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Posted on 2015/07/05
#42
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| Gericom |
Hi everyone. I am here to present you a brand new Mario Kart hacking utility: Mario Kart Toolbox (MKToolbox). It currently only supports MKDS, but I might implement support for MK7 aswell.FeaturesViewing Courses in 3D!(Editing is not implemented yet)  Play Course Intros 2D Viewing(Editing is not implemented yet) It is not completed yet, but as soon as it is usable, I will put a beta up.Latest Release: https://www.dshack.org/store.php?page=file&fid=563 A new version of Mario Kart Tool Box has recently been released. Changes, and additions: -2D Editing now works 100%, Check Points can be made in 2D mode as well. -A fix that adds CPOI distance info upon pressing the save button, fixing most issues with CPU rubber banding being a bit broken in CTs. -A built in ARM 9 Editor that allows you to change the music played on any course by changing the music slot used there. -Multiple other thing fixes, and changes. ~SGC |
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Posted on 2015/07/05
#43
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| Nice Boat | Nice job Geri! Can't wait for editing to be implemented! |
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Posted on 2015/07/05
#44
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| SGC Yellow | So this is why efe stoped getting updates... But i don't care! This tool looks even better! Could you implement auto - y for this? |
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Posted on 2015/07/05
#45
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| Gericom |
It is not really the reason. I started this 2 weeks ago or something XD, although I was thinking of this for a longer time already. Yes. This is going to have auto-y. |
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Posted on 2015/07/05
#46
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| Arctus 64 |
Oh. My. God. That looks so awesome!!! O_O And it will certainly make it simpler to edit courses with more than one level to them, like N64 Double Deck. That is, once editing is implemented. |
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Posted on 2015/07/05
#47
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| MKGirlism | Your Tools are getting better, every single time, keep up the good work! |
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Posted on 2015/07/05
#48
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| Nice Boat | And maybe after we could get a MK7 KMP editor (I mean one with a similar layout to EFE's KCL editor.) |
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Posted on 2015/07/05
#51
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| Yawshi | Uh I know this tool is more of a viewer but would it be possible for you to implement the ability to export NSBMDs as .dae (including Vertex Colors, Bones etc.)? |
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Posted on 2015/07/05
#53
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| Jesse | Or import .dae to NSBMD? I do not really like the maya whateverversion thing and such. I mean I hope it wouldn't be much work (otherwise I feel somehow forced to make a program myself (self guilt)) |
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Posted on 2015/07/05
#57
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| Nice Boat | 3DSMax maybe? :yum: Or maybe even Blender? |
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Posted on 2015/07/06
#70
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| Jesse |
> blender what is the problem with blender why do I have to chose between a program which isn't even worth mentioning for 3d modelling and a program which I have to download some vague version and plugins for which most likely are not going to work this fantastic on my computer. Also many GigaBytes. They sound like weak arguments but they are actually really good. I don't want to go through the trouble of importing it in maya and fix everything every time I want to test the track. |
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Posted on 2015/07/06
#84
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| User 20 | 3DS Max and Maya are inferior prior to Blender, honestly have no idea why they are that big. |
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Posted on 2015/07/06
#89
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| tomix | 3ds max and May are more popular because they are what the industry uses. Blender is more hobby grade. |
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Posted on 2015/07/06
#95
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| Jesse |
Exactly, its a hobby. not a carriere or smth. But its just an idea. its nice to not be depended on certain software |
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Posted on 2015/07/07
#157
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| Gericom | Keep it on topic please. Talk about 3D Modelling Tools here: http://www.dshack.org/forum.php?page=thread&tid=24 |
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Posted on 2015/07/08
#168
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| PabloMK7 | Wow, that looks awesome. But can you add route following? Not only CAME, and cpu/item points to have the line as routes. |
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Posted on 2015/07/08
#176
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| Gericom |
Thanks! What exactly do you mean? |
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Posted on 2015/07/08
#179
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| Arctus 64 |
The same thing I requested for EFE. |
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Posted on 2015/07/08
#182
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| Gericom |
So, could you explain it again? Do you mean click and move and it will automatically place points? |
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Posted on 2015/07/08
#183
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| Arctus 64 | The EPOI are connected to each other and IPOI are connected to each other to help know what is connected to what. |
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Posted on 2015/07/08
#184
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| Gericom |
I still don't understand you. Routes, Itempoints and Enemypoints already have lines. When selecting a specific route or point, it gets a different color. |
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Posted on 2015/07/09
#191
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| PabloMK7 | What we mean is cpu and item points have a line between them, like POIT. Also, what about a play button that makes obji with routes move? |
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Posted on 2015/07/11
#199
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| Hiccup | Is EFE still being developed for things other than MKDS course editing? And is your DS sound toolbox thing being developed? |
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Posted on 2015/07/15
#261
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| Gericom |
Yes, they are both being developed. It is just that I have a lot of other things to do aswell that have a higher priority at the moment. |
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Posted on 2015/07/16
#276
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| Arian | This kinda reminds me of Valve Hammer :> |
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Posted on 2015/08/21
#464
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| SGC Yellow |
I was reading up on something called Triangle Strips. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_strip I think this would be a nice import option as it would allow us to make more detailed models. I first heard about it when I was reading the Super Mario Sunshine DS Thread. I think Fichira used it so he could implement F.L.U.D.D without causing slow down. I think we could use this for MKDS and, MK7 tracks as well. It would REALLY help me squeeze a few extra details in my MKDD track ports. |
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Posted on 2015/08/22
#467
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| Gericom |
I was reading up on something called Triangle Strips. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_strip I think this would be a nice import option as it would allow us to make more detailed models. I first heard about it when I was reading the Super Mario Sunshine DS Thread. 1. It does not make the number of triangles go down. Before the ds stores the triangle details in it's geometry memory, it splits the tristrips. 2. It can, however, prevent slowdowns for a bit, because there is less data to send to the geometry engine. 3. When using the official tools, tristrips are used by default. MKDSCM does not use them, but I will be trying to implement this in the NSBMD generator of MKToolbox. |
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Posted on 2015/08/22
#470
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| MKGirlism | Question: Are you making MKToolbox to replace EFE, or will both co-exist? |
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Posted on 2015/08/22
#472
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| Gericom |
Question: Are you making MKToolbox to replace EFE, or will both co-exist? They will co-exist. MKToolbox is completely mario kart oriented, while EFE, combined with the right plugin, can open every file. |
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Posted on 2015/09/02
#510
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| Gericom |
I have uploaded an early beta of MKToolbox, so you can already try it out. Currently you can only open full roms (eu and us). Later on it is going to support rom folders and independent carc files aswell. In this beta, you can not edit yet. http://florian.nouwt.com/MKToolbox.zip |
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Posted on 2015/09/02
#513
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| MKGirlism |
It's a very decent start, I like how you made it easy to use, this time. Any chance you will implement Support for MK7's ROMFS, or even MK7's CIA/CCI/3DS Files? Either way, that would skip many steps for Hackers, and it'll save a lot of headaches to the End Users. |
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Posted on 2015/09/08
#538
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| Jorden |
I like the tool... Although I have several suggestions.. 1. Firstly the UI has a good start... However, I'd like to suggest this layout: http://i.imgur.com/syxcABD.png I'd think it be more user friendly, efficient than the current one. Also I sort of dislike the fact that I half to close a window to switch to a different course. I'm sure that there might be other people that 2. One option that I enjoyed in MKDSCM was the option to view certain parts in the NKM... 3. I'm sure this will happen in the future, but I think the 2D view of the NSBMD would serve useful when mapping... Good start overall in the beta, just several options that I hope to see implemented. |
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Posted on 2015/09/08
#539
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| Arctus 64 |
I really like the minimap generator so far, and the 3D view will be helpful when trying to make multi-leveled battle courses like N64 Double Deck, and when making courses that have overlapping parts, and as for suggestions, I agree with number 2 from Dark Light, as that feature would be useful if you want to work on one part at a time. Also, I'm guessing that the intro camera testing feature currently only shows the camera's first route from the intro, seeing as it stops before it is supposed to. |
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Posted on 2015/09/10
#541
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| SGC Yellow |
My suggestion would be to map the auto-Y fuction to the Y key on the key board because the scroll wheel tends to get worn out after so much use and, when useing auto Y in MKDS CM I often accidentaly move things that I don't want to move because my scroll wheel is worn out from using auto-Y so much so I have to press more than once a lot for it to work. |
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Posted on 2015/09/21
#603
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| Gericom |
I just uploaded a new beta of MKToolbox. You can now actually edit stuff. You can generate global maps and (much better quality) course pictures, and you can edit the nkm. Controls: By default the 3d editor is in XZ mode, this means you can move point from left to right and back to front. By pressing control, the point will snap to the ground while dragging. With a click on the XY button, you are able to move to point from left to right and top to bottom. Link: First Post |
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Posted on 2015/10/13
#738
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| TheZoroark007 |
When this supports MK7 in the future, do you think you can add .kmp editing support ? |
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Posted on 2015/10/15
#752
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| Arctus 64 | I have a suggestion for the 2D portion of the editor. It would be pretty nice to have a "Select All" button in case you changed the course model's xz position to fix a problem, and you need a quick way to move all of the points in the nkm, so that it lines back up with the course position. |
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Posted on 2015/10/17
#763
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| Platinum Lucario | It's nice to see how well the Mario Kart Toolbox is coming along. I was also wondering, what happened to DS Sound Studio? |
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Posted on 2015/10/18
#772
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| Platinatic |
After the main features of this awesome tool are done it would be cool to see some kinda editor for MKDS custom karts within the tool. a few cool features that would be cool to have in that editor: -being able to change the size and location of the wheels -being able to change the location of the character in the kart -being able to change the pivot point of the kart -being able to change the hitbox of the kart |
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Posted on 2015/10/18
#773
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| SGC Yellow | I would suggest adding the legend button like we had in MKDSCM so we can select what we wan't to be displayed on screen. |
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Posted on 2015/10/19
#777
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| Arctus 64 |
I would suggest adding the legend button like we had in MKDSCM so we can select what we wan't to be displayed on screen.I think that most of us have been asking for that, meaning that someone found it useful while making a CT's nkm. :P :D I would like that added as well. |
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Posted on 2015/11/22
#1003
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| Megalegacy | This looks hecka awesome, if this ever works with MK7 I will be so grateful. |
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Posted on 2015/12/06
#1105
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| SGC Yellow | It doesn't work on windows 10. |
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Posted on 2015/12/06
#1106
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| MKGirlism |
It doesn't work on windows 10. I'm using Windows 10, and it works fine for me. |
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Posted on 2015/12/06
#1107
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| SGC Yellow |
It doesn't work on windows 10. After I select my rom it dose nothing else and, the window doesn't even show up. :/ EDIT: Wait I think I know why Mario Kart Tool Box isn't working for me... I took it out of the program folder by mistake instead of the short cut... |
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Posted on 2015/12/22
#1192
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| Arctus 64 |
I can't wait for the update with the finished intro camera viewer so that I won't have to keep loading the rom in desmume to view the full intro. :P Edit: In addition to the intro camera viewer, there should be a separate replay camera viewer as well. |
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Posted on 2015/12/23
#1205
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| SGC Yellow | All I want from MKTB is a NSBMD generator that supports triangle strips. Auto-Y, Render Distance and, Fog options, the legend button and, functions to replace and, export files and, i'll be satisfied because i'll no longer have to use MKDSCM or, EFE. Those features are necessities it should be unnecessary to have to go back and, forth between programs so much. Those features should come before any kind of course into viewer because they are vital to making a MKDS CT. The fact that I have to go back and, forth between programs so much is the only reason I don't hack MKDS as much as I used to. |
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Posted on 2015/12/25
#1218
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| Miles Ermiiworth | Oh, would you like having a tool that does everything for you? If so why don't you try making it? JK. I just think the tools we have are enough to let you make great CTs |
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Posted on 2015/12/26
#1219
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| SGC Yellow |
Oh, would you like having a tool that does everything for you? If so why don't you try making it? JK. I just think the tools we have are enough to let you make great CTsAll the switching around MKDSCM, EFE and, MKTB is too time consuming for me all have their own version of then NKM editior and, each one has a feature the other lacks. Take auto-Y for example it's a vital feature that makes placing things at the correct Y position quick and, easy but EFE and, MKTB lack that feature and, MKTB is made to replace MKDSCM. Not to mention EFE doesn't even mainly support MKDS anymore because of MKTB. So why in the world do I need the tool that is supposedly made obsolete by MKTB? Not to mention MKDSCM is very unstable, I hate using it because if I click on some thing like say the OBJI or, the EPOI tab because I need to remove something it crashes, just fucking lovely hours of hard work wasted! I have to switch to EFE or, MKTB to do a simple task like that. That's why GCN Rainbow Road took so long. |
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Posted on 2015/12/27
#1221
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| Gericom |
Oh, would you like having a tool that does everything for you? If so why don't you try making it? JK. I just think the tools we have are enough to let you make great CTsAll the switching around MKDSCM, EFE and, MKTB is too time consuming for me all have their own version of then NKM editior and, each one has a feature the other lacks. Take auto-Y for example it's a vital feature that makes placing things at the correct Y position quick and, easy but EFE and, MKTB lack that feature and, MKTB is made to replace MKDSCM. Not to mention EFE doesn't even mainly support MKDS anymore because of MKTB. So why in the world do I need the tool that is supposedly made obsolete by MKTB? Not to mention MKDSCM is very unstable, I hate using it because if I click on some thing like say the OBJI or, the EPOI tab because I need to remove something it crashes, just fucking lovely hours of hard work wasted! I have to switch to EFE or, MKTB to do a simple task like that. That's why GCN Rainbow Road took so long. MKToolbox has auto-Y. Just press control while dragging. |
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Posted on 2015/12/28
#1224
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| Gericom |
I can't wait for the update with the finished intro camera viewer so that I won't have to keep loading the rom in desmume to view the full intro. :P I uploaded the newer version of MKToolbox, so you should be able to view the course intros completely now. Also, I am not sure if the older version could generate global maps and course pictures, but if not, this version can. |
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Posted on 2015/12/29
#1231
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| SGC Yellow | I think there should be a course picture camera. You take a screen shot of the course with all the object models loaded and, it's already the correct size so you don't have to mess around with it in an image editing program. |
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Posted on 2016/02/13
#1434
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| SGC Yellow |
Here's something I don't like about the NSBMD generator in MKDSCM, when it tells you that there is a that a specific texture is repeating too many times it doesn't give you enough specifics to go off of. This is especially annoying when a large amount of triangles use that same texture. Think about this for a second... There's a group of 1000 people one of them has a small cut on their arm and, you have to find him/her and, you are given no specific details only that he has a small cut on his arm and, that he is wearing a blue shirt. But there are 456 other people wearing blue shirts. How are you going to find him in a timely manner without checking every single person for a small cut? It could at least somehow tell you the location of the triangle that has this problem. It would also be better if it told me what triangles and, textures have this problem all at once instead of just one at a time. This is the very reason why I have to delay the preview video of GCN Wario Colosseum tonight. |
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Posted on 2016/02/13
#1437
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| Miles Ermiiworth | Huh?! Just use 3ds Max to see where the UV go over the 2048 limit |
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Posted on 2016/02/13
#1438
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| SGC Yellow |
Huh?! Just use 3ds Max to see where the UV go over the 2048 limit I don't have 3DS Max. I gave up trying on to find it a long time ago. |
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Posted on 2016/05/29
#1751
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| cros107 | I think you can get a student edition for free. If you're a student. Or if you aren't. It's slightly better than piracy I suppose. |
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Posted on 2016/05/29
#1752
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| MKGirlism | The thing is, the Student Editions are only available from 2012 onwards, while the NITRO Plugins support up to 2011. |
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Posted on 2016/05/30
#1753
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| SGC Yellow |
That post is out outdated anyway, I found Maya 2011, months ago. But, thank you anyway, I suppose. |
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Posted on 2016/06/09
#1801
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| Louiskovski | Is this project dead? If yes, i would be sad ;_; This tool is very useful. |
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Posted on 2016/06/09
#1803
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| Arctus 64 | I feel like it's still being worked on, but not as often as people would like. |
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Posted on 2016/06/09
#1804
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| MKGirlism | I love how Geri starts working on new Tools, and abandons them without further notice... |
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Posted on 2016/06/09
#1805
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| SGC Yellow | Like I said in the ShoutBox, there hasn't been a new release all year, and "Not as often" is a big of an understatement. I agree with Yami, for the most part. |
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Posted on 2016/08/12
#2060
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| Louiskovski |
Too bad.... But at least, we are able to edit courses with a cool 3D view. Maybe someone can continue the development of this cool tool. And maybe... MK7 will be edited with this 3d view in the future :D |
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Posted on 2016/08/12
#2061
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| MKGirlism |
Nobody can take over this project, if Geri doesn't release his Source Code. I just asked Geri to release the Source Code, he said, quote on quote... "I will do it some day. It's not being discontinued, by the way". |
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Posted on 2016/12/02
#2596
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| DylanzuDS! |
This looks great already!!!!11 Add a 2d viewing editor! That would be great to fix the scenes in other custom CT's. Instead of the scene literally going off the map on a CT, now it wont! Viewing courses in 3d and EDITOR SOON? I would love this even more with the little course editor thing. |
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Posted on 2016/12/22
#2648
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| Louiskovski |
Lol, for some reason, every camera i create doesn't work correctly, though every camera worked with an older version. The camera only works for 2 seconds and then hangs and make absolutely nothing. Ingame, it also hangs, and on DS, it just crashes...? Does it also crash on you, guys? Oops, it was my fault. Never mind :3 |
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Posted on 2017/05/15
#3165
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| User 488 | Can you fix the link? I'm going to start Mario Kart DS hacking and I want to start with this tool, can someone fix the download link? if it does work, can you make an alternate link? |
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Posted on 2017/05/16
#3167
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| Platinatic |
Since the file is downloaded from Gericoms own site, he is the only one who can that link. Yami could put it on the hack store, but she might have to ask for his permission. On the other hand, the tool is free, so putting it on the hack store wouldn't affect Gericom at all. |
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Posted on 2017/05/16
#3168
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| SGC Yellow |
I'll send you a download of the tool though PM, ThunderAliG. The link should be fixed eventually. (Maybe). |
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Posted on 2017/05/20
#3170
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| User 488 | Thanks, could you send it through Skype at brandonleeritchie.2? |
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Posted on 2017/05/23
#3174
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| User 213 | Can you send me a link, too? |
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Posted on 2017/05/23
#3175
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| SGC Yellow |
Alright, I'll post a link to a version in this thread a bit later. But since this tool is dead, and more likely than not will never see anymore updates, I'll be locking this thread, please check back later for the link, it will be in this post. Here's the Link to MKTB: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ior0qzb2eb70cpp/MKTB.zip?dl=0 Please note that since the original creator of this tool is no longer supporting it, that any bugs, or missing/unfinished features you may find will not be fixed, or changed. Be aware that you are downloading this tool as is. I am not at all associated with the development, concept, or creation of this program, and I own no part of it, what-so-ever. If you have any questions, please contact Gericom, the original creator, and rightful owner of this program. |
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Posted on 2017/10/12
#3561
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| SGC Yellow |
Gericom has recently released a new version of Mario Kart Tool Box is now available, please check the first post for details. |
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Posted on 2018/06/27
#3982
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| User 690 | what is the decryption key please? |
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Posted on 2018/07/06
#4049
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| SGC Yellow |
A new version of MKTB has been released! Check the first post for details. |
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Posted on 2018/09/17
#4241
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| SGC Yellow |
A New version of MKTB has been released! New feature include: Being able to select more than one point at once by holding shift, and clicking on them, and moving them with the left mouse button as usual. It is now possible to automatically generate IPOI from EPOI, and make EPOI from IPOI, so now you don't have to make both manually. There is also a new IPOI, and EPOI draw mode, you can simply click on a spot where you want to place an EPOI, or IPOI, and it will simply spawn there, then you can place the next one, plus you can link EPOI/IPOI together by having an EPOI/IPOI selected, and then holding shift, and clicking the other EPOI/IPOI you want to link it to, this is useful for creating courses with multiple routes. Key Checkpoints are new a different color from normal checkpoints, as well. Download: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/337714434262827008/491295818234724372/MarioKartToolbox.7z Link in first post updated, as well. |
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Posted on 2018/09/18
#4247
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| CaptainLuigi | I hope a picture editor for next version ( track picture , maps ) |
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Posted on 2018/09/18
#4248
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| SGC Yellow | The editor already does both of those things. |
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Posted on 2018/09/18
#4249
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| CaptainLuigi | And local map ? |
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Posted on 2018/11/25
#4356
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| SGC Yellow |
Mario Kart Toolbox 6.1.0 has been released. You can find the link to the hack store page in the first post of the thread, and download the latest release from there! |