Djey : TDU Modding Tools [1.16.3]

[Shy Guy]

Where do I place this program, it doesn't work for me :( it shows me an error

 

it says its not set up properly

[Djey]

You shall place the modding Tools anywhere as long as you can fully access to the folder. :)

 

If you're talking about "TDU main folder not set properly", that's because you have not set the tools up. Go to File>Settings menu then in TDU root locate where TDU is installed (typically C:\Program Files\Test Drive Unlimited)

[Shy Guy]

Its not working >=(

[Djey]

Ahem... I want to be kind, but if you don't say anything constructive and just complain I won't be able to help you :)

[Shy Guy]

Sorry, but is it where the BNK file is or where the game itself is installed?

 

Edit: Got it working :D thanks Djey +rep

[ElProempie]

First off all, Im a new guy.

Have a little experience with replacing models and such.

 

But, here's the thing. I've downloaded the Plymouth Roadrunner.

I put everything in the Vehicules map but when i search the car in game, My game crashes.

Then i read the Read Me file wich was included, And it says there that i need a bnk1.map file.

Searched that here on the forums wich i found it.

But it says Without the carpack.

Me, the newb that i am, downloaded it and replaced it.

But now all my megapack cars like the dodge charger are gone... :eek:

 

Is there a bnk1.map file for players with the carpack?

because the Roadrunner replaces the Corvette '57 i do need the officiall carpack.

 

Quite strange for me as a newb but i hope you guys can help me :)

 

EDIT: Never Mind, Already got it working. I need to read more...

[Shy Guy]

If you aren't a Megapack owner and want the Roadrunner, rename the file from corv_57 to corv69, and it will be on the '69 Vette, same works with any other car ;)

[Djey]

Auto-solved issue; I like it :)

[Shy Guy]

When I change the car's name it says that there are currently 1 edit task(after I did the apply) should I close it or do I have to do something else.

[Djey]

It seems you did not follow the tutorial completely.

 

When you have pending edits, you have to apply corresponding task to update BNK with modified database.

[Shy Guy]

It seems you did not follow the tutorial completely.

 

When you have pending edits, you have to apply corresponding task to update BNK with modified database.

 

I did apply, after I did it it still shows the same, do you have MSN so we can contact faster?

[Djey]

No, I don't use MSN to provide Modding Tools support. Sorry.

 

Anyway, if Apply thing would work, you should see a message in the File Browser bottom part saying '1 edit change applied'. Is it there ?

[Shy Guy]

It does, but when I click on Apply, it doesn't show some files I changed(In Carphysics data)

 

Edit: Should I use 1.6.1, I'm currently using 1.5

[Djey]

A few facts:

- it's better to always use latest final version to have bugs fixed and new features. Latest final is 1.6.1.

- 1.5 does not show which file(s) were changed. 1.6 makes them blue.

- the message you get when closing File Browser is just a warning. If you did apply before, you can ignore that.

[Shy Guy]

Okay, I renamed Farboud to Porsche and Wiesmann to BMW, but the cars in game still show as Farboud and Wiesmann(I edited the numbers you told me to)

 

Edit: The 1.6.1 download link is in french, which I don't understand.

[Djey]

- Numbers are not guaranteed as I've said in the tuto. I don't have TDU here so I can't test and find out what entries to rename.

 

On the other hand, nothing prevents you to test changes on other lines and other files (TDU_CarPhysicsData for example - there are also brand names).

Thanks for having tested anyway ;) I'll update the tuto asap.

 

 

- To download official version, there's now about 6000 file downloads from the beginning. So don't bother with reading french... just click on button at the bottom.

To solve any misunderstandings, I've just written in red how to download file. I didn't think it would be necessary, though :rolleyes:

[Shy Guy]

alright, I downloaded TDU modding tools 1.6, is there any way of making cars like the Ferrari's paintable on the Deluxe Shop? I tried a mod of that and it didn't work O.o'

[Djey]

To make a car deluxe-paintable, you have to swap it with a model which already allows it.

 

Else you can swap color code with another one using Car Colors Editor or reading misc tutorials about this subject.

[Fastdev]

I'm totally new to all of these mods and such and I would like to use them. However I have no idea how to convert my bnk map into one of your magic maps. Thanks

[Djey]

Hi,

 

just replace your Bnk1.map (Test Drive Unlimited\euro\bnk) by the one available in the first post (according to your TDU version).

 

I hope it makes sense ;)

 

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There are some news :)

I'm currently working on the Tools 1.7 beta, version which will be available about the 9th of February.

In the future, I'm planning to remove this beta step as there are much more people giving feedback on a final release - thus I wouldn't bother me to make versions for nothing.

 

Anyway, here are contents of this 1.7:

• Tons of bugs fixed (...just joking)
  
• Lots of code re-written or cleaned. Should be more efficient.
  
• Replace method with bnk size modification is now a default (thx MagicMap ^^). Old method is still available, of course.
  
• First use: TDU install folder is detected automatically (looking into Windows registry)
  
• Script engine: allowing everyone to execute instructions (to save you from repetitive and boring tasks)
  
• Script editor: new module, Patch Editor, to write and tests scripts
  
• TDU Mod And Play executable: new app to execute your scripts on other PCs (useful to install mods for a noobie :) )
  
• Linkage: Jeff Harris' BNK Editor does not appear on main window anymore
  
• Experimental feature 1: DDS>2DB conversion without need of specifying original 2DB file (allow saving DDS with another compression method)
  
• Experimental feature 2: a new module to customize brand and model names (yet, this feature is not guaranteed because of some TDU limitations).
  

 

As always, comments and ideas are welcome :p

[Immelmann]

Sounds good!

[Racers Hardware]

sounds great Djey! hurry up... :excited:

[T3hReaper91]

Kool Sounds Great.

[Shy Guy]

I want the Install folder to be installed automatically

[Djey]

I want the Install folder to be installed automatically

 

polite requests, you know ? :cough:

 

for now you are the one person encountering problems when settings the tools up. by the way, i didn't understand a word of what you've said.