Outpost 2 Software Development Kit (SDK)

Below is a listing of standalone programs that aid in various aspects of modifying Outpost 2.

Created by Outpost Universe

Overview: The Outpost 2 Mapper allows creating new Outpost 2 maps, reading and writing .VOL files, reviewing and editing tile sets, and creating .BMP mini-maps.

Directions: Stub

Download: http://outpost2.net/dltools.php

Created by BlackBox

Overview: The Mission Scanner reads all the installed mission DLLs. It lists all missions' Map filename, dll file, technology tree filename, and level description. The Mission Scanner cannot edit mission DLLs.

Directions: Open the mission scanner and select your Outpost 2 root install directory to generate a list of all missions. The Mission Scanner does not have to be in the Outpost 2 root directory.

Download: http://outpost2.net/dltools.php

Overview: The Sheets Reader can read mines.txt, space.txt, building.txt, vehicles.txt and weapons.txt from the sheets.vol. Sheets Reader cannot edit the files, it is just a reader. Use notepad or any text editor to edit the files.

Directions: Open the Sheets Reader and select the file you want to review.

Download: http://outpost2.net/dltools.php

Troubleshooting: If you get the message Component 'MSFLXGRD.OCX' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid, follow the instructions below for registering a component.

Created by op2hacker and Leviathan

Overview: Allows extracting files contained within an Outpost 2 .VOL file. The Outpost 2 Mapper can also be used to review, extract, and add files to a .VOL file.
Directions: Open the VolExtractor and select the .VOL file you want to inspect. The VolExtractor does not have to be in the Outpost 2 root directory.

Download: volextractor.zip

Created by op2hacker and Leviathan

Overview: Allows adding files to an Outpost 2 .VOL file. The Outpost 2 Mapper can also be use to review, extract, and add files to a .VOL file.

Directions: Open the VolCreator and select the files you want to add to the .VOL. The VolCreator does not have to be in the Outpost 2 root directory.

Download: volcreator.zip

Some of the Outpost 2 Helper Programs were developed using windows components that are no longer shipped with newer versions of windows. If you get a message saying, Component 'COMDLG32.OCX' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid, follow instructions below for registering the component.

Note: I have not done any research into side effects of registering these file such as opening security holes on your computer, etc. So use this at your own risk.

Follow the instructions below to get it working. These instructions assume Windows 7/64 BIT operating system and will have to be modified for other operating systems.

Step 1 Download the non-registered component from a source you trust. This file is considered obsolete and no longer being distributed with the Windows operating system. First, check the following Outpost Universe Page for the missing component: http://outpost2.net/dltools.php.

Step 2 Place the file in the appropriate windows registry folder. For Windows 7/64 BIT, navigate to: C://Windows/SysWOW64. (Assumes C drive is your primary operating system drive.)

For 32 BIT copies of Windows 7 or other versions of Windows, you may have to place the file in a different folder.

STEP 3 Run the Windows Command Prompt using system admin privileges. To do this, right click on Command Prompt and click Run as administrator.

Inside the command prompt, type or paste the command required to register the file. Comdlg32.ocx is a placeholder below, use the actual filename of the missing component you are registering. For Windows 7 x64, use the following command:

regsvr32 %Systemroot%\SysWOW64*comdlg32.ocx*

You will have to adjust the command for your operating system if not using Windows 7 64 bit.

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