Dredgy: TDU Performance Editor [Car Database 2.1 Released]

[dredgy]

One question: Can I use it along side modding tools? (it wont overwrite any data i've modified in there?)

 

Yes, you can use it along with modding tools. The two compliment each other well.

[aleksin]

I solved my problems with dredgy's help (I hadn't installed .NET framework 3.5 :D) and started to check the program and its options.

 

I must say it's awesome. What will I say when I understand what do all data mean?? Probably I'll be wordless.:eek:

 

You can't rename the Edonis. Or the Ascari. These problems have been around since the dawn of modding. You can change the performance, (and the brand) but not the name.

 

But actually I have it (Edonis) renamed to Bugatti Veyron 16.4 with Djey's modding tools....How is it?

[felix97]

I have a problem with it. I have the german version and i can edit the files and save it. But when i play the game there are there the original values. For example: i have changed the viper srt10 coupe data. From 500 hp to 450hp. Ingame are there the original values. when i open it again in the performance editor are there again the same values. can you help me?

 

In short form:

i edit it and TDU overwrite it.

[aleksin]

I have a problem with it. I have the german version and i can edit the files and save it. But when i play the game there are there the original values. For example: i have changed the viper srt10 coupe data. From 500 hp to 450hp. Ingame are there the original values. when i open it again in the performance editor are there again the same values. can you help me?

 

In short form:

i edit it and TDU overwrite it.

 

Did you save the car and then save data in File menu?

 

And if you did so, did you configure the editor for german TDU version (GE)?

[Tool831]

Ingame are there the original values. when i open it again in the performance editor are there again the same values. can you help me?

 

Follow that. :) OR go here: http://tdupe.com/guide_configure.htm

 

If you are not using the English/US version of Test Drive Unlimited, you will need to change TDUPE's locality setting if you wish to be able to use the name editor feature:

 

1. In your TDUPE directory, open TDUEditor.exe.config with Notepad or a notepad equivalent
   
2. In that document, find <value>US</value> and replace it with <value>(Your Locality)</value>.
   
3. Save TDUEditor.exe.config and run TDUPE.
   

Google Translator: For Germany.

 

Wenn Sie nicht mit der englischen / US-Version von Test Drive Unlimited, müssen Sie zu Ort TDUPE-Einstellung ändern, wenn Sie in der Lage sein, den Namen Editor-Funktion verwenden möchten:

 

1. In Ihrem TDUPE Verzeichnis, öffnen Sie TDUEditor.exe.config mit Notepad oder einen Notizblock gleichwertige

2. In diesem Dokument finden <value> US </ value> und ersetzen sie durch <Wert> (Ihr Standort) </ value>.

3. Speichern TDUEditor.exe.config und führen TDUPE.

I am hoping for that to translate properly but I doubt it.

[felix97]

oh, how can I change it in German?

 

Edit: oops sorry you're faster :D

 

EDIT2:

basically it works, but can dredgy db_de replace with DB_ge? If not otherwise. But thanks tool :)

[SVTuner]

works a treat!!

i already made a "SR20" Saturn , 250BHP @ 7750Rpm , went up to 155Mph no probs!

but euuh what about user made Performance packs? should we just post them here ?

[felix97]

sorry, but with the german version it doesn't works. it says that the "DB_de.bnk" file missing. but there are no "DB_de.bnk" but a "DB_ge.bnk. Or have I understood your comment wrong?

[aleksin]

I think Ferrari 246 Dino GT is missing. ;)

[Tool831]

sorry, but with the german version it doesn't works. it says that the "DB_de.bnk" file missing. but there are no "DB_de.bnk" but a "DB_ge.bnk. Or have I understood your comment wrong?

 

 

Change it to 'GE' should work then. :)

 

Ive done an example:

 

<userSettings>

<TDUeditor.Properties.Settings>

<setting name="locality" serializeAs="String">

<value>GE</value>

</setting>

 

See thats where you put only 'ge' and that should be correct then.

 

 

I think Ferrari 246 Dino GT is missing.

 

It is listed as 'Dino 246 GT' Find that then that should be the ferrari dino. :)

[felix97]

Shinpads, that's embarrassing:o

Thanks, now it works:)

[SVTuner]

yes the Dino 246 GT is the ferrari Dino

if anyone is interested i've already made some Performance packs i'm willing to share, all based around Tool831's 370Z , GT-R (R33) and the Top secret S15

i'll get them up as soon as i know where or how ;)

 

* The 33 is based on a real life car better known as the JUN Super lemon (youtube it :thumbsup: )

[Shy Guy]

Editing Car Classes doesn't get you kicked out from Online. I tried test driving a Class C RUF RGT and didn't get kicked, a Class D Shelby Daytona and I got the same results. I also tried raising the DB7's power to 540HP, I test drove it and got kicked.

[Guest turbo lag]

Wow, works perfectly on my end. I finally managed to create a close impersonation of a ZR1, that's almost all I wanted to do. Thank you dredgy, truly a step forward in TDU modding.

[matute87]

WOW reallly nice +rep ;)

[RedCarDriver]

Thank you so much for this! This is a huge milestone in terms of modding TDU. I am SO going to try this out the next chance I get.

 

I'd +rep, but I think I already gave you rep for something and it won't let me do so again. So, here: :thumbsup:

 

 

As a side note:

Does anyone know if stepping HP down will get you kicked? I have a couple more cars I'd like to add, replacing cars more powerful than they are (like a class E replacing a class D or C). If not, ah well, a couple extra HP can't hurt :P

 

EDIT: Wait, what? It crashes at startup, even though my install directory is not changed and I'm using the US locale. I have, however, installed Patch 1.67D and added names to the database through Djey's tool - will this hinder the tool in any way?

 

EDIT 2: Reverted to unedited 1.66A database files, didn't help. I'm running Windows XP, and am not going to have "Run as Administrator" problems because this Windows user is an admin. Any help?

 

EDIT 3: Found the problem. I hadn't installed .NET 3.5 - I only had 2.0 or something. xD Ignore this.

[TheSlowNobody]

:omg::omg:finaly ... this is what everybody wants ... now can everybody say "good work" or "well done" ... i found a reason to stay here ... i play online ... my name is k5loc9 so don´t need the tool yet ... :bump:

[dredgy]

Does anyone know if stepping HP down will get you kicked? I have a couple more cars I'd like to add, replacing cars more powerful than they are (like a class E replacing a class D or C). If not, ah well, a couple extra HP can't hurt :P

 

I'm fairly sure changing it in any way will get you kicked.

 

Anyway, 1.1 released - includes tooltips on most items. See first post for details.

Car Data Database 1.3 is included in 1.1 and is a vailable as separate download for 1.0 if you don't want do a minor upgrade.

 

2.0 is in the works atm, started about an hour ago. It's a 100% rewrite and should probably take a week or so depending on bugs and schedule.

[chika.doctor]

This is working great, it's a matter of fine tuning the performance to get it right.. ;)

Thank you very much for this tool! +rep

[FatPenguin]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/suakukia/Etcs/dredgyrep.jpg

 

Darn. :(

[Minime891]

2.0 is in the works atm, started about an hour ago. It's a 100% rewrite and should probably take a week or so depending on bugs and schedule.

 

Well i hope it goes smoothly for you and have no major problems on the way. Also i am just trying to find out what every thing does, so that i can get some very accurate phyics.

 

Thanks

+rep

[Platinium]

Thank you very much, good job.

 

me a screenshot. :thumbsup:

 

http://img163.imageshack.us/i/testdriveunlimited20091.jpg/

[RedCarDriver]

Thanks for the updated version :)

 

Also, I haven't tested this, but I'd guess that "Brake Dim" is the amount by which the brakes lose effectiveness after initially being slammed on and held down.

[SVTuner]

Brake dim seems to me to be short for Brake Dimensions or brake size

as the number seems to correspond with the brake diameter in mm for the real car

[dredgy]

Awesome mate, thanks alot. I always thoought it was something like brake wear, but I never did a whole heap of research on it. That'll be patched in 1.2 or 2.0, whatever's sooner.