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Title: Looking for VP Mage
Post by: Tyrian on October 28, 2006, 03:16:37 pm

I downloaded a mod, and am having trouble getting it working right.  I can fix it on my own, but I need to open its .vp file.  I tried searching for VP Mage and Quick VP on the forums, but couldn't find a working link.  I also checked Kara's FAQ, but I couldn't find it there either. 

Anyone know where I can get it?

Title: Re: Looking for VP Mage
Post by: Herra Tohtori on October 28, 2006, 03:33:34 pm

SCP Downloads->Tools (http://scp.indiegames.us/download.php?list.11)

 :)

But beware, the program has some interesting qualities, such as residing in the process list after quitting it - it must be killed with task manager before you can open it again successfully.

VPMage is mainly meant for creating/editing VP files. For just viewing purposes you're better off installing some or all Descent Manager tools (http://www.descent-network.com/descman/).

Title: Re: Looking for VP Mage
Post by: Dark Hunter on October 28, 2006, 04:05:52 pm

Quote from: Herra Tohtori on October 28, 2006, 03:33:34 pm

But beware, the program has some interesting qualities, such as residing in the process list after quitting it - it must be killed with task manager before you can open it again successfully.

Odd. My copy of VPMage isn't anything like that. Be wary, Tyrian: it can be very confusing using this silly program for the first time.

Title: Re: Looking for VP Mage
Post by: Tyrian on October 28, 2006, 04:07:42 pm

Thanks for the links.  All I need to do is open the .vp file and edit a mission or two.  Hopefully it won't be too complicated...

Title: Re: Looking for VP Mage
Post by: Dark Hunter on October 28, 2006, 04:10:22 pm

Nah, that shouldn't. Remember you need to remove the file from the VP before doing editing of any kind.

Title: Re: Looking for VP Mage
Post by: Tyrian on October 28, 2006, 04:16:34 pm

Ah...the VP Mage link is busted...I got VP view instead, will that still work for what I want to do?

Title: Re: Looking for VP Mage
Post by: Dark Hunter on October 28, 2006, 04:18:49 pm

Ermm... VPView won't put your files back together, though you'll still be able to extract and edit.


Here is my copy of VPMage. I forget if it needs any additional files, but it's worth a shot.

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