Here's a list of all the programs available that have anything to do with SC4 & where you can get them (as of Feb 2020). A number of these programs are used for the creation or editing of BATs. Take a look and see if there's something new! Take a look and see if your favorite isn't listed, and then add it at the bottom. Note! This file is a Work in Progress and is looking so incomplete because it is CROWDSOURCED! I don't know that much about this because, well, I'm a Mac user. If I got anything wrong, please correct me. Anything missing, add it at the bottom.   jDatPacker - JDatPacker is a simple cross-platform utility for repackaging SimCity 4 plugin files to few large DAT files. (This is especially helpful for Mac users trying to deal with the Too Many Files bug.)   Making BATs (Windows only) So, from what I understand, there's 3 basic parts to every BAT. The building, the lot, and the properties. Buildings are made with gmax or 3dsMax & Bat4Max. They're the 3d parts of your BAT. Lots are made with the Lot Editor. That's the thing your BAT sits on. (an example would be ground, sidewalk, & a parking lot for a commercial file) The iLiveReader or Plugin Manager handles all the coded in values like capacity, taxes, etc. but also can modify things like the ID of the files (so it knows which files to use for which lots, etc.)   is an easy-to-follow guide that lists all programs required for making BATs. Lot Editor - https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?page=9 iLiveReader -    Backups CoriBacks.BAT - a DOS batch file that does incremental backups of all SC4 Cities & Regions   SC4 Save Game Explorer - https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=7400.0   esp. helpful for fixing prop pox & using extra cheats.