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Subject: Halo Map / Hacker Tools help?

I continue to get this "File Not Found" error whenever I open a map. I've tried reinstalling and using PPF-O-Matic but neither has worked.

I am sad, I used to <3 modding this game.

Does anyone know how to fix this, and make it so that I can open these maps in either program?

  • 10.23.2010 12:47 PM PDT

Something smells fishy...

Posted by: StArFiGhTa
I continue to get this "File Not Found" error whenever I open a map. I've tried reinstalling and using PPF-O-Matic but neither has worked.

I am sad, I used to <3 modding this game.

Does anyone know how to fix this, and make it so that I can open these maps in either program?

What tool(s) are you using?

  • 10.23.2010 1:55 PM PDT

Halo Hacker Tools and Halo Map Tools, neither will open any map.

  • 10.23.2010 3:37 PM PDT

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is there any program to modify a map in this game?

[Edited on 10.23.2010 3:49 PM PDT]

  • 10.23.2010 3:49 PM PDT

Something smells fishy...

Posted by: StArFiGhTa
Halo Hacker Tools and Halo Map Tools, neither will open any map.

Yes, but what are the tools called? What are the names of the tools?

  • 10.23.2010 3:53 PM PDT
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The only thing I could possibly think of is that you're confusing Halo CE maps for Halo PC maps. You said you used to love modding, so, I assume you have experience enough to realize that, so, I don't know. You might just be using outdated tools?

  • 10.23.2010 4:54 PM PDT


Posted by: Dr Syx
The only thing I could possibly think of is that you're confusing Halo CE maps for Halo PC maps. You said you used to love modding, so, I assume you have experience enough to realize that, so, I don't know. You might just be using outdated tools?


I haven't even DL'd CE on this computer yet.

HHTv5, HMTv3.5

Also, to the guy above, I have no idea what you're talking about. HHT/HMT are considered "tools" to me.

  • 10.23.2010 5:43 PM PDT

Something smells fishy...

Posted by: StArFiGhTa

Posted by: Dr Syx
The only thing I could possibly think of is that you're confusing Halo CE maps for Halo PC maps. You said you used to love modding, so, I assume you have experience enough to realize that, so, I don't know. You might just be using outdated tools?


I haven't even DL'd CE on this computer yet.

HHTv5, HMTv3.5

Also, to the guy above, I have no idea what you're talking about. HHT/HMT are considered "tools" to me.

So the name of the tools you are using are HHT and HMT.

I don't have much experience with the HHT and HMT tools.

So, maybe you could try downloading and installing Halo: Custom Edition or installing Halo: Combat Evolved. Then try importing a base/default Halo map such as Bloodgulch into the HMT tool.

If you can successfully import a default map then maybe the map you are having problems with is corrupt in some way.


Here is a quote from Halomaps.org written by Monoxide who is one of the developers of Halo Map Tools (HMT) v3.0:

Link: http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?fid=725


General Instructions


Note - This app requires the .net framework. It can be downloaded from
Microsoft via Windows Update or directly from their website.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/downloads/howtoget.asp x

HMT is fairly simple to use - just open a map and select a resource from the resource browser. If it has a dedicated plugin or an XML plugin, it will load and you will be able to edit certain properties and/or extract resources depending on the type of tag.

Map Rebuilding: This feature requires a little basic knowledge to use effectively. Follow these steps in order to rebuild a map.

1. Into it's own folder, batch extract the multiplayer map that you wish
to modify.
2. Open the map that you which to extract resources from and choose
"Extract Meta" after selecting the proper tag. If you would like to
automatically extract all dependencies as well, check the "Recursive"
box. Choose a folder to extract the files to.
3. Copy the extracted files/folders to the folder you extracted the
multiplayer map to. Overwrite any existing files.
4. Choose "Rebuild Map" from the menu, and choose the Original Map (this
is the original multiplayer map that you batch extracted earlier)
*Note that the original map MUST be in the same folder as the batch
extracted files.
5. Choose "yes" when prompted if you want to auto fill in the other
filenames.
6. Now add any new files you wnat to add to the rebuild to the list at
the bottom. For example, if you want to add the Sentinal Beam weapon
you would choose the Sentinal Beam.proj.meta file from the proper
folder. Note, that you only have to add the parent tag - any
dependencies will be added automatically during the build.
7. Now, click Rebuild and wait for it to finish. Once it has completed
the rebuild, you will have a new map file in the folder named
OriginalMapName.map.rebuild.map.
8. Copy this file to your Halo\MAPS\ folder, rename it to replace the
appropriate map, and enjoy ;)

[Notice about bugs in certain plugins]
tjc recently decided to leave the Halo Modding scene. He is the author of the XML and Model plugins for HMT, and he has left them in an unfinished state. Because of this, you will undoubtedly notice bugs with these plugins. I plan on fixing these problems eventually, but rather than hold off on the release, I've decided to address the issues in a future release. They are still very usable, but you may find some annoynaces. Please don't come crying or talking trash about the fact that these plugins have problems! They will be fixed - do you really wanna wait and have nothing until then? :)


  • 10.23.2010 6:32 PM PDT

That wasn't really helpful.

I already know how to use HMT, and that was a quote for an old version of HMT.

I already installed H:PC, obviously. That's where you use HMT/HHT. I don't need CE. Installing Halo CE won't do anything for my Halo PC maps.

I'm pretty sure the update broke H:PC modding. Is there anyone that has used HMT / HHT / Sparkedit that still knows how to use them?

You used to just open the maps and be able to mod them.

Also, I've already reinstalled the game, so it probably isn't corrupted files.

  • 10.23.2010 7:24 PM PDT
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I have everything updated and it works fine for me, so, it wouldn't be the update. Maybe it has to do with your OS? Any recent change?

  • 10.23.2010 8:05 PM PDT


Posted by: Dr Syx
I have everything updated and it works fine for me, so, it wouldn't be the update. Maybe it has to do with your OS? Any recent change?


W7, I used to use XP, maybe that's it.
Still, I don't know a solution...I'll try to find one though.

  • 10.23.2010 8:35 PM PDT
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Posted by: StArFiGhTa

Posted by: Dr Syx
I have everything updated and it works fine for me, so, it wouldn't be the update. Maybe it has to do with your OS? Any recent change?


W7, I used to use XP, maybe that's it.
Still, I don't know a solution...I'll try to find one though.


I'd try to search "HHT fix for Windows 7" or something. I'd also go to a Halo modding site like Modacity then ask about it there, mentioning that you did just recently switch over to Windows 7.

[Edited on 10.23.2010 9:18 PM PDT]

  • 10.23.2010 9:16 PM PDT


Posted by: Dr Syx
Posted by: StArFiGhTa

Posted by: Dr Syx
I have everything updated and it works fine for me, so, it wouldn't be the update. Maybe it has to do with your OS? Any recent change?


W7, I used to use XP, maybe that's it.
Still, I don't know a solution...I'll try to find one though.


I'd try to search "HHT fix for Windows 7" or something. I'd also go to a Halo modding site like Modacity then ask about it there, mentioning that you did just recently switch over to Windows 7.


Ah, thanks a ton dude. I searched that and found a forum post where someone said to run as administrator.

That works!

  • 10.23.2010 11:01 PM PDT
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"I have your RCON right here." - Iggwilv

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Posted by: StArFiGhTa

Posted by: Dr Syx
Posted by: StArFiGhTa

Posted by: Dr Syx
I have everything updated and it works fine for me, so, it wouldn't be the update. Maybe it has to do with your OS? Any recent change?


W7, I used to use XP, maybe that's it.
Still, I don't know a solution...I'll try to find one though.


I'd try to search "HHT fix for Windows 7" or something. I'd also go to a Halo modding site like Modacity then ask about it there, mentioning that you did just recently switch over to Windows 7.


Ah, thanks a ton dude. I searched that and found a forum post where someone said to run as administrator.

That works!


I was actually going to say run as administrator, but I have Vista, so I didn't know if it was the same problem xD! You're welcome, man! Glad to help!

  • 10.24.2010 5:28 AM PDT