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Iritscen: formatting tweak

2025-09-02T16:59:36Z

formatting tweak

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	Extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file as xml. For example you want to add Muro to Level 1. Use a GUI or the ~~basic~~ command: OniSplit.exe extract:xml extractdir path_to\level1_Final\BINACJBOCharacter.oni. Next extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file from the level that contains Muro, such as level19. In the BINACJBOCharacter.xml file search for Muro and you will get this:		Extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file as xml. For example you want to add Muro to Level 1. Use a GUI to do this, or the CLI command <code>OniSplit.exe extract:xml extractdir path_to\level1_Final\BINACJBOCharacter.oni</code>. Next extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file from the level that contains Muro, such as level19. In the BINACJBOCharacter.xml file search for Muro and you will get this:

	<Object Id="8733" Type="CHAR">		<Object Id="8733" Type="CHAR">
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	</Object>		</Object>

	Copy this entire section to the level1's BINACJBOCharacter.xml file. At this point you can either adjust the settings of Muro, or keep it as is. To convert the BINACJBOCharacter.xml file to Oni format use the ~~basic~~ command: OniSplit.exe -create convertdir path_to\BINACJBOCharacter.xml		Copy this entire section to the level1's BINACJBOCharacter.xml file. At this point you can either adjust the settings of Muro, or keep it as is. To convert the BINACJBOCharacter.xml file to Oni format, use the command <code>OniSplit.exe -create convertdir path_to\BINACJBOCharacter.xml</code>.

	==Hex editing version==		==Hex editing version==

Iritscen: Iritscen moved page Adding spawnable characters to XML:Adding spawnable characters without leaving a redirect: consistency with other XML-based tutorials

2025-05-09T19:11:04Z

Iritscen moved page Adding spawnable characters to XML:Adding spawnable characters without leaving a redirect: consistency with other XML-based tutorials

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Iritscen: placed hex tutorial behind Divhide; don't want to delete EdT's hard work, but it's also ancient history

2025-05-09T19:08:03Z

placed hex tutorial behind Divhide; don't want to delete EdT's hard work, but it's also ancient history

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	~~==XML Tutorial==~~
	Extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file as xml. For example you want to add Muro to Level 1. Use a GUI or the basic command: OniSplit.exe extract:xml extractdir path_to\level1_Final\BINACJBOCharacter.oni. Next extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file from the level that contains Muro, such as level19. In the BINACJBOCharacter.xml file search for Muro and you will get this:		Extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file as xml. For example you want to add Muro to Level 1. Use a GUI or the basic command: OniSplit.exe extract:xml extractdir path_to\level1_Final\BINACJBOCharacter.oni. Next extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file from the level that contains Muro, such as level19. In the BINACJBOCharacter.xml file search for Muro and you will get this:

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	Copy this entire section to the level1's BINACJBOCharacter.xml file. At this point you can either adjust the settings of Muro, or keep it as is. To convert the BINACJBOCharacter.xml file to Oni format use the basic command: OniSplit.exe -create convertdir path_to\BINACJBOCharacter.xml		Copy this entire section to the level1's BINACJBOCharacter.xml file. At this point you can either adjust the settings of Muro, or keep it as is. To convert the BINACJBOCharacter.xml file to Oni format use the basic command: OniSplit.exe -create convertdir path_to\BINACJBOCharacter.xml

	==Hex ~~Editing~~==		==Hex editing version==
	You can now add additional characters to any level by simply using a hex editor.		This tutorial was written in the dark ages before XML editing was possible. It's been preserved for historical purposes only.
			{{Divhide}}You can now add additional characters to any level by simply using a hex editor.

	The BINACJBOCharacter.oni file in each level has data for each character in that level. If you look at the file with a hex editor, you'll see that the info for each character starts with RAHC and it is 0x224 in size (hex) or 548 bytes.		The BINACJBOCharacter.oni file in each level has data for each character in that level. If you look at the file with a hex editor, you'll see that the info for each character starts with RAHC and it is 0x224 in size (hex) or 548 bytes.
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	For more information on CHAR, look at this page: [[OBD:BINA/OBJC/CHAR]]		For more information on CHAR, look at this page: [[OBD:BINA/OBJC/CHAR]]
			{{Divhide\|end}}

	[[Category:Modding tutorials]]		[[Category:Modding tutorials]]

Iritscen: /* Hex Editing */ localized images

2022-05-07T22:19:42Z

Hex Editing: localized images

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	==Hex Editing==		==Hex Editing==
	You can now add additional characters to any level by simply using a ~~hexeditor~~.		You can now add additional characters to any level by simply using a hex editor.

	The BINACJBOCharacter.oni file in each level has data for each character in that level. If you look at the file with a ~~hexeditor~~, you'll see that the info for each character starts with RAHC and it is 0x224 in size (hex) or 548 bytes.		The BINACJBOCharacter.oni file in each level has data for each character in that level. If you look at the file with a hex editor, you'll see that the info for each character starts with RAHC and it is 0x224 in size (hex) or 548 bytes.

	Here is an example:		Here is an example:

	~~http~~:~~//edt.oni2.net/tips/level19NInja~~.jpg		[[Image:Adding Ninja to level19.jpg]]

	This is important to know because for each character you add to a level, you have to change 2 other numbers in the file.		This is important to know because for each character you add to a level, you have to change 2 other numbers in the file.
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	As this screenshot shows:		As this screenshot shows:

	~~http~~:~~//edt.oni2.net/OniSplit/CHARlevel1~~.jpg		[[Image:BINACHAR in level 1.jpg]]

	38 7C is the size of the part in the raw/separate file in bytes (31800)		38 7C is the size of the part in the raw/separate file in bytes (31800)
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	To convert to decimal switch the pair of numbers 387C becomes 7C38, then use a hex to decimal converter: https://www.easycalculation.com/hex-converter.php to get the number 31800. The same for the other number.		To convert to decimal switch the pair of numbers 387C becomes 7C38, then use a hex to decimal converter: https://www.easycalculation.com/hex-converter.php to get the number 31800. The same for the other number.

	(Note: These numbers will be different depending on which level you are editing. )		(Note: These numbers will be different depending on which level you are editing.)


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	The last 4 bytes (after the last CHAR entry) used to be 00 00 00 00, indicating the end of the collection.		The last 4 bytes (after the last CHAR entry) used to be 00 00 00 00, indicating the end of the collection.
	You will have to change them to 20 02 00 00, to indicate you are adding another character.		You will have to change them to 20 02 00 00, to indicate you are adding another character.
	After the first additional ~~charcter~~ you'll have to write 20 02 00 00 to indicate another character will be added.		After the first additional character you'll have to write 20 02 00 00 to indicate another character will be added.
	Finally, after your "new last element", be sure to write 00 00 00 00 to signal the end of the collection.		Finally, after your "new last element", be sure to write 00 00 00 00 to signal the end of the collection.

	After, you have made the changes, you will need to recompile that level again.		After, you have made the changes, you will need to recompile that level again.

	As always ~~Make~~ a backup of the original BINACJBOCharacter.oni file, just in case, you need to start over.		As always, make a backup of the original BINACJBOCharacter.oni file, just in case, you need to start over.

	For more information on CHAR, look at this page: [[OBD:BINA/OBJC/CHAR]]		For more information on CHAR, look at this page: [[OBD:BINA/OBJC/CHAR]]

	[[Category:Modding tutorials]]		[[Category:Modding tutorials]]

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2021-02-07T01:59:41Z

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	30 7C is the size of the complete collection from this position in bytes (31792)		30 7C is the size of the complete collection from this position in bytes (31792)

	To convert to decimal switch the pair of numbers 387C becomes 7C38, then use a hex to decimal converter: ~~http~~://www.easycalculation.com/hex-converter.php to get the number 31800. The same for the other number.		To convert to decimal switch the pair of numbers 387C becomes 7C38, then use a hex to decimal converter: https://www.easycalculation.com/hex-converter.php to get the number 31800. The same for the other number.

	(Note: These numbers will be different depending on which level you are editing. )		(Note: These numbers will be different depending on which level you are editing. )

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2021-02-07T01:59:34Z

changing link from http->https

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	The size of the raw will become 37280 (31800+5480) and the collection size will be 37272 (31792+5480)		The size of the raw will become 37280 (31800+5480) and the collection size will be 37272 (31792+5480)

	Now you have to convert those numbers into hex: ~~http~~://www.easycalculation.com/decimal-converter.php		Now you have to convert those numbers into hex: https://www.easycalculation.com/decimal-converter.php

	37280 becomes 91A0 and 37272 becomes 9198. But in Oni, you have to reverse the numbers (its related to endian), so in the file you have to change them to A091 and 9891.		37280 becomes 91A0 and 37272 becomes 9198. But in Oni, you have to reverse the numbers (its related to endian), so in the file you have to change them to A091 and 9891.

Iritscen: link fix

2020-07-21T15:27:56Z

link fix

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	~~'''Adding Spawnable characters.'''~~

	==XML Tutorial==		==XML Tutorial==

	Extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file as xml. For example you want to add Muro to Level 1. Use a GUI or the basic command: OniSplit.exe extract:xml extractdir path_to\level1_Final\BINACJBOCharacter.oni. Next extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file from the level that contains Muro, such as level19. In the BINACJBOCharacter.xml file search for Muro and you will get this:		Extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file as xml. For example you want to add Muro to Level 1. Use a GUI or the basic command: OniSplit.exe extract:xml extractdir path_to\level1_Final\BINACJBOCharacter.oni. Next extract the BINACJBOCharacter.oni file from the level that contains Muro, such as level19. In the BINACJBOCharacter.xml file search for Muro and you will get this:

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	As always Make a backup of the original BINACJBOCharacter.oni file, just in case, you need to start over.		As always Make a backup of the original BINACJBOCharacter.oni file, just in case, you need to start over.

	For more information on CHAR, look at this page: ~~http://wiki.oni2.net/~~OBD:BINA/OBJC/CHAR		For more information on CHAR, look at this page: [[OBD:BINA/OBJC/CHAR]]

	[[Category:Modding tutorials]]		[[Category:Modding tutorials]]

Iritscen: sep -> separate file

2014-07-17T14:37:18Z

sep -> separate file

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	http://edt.oni2.net/OniSplit/CHARlevel1.jpg		http://edt.oni2.net/OniSplit/CHARlevel1.jpg

	38 7C is the size of the part in the raw/~~sep~~ file in bytes (31800)		38 7C is the size of the part in the raw/separate file in bytes (31800)

	30 7C is the size of the complete collection from this ~~postion~~ in bytes (31792)		30 7C is the size of the complete collection from this position in bytes (31792)

	To convert to decimal switch the pair of numbers 387C becomes 7C38, then use a hex to decimal converter: http://www.easycalculation.com/hex-converter.php to get the number 31800. The same for the other number.		To convert to decimal switch the pair of numbers 387C becomes 7C38, then use a hex to decimal converter: http://www.easycalculation.com/hex-converter.php to get the number 31800. The same for the other number.

Iritscen: Iritscen moved page AE:Adding spawnable characters to Adding spawnable characters without leaving a redirect: Tutorials don't need to be in AE namespace.

2013-04-28T18:12:26Z

Iritscen moved page AE:Adding spawnable characters to Adding spawnable characters without leaving a redirect: Tutorials don't need to be in AE namespace.

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Iritscen at 20:24, 1 October 2009

2009-10-01T20:24:24Z

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	For more information on CHAR, look at this page: http://wiki.oni2.net/OBD:BINA/OBJC/CHAR		For more information on CHAR, look at this page: http://wiki.oni2.net/OBD:BINA/OBJC/CHAR
	[[Category:~~Tutorials~~]]		[[Category:Modding tutorials]]