Hi all, This tool is for editing SimCity 4 files. It includes some functionality similar to ilives Reader & also Region Census tool (ie full Region Viewing). For a full list of features, including known issues, please see the included Readme.txt. Link:
SC4Reader
(locate relevant version, unzip & run, no install required). The program also needs the following Microsoft's mfc.dll if you don't have it already, need to install vcredist_x64.exe &/or vcredist_x86.exe redistributable package;
http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=40784 This is a WIP so any bugs/issues etc, please post detailed system specs including a detailed description of what you were doing.
Any other feedback/suggestions is more than welcomed. Program source code link:
source code
A very special thanks to ilive & his reader source code, some of which this program is based. Feel free to ask any questions or give suggestions regarding source code. Program is written in c++/MFC. cheers :). Some basic pictures & notes now added. In the following for each (note images may not be upto date); Main Window
1. Make sure options are set before using program as some functions rely on folder settings.
2. Loaded *dat is for anything that's been opened, inserted, or virtual dat. Other is for Find functions but only for non-loaded file.
3. Just shows file names of files in plugins, install & other etc folders as per options settings. These can be selected & file loaded.
4. Virtual *dat; loads install, plugins, &/OR other as per options settings. Note: this loads header & index info only. Upon selecting item in main list it will load what it needs for item selected.
5/5b; Displays item info for item selected in main TGI List. 5b can edit TGI.
6/6b; cross-checks TGIs against Install &/or Plugins as per options settings. Depending on size of plugins & PC specs, full scan may take 30+minutes & generates a *.txt file with possible conflicts. 6 does a comprehensive scan, 6b only scans what's been selected in a loaded *dat. Options Window
1. Add folder/file type; you can add multiple folders/files here. For folders, the program will automatically search subfolders so you don't need to add them separately & doing so may cause problems.
The rest of the options should be self explanatory. Changes to settings do require program be restarted.
Display Type:
Default/Hex/Text; Default = default mechanism how the program handles TGI item. Files like RUL are not handled like a text file by the program, but you can choose Text here to view/edit like a text file. Error Message;
Shows error message on exit if program had an issue loading a *dat type file. You should check the logging.txt for details if you encounter this. TGI/Plugins scanner;
1. Is the main file being checked against.
2. Shows other info including (other) files currently cross checking against 1 above. These will get repeated (in case of Plugins scanner) as program loops through each file cross checking against each other file.
TGIs.ini file (located in settings folder)
This file contains settings relating to assignment & descriptions of TGI items for the program (including for the main list, Filter, Search functions & Tree). This file can be added to &/or changed by end-user if necessary.
Crash Reporting
If program crashes the following should appear;
You'll need to click on link in the 1st window to display 2nd; Export function will save contents of dump, XML & screenshot to zip file. Feel free to upload that here. This should help me pinpoint any issues with crashing/hanging.