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Files
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 5:12 am
by Cmdrcain
Basic question for developers is what critical files that the Editor will modify need be backed up, basic safety rule is to backup the originals, I know properly done one is not going to be overwritting the original files but mistakes occur and instead of an uninstall-re-install it would be easier if know what files the editor touchs on.
then if back up any error made can be easy recitified by copying over with the Original file backups.
So can the Game developers post a FULL list of the files... otherwise I guess before I touch editing I'll have to make a total backup of my Pacific War install folder of all files etc [:'(]
RE: Files
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:37 am
by pry
The editor only makes modifications to the scenario files, the game then reads the scenario files and imports the information stored there for use in each game. You can not save scenario files in slots numbered under 25 so can not overwrite the "Master Scenario Files" Slots 1 -25 are reserved for "Official Scenarios"
camxxx.dat is the main scenario information file (start date, map size, production replacement pilots etc.)
wpaxxx.dat is the aircraft class database (aircraft specifics)
wpcxxx.dat is the ship class database (class specifics)
wpdxxx.dat is the device database (weapons)
wpgxxx.dat is the air group database (airgroup locations)
wphxxx.dat is the leader database
wplxxx.dat is the location database (LCU's and Tsk Forces)
wppxxx.dat is the pilot database
wpsxxx.dat is the ship database (Ship specifics)
RE: Files
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 8:17 am
by Cmdrcain
ORIGINAL: pry
The editor only makes modifications to the scenario files, the game then reads the scenario files and imports the information stored there for use in each game. You can not save scenario files in slots numbered under 25 so can not overwrite the "Master Scenario Files" Slots 1 -25 are reserved for "Official Scenarios"
camxxx.dat is the main scenario information file (start date, map size, production replacement pilots etc.)
wpaxxx.dat is the aircraft class database (aircraft specifics)
wpcxxx.dat is the ship class database (class specifics)
wpdxxx.dat is the device database (weapons)
wpgxxx.dat is the air group database (airgroup locations)
wphxxx.dat is the leader database
wplxxx.dat is the location database (LCU's and Tsk Forces)
wppxxx.dat is the pilot database
wpsxxx.dat is the ship database (Ship specifics)
So those are whats needed to backup just in case (even with restrictions, never know..)
They include all files involving a database change besides
scenarios?
thanks