Mass entity file editing program

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So I made a small program that can be used to edit values in text entity files by heading. Its made for use in conjunction with batch files to edit multiple files. So I can use it to say, double the attack range of all ships, or half the shield value.

I made it for my own use in modding, but If people would like I can post it. There may already be something like this out there. The code for my thing isn't done real well, so if another one exists it would probably be better.

Also though, if people want me to post it, I think I'm supposed to post the source code, or something, and I'm not sure if there's any other legal jargon I need to deal with. Does anyone know anything about this and can clarify it.

Edit: Here's the link to download it- http://www.gamefront.com/files/20773831/SinsMassEntEdit.zip

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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top

That does sound pretty cool. There are some community made modding packages but I'm not sure if something like this is in there or not. Can it be used to set say all of line x to a same number or something?

What did you program it in? If there is any legal jargon that needs dealing with I think it only be from that, not what you use it for.

Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top

Basically you give it the name of the value you want to edit, and it changes the value of the number after that heading, and after certain subheadings like "level:0" . So you could set it up with the inputs "Range" and "x5" and it would edit all the values after the word Range, multiplying them by five.

I programmed it in C, but the compiler I used says something about a license, I think its the GNU Public License or something.

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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top

afritx, for the supply of a utility you CAN post links to other file hosting services eg dropbox, filefactory, etc...,

and you do NOT have to supply the source code unless you want to.

as far as I know regarding the licensing, the  COMPILER license does NOT enter into the issue as it is a tool used to create the program, but if there is any license(s) that applies to the modules you have re-used, then THOSE licenses can apply to your program and if you are NOT making any money from the program then it is likely that the provisions of the license that apply to COMMERCIAL distribution might not apply.

harpo