Useful Modding Tools
To mod for the Build, you don't need any special software. You will need to be able to edit .c files, but you can do that even with the standard Windows Notepad. However, I can recommend using Notepad++ instead. It's similar, only much better.
There are some programs that will make modding easier and for doing image/model-editing, you will need some additional tools. You can find the most useful of them on this page.
| Notepad++ |
A better program to use for code editing than Notepad. This version already has all settings changed that need to be changed to be able to use it for PotC properly. It has a built-in HEX Editor. |
| TX Converter |
Converts between PotC's .tga.tx files and readable and editable .tga files. |
| GM Viewer | Can display PotC's .gm 3D models. |
| Inez Dias' Tool | Very useful program for editing PotC 3D models and converting them to other fileformats. Info here |
| HEX Editor | Can change the texture's filename a model is using, so you can make a copy of a model using a different texture. This is useful for changing models/textures, but without overwriting the old files. |
| FTP Commander | A program that allows you to access the PiratesAhoy! Public FTP, where you can download other people's mods and upload your own. The FTP is already predefined in this version of the program, so you just need to double-click on it in program's screen. |
| WinMerge | Program capable of comparing folders with each other. VERY useful when you want to compare two different PROGRAM folders. This program will show you all the differences, enabling you to merge two different PotC versions into one version without overwriting anything. |
| DialogMerge | With this program you can join the dialog.c and dialog.h files into one for easier editing. |
| Mod Patch Utilites | This program can be used to install mods in a compatible way. This was once used before the Build mod began, but it might still be useful. |
| Plug-in for Maya 4.5 | Plug-in to export to GM from Maya 4.5. |
| PotCWalk | Program that should be able to edit PotC ship walk files. |