Updated formatted modeldb file and associated syntax checker

[KnightErrant]

I've released an updated formatted battle_models.modeldb file and
a syntax checker for it. These can be downloaded from here:

http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downl...o=file&id=1180

The original formatted modeldb file didn't break all that regularly which
made writing a syntax checker for it difficult. My apologies, still learning
regular expressions.

A longer discussion is in this thread:

http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=79455

The checker is available in both MatLab or Python. Right now all it checks
are string counts, faction counts, and unit model counts. It might also do
file existance verification but I don't have a way of checking this part of the code (see discussion in thread above).

[Hospitalier Grand Master]

Knight could you update the formatted modeldb file to MTW2 1.3?
Would be nice to have the 4 same files from the 4 Kingdoms mods updated to 1.5 of course...

[KnightErrant]

Hi Hospitalier Grand Master,

Sorry, I've never updated beyond the 1.2 patch. I bought Kingdoms
but never installed it because of too many commitments to risk being
down for awhile. But all of these files are probably already formatted
with the carriage return/linefeeds inserted and available somewhere.
If not, PM me and I'll send you an e-mail address. If you attach the
unformatted .modeldb's I can run the formatter script on them.
Shouldn't take any time to do that since the script is so short.

[SigniferOne]

There is no need to create a new version of the Formatter. I'm editing Kingdoms modeldb just fine. KE thanks again!

[Hospitalier Grand Master]

Thx Knight. If I open the modeldb files of the 4 kingdoms camps with otepad, they are like the unformatted M2TW one.
Signifer how you mod them?Which text program?
BTW Knight i would really appreciate if you could format the 5 files for me and for the community. I will send you a Pm with my mail.

[Gigantus]

Formatted the original Kingdom campaign files, check here:
Formatted Campaign ModelDB files

[Emperor Domitianus]

Formatted the original Kingdom campaign files, check here:
http://files.filefront.com/Formatted.../fileinfo.html

Are those updated the latest patches?

[Gigantus]

Wrong link:
Formatted Campaign ModelDB files

Not sure if the 1.5 patch changed the modeldb. Only way to find out: make a backup of the file you got and put this one in.

[Emperor Domitianus]

Wrong link:
Formatted Campaign ModelDB files

Not sure if the 1.5 patch changed the modeldb. Only way to find out: make a backup of the file you got and put this one in.

Why wrong link?
Where to find the right ones?
What can you tell me about the one for M2TW 1.3??

[Gigantus]

1. The download link still works actually, just a matter of time until it gets deleted - I didn't maintain my account with filefront after the April scare.
2. No idea
3. The modeldb files there certainly work for 1.3

[Emperor Domitianus]

Thx Gigantus.
Just another question.
If I would like to format the modeldb files myself, where can I find a tool to do it easy and fast?

[Gigantus]

You are posting in the thread for this tool. Check the first post.

[The 7 Of Line]

If I Use the Checker into a Modeldb of SS 6.3,It Could work?
Cuz I don't get it how to use it !
I Readed the Readme,but No

Help & Thanks

[irishron]

The script is for vanilla. You have to add SS's factions to it to get it toread all of it.

You have to have Python to get it to work. Edit the file in it. The format is straightforward.

[The 7 Of Line]

I Did It,But nothing Happened!
I Changed Everything Right(It show's NO error)
Here's My ModelDB:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

4 None
16 MTW2_Fast_Bowman
20 MTW2_Non_Shield_Fast 1
19 MTW2_Bowman_Primary 1
18 MTW2_Sword_Primary
16 -0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002
16 venetian_archers
1 3
66 unit_models/_Units/LN_3QPlate_HalfPlate/venetian_archers_lod0.mesh 121
66 unit_models/_Units/LN_3QPlate_HalfPlate/venetian_archers_lod1.mesh 1225
66 unit_models/_Units/LN_3QPlate_HalfPlate/venetian_archers_lod2.mesh 6400
2
6 venice
81 unit_models/_Units/LN_3QPlate_HalfPlate/textures/mtw2_LN_halfplate_venice.texture
81 unit_models/_Units/LN_3QPlate_HalfPlate/textures/mtw2_LN_halfplate_normal.texture
47 unit_sprites/venice_Venetian_Archers_sprite.spr
7 hungary
81 unit_models/_Units/LN_3QPlate_HalfPlate/textures/mtw2_LN_halfplate_venice.texture
81 unit_models/_Units/LN_3QPlate_HalfPlate/textures/mtw2_LN_halfplate_normal.texture
47 unit_sprites/venice_Venetian_Archers_sprite.spr
2
6 venice
68 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_venice_diff.texture
68 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_venice_norm.texture 0
7 hungary
68 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_venice_diff.texture
68 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_venice_norm.texture 0
2
4 None
16 MTW2_Mass_Bowman
15 MTW2_Non_Shield 1
19 MTW2_Bowman_Primary 1
18 MTW2_Sword_Primary
16 -0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002
20 venetian_archers_ug1
1 4
69 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/venetian_archers_ug1_lod0.mesh 121
69 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/venetian_archers_ug1_lod1.mesh 900
69 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/venetian_archers_ug1_lod2.mesh 2500
69 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/venetian_archers_ug1_lod3.mesh 6400
2
6 venice
77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_venice.texture
77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_normal.texture
51 unit_sprites/venice_Venetian_Archers_ug1_sprite.spr
7 hungary
77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_venice.texture
77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_normal.texture
51 unit_sprites/venice_Venetian_Archers_ug1_sprite.spr
2
6 venice
68 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_venice_diff.texture
68 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_venice_norm.texture 0
7 hungary
68 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_venice_diff.texture
68 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_venice_norm.texture 0
2

[Gigantus]

It works if it gives you a summary like this:

Unit count at top of file = 834
Number of processed unit models = 834
It is advisable that these two numbers should match.
Total errors: 0
String count errors: 0
Faction count errors: 0

[Vegas_Bear]

I'm trying to add some factions to my Retrofit mod, w/ GUAMv6, the original battle_models from the mod doesn't run through the syntax checker. I have gone trough the battle_models and fixed some of the coding that I have seen. I'm sure you are aware this, it is very time consuming and tedious. Would it be possible for the syntax checker to report which line it last checked before closing?

Thanks,
Vegas_Bear

[Gigantus]

If you add factions not originally present then you will have to modify the checker to recognize them.
- Right click the file, choose 'Edit with IDLE'
- two files will open, close 'python shell
- in the other file scroll down until this section:

def isfactionname( string ) :
    if string == 'england' :
        return True

This is the section for the faction names. The end of this section should look similar to this (my version is already modified):

    elif string == 'georgia' :
        return True        
    elif string == 'seljuks' :
        return True        
    else :
        return False

    return False

Now simply copy two lines: the one starting with 'elif', and the one underneath it. Paste it under the last 'return True' line. Substitute the faction name with your new faction. It should now look like this:

    elif string == 'georgia' :
        return True        
    elif string == 'seljuks' :
        return True        
    elif string == 'my_new_faction_name' :
        return True        
    else :
        return False

    return False

Save and use

[Iforgot]

I need some help with your model_db tool. I have used it in the past and its worked great but for some reason its not working now with this modded SS6.4 model_db I working on. First it only brought up faction count errors so I edited the python file to find the new factions and now it just produces a blank file with no errors or summary or anything. What do I need to do to fix it?

[Gigantus]

Thisusually happens when formatting is used that the tool is not designed to handle - example would be the trailing zero in the next line instead of the end of the line.