GMF Compiler Trouble

[S.T.C.]

I decompiled the small arena file to edit the starting points for the arena, and now the compiler won't seem to find the file (when I try to look for it to compile it, it won't show up).


BTW, I'm using Serge's compiler and decompiler.

[JoeBlo]

You have to manually put the file extension on it (.gmf) if its not there already (I admit I havent used Serges new one yet)

[ACAMS]

What ever you do ........DO NOT DOUBLE CLICK TO OPEN THE FILE.
If you double clicked the file, it is in the same folder and corrupted, you will have to find another file!

[JoeBlo]

For a first timer I recommend FB's modded compiler on the Beetle bros site, it overwrights, etc easy and works 100% with the small arena..

[S.T.C.]

Tried it, it also won't detect the file, the problem is that, when I decompile the file, it doesn't turn into a text file or anything, its just a file and my laptop won't allow me to change it.

[JoeBlo]

That doesnt happen with FB's as you can overwite directly (and backup with copy/ paste)

If your using Serges, when you have to type in a new save filename put .gmf on the end..

[S.T.C.]

Tried that, it didn't change the file type.

[S.T.C.]

DP

I still need help here, any ideas people?

[Clickbeetle]

Tried it, it also won't detect the file, the problem is that, when I decompile the file, it doesn't turn into a text file or anything, its just a file and my laptop won't allow me to change it.

What do you mean it won't allow you to change it?  Does it not let you right-click "Rename" or does it reset to being an extensionless file every time you try to rename it?  The file wouldn't be set to "Read-Only" for some reason, would it?


Also, you're probably already doing this but make sure you either rename the file when you are decompiling or put it in a different folder. For example, if you're decompiling the ram plate, open ram_plate.gmf and then tell it to save ram_plate_txt.gmf or something.

[S.T.C.]

Tried it, it also won't detect the file, the problem is that, when I decompile the file, it doesn't turn into a text file or anything, its just a file and my laptop won't allow me to change it.

What do you mean it won't allow you to change it?  Does it not let you right-click "Rename" or does it reset to being an extensionless file every time you try to rename it?  The file wouldn't be set to "Read-Only" for some reason, would it?


Also, you're probably already doing this but make sure you either rename the file when you are decompiling or put it in a different folder. For example, if you're decompiling the ram plate, open ram_plate.gmf and then tell it to save ram_plate_txt.gmf or something.

The file isn't a gmf file or a text file, its just a file (or that's how my laptop says it is). When I click on the file, it says I have to find a program to open it, but I can't change the file to anything.

[S.T.C.]

I'm guessing this means no one knows how to fix this yet?

[JoeBlo]

Do you have an IM or Steam?

I can hep you out on there step by step

If not my offer still stands to do it for you for the sake of moving your tournament along..

[S.T.C.]

Well, if you can do it for me then ok cause I've got college stuff coming up now and it bugs me alot that I haven't made videos yet.

[Clickbeetle]

Is this problem solved?
 

When I click on the file, it says I have to find a program to open it

If not yet, you should be able to choose a program from a list when it says Windows can't open it.  Do that, and pick Notepad.

[S.T.C.]

But the file won't save as a notepad file.

I already accepted JB's offer to do it though.

[JoeBlo]

You know I wont let you get away with not fixing the problem right? :P

When you have time to spare we will sort it..

I will do it later today just to keep your tourney moving  (I actuality was looking as I thought I made one already ??)

[S.T.C.]

You know I wont let you get away with not fixing the problem right? :P

When you have time to spare we will sort it..

I will do it later today just to keep your tourney moving  (I actuality was looking as I thought I made one already ??)

Okay, reasonable enough. I sent you a PM that might help you understand my problem better.