whats the difference between SM and DWI?

Ridge · 07-10-2003, 08:50 PM

**nestlekwik** · 07-10-2003, 09:20 PM

The way it is programmed. Open up a dwi file and then a sm file and you will see the setup is different. There may be other features one file features over another, but I'm content enough programming in dwi, so I never really pay attention.
In dwi programming, a sample would go like this: #SINGLE:MANIAC:8:0000000080206040802......
2=down, 4=left, 6=right and 8=up; 0=no arrow Each figure representing an 1/8 of a beat.
But if I remember correctly, sm is something like this:
0000
0000
0000
0010
0000
0100
0000
0001.....
Where the four number across represent the arrows, i.e. a "1" in the first position is left, etc.
If I'm wrong or if you know more about sm or its features, someone feel free to add or correct me.

Killrodx · 07-10-2003, 11:47 PM

No you got the number coding right for sm.
Dwi's goes like:
00010010
10101010
or something close to it.
Sm has a much easier step file maker.
While DWI has a seperate maker called X Step for novice step makers.
Sm has some songs.
DWI has alot of songs.
Sm has extra settings that DWI doesn't.
However Sm needs to be run on different settings(ie: video card)
DWI somewhat doesn't run as high.
There's alot of differences, but i think more people would answer this one alot better than me. Or have more differences, either way is good enough.

**nestlekwik** · 07-11-2003, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killrodx

No you got the number coding right for sm.
Dwi's goes like:
00010010
10101010
or something close to it.

Yeah, that's for the newer versions of dwi programming, but the old-school, is done like I posted above.

plasmix · 07-11-2003, 01:43 PM

I like Stepmania better because it has cool song modifiers like Boomerang and Tornado.

**87x** · 07-12-2003, 04:31 AM

yea.. the main difference is DWI is better....

SotN · 07-12-2003, 05:35 PM

The main advantages of DWI are: smaller, faster, more customizable, and less bloated

QreepyBORIS · 07-12-2003, 05:38 PM

SM can run both .dwi files and .sm files.

**87x** · 07-12-2003, 08:34 PM

DWI can run both .sm and dwi. files...

QreepyBORIS · 07-12-2003, 09:22 PM

OH!

Well.....sorry.

alextrebek · 07-13-2003, 11:39 PM

I like DWI better, too

07-10-2003, 08:50 PM	#1
Ridge FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: joisey Posts: 234	whats the difference between SM and DWI? whats the difference between SM and DWI?

07-10-2003, 11:47 PM	#3
Killrodx FFR Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Age: 38 Posts: 356	No you got the number coding right for sm. Dwi's goes like: 00010010 10101010 or something close to it. Sm has a much easier step file maker. While DWI has a seperate maker called X Step for novice step makers. Sm has some songs. DWI has alot of songs. Sm has extra settings that DWI doesn't. However Sm needs to be run on different settings(ie: video card) DWI somewhat doesn't run as high. There's alot of differences, but i think more people would answer this one alot better than me. Or have more differences, either way is good enough. __________________

07-12-2003, 04:31 AM	#6
87x Retired Staff Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,379	yea.. the main difference is DWI is better.... __________________ RAVEnHEXa: Lip ring is because I want to be a professional piercer. 87x: more like.. professional goth.

07-12-2003, 05:35 PM	#7
SotN FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,159	The main advantages of DWI are: smaller, faster, more customizable, and less bloated __________________ 209

07-12-2003, 05:38 PM	#8
QreepyBORIS FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: It is a mystery. Age: 33 Posts: 7,454	SM can run both .dwi files and .sm files. __________________ Signature subject to change. THE ZERRRRRG.

07-10-2003, 09:20 PM	#2
nestlekwik Retired Staff Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nestlekwikland, Ohio Age: 42 Posts: 2,317	The way it is programmed. Open up a dwi file and then a sm file and you will see the setup is different. There may be other features one file features over another, but I'm content enough programming in dwi, so I never really pay attention. In dwi programming, a sample would go like this: #SINGLE:MANIAC:8:0000000080206040802...... 2=down, 4=left, 6=right and 8=up; 0=no arrow Each figure representing an 1/8 of a beat. But if I remember correctly, sm is something like this: 0000 0000 0000 0010 0000 0100 0000 0001..... Where the four number across represent the arrows, i.e. a "1" in the first position is left, etc. If I'm wrong or if you know more about sm or its features, someone feel free to add or correct me.

07-11-2003, 01:43 PM	#5
plasmix FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: TX Posts: 3,639	I like Stepmania better because it has cool song modifiers like Boomerang and Tornado.

07-12-2003, 08:34 PM	#9
87x Retired Staff Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,379	DWI can run both .sm and dwi. files... __________________ RAVEnHEXa: Lip ring is because I want to be a professional piercer. 87x: more like.. professional goth.

07-12-2003, 09:22 PM	#10
QreepyBORIS FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: It is a mystery. Age: 33 Posts: 7,454	OH! Well.....sorry. __________________ Signature subject to change. THE ZERRRRRG.

07-13-2003, 11:39 PM	#11
alextrebek FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 216	I like DWI better, too

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