Resident Evil 4 - Universal Quick DAT (Un)Packer
Jul 11, 2022 15:01:24 GMT 10
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Post by zatarita on Jul 11, 2022 15:01:24 GMT 10
Hello! I recently threw together a quick python script to handle packing and unpacking Room/Stage DAT files using the context menu for quick extraction and repacking.
This should work for any version of the game, so long as the DAT file is decompressed. (It doesn't work for PS2 SND files disguised as a DAT though)
It does require python to work. Make sure to add python to the path during install (Your version will be different to mine)
After installing python, installing the DAT (Un)Packer is easy
extract the document and run "setup.bat"; It will handle everything for you
To use it right click a DAT file, go to "Send To" and select extract. Regardless of version it should extract if it's a container. There are some DAT files that aren't actually related to RE4 as it's a generic file format. (like the "uninst000.dat" which is a windows file for the uninstaller.)
This will create a new folder in the current directory with the files inside of them. Once done editing you can repack using the same "Send To" Menu
The three types of supported packing formats are
DAT(big) - For nintendo versions (and select files in other versions) of the game. A big endian DAT file
DAT(little) - For most other versions of the game. A little endian DAT files.
GCA - For the 2007 version of the game, the "stage" DATs that hold the other style DATs
This should repack the DAT for you!
Happy modding c:
Post any bugs below. I'll try to address as many as I can
