Re: Modders - Need a Data Format Checker?
 

Yes that would be something my Data Checker would find, but I've never downloaded a StarFire mod. My data checker is far more picky than SE IV is actually.

I've actually only downloaded three mods. ExMod, Imperium Verus, and Trek_Bab5

After attempting to make my own modifications I ran into problems, and through searching found the causes. Digging deeper I found other errors that though didn't cause problems were still improperly formatted.

Anyhow the problems I ran into caused all kinds of headaches and wasted time so I created this data checker. =) Most if not all of them were caused by using the Component Editor .90 on malformed data.

Now I'll begin working on my own mod. =)

Re: Modders - Need a Data Format Checker?
 

If it had been my old StarFire mod I would have been ready to aid you. Good luck in your endeavor.

Re: Modders - Need a Data Format Checker?
 

Released 1.05 today

Re: Modders - Need a Data Format Checker?
 

I did it manually in notepad for Imperium Verus 1.02. The component editor I tried screwed up my mod (badly, http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/evil.gif) so I went back to doing it manually. I have someone helping me check Imperium Verus 1.03 for errors by playtesting it.

Re: Modders - Need a Data Format Checker?
 

I also prefer to use notepad myself. However, Wenin's data checker was a useful program to find those little bugs like unused tech levels of additional requirements that were not being used. Unfortunately, the last version had a bug IIRC that reduced functionality.

Re: Modders - Need a Data Format Checker?
 

41,000 lines of data done manually...Fyron, I think you have a competitor. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

Re: Modders - Need a Data Format Checker?
 

The B5 Mod has a 9.5 MB, 270976 line components file. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/eek.gif Although, it was generated by a spreadsheet, not by hand.

Re: Modders - Need a Data Format Checker?
 

Who did that one, and was it done by hand?

(Grumbler, methinks?)

Re: Modders - Need a Data Format Checker?
 

It was mostly started by Val, with some changes done by others (including Grumbler) down the road. It was generated by a spreadsheet, not all by hand.

Re: Modders - Need a Data Format Checker?
 

Still, even with a *-1 penalty, I think it wins the 'done by hand contest.

* I'm turning into a Hero System geek. Make that 'divided by half'.