Converting dds files to tgpcdx files

[PaulH]

I tried to convert grass_slate1.dds to grass_slate1.TgPcDx using the Blueprint editor. I got the following message:

Adding PWH\Textures Assorted\grass_slate1.dds to export...
[6] Updating Texture "PWH\Textures Assorted\grass_slate1.TgPcDx"...
[6] ConvertToTg.exe -i "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\RailWorks\Source\PWH\Textures Assorted\grass_slate1.dds" -o "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\RailWorks\Assets\PWH\Textures Assorted\grass_slate1.TgPcDx" -target pc -nowindow -costXML "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\RailWorks\Assets\PWH\Textures Assorted\grass_slate1.TgPcDx.cost" -r "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\RailWorks\Source" -interpalpha -forcecompress
==== Export Succeeded ====
Time taken: 0.21s

There is no sign of the converted file in the specified directory.

Does anyone have any idea what's gone wrong??

[AndiS]

Sorry to say that I have no idea on such things.

[Riggers]

Hi - I'm new to the site, so please accept my apologies if I'm suggesting something here that you're already aware of:
I regularly edit then convert dds files to tgpcdx files using the Graphics tab on RW Tools. My version is a bit old now, but as far as I'm aware, TS Tools is pretty much the same thing and is available here:

https://alanthomsonsim.com/ts-tools-for ... r-classic/

Hope this helps.

[SteveP_trains]

Hi
Firstly, I can't check anything as my PC is under repair but for what its worth, I seem to recall that any DDS file is automatically processed from the folder by the BP editor so the only thing I can suggest at the moment is that your folder naming convention is "non-standard" as in "Textures Assorted" and not the standard "Textures" so may be interfering with auto processing?? Just a wild stab in the dark.

Also, have you used the DDS process before successfully? Must admit, I don't use DDS formats - just BMP or PNG for my work.

Until my PC is returned, that's as far as I can think on.

Regards
Steve

EDIT: I did just try a DDS export and worked fine to the folder it was in so yours should work............maybe it created it in different folder?
Try downloading " Everything" which is a free search tool and can locate a file using wildcards anywhere on your system. Really useful!!

[PaulH]

Thanks Chaps - all sorted. I used RS Bin tool to do the job.

For some reason my RW tools has limited application as it keeps telling me that I have files missing. I have tried all sorts of fixes on this to no avail.

[SteveP_trains]

Make sure you install TSTools via Admin privileges. (Right click / Run As Administrator) as it needs this to register some of the files. Had the same issue myself.
Steve