[StargateSpankyHam]

I recently downloaded a few extra spacecraft for Freespace 2. Unfortunately, it requires me to copy data from a text file and paste it into the ships.tbl file, which I cannot access.

I have found several websites indicating that there is a program designed to open the .tbl files. Does anyone know where I can download an XP-compatible version from?

I honestly thought there would be a sticky that answered this question...

[Jeff Vader]

http://www.hard-light.net/wiki/index.php/Portal:Modding

[General Battuta]

Actually, uh, I'm not sure the Wiki is very clear about this.

You'll need VPView32, but modular tables are the way to go here instead of direct ships.tbl editing.

[Black Wolf]

You need a program called VPView32 (there are others as well, but thios is the one I use) to extract the table files from root.vp, then edit them in notepad. Or use modular like battuta said - this is detailed on the wiki.

Oh, and be aware, downloading new ships doesn't automatically add them to the game, only to FRED. You'll need missions designed to use them.

[StargateSpankyHam]

Yes, I'm aware. I'm getting fairly good at using FRED.

[TopAce]

Actually, uh, I'm not sure the Wiki is very clear about this.

Better?

[Snail]

You're using SCP right?