is there any way to edit or recompile bif files?

[Flash]

is there any way to edit or recompile bif files?

after extensive forum and google search i found nothing working with the witcher. i need a tool or other method to recompile luc files into bifsi know about override folder, i dont want it. it supposed to work but it doesnt for some strange reason. i want to force the game to read the changes.

 

[ralf1731]

Hmmm... yes have the same question. With the program Bif_rip you can unpack (for example the main.key). Is there a program, i can pack my changed files again?

 

[scripterron]

I wrote a program (TWArchive) to extract files from a KEY/BIF archive because I needed the capability for my save game editor. I can look into adding the capability to create a new KEY/BIF archive if this function is still needed.

 

[Flash]

not needed now but there is no such program anywhere i looked (everywhere a mortal can) so creating it will definitely be a huge step forward. it will come in handy in future for many modders.

 

[ailinon]

Meanwhile I'll be standing by the opinion that no BIF recompiling should ever be necessary, if the game works as it should.

 

[scripterron]

The updated TWArchive utility is available on my work page. I used it to built a new localized.key and localized00.bif and they appear to be working properly in game.One advantage of building KEY/BIF files for custom mods is it collects all of the files required for a mod into a single place. This makes it easy to delete a mod when you no longer want it on your system.

 

[Flash]

thank you very much! it's first program which allow to do this and is accessible to normal users.

 

[ralf1731]

Thanks!