Friday, December 12, 2008

DatPwner - A DAT Swapping Tool for FFXI ( Tools ) [ Final Fantasy XI ]

Note: This app is written in AutoIt, so some virus scanners will give FALSE POSITIVES when scanning just because of the language used.
Source is included in data\source if you want to make sure its clean or to laugh at my crappy coding.

Basically its a DAT/BGW/SPW swapping tool made so files can be easily and quickly swapped without losing original SE DATs. Mods are crosschecked with one another(can be disabled in INI) so custom DATs don't overwrite other custom DATs.

Mods are comprised of the custom DATs, a file called index.txt, a 480x200 JPG preview image (optional) and info.txt (optional). Index files are basically name_of_dat>>dat_to_replace. More info about index files in the readme.

The Edit window uses AltanaViewer model lists. The included lists are sorted alphabetically to make it easier to locate specific items. A list sorting tool is included to sort AV lists if you like alphabetized lists instead of the 'newest updates' type list.

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Hopefully mod authors will utilize this tool in the distribution of custom DATs since its very easy to just unzip a file and then enable a mod instead of having to rummage through model viewers, make a backup copy of original DATs, then finally copy the DATs over.

Download: http://dollarfiles.net/dl.php?file=398

Enjoy

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