[SOLVED] Changing TGA names in MSH file

[Snake]

Hey tirpider, I'm not sure if this is correct (i have a foggy memory) but can you use your hex editing skills to make several versions of a model with their own names and .tga's so they can be used in the same map? If so I have a request: 5 or 6 versions of the 4m wall in the tatooine assets. I could use that for signs in my maps! Thanks if you can.

[Led]

Hi snake, just open up the MSH file with a hex editor and change the name of the specified TGA file.  It is pretty easy.  Let's ask tirpider to do the difficult things

If you can't get it to work, send me the name of the MSH file and and where it is located, along with a list of what the new TGA names should be (they may have to be changed, but it will be a start).

[Snake]

Ah, I did not realize it was so easy.  I have lost my hex editor and I don't remember anything about Hex Editing. Where can I download a good Hex tool, and i think there's a tut about this on Gametoast somewhere.. I'll have to find it.

[Led]

In anticipation of your question:
http://www.swbfgamers.com/index.php?topic=4457.msg43446#msg43446



do a text search for TGA, and then you will see the name it references
put in a new name by carefully using *exactly* the same number of characters as the old name, by over writing (not inserting) new characters.

[Snake]

Thanks Led