[Graf] Okay this zip isn't working

Cutmanmike · Post by **Cutmanmike** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 14:49

Btw how would I go about editing this Exported Raw data? Or can't I? And what format should new sprites I want to add be?

EDIT: And finally could I just keep them in wad format and put them in the sprites folder? Sorry for all the questions.

Post by **Graf Zahl** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 14:54

To edit the exported raw data you'd have to convert it to something your graphics programs can read (logically.) You'd have to be careful even with PNGs because 99% of all software kills all information it can't use. I'm sorry but this is a problem that won't go away.

If you want to keep some data inside a WAD you can do so. But the WAD has to be in the root folder and must follow all rules any wad has to obey, i.e. sprites must be between S_START and S_END.

Cutmanmike · Post by **Cutmanmike** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 16:23

Graf Zahl wrote:To edit the exported raw data you'd have to convert it to something your graphics programs can read (logically.) You'd have to be careful even with PNGs because 99% of all software kills all information it can't use. I'm sorry but this is a problem that won't go away.

So what would be the best way to handle it APART from the raw data method? Also what other file types are supported?

Graf Zahl wrote:If you want to keep some data inside a WAD you can do so. But the WAD has to be in the root folder and must follow all rules any wad has to obey, i.e. sprites must be between S_START and S_END.

Okay I might have to do that. One last thing though, I can have more than one wad in the root folder right? Eg. Weapons.wad, Monsters.wad, Scenery.wad. Hey now that might be a better idea after all...

Phew!

Post by **Graf Zahl** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 17:28

Sure you can. All wads in the root will be loaded.

Sorry that there's no Doom-specific tools out there that could make your work easier.

Cutmanmike · Post by **Cutmanmike** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 20:18

Graf Zahl wrote:Sure you can. All wads in the root will be loaded.

Sorry that there's no Doom-specific tools out there that could make your work easier.

Right, last question I promise.

So if I do what you've told me to fix these things, it'll still crash due to that bug?

Edit: Nevermind, just read your previous post. Work time!

Cutmanmike · Post by **Cutmanmike** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:10

Ok i've done everything and it's still crashing. You said something about enjay's bug but the only one I can see is one to do with a launcher right? However, I haven't used a launcher to run this and it still crashes.

Post by **Graf Zahl** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:45

This bug isn't launcher-related. But Launchers seem to increase the chance of it happening.

Cutmanmike · Post by **Cutmanmike** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:46

But you're sure it's the same bug yes?

If it helps, I used the windows XP "Open With" right click menu and browsed for Gzdoom.

TheDarkArchon · Post by **TheDarkArchon** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 14:51

I noticed Drag and Dropping/Open With also increase the chances of crashing.

Cutmanmike · Post by **Cutmanmike** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 14:53

So to prevent this we have to use command line? What a horrible bug this is!

Post by **Graf Zahl** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 15:56

Indeed. But you will have to wait a few days more. I have been rewriting the map loader in the last few days and there won't be a new release until that is done.

Cutmanmike · Post by **Cutmanmike** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 16:06

That's okay. I'll stick to wad format until you're done.

I only really wanted zip/pk3 format to make it a bit more organised. I mean, if you take a peak into my project now it's a disaster.