Current Version: 1.4.0

This is the Cortex Command Ini Parser, it reads a file and puts all parsed data into a tree.

Notice: It won't save comments into the data structure.

How to use it in your code:
This assumes you are not a total newbie at C++.

Requires: Standard Template Library (STL)
Should be in most compilers.

1. Add header AND source file to your project.
2. Add a Parser class to where you want to use it.

Replace File.ini to whatever you want to parse.
3. Edit the Parse code to suit what you want it to. (Why? Because it is unfinished.)

Additional Info:
Define CC_VARIABLE_OUTPUT if you want in your project if you want it to output variables and comments it found.

Define CC_DEBUG if you want to see additional debugging info.

You can do this in a headerfile if you don't want to define it globally


You can read on what the heck it is doing when parsing by looping through the messages vector and printing it. (Add a \n character after each line though.)

Example Output with CC_DEBUG and CC_VARIABLE_OUTPUT defined

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I am very happy.

I'm confused as to what you'd use this for.

Same here, Chjees tried to explain me but I didnt understand a crap about it.

So what EXACTLY is this app for? Like, in detail and what benefit is there for the user? What does it do?

It reads CC .ini's. You could use it to gather information about a mod, check a mod for errors without opening up CC every five seconds, make a dependency tree, a mod creation program... The list goes on.

Hmm, this could be very useful for advanced modders. +5 internets to CHJees.

Perhaps even making a modding program, so that you dont have to hard code everything....

There, no longer hard coded.

lol, yes of course, its so simple.
I meant a mod making program, the parser is the first step and opens the door but doesnt have the interface(yet), sorry for any misconceptions.
Correct if im wrong but right now the only way to make mods is to type it out in the document by hand.
If someone were to take the parser and create a graphical modder, modding would be much easier.
Ie.

Start a new mod
Create effect

Bring up effect editor(graphical display coupled with text boxes for editing the effect properties)
Modify default settings
name and save

Create emitter

Bring up emitter editor(graphical display coupled with text boxes for editing the emitter properties)
Modify default settings, add effects
name and save

Create craft

Bring up craft editor(graphical display coupled with text boxes and grid for part positioning)
Modify default values, add emitter, add parts
Name and save

If the preview was real time you could see exactly what each variable does, currently CC only has a gib editor, so a third party modder would provide for an easy alternative until one is added.

Personally I would love to make something along these lines but all i know is basic C++/Java/Basic, when it comes to any graphical displays I quickly get shot down by the complications. Curse you DirectX and all of your jargon.

One thing I worry about if modding gets an easy-to-use GUI is an overwhelming tide of SMG shotcannons.
Then again, if they suddenly become so easy to make they might not be made... Anyone a psychologist here?

You don't have to release a mod if you make it.
Some people just want to make SMG shotcannons to mess around with in their own games.

I has made some considerable progress now, it is not far until i will release a fully functional version .

The final version will include a "Tree" structure in which all parsed data is in. And a much cleaner and self documenting interface .

I will eventually make a new "Mod Loader" for Cortex Command as well as a "Quick Mod Test" application. All in UI.

Does that mean it makes sure all of the filepaths and instances are valid?

Hey! Stop breaking CC!!

New Source Release!

This features all things which i wanted to achieve!

Reading Cortex Command Ini Files and put them into a tree structure!

Example Output with CC_DEBUG and CC_VARIABLE_OUTPUT defined

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Will now continue to work on the Rte Inspector :3.
If you use my code, then credit me. And Data of course for making this awesome game.