The Ultimate Simfile FAQ - Page 2

flamingspinach · 07-11-2006, 09:44 PM

If you don't know how to use Notepad you certainly aren't going to be able to make a good sim anyway so just give up

Kil- · 07-12-2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Privateer

Sync your stepfiles, people!

thx privateer

sonicbhoc · 07-27-2006, 12:54 PM

If you don't want to use goldwave (or if you run Linux) you could always try Audacity. It's worked perfectly for me, and runs on Mac, Linux and Windows. It's free and open-sorce.

Also, notepad sucks. If you want to do any international characters you're going to need to save the file in UTF-8 format, which notepad doesn't do. Use BabelPad. It's also free.

Kil- · 07-27-2006, 02:03 PM

o the irony

flamingspinach · 08-1-2006, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Privateer

Sync your stepfiles, people!

Please mind the gap!

**vantilburg** · 11-4-2006, 03:20 PM

yo i can make the dwi in notepad, i can save it in UTF-8 format, and i save it as "something.dwi" but is it ok if it says its a txt file?

Ramengan · 11-13-2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vantilburg

yo i can make the dwi in notepad, i can save it in UTF-8 format, and i save it as "something.dwi" but is it ok if it says its a txt file?

When you click "Save As..." in notepad, there should be a dropdown menu where it says "Save as type:". Just Click it and there should be an option for "All Files". Click that, and tack on ".dwi" to the end of your filename (remember to get rid of the .txt that notepad usually puts there!)

Sometimes you have to do this, sometimes you don't, I'm not sure. Better safe than sorry, though. It might mess up the file if you put .dwi at the end of your filename while it tries to "Save as type: .txt"

That's all. Any more questions?

suprememan · 12-3-2006, 10:56 PM

ya i have worldbook notepad is that diff from the notepad ur talkin bout. and when i save the file as ".dwi" it says it cannot extend so u have to put ".wbn" and everytime i remove it, it always appears back so i was wonderin if it's still good enough to make simfiles with the .wbn

suprememan · 12-3-2006, 11:10 PM

and how do u find the bpm in audacity?

Indyownz · 12-19-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by suprememan

and how do u find the bpm in audacity?

Use Winbpm. Search for it on google.

Also, whenever I make a song, the files within the folder always say .sm.old. I was wondering if it's because I use SM 3.9 to edit my songs...I'm not sure. Tass got pissed when I sent him 2 songs where the files within the folder had .sm.old names. Any idea on how to fix this?

**PhoenixDown** · 12-19-2006, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Indyownz

Use Winbpm. Search for it on google.

Also, whenever I make a song, the files within the folder always say .sm.old. I was wondering if it's because I use SM 3.9 to edit my songs...I'm not sure. Tass got pissed when I sent him 2 songs where the files within the folder had .sm.old names. Any idea on how to fix this?

Yeah I'm pretty sure they're created as soon as you save, in sm.
Just remember to double-check your folder before you zip it up.

Indyownz · 12-19-2006, 07:25 PM

What if I used SM 4.0 to create my files...would I still end up with .sm.old files or just .sm files? I need to know before I make any more.

Yesssss · 12-19-2006, 08:19 PM

Yes you will get .sm.old files. They are for backup.

In other words if you saved changes that you didn't want, you could delete the current .sm file, rename the .sm.old to .sm and it will have the file before you saved.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indyownz

Also, whenever I make a song, the files within the folder always say .sm.old. I was wondering if it's because I use SM 3.9 to edit my songs...I'm not sure. Tass got pissed when I sent him 2 songs where the files within the folder had .sm.old names. Any idea on how to fix this?

I hear you can get rid of files by deleting them.

ff7obsession · 12-23-2006, 07:18 PM

im still confused... i might bother u later...

ChaosMaster1 · 12-26-2006, 10:11 AM

ok, i needs Stepmania to make steps right? i really want to make my own stepfile and have it in R1, that would be cool.

im just confused after reading them.
sorry...but im just wondering.

JohhnyBoy22 · 12-30-2006, 05:47 PM

How to save as a .dwi:

1. Make sure you're done with making the stepfile in StepMania
2. Press "Esc" on your keyboard.
3. Press "Save"

Also for BPM, you don't need to install anything. Just go here

All you have to do is just click anywhere to the beat of the song, then you will get an average BPM in the box.

May this post help you on the "Magical" journey of making sims!

braintrust · 12-30-2006, 06:05 PM

For whoever asked about finding bpm in audacity...

You have a few options to find bpm.

1- download a program that figures it out for you. Some people like it, I personally don't.

2- If you have a good sense for bpm, just guess and modify it till its right. But chances are you won't be able to do that if you're new to this and don't happen to be able to find the tempo of things already (who knows, you could be a music major or something).

3- In audacity, as far as I know, there is no way to actually check the bpm. Personally I just do it the old school way. I play the song and watch the timer. I tap my foot and count out the number of beats in one minute. You probably would need to actually count measures unless you feel like counting to between 100-200, but the idea itself is pretty simple (if you count measures just convert that into beats).

So just pick whatever way seems easiest to you. Its usually easiest to use a program to tell you the bpm when you just start out, so I would suggest MixMeister for that.

Zero0o · 01-7-2007, 12:49 PM

How do you do BPM changes in a song?

Yesssss · 01-7-2007, 12:52 PM

F7/F8 at wherever you want the bpm change to be.

Zero0o · 01-7-2007, 01:06 PM

Thanks.

07-11-2006, 09:44 PM	#21
flamingspinach FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 270	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ If you don't know how to use Notepad you certainly aren't going to be able to make a good sim anyway so just give up __________________

07-27-2006, 12:54 PM	#23
sonicbhoc FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 35 Posts: 80	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ If you don't want to use goldwave (or if you run Linux) you could always try Audacity. It's worked perfectly for me, and runs on Mac, Linux and Windows. It's free and open-sorce. Also, notepad sucks. If you want to do any international characters you're going to need to save the file in UTF-8 format, which notepad doesn't do. Use BabelPad. It's also free.

07-27-2006, 02:03 PM	#24
Kil- Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: djenmark Posts: 567	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ o the irony

11-4-2006, 03:20 PM	#26
vantilburg lol internet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location: Location. Age: 31 Posts: 545	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ yo i can make the dwi in notepad, i can save it in UTF-8 format, and i save it as "something.dwi" but is it ok if it says its a txt file?

12-3-2006, 10:56 PM	#28
suprememan FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, Montreal Quebec Age: 32 Posts: 94	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ ya i have worldbook notepad is that diff from the notepad ur talkin bout. and when i save the file as ".dwi" it says it cannot extend so u have to put ".wbn" and everytime i remove it, it always appears back so i was wonderin if it's still good enough to make simfiles with the .wbn

12-3-2006, 11:10 PM	#29
suprememan FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, Montreal Quebec Age: 32 Posts: 94	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ and how do u find the bpm in audacity?

12-19-2006, 07:25 PM	#32
Indyownz Fire Couch. Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY Age: 33 Posts: 174	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ What if I used SM 4.0 to create my files...would I still end up with .sm.old files or just .sm files? I need to know before I make any more. __________________

12-23-2006, 07:18 PM	#34
ff7obsession FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: KS Age: 32 Posts: 3	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ im still confused... i might bother u later...

12-26-2006, 10:11 AM	#35
ChaosMaster1 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Somewhere I Belong.... Age: 31 Posts: 429	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ ok, i needs Stepmania to make steps right? i really want to make my own stepfile and have it in R1, that would be cool. im just confused after reading them. sorry...but im just wondering. __________________ 15 AAAs!

12-30-2006, 05:47 PM	#36
JohhnyBoy22 FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 12	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ How to save as a .dwi: 1. Make sure you're done with making the stepfile in StepMania 2. Press "Esc" on your keyboard. 3. Press "Save" Also for BPM, you don't need to install anything. Just go here All you have to do is just click anywhere to the beat of the song, then you will get an average BPM in the box. May this post help you on the "Magical" journey of making sims! Last edited by JohhnyBoy22; 12-30-2006 at 05:54 PM..

12-30-2006, 06:05 PM	#37
braintrust FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Right outsida Chi-town Posts: 182	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ For whoever asked about finding bpm in audacity... You have a few options to find bpm. 1- download a program that figures it out for you. Some people like it, I personally don't. 2- If you have a good sense for bpm, just guess and modify it till its right. But chances are you won't be able to do that if you're new to this and don't happen to be able to find the tempo of things already (who knows, you could be a music major or something). 3- In audacity, as far as I know, there is no way to actually check the bpm. Personally I just do it the old school way. I play the song and watch the timer. I tap my foot and count out the number of beats in one minute. You probably would need to actually count measures unless you feel like counting to between 100-200, but the idea itself is pretty simple (if you count measures just convert that into beats). So just pick whatever way seems easiest to you. Its usually easiest to use a program to tell you the bpm when you just start out, so I would suggest MixMeister for that.

01-7-2007, 12:49 PM	#38
Zero0o FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ How do you do BPM changes in a song?

01-7-2007, 12:52 PM	#39
Yesssss FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a Lawnmower Age: 35 Posts: 2,522	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ F7/F8 at wherever you want the bpm change to be. __________________ YOU JUST WON THE GAME! CONGRATULATIONS!

01-7-2007, 01:06 PM	#40
Zero0o FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8	Re: The Ultimate Simfile FAQ Thanks.

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