Load Arcanum in WorldEd

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  1. FilthyJack

    FilthyJack Member Supporter

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    Hey,

    I started reading Shiin's post about rroyo and him trying to load arcanum in worlded, once I was able to properly follow their tutorial (I think, cause it works fine) I decided to create a script that will do everything for you.

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    #Arcanum Module Enabler 1.0

    -This script will allow you to open Arcanum as a module in WorldEd.

    #Usage

    1- Extract the zip inside Arcanum folder (otherwise it won't work).
    2- Double-Click ArcanumModuleEnabler.bat
    3- Sit back and relax while it creates the module (Arcanum\modules\Arcanum.PATCH9).
    4- Launch WorldEd and select Arcanum.PATCH9, use file->open and select a map.
    5- Make your modifcations.
    6- Double-click the RefreshMaps.bat and launch Arcanum normally :]

    *Total estimated time: 1 min on a recent computer, might take up to 5 min on minimal specs (extracted folder with uap is ~55mb).
    *A good cpu/ram is expected to be able to use worlded smoothly with Arcanum's huge map, don't try on your mini laptop :p

    #Credits

    -rroyo & Shiin (Method)
    -FilthyJack (Script)

    Download: Arcanum Module Enabler 1.0

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    *The script will:

    -Extract files from Arcanum.dat (only the ones required)
    -Extract files from all Arcanum.PATCH#, from #0 to #8 if they exist.
    -Auto-Rename -fixed folders
    -Auto-Rename MapList.mes -fixed entries
    -Auto-Rename module as Arcanum\modules\Arcanum.PATCH9

    *Notes:

    -Make sure you have ~500mb free on your HD, you may need more if you have AWIP.
    -If you answer no to 'rename maps' then you'll have to manually rename the map folder and the corresponding entry in Rules\MapList.mes to remove the "-fixed" in their name. (only if you modified a map with "-fixed" name).
    -You can do a diff between a clean Arcanum.PATCH9 and your modified version to only include the files you need in your mod.
    -If you deleted everything you didn't modify and packed it into an Arcanum.PATCH9 file, then you can pretty much share it with anyone, you just need to double-click the RefreshMaps.bat to force your new ones.

    Huge thanks to rroyo and Shiin! (Tutorial)

    I suggest you read AMTUT by DarkUnderlord for the modding part.
     
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