MIX files

[nuker7735]

I was just wondering what the ra2.mix file was and what it is used for, and possibly how to edit it. When i tried to open it using the "web service to find an appropriate program" it said it was a Microsoft Picture It! file. Would using that program to open it work?

[Fenring]

No. MIX files hold all of the game's graphics, palettes, config files, etc. You need the XCC tools (http://xhp.xwis.net) to open MIX files. Also, do not edit the stock game's files, simply make your own.

[nuker7735]

thanks, after a little searching on thier site i found downloads for XCC tools.

*EDIT* I'm having a problem... i tried using XCC object extractor and XCC theme writer... i extracted the APOC, ZEP, and CAARMY04 objects and extracted the GADEPT from TS. I took out theme and thememd. I didnt change any of theese files except thememd, and i changed it back. I sent all theese files to the recycle bin (didn't permanenetly delete them) because when i ran YR, it crashed when loading a skirmish game... It is still crashing and i don't know what to do... can someone pls help me??

[Fenring]

You broke it! :p
You'll probably need to reinstall your game. Next time, use the XCC Mixer to pull graphics and other files.

[nuker7735]

crap.... i don't have my serial code for yr.... i lost it a long time ago... well this sux... i could try using the internet to search for a code i guess.....

And another thing, when you extract objects, they appear as a .XIF unit. how do i change this so i can edit them? (like, say, i wanted to soup up the apoc voxel)