GRF encoder tool: GRFMaker [under development]

Szappy · Post by **Szappy** » 23 Aug 2005 09:03

Aegir, we haven't forgot about you, and your ideas. The custom station classes is underway.

The other request... well... it's seems too complex to me to even think about implementation.
OTOH I don't see _that_ much benefit, to warrant for the work it requires. But sometimes an good idea makes something impossible, easy to implement anyway.
So it's not a NO, rather a not now

Hyronymus · Post by **Hyronymus** » 26 Aug 2005 16:20

I've tried importing an NFO today, a rather large and complicated one. It belongs to a train with multiple variable action 2's, the GRF of this train works fine in a58. As soon as I press enter after selecting the NFO, GRFmaker launches itself for a second time and both become unresponsive.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » 26 Aug 2005 16:30

You've got A58 already ?

You lucky bas.....d.

Hyronymus · Post by **Hyronymus** » 26 Aug 2005 17:06

OK, I was overzealous. a57 and it works fine

BobDendry · Post by **BobDendry** » 16 Sep 2005 23:28

I have a small problem. Only small, but, meh.
OK. When I started trying to make articulated engines, I had this problem, though I didn't really notice it. Now that I've started on Comments for my locos, I had this problem.
OK, when you select 0C Current Callback from the drop down list in the Variational Graphics Block, It shows the different callbacks you can do. They are shown with hexidecimal numbers, yet the form where you input the callback number is decimal. Maybe in brackets after the callbacks they could have the decimal number?

gl2 · Post by **gl2** » 19 Sep 2005 06:39

WhiteHand wrote:I have a small problem. Only small, but, meh.
OK. When I started trying to make articulated engines, I had this problem, though I didn't really notice it. Now that I've started on Comments for my locos, I had this problem.
OK, when you select 0C Current Callback from the drop down list in the Variational Graphics Block, It shows the different callbacks you can do. They are shown with hexidecimal numbers, yet the form where you input the callback number is decimal. Maybe in brackets after the callbacks they could have the decimal number?

Hello WhiteHand!

You right!
In the next version I will do this.

Laci

Zimmlock · Post by **Zimmlock** » 23 Sep 2005 07:57

Need a little help, i have produced my first grf with this fine tool, but i did something wrong, the grf has a mistake and ll not load in the game.
Second, questions, how do i know what compression to use, look at trg1?
How do i get the right X-Yrel, the old verry time taking way or is there a other?.

BobDendry · Post by **BobDendry** » 23 Sep 2005 08:05

The grf file has multiple action 8 entries
This basically means that the block which contains the name, GRF-ID and description of the GRF has been added more then once.

DaleStan · Post by **DaleStan** » 23 Sep 2005 08:08

Zimmlock wrote:Need a little help, i have produced my first grf with this fine tool, but i did something wrong, the grf has a mistake and ll not load in the game.

Code 12 means that there are multiple action 8s, though I'm not sure why exactly GRFMaker would let you do that.

Zimmlock wrote:Second, questions, how do i know what compression to use, look at trg1?

I always use 01. The other three valid values are 03, 09, and 0B. See the Action 1 page for exactly what those values mean.

Zimmlock wrote:How do i get the right X-Yrel, the old verry time taking way or is there a other?.

Trial and error, a bit of luck, and, occasionally, a little bit of knowing-what-you're-doing. If you can align your sprite with a very similar one in trg?r, start with the same offsets as the trg?r sprite.

Zimmlock · Post by **Zimmlock** » 23 Sep 2005 08:33

DaleStan wrote:
Zimmlock wrote:Need a little help, i have produced my first grf with this fine tool, but i did something wrong, the grf has a mistake and ll not load in the game.

DaleStan wrote: Code 12 means that there are multiple action 8s, though I'm not sure why exactly GRFMaker would let you do that.
I added commentairy later i guess it happend there.

Zimmlock wrote:Second, questions, how do i know what compression to use, look at trg1?

DaleStan wrote: I always use 01. The other three valid values are 03, 09, and 0B. See the Action 1 page for exactly what those values mean.
I copy the compression values from trg1 this is a small road set and all roads have 09.

Zimmlock wrote:How do i get the right X-Yrel, the old verry time taking way or is there a other?.

DaleStan wrote: Trial and error, a bit of luck, and, occasionally, a little bit of knowing-what-you're-doing. If you can align your sprite with a very similar one in trg?r, start with the same offsets as the trg?r sprite.

I do it this way but its a hell of a job when you have 12 verry different sprites then the "original" sprites. i Have not enough knowlidge of programming otherwise i would make a sprite image ajustment tool i have an idea for it, just select the ground tile (for building) mostly this has -31 0 as X-Yrel this is place automatic in a small grid, than select the building sprite, now you can move with mouse that building sprits to its required position on the ground tile, when in place clik a button and the X-Yrel is outputted to a txt file. I could draw (how it would look) the program but i cant write the software

Szappy · Post by **Szappy** » 23 Sep 2005 09:36

There is an extension in the works, that will help x/yrel placing easier, by displaying a grid, and - for vehicles - road/rail tiles.
Don't ask when it will get done, tho

Csaboka · Post by **Csaboka** » 23 Sep 2005 09:45

The latest version (2.21) has already implemented this, I just forgot to PM you about it

In that version, there is a sprite-positioner button in the action1 sprite list window (at least for houses, I haven't tried the others), so you can position the sprites visually. I'm sure GL2 can make a stand-alone tool for you as well if you need one.

Grigory1 · Post by **Grigory1** » 23 Sep 2005 13:04

Csaboka wrote:I'm sure GL2 can make a stand-alone tool for you as well if you need one.

And for coding planes GL2
Can make the independent tool

BobDendry · Post by **BobDendry** » 23 Sep 2005 22:19

There's no need for a standalone tool for coding planes. GRF Maker can already do that. besides, it would be a waste of time to rip the plane code from the rest of the program.

Zimmlock · Post by **Zimmlock** » 24 Sep 2005 08:22

Dont need a stand alone version, but uh

action1 sprite list window ? how do i get that and does it do 2 and 4 tile buildings to?

Hyronymus · Post by **Hyronymus** » 06 Oct 2005 15:23

I need GRFmaker help for coding trains. If anyone can supply me with a(n extensively) commented example of one of the following you're bound to go to heaven:

I saved 1 ID for all tenders in the Dutch Trainset but not all steam engines have the same tender, they differ in shape. How can I arrange that the proper engines end up with the proper tenders?

I'm also dying to find out how to enable livery refits with GRFmaker. We've got 1 particular steamer that we prefer to present as a livery refit instead of a stand-alone ID.

BobDendry · Post by **BobDendry** » 07 Oct 2005 01:24

Use the assign windows to allow livery overrides for tender, just like you would with coaches.
I'm also interested in how to do Livery refits, so we're not alone. Did you get comments working?

RK · Post by RK » 07 Oct 2005 09:25

Hey I'am also interested in Livery refits, I just got Cargo refits to work...

jvassie · Post by **jvassie** » 08 Oct 2005 13:31

Szappy, could you send me a copy of GRFMaker please?

Cheers
James

jvassie · Post by **jvassie** » 11 Oct 2005 17:17

Hey all!

Im not sure if this is a bug, probably isnt though, maybe a need for help! When i try to add a vehicle sprite block, i choose my options, click ok, and i get errors saying firstly that the BMP file contains more than 500 sprites, then an error saying no sprite selected in the sprite block.

Any ideas to fix this please?

Sorry for the double post btw

Cheers
James

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