Unofficial EDBTR Database Editor Re-release

[Creeper]

ORIGINAL: K 19

Hi Creeper. Long time no see! How have you been?

I didn't realize there was a v1.14 of this editor. I guess editor development went on longer than I thought! Anyway, I never get any error messages when using v1.10c, but v1.14 doesn't work at all for me. Lol. I have no idea why. Probably because I'm using an old Excel version. Hehe.

Hi K 19!
Yeah, it's 3 or 4 years ago that we last wrote each other.
Good to see you're back again!! [:)]

I have no clue what's the difference between V1.10c and V1.14
There is no changelog.
But if one of these versions is working so far, it doesn't matter. [:D]

[Creeper]

ORIGINAL: littleike

I hope that some excel guru in this forum could be able to investigate and adopt this orfan child! [:D]

I hope it, too!!
Loading the dat files took over 10 minutes with my computer!
Saving the files is much faster, only 2-3 minutes. [:D]

This editor needs some speed fixes!

[K 19]

ORIGINAL: Creeper

ORIGINAL: K 19

Hi Creeper. Long time no see! How have you been?

I didn't realize there was a v1.14 of this editor. I guess editor development went on longer than I thought! Anyway, I never get any error messages when using v1.10c, but v1.14 doesn't work at all for me. Lol. I have no idea why. Probably because I'm using an old Excel version. Hehe.

Hi K 19!
Yeah, it's 3 or 4 years ago that we last wrote each other.
Good to see you're back again!! [:)]

I have no clue what's the difference between V1.10c and V1.14
There is no changelog.
But if one of these versions is working so far, it doesn't matter. [:D]

Yes, 3 or 4 years! Good to see you again too. [8D]

And I have no idea what the exact differences are between the two versions either. Lol. Maybe more labels were added designating certain previously unknown values? I know he was always updating the unknown values with labels in the editor once we figured out what they were through our testing. Plus I believe he was always trying to make the editor more stable.

I tried loading v1.14 with Excel 2010, but I couldn't get it to load properly. Error messages. Strangely, v1.10c loaded fine with no errors in Excel 2002... but wouldn't properly load v1.14. I kept getting Visual Basic errors (even though it's installed). Looks like I might have to revert back to V1.10c with Excel 2002.

[K 19]

Creeper, your PM inbox is full. I cannot message you. [X(]

[Creeper]

Ooops, now it is empty again..thanks! [:)]

[JeffroK]

Using Open Office I can open the file and view data from probably the BOB41 files.

When I hit the load BTR43 button nothing changes and I cant see anything which implies its working??

PS I am a card carrying luddite so getting this far is amazing!

[K 19]

Not working. It should load upon clicking. Can you get hold of a copy of Excel?

[JeffroK]

Costs money[:D]

I'll see if I can get my hands on a copy

[K 19]

[:D]

[JeffroK]

Found a copy compliments of some Govt Dept, best use of tax payer funds for years!

I had to load v14 as v10 was coming up with 40036 error.

Uploaded BTR43 with no problems.

Now to trash the stats!!!!!!!

[JeffroK]

Very Interesting.

The altitude graph is based on data in about column 50, headings high1 to high14, my guess is they are 3000ft bands.

SWAG to allocate a manouvre rating by band.

Some interesting loadouts, odd things which need explaining, The Typhoon is armed with 8 x 60lb rockets, but there are 2 types. The weapon loaded is basically a bomb, the other unused weapon coded as a Rocket Projectile has a range which might allow a more survivable attack?

Might have a busy weekend!

[K 19]

Sounds like you finally got it loaded and working. Good job! [8D]

[cohimbra]

Thank you K 19 [&o]
It seems that this forum is still alive...

[npsergio]

ORIGINAL: K 19

Unofficial EDBTR Database Editor Re-release

I have finally decided to re-upload the unofficial EDBTR database editor that was briefly released to a select few a couple of years ago. I am not the original creator of this editor (he wishes to remain anonymous), but I was a beta tester for it.


This editor makes possible to adjust the following things in the EDBTR database:

Aircraft: Name, type, bitmap, speed, altitude, climb rate, manueverability, durability, armour rating, endurance, maximum load, maintanence time, factory production requirements, factory production dates, Allied aircraft replacement rates, and weapon types.

Aircraft groups: Group name, aircraft used, number of aircraft, base location, headquarters, group commander, and group starting stats.

Locations: Type (factory, airbase, radar site, etc), headquarters, and location coordinates.

Pilots: Name, rank, experience, group, leadership, and delay factor.

Group leader pilots: Name, rank, experience, group, leadership, and delay factor.

Weapons: Name, type, capacity, range, effect, penetration, accuracy, and production.

Scenario editor: Start date, starting industry points, starting terror points, points needed to win, and aircraft in pool.

Sound effects: Sound played per sound effect.


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This database editor cannot modify any of the hard-coded core files. Therefore, some of the game's problems cannot be resolved with this editor alone. But it's better than nothing. [;)]

Please see the included readme file for installation and usage instructions.

Much thanks to the original creator of this great editor. Maybe now we can breath some life back into this abandoned and dying game by fixing certain problems. Mod away, and please share!


Download the unofficial EDBTR Database Editor v1.14 here: http://www.filedropper.com/edbtreditorv114

(thanks Creeper for providing the latest version!)

Can you please share the readme installation instructions? the zip file doesn´t include it...

[K 19]

Hi. Sorry about that. Here are the instructions again-


Installing and usage:

You must have Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic installed.

1. Back up ALL of your original .dat files located in your C:\Matrix Games\Gary Grigsby's Eagle Day to the Bombing of the Reich\DAT folder (or wherever you have the DAT folder installed).

2. Upon unzipping, place the EDBTR Editor v1.14.xls file into your C:\Matrix Games\Gary Grigsby's Eagle Day to the Bombing of the Reich\DAT folder (or wherever you have the DAT folder installed).

3. Open the file. You will see a row of tabs at the bottom. Make sure click the one that says 'aircraft'. Now at the top, you will see some tabs, such as load BoB 40. Click on one that you wish to mod. This will load it into the editor.

4. Go to the top of the page and look for the Excel 'Window' tab. Click on it, then click on 'Unfreeze Panes' tab. This will allow you to scroll through the editor now. You may need to do this for each editor tab you click.

5. To save your changes after modding is complete, you must be on the 'aircraft' page. Now click 'save BoB 40', or whichever .dat file you had loaded.

6. Now load you game and see if your mod works. Changes may not work properly on saved games. You will probably need to start a new game first.

[K 19]

And by the way, if anyone is still getting editor error messages, please try the following:

1. Open the command prompt. (Start Menu, Run, then type: cmd)

2. Type: cd\documents and settings

3. Press the Enter key

4. Now type: del /S /A:H /A:-H *.EXD

5. Press the Enter key


Hopefully you will get no more error messages. Good luck!

[warshipbuilder]

I tried running the editor in OpenOffice and it did not function. I "obtained" a copy of MS Office 2007 and 1.10 was a no go, but 1.14 works. But the freeze/unfreeze option is greyed out on the Aircraft, Leader, Save Game and Mission tabs. Does anybody else have the same problem?

[K 19]

Do you have Visual Basic installed? It's an option when you first install Office.

I have no idea why the 'Freeze/Unfreeze option is grayed out. Strange. Are you saying you cannot scroll those pages? They're locked?

[warshipbuilder]

Ok I got it figured out. The freeze panes is still greyed out, but if I use the split option I can get it to scroll etc. etc. I can load the assorted dat files so it is now working as intended. Just to bad I have no idea what to do with it. Is there an EDBTR Editor for Dummies book available?[&:]

Ahhh I guess I'm better off letting you knowledgeable software types make the changes and I will just d/l the fruits of your labour[:D]

[K 19]

I have re-uploaded editor v1.10c. It works better with older versions of Microsoft Excel. If you are getting error messages with v1.15, please try this version.

Unofficial EDBTR Editor v1.10c: http://www.filedropper.com/unofficialedbtreditorv110c