #sims 2 #the sims 2

Outfit Organiser - Update

Outfit Organiser V3.4

Various improvements and fixes

Added "Include Sub-Folders" option on Mode menu to switch between just the .package files in the currently selected folder and all .package files in the selected folder and all sub-folders.

Added "Confirm Delete" option on Mode menu to enable/disable annoying delete confirmation popup.

Added config dialog option to mute warnings about thumbnails not being available. Thumbnail warnings are only muted if the app is in advanced mode.

Error popups now include the name of the problem file (if known)

Fixed bug with assuming all BINX resources have an objectidx entry causing a crash.

Added a feature to delete the application's registry keys. From the File menu, select Exit WHILE holding the Shift AND Control keys down (this will appear in other apps as and when they are updated.)

DBPF Library fixes (these will appear in other apps as and when they are updated)

Fixed bug reading (old) .package files with only TGI index blocks

Made the decompression code less picky about the size stated in the header

Many thanks to gummi for their assistance testing and tracking some of these.

#sims2tools #outfit organiser #updated #c-sharp #source code #simblr #ts2 #sims 2 #the sims 2

SceneGraph Plus V2 - Clothing Recolours Updated

SceneGraph Plus V2.6

Added support for texture-less materials when creating a GZPS recolour.

Fixed bug creating a GZPS recolour when the associated STR# isn't in the same .package file.

Fixed bug exporting XTOL/XMOL chains.

DBPF Library fixes (these will appear in other apps as and when they are updated)

Fixed bug reading (old) .package files with only TGI index blocks

Made the decompression code less picky about the size stated in the header

Thanks to Latmos and sg_the_bee for bringing these to my attention.

#sims2tools #scenegraph plus #updated #clothing recolours #c-sharp #source code #simblr #ts2 #sims 2 #the sims 2

SceneGraph Plus V2 - Clothing Recolours

SceneGraph Plus V2.5

Adds support for creating clothing recolours

Watch the video

Other changes

Hood deco objects (XNGB resources) are now supported

Added an "Auto realign to grid after applying filters" option

Added a validity check to OBJD resources that checks for version 0x008C and both EP Flags 1 & 2 being set to 0x0000

#sims2tools #scenegraph plus #updated #clothing recolours #xngb #filters #c-sharp #source code #simblr #ts2 #sims 2 #the sims 2

Object Relocator - Major Changes

Object Relocator V6.0

I have updated the UI of Object Relocator to the same format as Outfit Organiser and ported over most of the folder/file management features of Outfit Organiser.

This means that in addition to moving objects around in the game catalogs, you can also move their associated .package file around on the file system.

The folder menu (and right-click context menu on the folder tree) can be used to rename a folder, add a new folder, move a folder and delete a folder (if it is empty). In addition, folders can be moved via drag-and-drop within the folder tree.

The package menu (and right-click context menu on the package list) can be used to rename a single package, or move, merge and delete multiple packages. In addition, packages can be moved via drag-and-drop from the package list into the folder tree.

There is a new "Confirm Delete" option on the Mode menu to enable/disable the annoying delete confirmation popups.

And if that wasn't enough, support for hood deco objects (XNGB resources) has been added (selected via the Mode menu).

#sims2tools #object relocator #xngb #updated #c-sharp #source code #simblr #ts2 #sims 2 #the sims 2

HCDU Plus - Update

HCDU Plus V4.5

Added conflict checking for MatShad resources.

Added conflict checking for mesh resources (CRES, SHPE, GMND and GMDC) as a single option.

Added ability to export and import the Known Conflicts list

#sims2tools #hcdu plus #updated #c-sharp #source code #simblr #ts2 #sims 2 #the sims 2

Object Relocator - Updated

Object Relocator V5.10

Fixed bug with "No Duplicate" in buy mode not changing the selected object(s) - thanks to TeaAddict for pointing this out

#sims2tools #object relocator #updated #c-sharp #source code #simblr #ts2 #sims 2 #the sims 2

Object Relocator - Updated

Object Relocator V5.9

Added a dialog to change the OBJD name for the currently selected object, accessible from the right-click context menu.

When multiple objects are selected, "Change OBJD Name" on the right-click context menu does a search and replace on the selected objects names.

When multiple objects are selected, "Change Title and Description" on the right-click context menu does a search and replace on the selected objects catalog entries.

Note: Both search and replace dialogs support regular expresions.

Added "Include Special Objects" on Options menu (advanced mode), which includes the Memory, Outfit, Person, SimType and Template objects under Buy Mode.

Useful for finding GUIDs of special objects.