Post by IsmAvatar on Oct 24, 2007 12:44:03 GMT -5
There seems to be a demand for converting GM6 games to GM5, especially now that TGMG's converter is getting very outdated and never worked very well.
To add to this, I've recently finished documenting the GM5.3 file format, so instead of writing up a corruption-finding program, I've decided to write up a converter!
Download
www.IsmAvatar.com/lgm/gm6to53.zip
Once you've extracted it, run it from the command line.
FAQ
Can it be run on other platforms?
Yes, but you will need to compile it yourself. It's written in C, and the source code is included (the *.c file)
Can I run it without the command prompt?
Yes - simply drag the file that you wish to convert on top of it. It will output a .gmd file of the same name next to the .gm6 file.
If you attempt to simply double-click on the program, though, nothing will happen.
Can I modify it?
Of course, although I don't see why you'd want to when it works perfectly fine. Remember to give me credit for the original.
Can I copy some code for my own program?
Of course, as long as you give me credit where appropriate.
What about converting to older versions?
Older versions are in development.
What about converting from GM5.3 to GM6?
GameMaker is capable of this - you do not need a 3rd party program for this.
What about converting from older versions to GM5.3?
GameMaker is capable of this - you do not need a 3rd party program for this.
What about converting from GM7 to GM6?
LateralGM is capable of this. Download and run the latest build, then open your GMK file, and then re-save it as GM6.
To add to this, I've recently finished documenting the GM5.3 file format, so instead of writing up a corruption-finding program, I've decided to write up a converter!
Download
www.IsmAvatar.com/lgm/gm6to53.zip
Once you've extracted it, run it from the command line.
FAQ
Can it be run on other platforms?
Yes, but you will need to compile it yourself. It's written in C, and the source code is included (the *.c file)
Can I run it without the command prompt?
Yes - simply drag the file that you wish to convert on top of it. It will output a .gmd file of the same name next to the .gm6 file.
If you attempt to simply double-click on the program, though, nothing will happen.
Can I modify it?
Of course, although I don't see why you'd want to when it works perfectly fine. Remember to give me credit for the original.
Can I copy some code for my own program?
Of course, as long as you give me credit where appropriate.
What about converting to older versions?
Older versions are in development.
What about converting from GM5.3 to GM6?
GameMaker is capable of this - you do not need a 3rd party program for this.
What about converting from older versions to GM5.3?
GameMaker is capable of this - you do not need a 3rd party program for this.
What about converting from GM7 to GM6?
LateralGM is capable of this. Download and run the latest build, then open your GMK file, and then re-save it as GM6.