[Nima_1i]

Hi Everyone

In this Tutorial I want to add a weapon that replaces M4 originally (Like I said I'm not replacing). The files are named "w_test.wdr & w_test.wft".

Well... Here are tools you need:

1. Open IV (not Spark IV coz you can’t create a new image with that)

2. Notepad...!!

Files you are going to edit:

in common\data\

1.default.dat

2.gta.dat

3.images.txt

Files you are going to create:

in common\data

1.newdef.ide (performs the rule of default.ide for newly added weapons)

2.epweaponinfo.xml (performs the rule of weaponinfo.xml for newly added weapons)

in pc\models\cdimages

3.newwep.img (model source of newly added weapons)

The file names you create are not important. You can choose whatever you want.

When You Are Ready, Follow these steps

1. Editing:

1.1. default.dat:

Add this line to default.dat before"HTML http:" line

CODE

WEAPONINFO common:/data/epweaponinfo.xml

Your default.dat should be like this:

CODE

# # Object types # IDE common:/data/default.ide IDE common:/data/vehicles.ide IDE common:/data/peds.ide ANIMGRP common:/data/animgrp.dat HANDLING common:/data/handling.dat VEHICLEEXTRAS common:/data/VehicleExtras.dat PLAYER platform:/models/cdimages/playerped.rpf PEDGRP common:/data/pedgrp.dat CARGRP common:/data/cargrp.dat RADIO common:/data/radiohud.dat RADIOLOGOS independent:/textures/radio_hud.itd WEAPONINFO common:/data/weaponinfo.xml THROWNWEAPONINFO common:/data/thrownweaponinfo.xml PEDPERSONALITY common:/data/pedpersonality.dat MELEEANIMS common:/data/meleeanims.dat ACTIONTABLE common:/data/action_table.csv EXPLOSIONFX common:/data/effects/explosionFx.dat VEHOFF common:/data/vehOff.csv FMENUFILE common:/data/frontend_menus.xml LBDATAFILE common:/data/leaderboards_data.xml LBICONSFILE independent:/textures/Leaderboards.itd WEAPONINFO common:/data/epweaponinfo.xml                                       <------- HTML http:

1.2. gta.dat:

Put this line at the end of gta.dat :

CODE

IDE common:/data/newdef.ide

Your gta.dat should be like this:

CODE

# # Load IDEs first, then the models and after that the IPLs # #IMG ASSETS.IMG IMGLIST common:/data/images.txt # #  Water # WATER common:/DATA/WATER.DAT common:/DATA/WATERLOW.DAT . . . . . . . # #  Lod Cullers # IPL platform:/DATA/MAPS/GENERIC/lodcull_j.IPL IPL platform:/DATA/MAPS/GENERIC/lodcull_m.IPL IPL platform:/DATA/MAPS/GENERIC/lodcull_e.IPL IDE common:/data/newdef.ide                                                    <------------

1.3. images.txt

Add this line to image.txt before "#map xref" Line:

CODE

platformimg:/models/cdimages/newwep  1

Your images.txt should be like this:

CODE

# NOTE: The names and paths in this file are CASESENSITIVE on PS3 so don't f*ck 'em up. #this has been ordered to reflect the order on the disk commonimg:/data/cdimages/navgen_script commonimg:/data/cdimages/script_network 1 platformimg:/anim/cutsprops  1 platformimg:/anim/cuts   1 platformimg:/data/maps/interiors/Int_Props/props_ss 1 platformimg:/data/maps/interiors/Int_Props/props_ab 1 platformimg:/data/maps/interiors/Int_Props/props_km 1 platformimg:/data/maps/interiors/Int_Props/props_mp 1 platformimg:/data/maps/interiors/Int_Props/props_ld 1 platformimg:/data/maps/interiors/Int_Props/props_ah 1 platformimg:/data/maps/interiors/Mission/level_2 1 platformimg:/data/maps/interiors/Mission/level_5 1 . . . . . . . . platformimg:/data/maps/east/bronx_e 0 platformimg:/data/maps/east/bronx_e2 0 platformimg:/data/maps/east/bronx_w 0 platformimg:/data/maps/east/bronx_w2 0 platformimg:/models/cdimages/newwep  1                                 <----------- #map xref #map instance

2. Creating files:

2.1. newdef.ide

Open Notepad & type these lines on it:

CODE

weap ############################################################################### w_test,   w_test,   gun@ak47,   1,  50,  0           <---------- end ############################################################################### amat ############################################################################### w_test,  0, CM_WEAPONS_M4                <--------------- end

Save the file & name it newdef.ide
Note that you must copy the lines from the weapon that, according to what your mod author said, your weapon is replaced with, in default.ide

2.2. epweaponinfo.xml:

Open Notepad Again & copy the lines of weaponinfo.xml on it according to your weapon. For example if your weapon author stated that it is a replacement for "M4", You should copy the M4 lines. Or if the author had provided a weaponinfo.xml look for the lines in it.

so your file should be like this:

CODE

<weaponinfo version="1">                                               <---------------------- <weapon type="EPISODIC_1">                                                                                                <---------  <data slot="RIFLE" firetype="INSTANT_HIT" damagetype="BULLET" group="RIFLE_ASSAULT" targetrange="65.0" weaponrange="70.0" clipsize="30" ammomax="600" timebetweenshots="133">   <damage base="30" networkplayermod="2.5" networkpedmod="1.25"/>   <physics force="75.0"/>   <reload time="2066" fasttime="1166" crouchtime="2066"/>   <aiming accuracy="0.5">    <offset         x="0.14" y="1.0" z="0.55"/>    <crouchedoffset x="0.08"  y="1.0" z="0.12"/>    <reticule standing="0.6" ducked="0.5" scale="0.3"/>   </aiming>   <pickup regentime="600000" ammoonstreet="80"/>   <controller>        <rumble duration="90" intensity="0.1"/>   </controller>   <flags>    <flag>GUN</flag>    <flag>CAN_AIM</flag>    <flag>CAN_FREE_AIM</flag>    <flag>ANIM_RELOAD</flag>    <flag>ANIM_CROUCH_FIRE</flag>    <flag>2HANDED</flag>   </flags>  </data>  <assets model="w_test">                                                                                    <------------   <anim group="gun@ak47">    <rates firerate="1.2" blindfirerate="1.2"/>   </anim>   <effects>    <muzzle fx="muz_machine"/>    <shell fx="weap_ejected_rifle"/>   </effects>  </assets> </weapon> </weaponinfo>                                                                      <---------------

Note that as I highlighted above you should add "<weaponinfo version="1">" at first, " </weaponinfo>" at the end, "EPISODIC_#" (#=1,2,3,...,24) as weapon type & "w_test" (the model file name) as assets model.

Save the file & name it epweaponinfo.xml

2.3. newwep.img

Run Open IV & create a new img file named newwep.img & put the model & texture file in it (w_test.wft & w_test.wtd)

3.

Put the created files to locations I stated at first.

4. Spawning weapons

For spawning the weapons you will need a trainer. I suggest you The simple Native Trainer:

http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=392973&st=0

The weapons you add have no sound. But this trainer has an option to add sound to your newly added weapons (I am not sure if other trainers have this option or not)
Note that as sjaak said, you can only use in game weapon sounds.

Edit: According to what Jakemeow said, if you add e.g. a shotgun, the cops will use it to catch you. so you can obtain your newly added weapons from cops.

5. Enjoying!!!!

Notes:
1. I haven’t tested if epweaponinfo.xml & newwep.img is actually needed or we can use the original ones.
2. I only added two weapons so far & had no problem. Not sure of the Maximum number or whether it is connected with adding cars or not.(Jakemeow has added 4 with no problem)
3. I figured this out myself but you are free to post it wherever you want with credits.
4. I am not a native English speaker. Hope this is understandable.

Have Good Time With Your Newly Added Weapons...!!!

Credits to

• mataanjin for the adding ide idea by his useful topic (& Others who helped him)
  http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=420911&hl=
• r.schuindt for teaching me which files are affected by his topic
• sjaak327 for the great simple native trainer to provide weapon sounds (the link above in spawning section)
• all admins & moderators of GTAFORUMS for such a great & famous forum
• Jakemeow for his tips.

EDIT: more credits.

This post has been edited by Nima_1i on Saturday, Jul 7 2012, 08:41

[r.schuindt]

you are precipitating posting this tutorial ...

version 2.0 of my mod is already available in time, that my version 2.0 has no bug!

and that his scheme does not support mult-player ...

after the release of EFLC I'll post a version 3.0 with support for online matches ...


after all, thanks for your patience in trying to resolve some bugs from version 1.0 ...
YOU SHOULD AT LEAST HAVE ME COMMUNICATION, ABOUT THIS TOPIC!

EDIT: you did not give credits to sjaak327 unresolved the problem with me, to add the sounds, the additional weapons ...
this command line is the Sjaak327, no other trainer has that option exclusive SIMPLE NATIVE TRAINER!

This post has been edited by r.schuindt on Wednesday, Mar 31 2010, 20:41

[Nima_1i]

Sorry..... I didn't ask for permission... my bad... ... just wanted to give people a complete tutarial...

but I gave credits .... & added credit of sjaak who helped me alot by his trainer... I dont know how did i forget him ... sorry



about the weapon sound I would like to mention that as sjaak said we can only use in game weapon sounds... for those wanted to know.

This post has been edited by Nima_1i on Sunday, Apr 4 2010, 10:14

[OutOfTimer]

Your tutorial has been very useful. I can now transfer any weapon I want back and forth. Thank you.

@ r.schuindt: Why don't you stick to your own business instead of posting s*hit that contributes absolutely nothing to this topic?

[MadcapSmoky22]

QUOTE (OutOfTimer @ May 8 2010, 17:06)

Your tutorial has been very useful. I can now transfer any weapon I want back and forth. Thank you. @ r.schuindt: Why don't you stick to your own business instead of posting s*hit that contributes absolutely nothing to this topic?

Because, without Schuindt this would be never made, genius.

[OutOfTimer]

QUOTE (MadcapSmoky22 @ May 8 2010, 17:25)

Because, without Schuindt this would be never made, genius.

I have read r.schuindt's thread and it's not worth s*hit to me. What I needed was a clear list of all file linkage in vanilla so I could make new weapons work properly. I came to this thread and got what I wanted. Then I read r.schuindt's spam and wasn't happy about it. I couldn't care less who made this tutorial possible. You know why? Because it's just a f*ucking tutorial. Nobody cares how you obtain information. Facts are free.

And for f*uck's sake, you and r.schuindt should learn English because my eyes hurt from reading your posts.

[r.schuindt]

QUOTE (OutOfTimer @ May 8 2010, 21:08)

QUOTE (MadcapSmoky22 @ May 8 2010, 17:25) Because, without Schuindt this would be never made, genius. I have read r.schuindt's thread and it's not worth s*hit to me. What I needed was a clear list of all file linkage in vanilla so I could make new weapons work properly. I came to this thread and got what I wanted. Then I read r.schuindt's spam and wasn't happy about it. I couldn't care less who made this tutorial possible. You know why? Because it's just a f*ucking tutorial. Nobody cares how you obtain information. Facts are free. And for f*uck's sake, you and r.schuindt should learn English because my eyes hurt from reading your posts.

I wonder why the arrogance ...
you should know before having this tutorial, I had already done one!

http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtop...8&hl=r.schuindt

is more mature, not understated the ability of Moders here in the forum ...

about learning English:
voce sabe portugues? hahaha...
logico que não deve saber, intão para de encher o meu saco precioso, e toma conta da sua vida!!!

idiot...

[MadcapSmoky22]

QUOTE (r.schuindt @ May 14 2010, 15:22)

QUOTE (OutOfTimer @ May 8 2010, 21:08) QUOTE (MadcapSmoky22 @ May 8 2010, 17:25) Because, without Schuindt this would be never made, genius. I have read r.schuindt's thread and it's not worth s*hit to me. What I needed was a clear list of all file linkage in vanilla so I could make new weapons work properly. I came to this thread and got what I wanted. Then I read r.schuindt's spam and wasn't happy about it. I couldn't care less who made this tutorial possible. You know why? Because it's just a f*ucking tutorial. Nobody cares how you obtain information. Facts are free. And for f*uck's sake, you and r.schuindt should learn English because my eyes hurt from reading your posts. I wonder why the arrogance ... you should know before having this tutorial, I had already done one! http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtop...8&hl=r.schuindt is more mature, not understated the ability of Moders here in the forum ... about learning English: voce sabe portugues? hahaha... logico que não deve saber, intão para de encher o meu saco precioso, e toma conta da sua vida!!! idiot...

Polish:
A chuj mu w dupę
Portugal:
(not sure if it's right lol) Foda-se
German: Bumsem Ihm
Japanese: 性交神
English: f*ck him

Schuindt, let's stop wasting our time on this stupid haters that can't accept anyone's job.

[OutOfTimer]

QUOTE (r.schuindt @ May 14 2010, 15:22)

about learning English: voce sabe portugues? hahaha... logico que não deve saber, intão para de encher o meu saco precioso, e toma conta da sua vida!!! idiot...

LOL This is an English forum. You are free to go to a Portuguese one. If you decide to stay, however, get used to the thought you can't properly communicate.

[r.schuindt]

QUOTE (OutOfTimer @ May 14 2010, 18:12)

QUOTE (r.schuindt @ May 14 2010, 15:22) about learning English: voce sabe portugues? hahaha... logico que não deve saber, intão para de encher o meu saco precioso, e toma conta da sua vida!!! idiot... LOL This is an English forum. You are free to go to a Portuguese one. If you decide to stay, however, get used to the thought you can't properly communicate.

I'm not forced to speak in English, however, I communicate here with that my bad English ... and I have reached my goals ... I am only sorry for you ...
from now on, all your comments, are ignored by me ...
I will not take that to chat on ...
just ignore them! hahaha ...
bye!

[Mr. Violence]

@Nima_1i
nice and clear tutorial
thanks.This actually confirmed what i thought is needed to be done in order to add weapons.Thanks man.
Btw can .ivaud or .rpf archives be created by openiv because then maybe new weapons could be linked with those new sounds??

[D5 Driver]

Nice tutorial, helped me a lot, and now I can finally change my eflc weapons (added) sounds by this tutorial. So thanks for this!
~D5 Driver... Merry christmas for everybody!

[D5 Driver]

I got one question, and here it is; How do I add the new weaponds into trainer, so I could spawn them? Please answer for this question, so I can keep going on my GTA IV, with most realistic things!
-D5 Driver. Merry christmas for everybody... !! Again.

[gtabttffan]

You would probably have to reprogram the trainer to add your new weapon

[D5 Driver]

^ Oh.. Well, I try something, but I already got that working Somehow... =_=
-D5 Driver

[Jakemeow]

SOLVED

This post has been edited by Jakemeow on Sunday, Jan 1 2012, 17:34

[Jakemeow]

QUOTE (D5 Driver @ Thursday, Dec 23 2010, 09:08)

I got one question, and here it is; How do I add the new weaponds into trainer, so I could spawn them? Please answer for this question, so I can keep going on my GTA IV, with most realistic things! -D5 Driver. Merry christmas for everybody... !! Again.

Buddy, select episodic weapon on the trainer and spawn it.

[jaspertrailor]

I am looking for this kind of tricks to change weapon in the games. This Tutorial is really worked after following all the steps and tour weapon really get replaces with the M4 originally, Thanks for sharing such a good tricks.

[Jakemeow]

QUOTE (Nima_1i @ Friday, Mar 12 2010, 21:42)

Notes: 1. I haven’t tested if epweaponinfo.xml & newwep.img is actually needed or we can use the original ones. 2. I only added two weapons so far & had no problem. Not sure of the Maximum number or whether it is connected with adding cars or not. 3. I figured this out myself but you are free to post it wherever you want with credits. 4. I am not a native English speaker. Hope this is understandable.

These are the answers:
1. I tried to add weapons into original files (weaponinfo.xml and defauld.ide with weapons.img), well the epweaponinfo.xml and newdef.ide with newweap.img are not neccessary, because the trainer reads them as well. You just need to mark them as EPISODIC_(number) in weaponinfo.xml as the weapon group. Also, if you add e.g. a shotgun, the cops will use it to catch you, like it was for me. Works good, but there is no sound. So in this case, the trainer is only needed to add sound to the guns.
2. I have added 4 weapons, and I had no problems. And no, car adding is not linked to weapon adding.
3. I have examined your tutorial and tried out doing with the original ones, so this makes sense and solves your questions
4. Your English is perfect.
There you go

This post has been edited by Jakemeow on Monday, Jan 2 2012, 11:35

[.Olbricht.]

QUOTE (Jakemeow @ Sunday, Jan 1 2012, 17:33)

QUOTE (Nima_1i @ Friday, Mar 12 2010, 21:42) Notes: 1. I haven’t tested if epweaponinfo.xml & newwep.img is actually needed or we can use the original ones. 2. I only added two weapons so far & had no problem. Not sure of the Maximum number or whether it is connected with adding cars or not. 3. I figured this out myself but you are free to post it wherever you want with credits. 4. I am not a native English speaker. Hope this is understandable. These are the answers: 1. I tried to add weapons into original files (weaponinfo.xml and defauld.ide with weapons.img), well the epweaponinfo.xml and newdef.ide with newweap.img are not neccessary, because the trainer reads them as well. You just need to mark them as EPISODIC_(number) in weaponinfo.xml as the weapon group. Also, if you add e.g. a shotgun, the cops will use it to catch you, like it was for me. Works good, but there is no sound. So in this case, the trainer is only needed to add sound to the guns. 2. I have added 4 weapons, and I had no problems. And no, car adding is not linked to weapon adding. 3. I have examined your tutorial and tried out doing with the original ones, so this makes sense and solves your questions 4. Your English is perfect. There you go

Thanks for the tip. Will definitely try that out.