close combat - tools

close combat I tools

CCView works with the game Close Combat and allows you to view and track changes to the core combat units within your Company.

CCView is available at JT's Web Page www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lakes/1802/.

The purpose of the Organisation Chart Viewer is to view the current state of your forces (and enemies if you feel like cheating). It also shows the leadership organization. According to John Anderson squads perform better when they are closer to their team's leaders.

Organization Chart Viewer is available at TinTin's Close Combat Tools members.nbci.com/_XMCM/closecombat/index.htm#OrgChart.

close combat II tools

CCEdit is a Macintosh program that allows you to modify and create maps for the game Close Combat 2 - A Bridge Too Far.

CC2 Map Making FAQ is available at the Mick (xe5)'s internet space www.intrepid.net/~mcconmy/MapFAQ.zip.

CC2 Tool Pack contains six important tools for editing CC2 graphics and sounds; Gadget, MapMaker, Soundedit, Texture, CC2los and Intrface.

CC2 Tools Pack is available at the Western Front site westernfront.clubssi.com/editing.html.

CCEdit is a Macintosh program that allows you to modify and create maps for the game Close Combat 2 - A Bridge Too Far.

CCEdit is available at the CCEdit site cc2.20m.com/.

CCMold is a grayscale to CC elevation convertor.

CCMold is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

CCTree is a tree shadow maker and leave filler.

CCTree is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

Close Combat Terrain Gradient Viewer for CC2,CC3 and CC4.

Close Combat Terrain Gradient Viewer is available at Dad's Army - Close Combat Utilities www.closecombat.freeserve.co.uk/cctv.htm.

Los Maker creates the .los files from your map files. These files are needed by the game. All thanks goto Vincent Viaud who created the program, TinTin is just hosting it for him.

Los Maker is available at TinTin's Close Combat Tools members.nbci.com/_XMCM/closecombat/index.htm#Los.

MapMaker is a work in progress map editor for Close Combat 2. Currently it lets you easily edit the data files for the maps and convert graphics to tga files. In the very near future there will a command line tool that will take your TGA graphic and build the three graphic files needed by close combat. Buildings are not supported at this time.
Read the readme.txt that comes with the zip file.

Map Maker is available at TinTin's Close Combat Tools members.nbci.com/_XMCM/closecombat/index.htm#MapMaker.

Zeppo9's Plugin Manager automates install/uninstall of CC mods as "plugins".

Plugin Manager is available at the GS Clan Site www.close-combat.de/general/downloads/download_eng.html.

Quibble is a tool that lets you edit the tab seperated data files much easier then before. Can't insert columns or rows but heh, it's free. Drop the teams file on it to try it out.

Quibble is available at TinTin's Close Combat Tools members.nbci.com/_XMCM/closecombat/index.htm#Quibble.

Sprite Tool is a tool for editing cc2, 3 and 4 terrain, explosion and shadow files. I expect it to work for cc5 too.

Sprite Tool is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

Texture Maker will help you convert Close Combat 2 graphic files to and from TGA files. It is very helpful for converting the modified TGA files for new maps into the correct format for CC2 without having to use a hex editor.

Texture Maker is available at TinTin's Close Combat Tools members.nbci.com/_XMCM/closecombat/index.htm#TextureMaker.

World is a tool that displays CloseCombat 2 maps in 3D.
You can get the elevation graphics from exporting the elevation data from MapMaker. You can get textures by exporting the map graphics from MapMaker and then resizing the image to a 256x256 .bmp file.
Right click to bring up a menu.
You will need OpenGL for it work. Get it off of Microsoft's web site.

World is available at TinTin's Close Combat Tools members.nbci.com/_XMCM/closecombat/index.htm#World.

close combat III tools

This is a very easy program to make maps with.

3C - Close Combat Cartographer and GROOF are available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

CC2CC3 is a CC2 to CC3 format map convertor.
Don't want to download those CC2 maps? Have CC2 already ? This program is a one step converter that will make the cc2 maps ready to be played in cc3. And very unlike me, it even comes with a graphical interface.

CC2CC3 is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

Mick (xe5) has made a useful document for anyone who interested in making his own custom campaigns...

CC3 Camp Info is available from my ZIPs directory (home.wanadoo.nl/cclinks/zip/cc3_camp_info.zip).

CC3 Data Headers is a spreadsheet info that tells you what cc3 data means. These files includes Western Front and Russian Front timeline info and marks CC3 vehicle data not used by the CC3 engine..

CC3 Data Headers is available from the Western Front site (westernfront.clubssi.com/editing.html).

With CC3 Deployment Editor you can change the deployment area of custom battles and operations.

CC3 Deployment Editor is available at Dad's Army www.closecombat.freeserve.co.uk/fdeploy.htm.

Mick (xe5) wrote a comprehensice post on the Close Combat HQ Forum about the Free Deployment Editor. I copied that post (home.wanadoo.nl/cclinks/freedeploy.html).

With CC3 Elements for CCLOS you can use the LOS Maker for cc2 when creating cc3 maps.

CC3 Elements for CCLOS is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

CC3 Map Maker is a utility for CC3 map making. Make sure you also download Roof File maker and the Mmmovmfix.

CC3 Map Maker is available at the Western Front site westernfront.clubssi.com/editing.html.

Note to map making novices- The CC2 Map Making FAQ should be read and understood [preferably by creating a usable CC2 map] prior to attempting a CC3 map. Then follow the steps in this FAQ to convert it to CC3 format. However if you only intend to convert an existing CC2 map to CC3 format, this document should be sufficient.

CC3 Map Making FAQ is available at Mick (xe5)'s Internet Space www.intrepid.net/~mcconmy/CC3MapFAQ.htm.

Want to use CC4 maps in CC3?? Frontsoldat has provided corrected map files for the CC4 maps to be placed in the CC3 maps directory.

CC4 maps in CC3 datafiles are available at the RealRed Download page www.clubssi.com/rgretz/download.html.

CCFx is a tool for editing the visual effects located in either CC3/LocalFX/Vfx.zfx or CC4/LocalFX/Effects.azp.

CCFx is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

CCMold is a grayscale to CC elevation convertor.

CCMold is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

CCTree is a tree shadow maker and leave filler.

CCTree is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

A detailed description by TinTin on how to edit the cc3 files.

Close Combat III Editing Reference is available at members.nbci.com/CloseCombat/cc3edit/.

Close Combat Terrain Gradient Viewer for CC2,CC3 and CC4.

Close Combat Terrain Gradient Viewer is available at Dad's Army - Close Combat Utilities www.closecombat.freeserve.co.uk/cctv.htm.

Configuration Manager automates install/uninstall of CC mods as "plugins".

Configuration Manager is available at Zeppo9's Web page zeppo9.cjb.net.

CplFilth whipped up a little program to edit the colors of the soldiers. Works only for CC3, no documentation included. Needs the MS Java VM, like everything he writes...

Cplfilth's Color Tool is available at Cplfilth's Web page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

GadgTool allows import/export of both the Gadget files and the game interface graphics.

GadgTool is available at Dreaded88's CC3 Editing Tools www.clubssi.com/d88/tools/.

The Header files for the CC3 data tables. Which column is for what data?

The Header Files are available at the RealRed Download site www.clubssi.com/rgretz/download.html.

If you think you would like to make your own maps for Close Combat III, then download the CC3 Map Making Guide. It's an illustrated guide that shows you how to put a map together from scratch. It contains links to the tools you need and tips on how to get the most out of them.

Map Making Guide is available at Naked Foot's Web Site members.nbci.com/naked_foot/Guide.htm.

Mmmovmfix is a utility for CC3 map making. Make sure you also download the Roof File Maker and the CC3 Map Maker.

Mmmovmfix is available at the Western Front site westernfront.clubssi.com/editing.html.

Quibble is a data file editor.

TextureMaker3 is available at TinTin's Web Page members.nbci.com/CloseCombat/.

Roof File Maker generates roof files for new maps.

Roof File Maker is available at Dreaded88's CC3 Editing Tools www.clubssi.com/d88/tools/.

Konrad wrote some very fast tools to pack and unpack ZFX, NNT and Sprite files. Sprite Tool also can pack and unpack soldiers so now you can make new soldiers graphics. To make soldiers Konrad wrote another tool SolRotate that generates 8 frame of soldier animations from single image (save some time).

www.cc3.hg.pl/files/Graph/ZFXPack10ENG.zip

www.cc3.hg.pl/files/Graph/NNTPack10ENG.zip

www.cc3.hg.pl/files/Graph/SprPack10ENG.zip

www.cc3.hg.pl/files/Graph/SolRotate08.zip

CplFilth whipped up a little program to edit the colors. Works only for CC3, no documentation included. Needs the MS Java VM, like everything he writes... If you want to download it:

www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/sldcolor.zip

Sound Editor works on CC3 and CC4 sound files.

Sound Editor is available at the Western Front site (westernfront.clubssi.com/editing.html) and the GrogsBob site (grogsbob.clubssi.com/downloads.htm).

Sprite Tool is a tool for editing cc2, 3 and 4 terrain, explosion and shadow files. I expect it to work for cc5 too.

Sprite Tool is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

TankTool is meant to be used in conjunction with TinTin's zfx tool. You'll need to download and install that first (and the Microsoft JVM too). You then use zfx to extract the Tanks.zfx file. This makes a Tanks subdirectory and put all the individual vehicle file sets in it.
You then use this program to convert your new tank graphics to the format of these files (detailed on the TankTool site). Copy your new set over the originals in the Tanks folder, and run zfx again to rebuild Tanks.zfx. Copy this new Tanks.zfx file over the original in your CC3\Graphics folder and you're ready to try your new tank.

TankTool is available at Dreaded'88's CC3 Editing Tools www.clubssi.com/d88/tools/.

TextureMaker3 will help you convert Close Combat 3 graphic files to and from TGA files. It is very helpful for converting the modified TGA files for new maps into the correct format for CC3 without having to use a hex editor.

TextureMaker3 is available at TinTin's Web Page members.nbci.com/CloseCombat/.

GS_Marcks made a chart of the tree graphics used in cc3. He made a separate chart for the shadow graphics. These two charts can be easily used when sprinkling some trees on your custom made maps.

Trees.zip is available at GS_Marcks CC Site www.close-combat-world.de/maps.html.

close combat IV tools

CC4 Req is a tool to edit Battle Groups, Deployment and Team Detail for CC4 Saved Games.

CCFx is available at Dad's Army - Close Combat Utilities www.closecombat.freeserve.co.uk/cc4req.htm.

CC4 Tools provides 6 utilities:
1) Produce report of American BG's,
2) Produce report of German BG's,
3) Produce report of Force Pools,
4) Reduce Force Pools by given percentage,
5) Convert CC3 maps to CC4,
6) Make new BG's (and force pools) from a BG description file.
(The site also contains the latest version of BGMake for those who have already downloaded and installed CC4 Tools)
They require the Java Virtual Machine at: www.microsoft.com/java

The CC4 Tools are available at Zeppo9's Web Page zeppo9.cjb.net.

CCFx is a tool for editing the visual effects located in either CC3/LocalFX/Vfx.zfx or CC4/LocalFX/Effects.azp.

CCFx is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

Close Combat Terrain Gradient Viewer for CC2,CC3 and CC4.

Close Combat Terrain Gradient Viewer is available at Dad's Army - Close Combat Utilities www.closecombat.freeserve.co.uk/cctv.htm.

Configuration Manager automates install/uninstall of CC mods as "plugins".

Configuration Manager is available at Zeppo9's Web page zeppo9.cjb.net.

DataSponge or CplFilth's Java utils is a collection of programs to un/recompress the CC4 and CC5 data\base files.
You will need the Java Virtual Machine from MS.

DataSponge is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

QClone is a tool to edit ADB files for CC4 and CC5.

QClone is available at Dad's Army - Editing Tools www.closecombat.freeserve.co.uk/qclone.htm.

Sound Editor works on CC3 and CC4 sound files.

Sound Editor is available at the Western Front site (westernfront.clubssi.com/editing.html) and the GrogsBob site (grogsbob.clubssi.com/downloads.htm).

Sprite Tool is a tool for editing cc2, 3 and 4 terrain, explosion and shadow files. I expect it to work for cc5 too.

Sprite Tool is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

Stm is a tool for editing the CC4 file terrainA.stm.

Stm is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

XTank is a basic unpack and pack util for Close Combat IV and V Tanks,Guns and Wrecks azp files.

XTank is available at Dad's Army - Editing Tools www.closecombat.freeserve.co.uk/xtank.htm.

close combat V tools

Configuration Manager automates install/uninstall of CC mods as "plugins".

Configuration Manager is available at Zeppo9's Web page zeppo9.cjb.net.

DataSponge or CplFilth's Java utils is a collection of programs to un/recompress the CC4 and CC5 data\base files.
You will need the Java Virtual Machine from MS.

DataSponge is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

QClone is a tool to edit ADB files for CC4 and CC5.

QClone is available at Dad's Army - Editing Tools www.closecombat.freeserve.co.uk/qclone.htm.

Sprite Tool is a tool for editing cc2, 3 and 4 terrain, explosion and shadow files. I expect it to work for cc5 too.

Sprite Tool is available at CplFilth's Web Page www.student.oulu.fi/~psaastam/.

XTank is a basic unpack and pack util for Close Combat IV and V Tanks,Guns and Wrecks azp files.

XTank is available at Dad's Army - Editing Tools www.closecombat.freeserve.co.uk/xtank.htm.