New .png's - no sound (?)

MikeAP · Post by **MikeAP** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:24 pm

Just a question to all.

I'm working on a new mod, I've added a few new .png's, worked them into equipment and efx files.

When I test in-game, they have no movement or attack sounds.

Anyone?

VPaulus · Post by **VPaulus** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:52 pm

It's only some new units or all new units?

bebro · Post by **bebro** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:52 pm

You need to make entries for them in the efx.PZDAT file under "Graphics". VPaulus has done some serious modding there with his sound mod. You can also clone entries from stock gfx there, then edit them for your new png files.

edit: x-post

MikeAP · Post by **MikeAP** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:00 pm

bebro wrote:You need to make entries for them in the efx.PZDAT file under "Graphics". VPaulus has done some serious modding there with his sound mod. You can also clone entries from stock gfx there, then edit them for your new png files.

edit: x-post

I did that. Everything LOOKS ok

VPaulus wrote:It's only some new units or all new units?

New Units. It is a US Modern War mod

MikeAP · Post by **MikeAP** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:15 pm

In order to get the units to show up in the editor, I had to replace current units.

For example...the M-26 Pershing is now the M1A2 Abrams.

I edited the equipment file..line #1028 and changed the data to reflect an M1A2 tank, to include my new US_M1A2.png

I then opened the efx file and changed M26.png to US_M1A2.png

VPaulus · Post by **VPaulus** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:17 pm

Are the filenames exactly the same?
I mean capital letters, spaces, etc?
It must be exactly the same.

MikeAP · Post by **MikeAP** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:23 pm

VPaulus wrote:Are the filenames exactly the same?
I mean capital letters, spaces, etc?
It must be exactly the same.

Yes, they are.

VPaulus · Post by **VPaulus** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:34 pm

Are you using Mark Garnett's editor?

MikeAP · Post by **MikeAP** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:34 pm

VPaulus wrote:Are you using Mark Garnett's editor?

No. Just Notepad and Excel

bebro · Post by **bebro** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:36 pm

Did you edit those efx in a text editor, or in the eqp editor by MGarnett (never tried the latter for efx)?

I always use a text editor - maybe some tab(s) got edited out per accident?

Otherwise I'm running out of ideas...

edit: x-post again

VPaulus · Post by **VPaulus** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:37 pm

Just a thought. Try to download his editor, and try to load both your equipment and efx file with it.
See if the editor gives an error.
The tabs some times can cause issues. And Mark's editor usually, when find a "bad tab" gives an error.

@bebro, we had the same idea. You were faster.

MikeAP · Post by **MikeAP** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:47 pm

I'll give it a shot.

Another Question:

If I'm creating a mod that uses a completely different timeframe than original PZC, can I overwrite the original line #'s?

VPaulus · Post by **VPaulus** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:53 pm

Yes, I think you can. Can't see a reason for not.
Actually I'm beta testing Winterkrieg, and their equipment file, for now, has only the units they are using in the mod, all the vanilla units aren't there.

MikeAP · Post by **MikeAP** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:05 pm

Ok - If thats possible, then how do I use the scenario editor if my custom units don't appear in the editor?

VPaulus · Post by **VPaulus** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:13 pm

Mike, I'm not an expert in the editor, so I cannot be very helpful regarding that matter.
But maybe there's an issue with that equipment file and your custom units.
Have you seen this guide by Nico?
viewtopic.php?p=291176

And again, I would check the file with Mark Garnett's Editor.

MikeAP · Post by **MikeAP** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:20 pm

VPaulus,

Thanks for answering some of my questions.

I've done everything correct, and it seems that this will still not work.

I'm almost hesitant to continue my project, because it seems like the mod functionality for this game still needs much improvement. I'd prefer not to install 3rd party software (GME) in order to get my mod to work.

bebro · Post by **bebro** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:26 pm

MikeAP wrote:Ok - If thats possible, then how do I use the scenario editor if my custom units don't appear in the editor?

I had the same prob, only got this done via GME. If my mod is active in GME, I can use the PzC's scn editor, and he's showing custom gfx of the active mod, whether it is units or something else.

It is still tricky though, since you have to be careful what is active in GME, and what you change/overwrite. I use a "working folder" set up under my games (like a campaign without GME). Then I have a "playing copy" of this under GME's mods folder.

Once I activate that, I can start the PzC editor and load stuff from my working copy in there to change it, showing the correct custom gfx. When the changes were made, I deactivate the mod in GME, copy the changes from the working older to the playing folder, and activate the now changed mod with GME again to play.

I'm not sure know if there is a simpler/better way (or whether I need that separate working folder at all). El Condoro seems to be most familiar with GME, I had never used it before PzC.

MikeAP · Post by **MikeAP** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:31 pm

bebro wrote:
MikeAP wrote:Ok - If thats possible, then how do I use the scenario editor if my custom units don't appear in the editor?
I had the same prob, only got this done via GME. If my mod is active in GME, I can use the PzC's scn editor, and he's showing custom gfx of the active mod, whether it is units or something else.

It is still tricky though, since you have to be careful what is active in GME, and what you change/overwrite. I use a "working folder" set up under my games (like a campaign without GME). Then I have a "playing copy" of this under GME's mods folder.

Once I activate that, I can start the PzC editor and load stuff from my working copy in there to change it, showing the correct custom gfx. When the changes were made, I deactivate the mod in GME, copy the changes from the working older to the playing folder, and activate the now changed mod with GME again to play.

I'm not sure know if there is a simpler/better way (or whether I need that separate working folder at all). El Condoro seems to be most familiar with GME, I had never used it before PzC.

Yep....

Doesn't seem like there's a simpler way.

Maybe in the future, the editor will have the option to search for a specific directory. A "set directory" example that pulls data from a specific location.

VPaulus · Post by **VPaulus** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:32 pm

bebro wrote:I had the same prob, only got this done via GME. If my mod is active in GME, I can use the PzC's scn editor, and he's showing custom gfx of the active mod, whether it is units or something else.

That's the way.

bebro wrote:I'm not sure know if there is a simpler/better way (or whether I need that separate working folder at all). El Condoro seems to be most familiar with GME, I had never used it before PzC.

Without GME, only by replacing vanilla files. So the solution is always working with GME.

MikeAP · Post by **MikeAP** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:47 pm

Alright...Just used GME, and everything works.

There are definitely some issues on the game-side of the house here. I hope this can get sorted soon.

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