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Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-22T22:10:34Z

Srapop: /* Image Editing */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/ Gimp Website] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle broken link fix if possible]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

Some of the links were broken because the host File Universe moved the files around.Now the links should work. If File Universe moves AGAIN, just look around in their TA Library and hope that everything is still there.

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/scriptor/ Scriptor]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/cobbler/ Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/servo/ Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/brain/ Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/uncobble/ UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596 Forum] ''' All links to it which I have seen are broken, if you really need it consider asking Maelstrom nicely.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/lazy-scripter/ Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the forum were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

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2010-02-19T14:50:05Z

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Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-19T14:09:55Z

Srapop: /* 3d Modeling */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle broken link fix if possible]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

Some of the links were broken because the host File Universe moved the files around.Now the links should work. If File Universe moves AGAIN, just look around in their TA Library and hope that everything is still there.

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/scriptor/ Scriptor]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/cobbler/ Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/servo/ Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/brain/ Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/uncobble/ UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596 Forum] ''' All links to it which I have seen are broken, if you really need it consider asking Maelstrom nicely.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/lazy-scripter/ Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the forum were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-19T14:08:31Z

Srapop: /* Documentation and Tutorials */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

Some of the links were broken because the host File Universe moved the files around.Now the links should work. If File Universe moves AGAIN, just look around in their TA Library and hope that everything is still there.

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/scriptor/ Scriptor]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/cobbler/ Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/servo/ Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/brain/ Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/uncobble/ UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596 Forum] ''' All links to it which I have seen are broken, if you really need it consider asking Maelstrom nicely.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/lazy-scripter/ Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the forum were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T14:17:05Z

Srapop: /* Scripting And Unit Stats files */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

Some of the links were broken because the host File Universe moved the files around.Now the links should work. If File Universe moves AGAIN, just look around in their TA Library and hope that everything is still there.

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/scriptor/ Scriptor]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/cobbler/ Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/servo/ Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/brain/ Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/uncobble/ UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596 Forum] ''' All links to it which I have seen are broken, if you really need it consider asking Maelstrom nicely.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/lazy-scripter/ Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T14:16:21Z

Srapop: /* Scripting And Unit Stats files */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

Some of the links were broken because the host File Universe moved the files around.Now the links should work. If File Universe moves AGAIN, just look around in their TA Library and hope that everything is still there.

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/scriptor/ Scriptor]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/cobbler/ Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/servo/ Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/brain/ Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/uncobble/ UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596] Forum''' All links to it which I have seen are broken, if you really need it consider asking Maelstrom nicely.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/lazy-scripter/ Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Balanced Annihilation

2010-02-18T13:15:48Z

Srapop: /* Overview */

Note: this wiki page sucks. YokoZar is working to update it though. In the meantime please check the [http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=44 forums].

===Overview===
BA has three basic principles:
* '''Refined Original Total Annihilation:''' BA's lineage traces back to fan mods of the original Total Annihilation. It feels similar, and play is more balanced for diverse multiplayer strategies.
* '''Stable gameplay:''' BA has matured through several years of playtesting. New versions don't drastically alter gameplay.
* '''Balance:''' Every unit has a role, and no unit has every role. Very few units get truly obsolete as a game progresses.

===Cooperative play===
BA includes a cooperative play mode for players to work as an even closer team. When the cooperative mod option is enabled, players who take the same team id will form a co-op. Players who are part of the same co-op completely share everything - all resources are pooled, and any unit within the co-op can be commanded by anyone within the co-op.

Each player within the co-op starts with their own commander, and must select their own start point before clicking ready - if the co-op readies before a player has selected a start location, then two commanders will spawn on the same spot.

Once the game has started, it is especially important for co-oping players to communicate their overall strategy so that units don't receive conflicting orders. It's also somewhat easier to overspend - in a co-op of three, players might feel like they have triple the normal amount of resources.

In practice, co-op mode tends to work best when done with friends, clanmates, or other (willing) strangers. However, even among voluntary participants experience has shown that large co-ops of 5 or more players tend to have at least one person getting upset due to their orders being canceled or similar (often unintentional) issues. Unless communication can be improved through [[mumble]], it is recommended to split large co-oping teams into multiple, smaller co-ops.

If cooperative mode is disabled, then players who share the same team id will instead share control of the same commander. This is called "comm-sharing" and is available in every mod.

===Chicken Defense===
Balanced Annihilation features a chicken defense subversion, designed as a BA version of tower defense.

===BA Experimental===
Upcoming mutator maintained by YokoZar for experimental changes to BA. This includes primarily new, prettier models, as well as a few options for small gameplay experiments that are too drastic to just dump into a stable version of BA without serious testing.

===Strategy===
(sections to be filled in)
====Starting out====
Try to pick a start position near a good amount of metal patches. Most maps are designed to have 3 patches near designated starting points. You should build a few metal extractors ("mexes") and some energy (2 or 3 solar plants) before starting a factory. Afterwards, most players build a light laser tower or two to prevent early scouts from running behind the base and destroying the economy.
====Tier 1====
=====Vehicle lab=====
=====K-bot lab=====
=====Aircraft Plant=====
=====Shipyard=====
====Com Pushing====
Com pushing is the strategy of moving your commander towards the front lines after building your initial base. The advantage is that you can claim territory and metal patches early (by building light laser towers). Small groups of enemies can also be destroyed with the commander's D-gun. The commander also functions as an excellent repairman for damaged units and reclaimer of wrecks.
====Teching ("Going T2")====
====Managing units ("Micro")====
While BA is a largely strategic game, there is considerable value to managing your units tactics. Some things to consider:
*'''Repair damaged units''': Repairing is virtually free compared with building a new unit from scratch, so if you can keep a unit alive by moving it off the front line a bit once it becomes damaged you can get far more on the field.
*'''Surround the enemy''': Units in BA suffer extra damage if they are being attacked from multiple directions at once. At the extreme, two units standing opposite a tank will do 50% more damage than two units standing next to eachother.
*'''Use your range ("kiting")''': If you outrange the enemy and have some territory to maneuver in, you can gain a significant advantage by moving away while shooting.
*'''Cross the T''': One of the best positions to be in is where your units are all firing and only one of the enemies is. If you're enemy has lined up their units, for instance, you can attack one edge of the line at a time rather than hitting them all at once.
*'''Attack in waves''': One of the worst positions to be in is where the enemy is crossing your T. Implicitly, this can happen when you order units that are far apart into enemy territory and they arrive at different times. Similarly, setting a rally point of a factory into the enemy's defensive line will often result in your units dying one at a time. Instead, set a rally point a safe distance away, and once you have sufficient units attack in mass.

====Economy====
If you have more economy than the enemy, you can get more or better units. This is how, ultimately, you win.
*'''Reclaim wreckage and map features''': Unit wrecks are an excellent source of metal, and map-provided rocks and trees are free resources. In many cases it can be worth sacrificing a builder to claim wreckage in hostile territory - usually they pay for their own cost as well as deny the wreck to the enemy.
*'''Use (or share) your resources''': Resources kept in storage are essentially being wasted. They are a symptom of not having enough ''build-power'', or construction units. If you're not building more units, extra resources can instead be invested into even more economy. Many times your allies will have extra buildpower that you don't - in such cases it is often very efficient to simply give them your resources away by lowering the share threshold (click in the middle of your metal or energy bar).
*'''Take advantage of metal patches and geothermal vents''': Metal extractors are much, much cheaper than powering metal makers. This remains true at tier 2, where moho mines become vastly cheaper than fusion plants and moho metal makers. Geothermal spots are similarly the cheapest source of energy in the game - a moho geo, for instance, produces energy at less than half the cost of a fusion plant. This means that, in most cases, it's worth walking a considerable distance to take advantage of metal/geo spots you control rather than building economy in your base.
*'''Use nano-turrets sparingly''': Nano-turrets can provide extra build power, however they themselves cost a considerable amount of metal and energy, especially in the early game. If you are already metal or energy stalling there is no point to building more of them - doing so will only slow down production of the units or economy you're ultimately trying to make with them.

===Main differences from Original Total Annihilation===
BA is similar to the Original Total Annihilation, and if you've played the original you should feel quite at home, however there are some important differences for OTA players to note:
* The guardian (tier 1 plasma turret) isn't a very useful defense unit for its cost; it's more of a forward artillery piece. It also has a high trajectory mode.
* Most of the AA units in the game shoot ''only'' at planes rather than both planes and ground.

===Links===
*[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=44 Balanced Annihilation Forum]
*(todo): latest download
*(todo): latest chicken download
*(todo): latest experimental download

===History===
Balanced Annihilation started as a fork of [[Absolute Annihilation]]. It is currently maintained by TheFatController, and was previously maintained by Noize. (this is a very incomplete history)

[[category:Mods]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:42:23Z

Srapop: /* Scripting And Unit Stats files */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

Some of the links were broken because the host File Universe moved the files around.Now the links should work. If File Universe moves AGAIN, just look around in their TA Library and hope that everything is still there.

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/scriptor/ Scriptor]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/cobbler/ Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/servo/ Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/brain/ Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/uncobble/ UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]''' All links to it which I have seen are broken, if you really need it consider asking Maelstrom nicely.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/lazy-scripter/ Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:41:51Z

Srapop: /* Scripting And Unit Stats files */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

Some of the links were broken because the host File Universe moved the files around.Now the links should work. If File Universe moves AGAIN, just look around in their TA Library and hope that everything is still there.

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/scriptor/ Scriptor]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/cobbler/ Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/servo/ Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/brain/ Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/uncobble/ UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]''' All links to it which I have seen are broken, if you really need it consider asking Maelstrom nicely.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:40:47Z

Srapop: /* Scripting And Unit Stats files */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

Some of the links were broken because the host File Universe moved the files around.Now the links should work. If File Universe moves AGAIN, just look around in their TA Library and hope that everything is still there.

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/scriptor/ Scriptor]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/cobbler/ Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/servo/ Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/brain/ Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/uncobble/ UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]''' All links to it which I have seen are broken, if you really need it consider asking Maelstrom nicely.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:40:18Z

Srapop: /* Scripting And Unit Stats files */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

Some of the links were broken because the host File Universe moved the files around.Now the links should work. If File Universe moves AGAIN, just look around in their TA Library and hope that everything is still there.

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/scriptor/ Scriptor]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/cobbler/ Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/servo/ Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/brain/ Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/uncobble/ UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
All links to it which I have seen are broken, if you really need it consider asking Maelstrom nicely.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:35:34Z

Srapop: /* Scripting And Unit Stats files */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

Some of the links were broken because the host File Universe moved the files around.Now the links should work. If File Universe moves AGAIN, just look around in their TA Library and hope that everything is still there.

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/scriptor/ Scriptor]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/cobbler/ Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/servo/ Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/brain/ Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/uncobble/ UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:32:27Z

Srapop: /* Scripting And Unit Stats files */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

Some of the links were broken because the host File Universe moved the files around.Now the links should work. If File Universe moves AGAIN, just look around in their TA Library and hope that everything is still there.

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:16:53Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:16:34Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:16:19Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:15:57Z

Srapop:

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3do Builder]'''** ->
The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:13:35Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** 
-> The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:13:10Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** 
->The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:11:58Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** 
The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:11:48Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** 
The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
## '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:11:30Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** 
The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
#2. '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:10:52Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** 
The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
 2. '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:10:29Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** 
The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
2. '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:07:29Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** 
The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help, information, manual and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0 Forum] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:06:01Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** 
The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA.Does not handle Spring .s30 file format.
# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/upspring/ UpSpring]'''** -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:02:20Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** 
The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA. Follow the tips on the main page in the above link and it will run just fine.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=2317 UpSpring]'''** -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:01:51Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** 
Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit-> The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA. Follow the tips on the main page in the above link and it will run just fine.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=2317 UpSpring]'''** -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

[[Category:Map making]]
[[Category:Unit development]]
[[Category:Mod development]]

Map, Game, And Unit Development Programs

2010-02-18T12:01:25Z

Srapop: /* 3d Model converters/Assemblers */

[[Engine_Development|Development]] < {{FULLPAGENAME}}

A Comprehensive list of tools to make Spring content.

*Those that are Open Source are marked with a *
*Those that are Free are marked with a *
*Those that Cost are marked with a *'''

=== Image Editing ===
# '''[http://www.gimp.org/ Gimp]'''** -> Pre compiled Binary files (or installer files) can be found here: '''[http://www.gimp.org/downloads/] -> The DDS plugin for Gimp can be found at [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/ http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/~cocidius/dds/]
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307383&pid=1047025487586 Corel Paint Shop Pro]'''* -> Jasc was recently bought out by Corel.
# '''[http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Corel3/Products/Display&pfid=1047024307335&pid=1047022690654 Corel Draw]'''* -> This is Corel's original graphics program. Very easy to work with. I have used an older version of it, and love the photoshop it has.
# '''[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe Photoshop]'''* -> The most widely used image editing program ever.
# '''[http://www.getpaint.net Paint.NET]'''* -> Basically an expanded version of Paint. Contains many functions such as layers, and is much easier to use then The Gimp.

=== 3d Modeling ===

# '''[http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html Blender]'''** FREE-> The most used opensource modeler that has its own way of doing things. -> Most popular whitin unit makers using this excellent tool. -> Get basic usage, advanced, and video tutorials [http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Using_Blender.80.0.html here]
NEW: complete documentation 2.49 : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205 here]; : [http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/lib/54223045235521/BlenderBasics_3rdEdition2009b.pdf direct download in.pdf] recommanded for evry 3d uses
# '''[http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings 3D]'''** FREE-> Probably the most popular modeller for Spring. -> Easy to learn modelling and UV mapping environments. -> Excellent introduction to using it can be found [http://www.wings3d.com/doghouse.php here]. -> For help on how to UV map with it just ask around.low poly
# '''[http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or]'''*'''commercial
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5659302&siteID=123112 3DS MAX]'''* commercial-> The most widely used and acclaimed modeling program ever. Used in creation of many games and movies (The Matrix). One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals. -> The s3o plugin for 3DS MAX can be found here. NOTE: This is not backwards compatible with versions prior to 7. Also this only exports: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/temp/s3oexport.dle]'''
# '''[http://www.newtek.com/ Lightwave]'''* commercial-> A popular modeling program that's been around a long time. One of the three major modeling programs used by professionals.
# '''[http://www.rhino3d.com/ Rhinoceros]'''* commercial-> A farely new comer to the world of modeling, uses a lot of nurbs surfaces.
# '''[http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax GMAX]'''* commercial-> Great for learning as it is 3DS MAX v4 without rendering and has game packs for a fair amount of games. It is locked in exporting however there are a few workarounds.
# '''[http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6871843&siteID=123112 MAYA]'''* commercial-> The other most widely used and acclaimed modeling program. Used in creation of many games and movies. One of the three major model programs used by professionals.

===3d Model converters/Assemblers===

# '''[http://files.tauniverse.com/library/ta/modding-utilities/3do-builder/ 3DO Builder]'''** or in a 37mb tool pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit-> The most widely used program for converting models to the 3do file format of TA. Follow the tips on the main page in the above link and it will run just fine.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=2317 UpSpring]'''** -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2839&start=0] -> This is the only other way to get files into the s3o file format for Spring other then the s3o plugin for 3DS MAX.

===Sound/Audio Editors and Recorders===

# '''[http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Audacity]'''** -> Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
# '''[http://www.goldwave.com/ GoldWave]'''* -> GoldWave is a commercial digital audio editing software developed by GoldWave Inc for Windows. It was first released to public in April 1993, and is similar to applications like the open source Audacity.
# '''[http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/soundforgefamily.asp Sound Forge]'''* -> The Sound Forge is an digital audio production suite includes everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master replication-ready CDs.
# '''[http://www.speech.kth.se/wavesurfer/ WaveSurfer]'''* -> Wavesurfer is an audio editor widely used for studies of acoustic phonetics. Wavesurfer provides basic audio editing operations, such as excision, copying, pasting, zero-crossing adjustment, and effects such as fading, normalization, echo, inversion, reversal, replacement with silence, and DC-removal, but, in view of its scientific orientation, does not offer effects of interest to musicians such as flange.

=== Scripting And Unit Stats files ===

all this link go in a dead server :
can found lot of tools in this pack : http://spring.clan-sy.com/wiki/Tools_&_software_for_make_:map_mod_unit

# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=70 Scripter]'''** -> The by far best compiler for your handmade .bos scripts into endless lines of letters and numbers that the TA engine reads. The program is large, easy to operate and with broad error tracing (well, better than the other two alternatives). While other versions of this program sometimes refuse to compile on-off functions, this download is guaranteed to work in every condition.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=65 Cobbler]'''* -> This is a very simple script compiler that converts your newly written .bos files understood by humans into a hexadecimal .cob gibberish used by the TA engine. Beware, however, that this program is lightweight, which means that it doesn't provide especially good error tracing, not to mention that it is in French.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=193 Servo]'''* -> Rhad's awesome but somewhat buggy animation scripting program. It features keyframed animation script generation from a 3D positioner.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=62 Brain]'''* -> The Brain is a scripting utility that converts your newly written code rows into incomprehensible hex codes used by the game. This program is in english and can sometimes give you the most wondorous error messages, so it's only recommended as a backup scripting program.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=194 UnCobbler]'''* -> The first (I think) uncobbling utility. Bad english and brute force approach make this one outdated, but here it is for completeness sake.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=1680 Excel FBI editor]'''** -> Lets you quickly edit all your FBI files in an Excel spread sheet. Made by Maelstorm. '''NOTE:''' Microsoft Excel is NOT FREE. -> Help information, manual, and tips can be found here: '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2596]'''
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=show&a=it&id=68 Lazy Scripter]'''* This is a simple yet very useful utility that makes a "blind" script to fit your model. It provides you with just the minimal requirements for a playable unit script, so don't trust it to do all your work for you.

=== Map Creation ===

# '''[http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=16341 SpringMapEdit]'''** -> Our very own complete map making solution, created by Frostregen.
# '''[http://www.springfiles.com/show_file.php?id=2441 Beherith's mapconv]'''** -> The latest map compiler, supports all features of maps while still retaining backwards compatibility with previous scripts.
# '''[http://www.fileuniverse.com/?p=showitem&ID=1507 mothers MapConv special]'''* -> The normal MapConv does not work for some people. If you are one of them, try this one.
# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2420 SMD Creator]'''** -> Maelstroms SMD creator. Has a few bugs, but a new release should be out in a few days.

=== Documentation and Tutorials ===

# '''[http://taspring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2660&start=0 S3O file format for Spring]'''*** -> The above link is to the form were this is currently being disscused and feed back is being provided. Also includes tips and helpful information.

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