having problems help would be good

the50 · 08-27-2005, 02:54 PM

ok well i got a new comp and everything is all back in order exept for when i try to edit the rulesmd.ini or any ini when i try to launch it, it says failed to start notepad then it says do you wish to launch wordpad then i click ''yes''

but then it makes a error and says failed to launch wordpad does anyone know why?

also can i still edit the ini files on microsoft word?

NukeWinter · 08-27-2005, 04:15 PM

word should work but I always used wordpad, not sure what the problem is though. Does wordpad still work with other files?

the50 · 08-27-2005, 06:18 PM

the weirdest part is that i cant find wordpad on programs list or the desktop, dont all comps come with wordpad?

and when i click on the ini file it says that error thing

ChrisBlitz · 08-27-2005, 09:45 PM

Funny, notepad always works for me. Never a hassle. Why don't you check windows update. You might find the service packs will fix most system problems.

the50 · 08-28-2005, 12:00 AM

ahh there we go thanks for the help chris, and now i got notepad and wordpad lol im back in bussiness

ok i got 4 Questions for some help on my moded units

1. how can i add more missles to my aircrafts like how they fire 2 then go back to reaload at airpad

2. how can i converte my aircraft missles so they change to bombs like the kirovs bombs

3. how can i make units swim?

4.and does anyone know how can i add tiberian sun units to yrs?

ChrisBlitz · 08-28-2005, 01:00 AM

Okay, first, you need to have swimming animations in the infantry shp files. Without those, no swimming infantry.

Second. For Kirov-like bombs, I recommend you take a good look at the Kirov's weapon entries. I am not exactly sure what to do but cloning always helps me.

Third, in the aircraft's weapon entry add this tag: Burst=xxx ; no. of shots you want.

And last of all tiberian sun units still exist in RA2, but are a bit out of proportion when compared to RA2 units. You just need the images listed in the art.ini file. Use the image with a new unit and give it the weapon you want, a copy of the TS weapons maybe.

You know, you should look around before asking so many questions. Next time, check for tutorials or something. PHEW!!

DCoder · 08-28-2005, 02:17 AM

1. Ammo= or Burst= .
2. [Bomb].
3. Click me.
4. Copy/paste.

Also, read this.

bobing · 08-30-2005, 04:56 AM

the notepad issue sounds like you using a "Home" generation of windows (now simply called "9X" versions) such as 95/98/me. in which case it uses wordpad instead. however i dunno why wordpad fails.
notepad from "Buisness" generations of windows (which are now called NT/2000 builds since the birth of XP and the death of "Home") will read more files.

the50 · 09-01-2005, 12:19 AM

ok i got the bombs to work but they go off the map like its just floating it never touches the ground.

also cant i use the seals\tanyas swimming animations?

ok i know your going to say im a noob llol but i am having problems inserting a cameo DONT GIVE ME A LINK I ALREADY VIEWED ALL OF THEM AND DOESNT HELP ME FOR SOME REASON
ok i get the pic and already did everything like right clicking on it and changing it to shp (ts) i already did the xcc mix editor thing to i inserted the pic and saved it to my ra2 directory and i went to the art.ini and change the cameo to cameo=oreminer2 and for some reason it doesnt work any suggjestions? i read the mod site turotials faq site all of them i think and there all the same o i also saved it to my ra2 directory as ecache67 and the pic name is called oreminer2

i know your going to say so noobish lol but this is something i am doing new stuff so i can learn more about modding certain things that i dont know so :drunk:

CannisRabidus · 09-01-2005, 01:45 AM

1) See DCoder's post, point #2.
2) For what?
3) Try the cameo loose in the directory, if it works then you're messing up the mix, if it doesn't then you're messing up something else.