Extract Images From Lot and Props To PNG Files for Viewing

[doug_w]

Has anyone written a tool to extract the images out of lot and prop packs to either jpg or png format into a directory to be able to view them.

[mgb204]

Not directly as you request, but there are a few helpful resources:

• SC4 PIM will do this and show you a visual list of content loaded during startup in it's LE.
• Prop Viewer by iLives can load a bunch of files and let you preview them. It's a little clunky though.
• A guide of the most popular prop packs exists here, which is a useful reference point.

[doug_w]

Many thanks MGB204, much appreciated.

[doug_w]

Does anyone have the file layout specifications for sc4lot and dat files. I would like to write a utility to extract images from these files and save them as png or jpg files

[Andreas]

wouanagaine once created a tool for that, the SC4LotInfosGenerator (see http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=86.0). It will read all lots in your plugins folder, extract the lot preview pic (if available), and writes the stats into a huge HTML table. Very useful tool, although it as a few quirks here and there. Unfortunately, the download link in that thread is broken. PM me with your e-mail address, then I can send a copy, or I'll upload it somewhere else.

[doug_w]

Hi Andreas thanks for your reply. The link to download SC4LotInfosGenerator from, only brings up the FileDen web site.

Is there another place to download it from

[Andreas]

I'm not aware of other download links, so please drop me a PM as advised.