What program software do I need to view/or open every Civ 4 file extensions?
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Kael
Deity
Sharon said:Does anyone know what program software I need to view/or open every Civ 4 file extensions? The reason I need to know is for modding purposes. thanx.
I use wordpad for the xml and py files and Photoshop for the dds files. Some people use Gimp for the dds files because its free.
Exavier
Destroyer of Worlds
I use notepad for xml/python, Compare It for merging xml/python, DXTbmp for basic DDS Modifications (its a converter to bmp format and back). I haven't done anything big with buttons as I really suck at creating 2D button images.
Any 2D graphics artist want a job?
Any 2D graphics artist want a job?
Kael
Deity
LefferDP said:
Blasphemy!!!
I use DDSConverter 2.1 for some DDS work, but I do think DXTbmp is better, and use that for re-skins.
For XML, I use XML Marker to add new entries and navigate values. And I use a program called Peter's XML Editor to edit long text entries.
All are free.
For XML, I use XML Marker to add new entries and navigate values. And I use a program called Peter's XML Editor to edit long text entries.
All are free.
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Rabbit, White
Guest
I use Photoshop for images and EditPlus with WinMerge for Python/XML files. And to anyone still using a Notepad (Exavier I'm looking at you ), or Wordpad for that matter (talk about bloated), do yourself a favor and download Editpad Lite, you won't regret it.
), or Wordpad for that matter (talk about bloated), do yourself a favor and download Editpad Lite, you won't regret it.Exavier
Destroyer of Worlds
what do you mean by bloated? lol
Actually I use notepad because of speed reasons. The way i see code on a page when i read it is basicly like what you get in the specialized editors (tags are colored to stand out, things spaced differently, ect). Its actually faster for me to open it up in notepad and make my changes than it usually is to load a specialized tool with a bunch of features that i will never use.
Its not to say I don't have or use specialized programs its that i usually don't need them. Its all personal preferences
And yes I am insane and it helps when it comes to programming
Actually I use notepad because of speed reasons. The way i see code on a page when i read it is basicly like what you get in the specialized editors (tags are colored to stand out, things spaced differently, ect). Its actually faster for me to open it up in notepad and make my changes than it usually is to load a specialized tool with a bunch of features that i will never use.
Its not to say I don't have or use specialized programs its that i usually don't need them. Its all personal preferences
And yes I am insane and it helps when it comes to programming
12monkeys
Prince
For Python, XML and any other stuff I use Notepad++. This is a tiny little notepad clone with code highlighting for a lot of languages. Its fast and its freeware. I really can recommend it.
Exavier said:what do you mean by bloated? lol
Actually I use notepad because of speed reasons. The way i see code on a page when i read it is basicly like what you get in the specialized editors (tags are colored to stand out, things spaced differently, ect). Its actually faster for me to open it up in notepad and make my changes than it usually is to load a specialized tool with a bunch of features that i will never use.
Its not to say I don't have or use specialized programs its that i usually don't need them. Its all personal preferences
And yes I am insane and it helps when it comes to programming
I had a friend who felt the same why about vi. Fortunately, for him there was an emacs version with the vi command set....
I don't think they've made one for Notepad, though
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12monkeys
Prince
Heck! vi! Thats something for purists and brain damaged people.
All I can say about vi is :q [ENTER]
All I can say about vi is :q [ENTER]
Exavier
Destroyer of Worlds
vi... yipes. I like and hate that program lol. I like it because its a very nice editor but I hate it because I can never remember the proper commands to save and exit when I NEED them
I think i use nano more than vi when i am on a linux box (assumming nano is on that perticular box)
I think i use nano more than vi when i am on a linux box (assumming nano is on that perticular box)
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Rabbit, White
Guest
ahhh, vi... that brings back some not so fond college memories 
@Exavier: My "bloated" comment was directed at wordpad. As for editpad, I like it cause it has tabs, and I value my desktop space.
@Exavier: My "bloated" comment was directed at wordpad. As for editpad, I like it cause it has tabs, and I value my desktop space.
Exavier
Destroyer of Worlds
*looks at the 30 thousand icons on his desktop, 25 programs open, 20 icons near clock for running programs*
Whats desktop space?
what bad is this IS organized for me, I can find anything i want on my computer... I don't think the CIA could find a specific file just by looking at it though
Whats desktop space?
what bad is this IS organized for me, I can find anything i want on my computer... I don't think the CIA could find a specific file just by looking at it though
vbraun
Raytracing
I've used vi before but not for Civ4.
I use SciTE for XML editing and the Python IDLE editor for the Python files.
I use SciTE for XML editing and the Python IDLE editor for the Python files.
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