Changelog

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Version 1.0.6.3

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Core Improvements

• Improved performance of the EbxWriter
• Improved import for collections (#317)
• Added option to manage ModData from the ModManager (#271, #314)
• Added whitelist option for bundles (#275)
• Added rename and duplicate pack options to the ModManager (#280)
• Added MenuExtension support to ModManager (#311)
• Added Math expressions in number textboxes (#291)

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Game Support

• Added ReadOnly Star Wars Squadrons profile (#301)
• Added full Battlefield V profile (#301)

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Bug Fixes

• Fixed launching issues on Steam
• Fixed bundle adding for manifest games
• Fixed crashing issues (#260, #261)
• Fixed small UI inconsistencies (#265, #267, #268)
• Fixed issue where editor mods didn’t get removed (#274)
• Changed Rotations from YPR to XYZ (#304)

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Plugin Changes

• Added support for more types to the duplication and bundle editor plugins (#276, #277)
• Added importing support for composite meshes (#262)
• Added importing support for raw ealayer3 audio
• Fixed crashing issues when adding meshes to bundles (#313)
• Fixed crashing issue when exporting certain textures

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Version 1.0.6.2

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Core Improvements

• Fixed memory issue and writing of cat files
• Fixed issue with bundle editing in older games
• Improved applying speed in Mod Manager
• Improved Loaded Plugins List in Editor
• Added filter to PointerRef Editor
• Added Recent Projects to Editor
• Added option to change ordering of Mod Manager’s Applied Mods list

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Plugin Changes

• Fixed MeshSetEditor inverted tangents
• Fixed issues with DAI texture edits
• Fixed issue with texture duplication
• Fixed issues with rivals meshes and textures
• Fixed issues with ealayer3 sounds
• Updated BWLocalizationPlugin
• Added CompositeMeshAsset part exporting

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Version 1.0.6.1

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Bug Fixes

• Fixed NFS: Heat profile being read only
• Temporarily disabled Update Checker

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Version 1.0.6

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Major Features

• Added plugin support - Extensible architecture for custom functionality
• Added Sound Import functionality
• Added Mesh Import functionality
• Added Bundle Editor
• Added TextureAsset duplication support (for some games)
• Added InitFS Viewer
• Added Type Viewer
• Added Localized String Editor

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Core Improvements

• Added “Copy Guid” button to PointerRef Property Grid items
• Added cancel button to Mod Applying process
• Added modding categories to Mod Export window
• Added Scan for Games functionality to Prelaunch window
• Added Refresh MeshVariations functionality
• Added MeshVariation caching
• Added TypeInfo caching
• Added warnings for games containing EasyAntiCheat
• Added BoxedValueRef editing functionality
• Added new Type Editor for Event/Property/Link Connections
• Added pack zipping and loading
• Added collections

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UI/UX Changes

• Moved location of Editor and Explorer menu items (from Tools to View)
• Moved to JSON format for configs
• Moved config files to AppData for global access
• Revamped Sound Editor
• Revamped layout for Prelaunch window
• Revamped Home Page
• Redesigned theme

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Game Support

• Added experimental NFS: Heat support

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Plugin Extension Points

• TypeEditor extension
• Menu extension
• Tab extension
• Option extension
• Data Explorer Context Menu Item extension
• Asset Definition extension
• Localized String Database extension
• ThirdPartyDll extension
• Type Override extension
• Custom Handler extension
• Custom Asset Manager extension
• Custom User Shader extension
• Custom Type Field extension
• Startup Action extension
• ExecutionAction extension

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Version 1.0.5.9

• Added Battlefield: Hardline profile
• Fix for FIFA20 launching issues

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Version 1.0.5.8

• Added Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighbourville Read Only profile
• Added ability to update a game’s profile SDK when game is updated
• Export settings for meshes now remember the last skeleton used
• Added ability to select the render device the viewport will use
• Added ability to merge ShaderBlockDepot changes from multiple mods
• Fixed issue with exporting BFV meshes with skeletons

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Version 1.0.5.7

• Added FIFA20 full profile
• Updated SDK for SWBF2
• Updated SDK for BFV
• Updated SDK for Anthem
• Fixed crash when attempting to load meshes in BFV

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Version 1.0.5.6

• Added filtering to the property grid (by name or GUID)
• Fixed issue where newer format EBX were not rewriting correctly
• Fixed crash when trying to display an invalid reference
• Fixed some reference assigning issues

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Version 1.0.5.5

• Fix for legacy db changes causing game crash in Madden20
• Fix for crash when editing network registry assets
• Small fix for ShaderBlockDepot boolean edits
• Fix for extra / detection in duplicate asset filename

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Version 1.0.5.4

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Major Features

• Added Madden20 full profile
• Added Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare read only profile
• Added ability to add and remove root level instances to EBX
• Added ability to rename and duplicate instances
• Added ability to copy and paste objects and arrays
• Added ability to duplicate an asset (and change its type)

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Game-Specific

• Modifying mesh materials and object variations in SWBF2 now updates ShaderBlockDepot files
• Added more inline classes to SWBF2 profile

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Bug Fixes

• Fixed crash when saving during autosave
• Fixed issue causing white pitch in FIFA19
• Fixed type info generation issues for Mass Effect
• Fixed PointerRef dropdown appearing cut off
• Fixed setting shader to null causing crash

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Version 1.0.5

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Major Features

• Added reference viewer - See where assets are referenced
• Added bundle reference viewer
• Added experimental kit previewer for FIFA
• Added shader compilation system - Author custom shaders
• Added experimental resource explorer
• Added experimental localized string viewer
• Added discord RPC functionality

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Game Support

• Added read only profile for Anthem
• Added read only profile for Battlefield V
• Added read only profile for Need for Speed Rivals
• Added FIFA19 full profile (editing enabled)

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UI Improvements

• Added bookmark functionality for legacy items
• Added legacy asset editors/viewers (DB, DDS, BIG, AST)
• Added mod category grouping to Mod Manager
• Added LinearTransform editor (position, rotation, scale)
• Added patch summary window for game updates
• Added profile selection window to Mod Manager
• Added options window for configuration
• Added new skeleton picker with filtering and folders
• Added branch tree view for conversations (DAI, MEA, Anthem)

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Performance

• Improved start times and apply times for most games

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Other

• Exporting composite mesh now exports embedded transforms
• Revamped Property Grid with increased functionality
• Revamped mesh renderer with better performance
• Fixed save on close prompt
• Fixed affected files listing freezing UI
• Fixed crash with volume texture export
• Fixed FIFA19 mesh export issues
• Updated SDKs to latest patch versions

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Version 1.0.4.5

• Added Battlefield 4 profile
• Added ability to import/export textures to PNG/TGA/HDR and DDS
• Fixed issue with Windows 10 update 1809 unable to launch modded games
• Updated various SDKs to latest patch version

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Version 1.0.4.4

• Added read-only FIFA19 profile
• Added Cubemap/Volume and Texture array import support
• Fixed crash when viewing specific SWBF2 models
• Fixed issue where PVZ2 changes would cause game crash

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Version 1.0.4.3

• Added Madden NFL 19 profile
• Added Plants vs Zombies 2 profile
• Added Battlefield 1 profile
• Added screen to show mod conflicts in Mod Manager
• Fixed numerous window issues and enabled DPI support
• Out of date mods now show warning on import
• Fixed crash with NFS16 and DAI when loading data
• Fixed corrupted textures in DAI when using daimods
• Fixed legacy file changes in FIFA/Madden not applying

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Version 1.0.4

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Major Features

• Config selection at launch
• SVG Preview/Import/Export
• AtlasTexture Preview/Import/Export
• DelayLoadBundle explorer for DAI
• IES Preview
• NFS Payback support

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Improvements

• Dialog paths saved to INI
• New mod export window
• Mod settings saved to project
• Various prompts to save project
• Autosave with configurable settings
• Auto hash text in int/uint fields
• EBX writing speed improvements
• Using actual Frostbite BRDFs in renderer
• Copy/Paste for Property Grid
• Insert and RemoveAll for lists
• daimod files can be imported in Mod Manager
• Variation database lazy loading
• Data accessible while game is running

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Earlier Versions

For complete version history including v1.0.3 and earlier, please refer to the ChangeLog.txt file in the source repository.

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Notable Early Milestones

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Third-Party Components

Frosty Toolsuite uses the following third-party libraries:

• Json.NET - Copyright (c) 2007 James Newton-King (MIT License)
• SharpDX - Copyright (c) 2010-2014 SharpDX - Alexandre Mutel (MIT License)
• libfbx - Copyright (c) 2014 Autodesk, Inc.
• libzstd - Copyright (c) 2016-present, Facebook, Inc. (BSD License)
• Zlib - Copyright (c) 1995-2017 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler
• ealayer3 - Copyright (c) 2010, Ben Moench
• libmpg123 - Copyright (c) 1995-2013 by Michael Hipp and others (LGPL v2.1)
• Icons8 - Creative Commons License

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