EsfEditor 1.4.5 (Updated Oct 24, 2009)

[Isabelxxx]

Yes I have tried it.

I've added VC for all factions in my All playable mod

I can do it too. The question is not add Victory conditions for new factions but add victory conditions (10-20) for major factions.
It seems that I can not add more for a faction, but I can not delete them...
I will try to do it in a exported startpos (only with victory conditions) and then add it to DM startpos.

[Isabelxxx]

I had never just a problem. I've added VC for all factions in my All playable mod. Did you try the 1.4.3 editor without the nodes?

Without the nodes and 1.4.3 it seems to work! Now I'm going to play with the startpos.

CTD.

[ThatIsWhat]

Quick q is it possible to remove existing armies from the campaign map because ottomans have spammed so many one regiment armies that it freezes their turn so I want to delete them?

Any help most appreciated cause I don't want to start again.

[Luis de San João]

Every time i try to edit something in my startpos and then try to save it an exceptional error occurs and it comes up with this:See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.IO.IOException: The process cannot access the file 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\empire total war\data\campaigns\main\startpos.esf' because it is being used by another process.
at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
at System.IO.File.InternalCopy(String sourceFileName, String destFileName, Boolean overwrite)
at System.IO.File.Copy(String sourceFileName, String destFileName, Boolean overwrite)
at EsfEditor.Parser.EsfParser.SaveAs(String newFilename, BackgroundWorker bw)
at EsfEditor.Forms.EsfEditorForm.backgroundWorker_DoWork(Object sender, DoWorkEventArgs e)
at System.ComponentModel.BackgroundWorker.WorkerThreadStart(Object argument)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework64/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
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EsfEditor 1.4.5
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/Jasper/Desktop/Modding%20Tools/EsfEditor%201.4.5.exe
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
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System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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regtuaje
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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khaegmav
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

I have no idea what it means and i know it is not a corrupted file as i have downloaded it several times to make sure
Is anyone else having these troubles? Sorry i'm quite new to this stuff and not very good yet.

[jjja494]

I am having trouble and due to my extremely bad way of deciphering coding, I need help. I am trying to simply replace and customize a DMUC campaign, but where I need to change the value from Main to DMUC_CMAIN, there is no information in the right, and thusly no way to change any data. I've mashed keys for 10 minutes now pissed and found that everytime I tried to open the info, an error occured, here it is: See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at EsfEditor.EditorObjects.NodesStructure.GetNodeDescriptions(String nodeName)
at EsfEditor.EditorObjects.NodesStructure.SetDescriptions(List`1& values, String nodeName)
at EsfEditor.Forms.EsfEditorForm.treeView_AfterSelect(Object sender, TreeViewEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.TreeView.TvnSelected(NMTREEVIEW* nmtv)
at System.Windows.Forms.TreeView.WmNotify(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.TreeView.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework64/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
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EsfEditor 1.4.5
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/Jankus/AppData/Local/Temp/wz5b10/EsfEditor%201.4.5/EsfEditor%201.4.5.exe
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

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Is there a program I need to use this, that I don't have?

[The Hedge Knight]

I installed net framwork 4.0 and now esf editor does not work, is this the reason or could it be somthing else?

I click start and the icon appears on the task bar however i cannot use the program?

[uanime5]

I installed net framwork 4.0 and now esf editor does not work, is this the reason or could it be somthing else?

I click start and the icon appears on the task bar however i cannot use the program?

I have the same error.

I've also examined startpos.esf and made a spreadsheet of a lot of the information. This enabled me to figure out what a lot of the entries mean, especially in the CAI_interface. I've uploaded the spreadsheets to assist you in making more detailed esfeditor.

[MawrnerPendragon]

Having trouble finding out how to edit the stratpos so I can play as minor factions. Cuz I figured that the campaign_env/campaign_model/world/faction_array would do the trick. Any suggestions

[husserlTW]

1. Tutorial: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=272139

2. Empire Total Factions: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=350349

[mennelik]

hi i heard that with the 1.4.5 version i can add more unit cards for NTW i only have to choose ALL FILES like i did but then this show up save_games\auto_save.empire_save\CAMPAIGN_SAVE_GAME\CAMPAIGN_ENV\CAMPAIGN_MODEL it seems that i only can change my empire save
can somebody help me out here tnx
ps i only want to change NTW

[husserlTW]

It is not clear what exactly you want to do. What do you mean by adding more unit cards?

[mennelik]

instead of 20 unit cards i would like to have 35 for example so that their are bigger army's on the field
greetz

[husserlTW]

So you want to increase the number of units cap over 20 for your armies (you cannot add unit cards so you still be able to see only the 20 in your hud). As far as I can understand you cannot see the Napoleon saves, right? Open EsfEditor (it is better use 1.4.3 for this), select from menu File, Open save game, select all files in the lower right corner of the pop up window and browse to your Napoleon's save games folder.

[Jokern]

I have a problem.

When I open a CAMPAIGN_STARPOS I get an error message, but I can still run it. Now the problem is that if I change anything in the starpos.esf and save, the plus at CAMPAIGN_ENV disappears. This is a disaster.

EDIT: My esfeditor has the numbers 1.0.0.0

[husserlTW]

Unfortunately this is normal for Napoleon startpos (editor was made for Empire). My advise use both editors the same time. Make a copy of your file, open the copy with 1.4.5 (or even better with 1.5 beta) side by side with 1.4.3 which will handle your actual startpos. In this way you can navigate quickly in the 1.4.5 (or 1.5 beta), spot the record you want and make a mark (e.g. count the position in list). Then you can find the record you want easier in 1.4.3 and make your changes. You can copy/paste entries from one editor to the other as well.

[Jokern]

Is there another? 1.5 beta? 1.4.3? I can't find any of these. The closest I found was 1.4.4.

EDIT: 1.4.4 isn't working, and it is always CAMPAIGN_ENV that stops working.

EDIT 2: I don't think your idea will work husserl, as any change I do in the starpos.esf results in the plus mark next to the CAMPAIGN_ENV disappearing. And, for some reason, a little lock appears at the starpos icon. And I also get an error message when I open CAMPAIGN_ENV.

EDIT 3: Found the problem, there was something wrong with my files.

[husserlTW]

You can find all editors here: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=416583

[Yaropolk]

Hi. Why Esf 1.4.5 can not change the victory conditions for fractions? If I enter a different name for the region changes persist but a new discovery startpos.esf get an error message (( The entire lower block (CAMPAIGN.ENV) destroyed. What the hell is going on?

[husserlTW]

It is normal for Napoleon. Use 1.4.3 instead.

[Yaropolk]

It is normal for Napoleon. Use 1.4.3 instead.

Thanks husserlTW. I will use 1.4.3 (hope I will find the necessary link). But all the other changes I did with 1.4.5 and had no problems