Software to view and extract graphics from TAK

Hi to all.

Well, the title says all. What program do I need to do it?

Thanks in advance.

Hi Flagris,

The program you need is called HPI View.
You can find it under FOR MODDING/Programs, here: https://takuniverse.webs.com/downloads.htm

Let us know if you have any additional questions about it in this topic.

Thanks,
Sage

Thanks for your reply. I've already found out that I need HPI view .

I haven't tried it myself yet, so can you say, please, in what file format images are stored in HPI, and do they require some specific software to view (like, say, Warlords Battlecry 1-3 image files that are in rare RLE format)?

Graphic files can be found under anims folder, from data.hpi and ipdata.hpi (this one comes with Creon updates).

You'll find 2 folders and a bunch of files: buildpic and weaponpic folders will have .jpg files which you can view easily.

Although, inside anims folder, the images are stored in .gaf and .taf format, they are mostly used in GUI and weapons, because of their ability to animate (like a .gif format). So, they will have sequences and stuff. For that, you'll need GAF Builder Pro tool to deal with them.

Unfortunately, GAF Builder works only for .gaf files and not for .taf files. GAF files are used mostly in GUI, and .taf for weapons (I guess it's for their ability to have more quality).

In GAF Builder, you'll be able to extract the sequences as .bmp 24 bit format, and import .bmp 24 bit format too (and make your own gafs which will be referenced in data.hpi/guis or in an unit weapongaf and stuff)...

Well, good luck! If you need anything just tell.