Edits, imports or exports data from Encapsulated Resource File files also known as ERF files (.HAK, .MOD, .ERF and .NWM).
Can be used for NWN1 (ERF version 1.0) as well as NWN2 (ERF version 1.1).Thanks to tani (for Resource Types list) and K2 (for reporting v1.0.0.1 bugs).
Posted by DrTux at 2010-01-08 13:47:56 Voted 10.00 on 01/08/10
I meant tools !
Posted by bigbee at 2010-01-08 13:47:44 Voted 10.00 on 01/08/10
Wow this is SO great! This tool rocks!
Posted by DrTux at 2010-01-08 13:46:47 Voted 10.00 on 01/08/10
What a wonderfully amazing plugin, mr ranmanu !
Posted by bsb5652 at 2009-09-07 21:47:59 Voted 10.00 on 09/07/09
Unlike the ERF editor in the toolset, this one actually packs all the files! Top notch, bravo! _________________________ Brian S. Bloom
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Posted by DragonShadow1987 at 2007-10-30 18:07:37 Voted 10.00 on 10/30/07
i had an idea and i tried it out, so no more problems. after extracting the model files replacing the ".null" extension with ".mdb" returns them to full functionality as far as i've tested. And i'll say it again, great tool. 10/10 :)
Posted by DragonShadow1987 at 2007-10-30 16:22:08 Voted 10.00 on 10/30/07
Great tool, but with one big issue that defeats half the purpose for me...I can't extract model files from any HAK files, they all register as .null files...what's wrong? This makes it very hard to combine hakpaks and prevent conflicts between them. :(
Posted by a_chan at 2007-10-30 02:45:58 Voted 10.00 on 10/30/07
Does what it's supposed to do perfectly.
Obsidian should bundle this with the next patch.
Posted by gREIK at 2007-09-30 14:33:36 Voted 9.75 on 09/30/07
I'm working on v1002 - it should fix those bugs and add that feature request. It will also add the merge menu/toolbar option. The missing File Types will be added (thanks to tani for the list - I couldn't find it elsewhere).
Posted by K2 at 2007-01-30 16:08:26 Voted 10.00 on 01/27/07
Found a couple bugs - when you add a file to whatever hak/erf you're working with, and that file is a duplicate: you're asked if you wish to overwrite the file, but on clicking 'yes', the original file isnt over-written. Instead you now have two copies of the same file within the hak/erf. Also, when saving a large erf/hak, the program will sometimes error out and crash.
And one minor detail... this isnt a bug so much as a feature request. Using windows, you can assign your program to be the default executable for files with the erf/hak extension. After doing so, when you dbl-click on a erf/hak file to open it, your program will open, but only to a blank template, like you're about to create a brand new fresh erf/hak. Would be nice for it to recognise the file in question and have it open it straight away.
reinventing the weel? nice gui, though, most of it self explanatory.
you might be carefull with one feature: adding a new filetype to your ini won't make nwn(1/2) understand that type, right? if you do so, you'll probably confuse toolset, game and other tools like worldgate, as they don't know about your additions.
Posted by ladyelvenstar at 2007-01-29 08:32:13 Voted 10.00 on 01/29/07
Excellent tool that I will be now using on a regular basis -- thanks! Hopefully you could create something along the lines of NWN2 Mapper plugin next, since the previous programmer isn't supporting it anymore. Looking forward to more professional-looking plugins from you! _________________________
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Posted by penk at 2007-01-28 13:12:09 Voted 9.00 on 01/28/07
Excellent work, professional tool, the manual is highly welcome. Thank you very much!
Posted by Freya at 2007-01-27 19:00:31 Voted 10.00 on 01/27/07
Awesome tool Thanks!
Posted by Krusty Cromwell at 2007-01-27 15:10:06 Voted 9.50 on 01/27/07
Me needed, too! Thanks!
Posted by Jaks at 2007-01-27 08:59:49 Voted 9.00 on 01/27/07
Exactly what I was waiting for, thank you sir
Posted by K2 at 2007-01-27 07:14:30 Voted 10.00 on 01/27/07
Thx for the quick fix, and it never occured to me to try the drag and drop method. Definitely a tool no builder should be without.
@K2: I fixed it, but it will still be limited to 1463 resources files when using the Menu/Toolbar Add resource(s). So use the Drag & Drop technique to import more than 1463 resources at a time. I could import 10,000+ resources files that way.
Posted by K2 at 2007-01-26 22:52:34 Voted 10.00 on 01/27/07
Great program... you can use this to import data (any files; I dont see any restrictions, which is great) into an .erf or .hak as well. Might want to mention that ;)
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