BHD BMS2MIS Converter

Finally got it finished. There was a lot to rework to be done and I finally got the time to do it. I've double checked all the values and I've had beta testers (thanks to Arcticwolf and Stryker) go over it all.

You can get it from the download section for Black Hawk Down at http://www.novasheep.com

The following is from the readme file:

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Delta Force
Black Hawk Down
BMS2MIS Converter
v1.10
by Col. Pappy
NovaSheep
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Readme.txt

IF ANY INFORMATION IS INCORRECT OR INCOMPLETE PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

Contents:
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Files
System Requirements
Updates
Features
Mission Files
Trouble Shooting
Technical Support


Files:
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BHDBMS2MIS.EXE - Converter Program.
ITEMS.BSS - Items list for use with the converter.
MUST BE PLACED IN THE SAME DIRECTORY AS THE CONVERTER!!!
Readme.txt - This File.



System Requirements:
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CPU: PII 450 or equivalent
Ram: 128 Mb
OS: Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP

Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime is required.
If you do not have them, you can download
them from the www.novasheep.com in the
download area's Miscellaneous section.

Updates:
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v1.10
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* General Release - General Release Version.

v0.08
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* Beta Release


Features:
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The BHDBMS2MIS Converter will allow you convert BMS files
from Delta Force Black Hawk Down to MIS files that can be
edited using the either the DFBHDMED.

The program converts all the items with there correct
attributes. All events are properly converted. This
includes all sound files used during the game play.
All waypoints are converted as well.

This is the most complete converter available to date.
All weather effects are there. All groups, area triggers
and waypoints that have something associated with them
are labeled. All waypoint routes and area triggers have
different colors for easy identification. The items are
grouped together like the MED and each group has been
assigned to a layer. They layers have been named as the
grouping in the MED and have different colors for easy
idenification as well.

This version allows for Multi File conversion.
That means you can select all the BMS file that you want
and the program will convert them. When Multi Files are
selected, auto naming is turned on so that all converted
MIS files will have the same name as the BMS file.

You can also put you own favorite skin in the background.
This is selectable from the menu bar. You can also restore
the original background that comes with the program at any time.

Enable Logs (DEBUG) Option will dump conversion data to
a log file that the support group can use to check for
missing information. This file contains data that has been
converted (such as the events) as well as information that
may not have been converted. This information has been
provided to help the support people. It is not recommended
to be used unless you feel you are having problems with a
conversion.

Trouble Shooting:
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The program creates a log file in the directory where
the program is located called B2MDebug.txt in the
event of an error. This file is used to provide
information about the conversion and my be necessary
should you have a problem with a conversion.

Should you get an error message stating "Wrong version of run-time DLL",
you will need the following files:

MSVBVM60.zip

This file can be found in downloads section of the web site.

Technical Support:
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If you are having a problem you need assistance with,
check our forum on the website, http://www.novasheep.com,
for up-to-date information on the product.

If you do not find the answer to your problem, you
can contact us by the following means:

email: support@novasheep.com

When contacting us by email, note as completely as
possible the nature of the problem and particulars
about you system (CPU, speed, video and sound card types).
Also include any log files such as the B2MDebug.txt or
any files with a .log extension from the conversion.


I hope you all enjoy it!!!!

[Edited on 5-26-2003 by Pappy]

Can't wait to take it for a spin...

This converter doesn't miss anthing that I can see. Nice job Pappy.

As always... Great work Pappy !

Is this a newer one than the one that is floating around now? That is cool that you guys put so much effort to make things like this, Thanks!! I am new to map making and am having a blast making them, sure are time consuming!:cool2:

[Edited on 5-27-2003 by Ludd]

[Edited on 5-27-2003 by Ludd]