X3 Editor FAQ
From X-Wiki
These are Frequently Asked Questions about X3 Editor (X3E).
If you have a problem not listed here, you can report it on X3 Editor forum on Egosoft boards. Also remember to check the documentation which comes with the software!
When I try to run the X3E, I have an error saying: Error starting program: (X3VFS_Init): File not found: x3vfs.dll. But the file is in the same directory?!
You must also install the C runtime and zlib1 library installation which can be found on the same download page as X3E.
You can install it either to the same directory where X3E is, or to your system directory (windows\system32 or winnt\system32). The later is better if you also plan to use other doubleshadow's tools as you won't have to install the runtime library again.
I found a virus in your program!
This doesn't seem likely because all programs are scanned. Read about virus issues with doubleshadow's tools for possible reasons.
I tried to open some file with X3E and it said: Error loading from file: Unrecognized T file.
X3 Editor consists of three components, each serving a different purpose:
| Component | Can open |
|---|---|
| TXT Editor | Most of T files and Jobs file |
| Text Resource Editor | Text resource files (files in directory t) |
| Galaxy Editor | Universe maps (files in directory maps) |
If X3E fails to open a file, then you are either using the wrong subprogram or the file is simply not supported.
I've opened some T file with TXT Editor, but I don't know what all those values mean.
You can check structure of T files here on X-Wiki.
How can I connect gates in Galaxy Editor?
The easist way of connecting 2 sectors is not to use my editor, but instead the build-in one. You can check Egosoft Scripting & Modding forum for instructions.
Now if you really want to use my editor for this, here's how:
Suppose you want to connetct Antigone Memorial (AM) with Rolk's Fate (RF):
- Create new gate in AM. Set its type to "east" but it doesn't matter really.
- Give it Gate ID 3A. There already are 2 gates and they have IDs 1 and 2 so 3 is the first free.
- Create new gate in RF.
- Give it Gate ID 3B. Only gates with same number in Gate ID can be connected together ie 1A to 1B, 2A to 2B and so on.
- Now right click on the gate in RF in Sector view map. Select Gate->Select from the menu.
- Switch to AM and right click on other opposite gate (in Sector view map) and select Gate->link with selected. Press Yes.
This will crross link the gates and set the Target sector and Target gate ID of both gates.
The gate ID's must be unique inside a sector. You can have gates with ID 1A and 1B in one sector but not 1A and 1A.
As I said only gates with the same numeric part can be connected (1A to 1B, 2A to 2B).
