def file question

Mr.Fibbles · 12-18-2006, 03:14 PM

In the interest of running mods separate from each other I have decided to make folders within the Duke3D folder for each mod. I want to run the HRP with these mods but I do not want to put the HRP folder (or zip file if that is your thing) in both folders. I want to keep the HRP in the main/root directory and have the def files reference back to the hrp def files.
My directory structure:

Code:

/duke3d
   /highres
      /all the stuff
   /MOD1
   /MOD2

Is there a way with def files to include the *.def files in /duke3d/highres/ in /duke3d/MOD1 or /duke3d/MOD2?
I tried using a shortcut, but that didn't work--in Linux it would though. . . I think.

DeeperThought · 12-18-2006, 04:13 PM

Why not just make copies of your Duke 3D folder so you have a separate folder for each mod?

Mr.Fibbles · 12-18-2006, 04:25 PM

that is a lot of space to use up. (the HRP is over 100 megs) I will admit that to some that isn't a lot, but not everyone has a 300 gig hard drive. I am stuck at 40 and with all the other stuff on here, it isn't practical to do that. I am working on getting a new HD, but money is not my greatest asset right now.
I am also a fan of optimization. I try to use the least possible resources. Maybe that is frugal, but it has worked for me thus far. I could just copy and paste, but I don't want to if there is a better, simpler and more efficient way to do it.

Mblackwell · 12-18-2006, 04:50 PM

put them each in zips and run/include the zips (as with a grp file)?

Mr.Fibbles · 12-18-2006, 06:14 PM

I am trying to work around having a copy of the HRP and other content in every folder with every mod or version I am using.
I know in HTML you can link backwards in a directory, but I can't remember how. Also, in theory shouldn't I be able to just put the directory in:

Code:

include C://Program Files/Duke3d/highres/sprites.def
include ../highres/sprites.def
include ~/highres/sprites.def

I tried those but they didn't work. If nothing else, I will just end up putting a zip file and linking it with the bat file. I am just wondering if there is a more efficient way to do it.

12-18-2006, 03:14 PM	#1
Mr.Fibbles	def file question In the interest of running mods separate from each other I have decided to make folders within the Duke3D folder for each mod. I want to run the HRP with these mods but I do not want to put the HRP folder (or zip file if that is your thing) in both folders. I want to keep the HRP in the main/root directory and have the def files reference back to the hrp def files. My directory structure: Code: /duke3d /highres /all the stuff /MOD1 /MOD2 Is there a way with def files to include the *.def files in /duke3d/highres/ in /duke3d/MOD1 or /duke3d/MOD2? I tried using a shortcut, but that didn't work--in Linux it would though. . . I think. __________________ http://thaunandshad.com

12-18-2006, 04:13 PM	#2
DeeperThought	Re: def file question Why not just make copies of your Duke 3D folder so you have a separate folder for each mod? __________________ DUKE PLUS New map effects and various optional extras for Duke 3D. DUKE NUKEM: ATTRITION XP based weapon upgrades, progressive difficulty, and more.

12-18-2006, 04:25 PM	#3
Mr.Fibbles	Re: def file question that is a lot of space to use up. (the HRP is over 100 megs) I will admit that to some that isn't a lot, but not everyone has a 300 gig hard drive. I am stuck at 40 and with all the other stuff on here, it isn't practical to do that. I am working on getting a new HD, but money is not my greatest asset right now. I am also a fan of optimization. I try to use the least possible resources. Maybe that is frugal, but it has worked for me thus far. I could just copy and paste, but I don't want to if there is a better, simpler and more efficient way to do it. __________________ http://thaunandshad.com

12-18-2006, 04:50 PM	#4
Mblackwell	Re: def file question put them each in zips and run/include the zips (as with a grp file)? __________________ I don't wanna be like other people are Don't wanna own a key, don't wanna wash my car Don't wanna have to work like other people do I want it to be free, I want it to be true Eduke32.com : The Rejected Applications : The Meadhall of the Comitatus

12-18-2006, 06:14 PM	#5
Mr.Fibbles	Re: def file question I am trying to work around having a copy of the HRP and other content in every folder with every mod or version I am using. I know in HTML you can link backwards in a directory, but I can't remember how. Also, in theory shouldn't I be able to just put the directory in: Code: include C://Program Files/Duke3d/highres/sprites.def include ../highres/sprites.def include ~/highres/sprites.def I tried those but they didn't work. If nothing else, I will just end up putting a zip file and linking it with the bat file. I am just wondering if there is a more efficient way to do it. __________________ http://thaunandshad.com