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* There are some | * There are some XML editing tools for civ4, but most modders prefer the directness of a text editor like [http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm Notepad++] | ||
* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=270586 Civ4 XML Editor] | * [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=270586 Civ4 XML Editor] | ||
* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=276286 Civ4 File Checker] | * [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=276286 Civ4 File Checker] | ||
Revision as of 12:53, 13 April 2010
This page provides links to programs that are useful and help with modding Civilization IV.
Essential Programs for nearly all aspects of Modding
- A text editor, such as Notepad++, emacs, vim, or even WordPad and Notpad (which come with Windows)
- Vim and Emacs are good for hardcore programming - Notepad++ is good for just about anything.
- A diff/merge tool, such as WinMerge or Beyond Compare
- Vim, Emacs, and some other text editors contain merge/diff tools in themselves.
Graphics Programs
Map/Scenario (WorldBuilder-like) Programs
XML Programs
- There are some XML editing tools for civ4, but most modders prefer the directness of a text editor like Notepad++
- Civ4 XML Editor
- Civ4 File Checker
- XML Marker
Python Programs
SDK Programs
- Guide to installing the SDK
- Visual Studio 2008 Express
- CodeBlocks
- Microsoft Platform SDK
- msvcrt.lib
- msvcrtd.lib
- msvcprt.lib
- VC++ Toolkit 2003
