Exscriptor - new external script editor
Posted: Sat, 26. Jul 08, 18:10
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EXSCRIPTOR
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Summary
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The Exscriptor is an (unofficial) external script editor for X2, X3, X3TC, and X3AP that allows you to:
- Open existing X2/X3/TC/AP scripts in both .XML and .PCK format
- Create new X2/X3/TC/AP scripts (.XML)
- Compile the script to check for any syntax errors
- Save scripts as .XML or in simple .TXT format
The editor uses the X2, X3, X3TC, and/or X3AP data files, so all the possible commands, wares, ships, stations and so forth will be available, including those present in unpacked mods or patches (but not files in the 'mods' directory). The program also supports the use of data files in different languages (though the editor's interface and the script commands themselves are only in English). Since X3 offers a large number of commands and objects, these are visible in a list onscreen, so you do not have to remember them all.
You will need Windows and the Microsoft .NET Framework for the program to run. You will also need either X2 or X3 or X3TC or X3AP installed (or all of them) as the editor uses the game's data files - it will ask you where to find them when it first runs.
Screenshot of interface: screenshot
Features of current version includes:
- Command Line version
- Preprocessor macros like foreach, for loops, and inline array initialisation.
- Prototype Script comparator, highlighting differences between two scripts.
- Checking of scripts for things like use of unassigned variables, invalid expressions, and if/while commands not matching up with corresponding else/ends.
- Backs up scripts (copying as a .bak) before overwriting them.
- Conflict viewer: view ID conflicts in language files.
- Change appearance - colours and fonts etc
- Check to see if script file has changed since you loaded it
- Lots and lots of bug fixes!
Current version is:
Version 1.2.43 - X3AP support, several more bug fixes and a few other minor improvements
Alternatively, why not try out mr.bear's X-Studio - a newer script editor with even more features?
Downloads:
V1.2.43 (For X3AP, X3TC, X3, and X2)
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Use at your own risk and make regular backups!
From Blackpanthergroup (courtesy of Blacky_BPG - thanks!)
Available as an installer here or as a zip here.
From Mediafire:
Available as an installer here or as a zip here.
Thanks to all the people who have pointed out bugs and suggested improvements so far!
[Edited to update links to V1.2.43]
EXSCRIPTOR
==========
Summary
----------------
The Exscriptor is an (unofficial) external script editor for X2, X3, X3TC, and X3AP that allows you to:
- Open existing X2/X3/TC/AP scripts in both .XML and .PCK format
- Create new X2/X3/TC/AP scripts (.XML)
- Compile the script to check for any syntax errors
- Save scripts as .XML or in simple .TXT format
The editor uses the X2, X3, X3TC, and/or X3AP data files, so all the possible commands, wares, ships, stations and so forth will be available, including those present in unpacked mods or patches (but not files in the 'mods' directory). The program also supports the use of data files in different languages (though the editor's interface and the script commands themselves are only in English). Since X3 offers a large number of commands and objects, these are visible in a list onscreen, so you do not have to remember them all.
You will need Windows and the Microsoft .NET Framework for the program to run. You will also need either X2 or X3 or X3TC or X3AP installed (or all of them) as the editor uses the game's data files - it will ask you where to find them when it first runs.
Screenshot of interface: screenshot
Features of current version includes:
- Command Line version
- Preprocessor macros like foreach, for loops, and inline array initialisation.
- Prototype Script comparator, highlighting differences between two scripts.
- Checking of scripts for things like use of unassigned variables, invalid expressions, and if/while commands not matching up with corresponding else/ends.
- Backs up scripts (copying as a .bak) before overwriting them.
- Conflict viewer: view ID conflicts in language files.
- Change appearance - colours and fonts etc
- Check to see if script file has changed since you loaded it
- Lots and lots of bug fixes!
Current version is:
Version 1.2.43 - X3AP support, several more bug fixes and a few other minor improvements
Alternatively, why not try out mr.bear's X-Studio - a newer script editor with even more features?
Downloads:
V1.2.43 (For X3AP, X3TC, X3, and X2)
-------------------------------------
Use at your own risk and make regular backups!
From Blackpanthergroup (courtesy of Blacky_BPG - thanks!)
Available as an installer here or as a zip here.
From Mediafire:
Available as an installer here or as a zip here.
Thanks to all the people who have pointed out bugs and suggested improvements so far!
[Edited to update links to V1.2.43]