Tool: PKSV - Pokémon Script Editor + GUI

[score_under]

I am no longer active on these forums; if you need to contact me please use e-mail unless your name is Seth in which case please run a virus scan first. I probably won't develop this tool any more, you can steal the code or something.

Works in: Pokemon Gold, Pokemon Silver, Pokemon Crystal, Pokemon Fire Red, Pokemon Leaf Green, Pokemon Emerald, Pokemon Ruby, and Pokemon Sapphire. (Now dynamic offsets work in Gold too)

Most of the posts on the first page (except this one) that I have made are for the old command-line version.
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Simple Guide Here
Beginners only - PKSV is so much more than this!

Warning: Never use #org $1 (or similar pokescript parlance), as it will write to position 1 in the ROM and corrupt vital data.
Get it at https://pk-script-view.sourceforge.net/.

Simply put, PKSV is a Pokémon Advance script editor. A very good one...
One you will instantly get hooked on - It's only a matter of time before you download!
The package you most probably want is the package with GUI.
Here's how it looks:

Anyone with spare time, a brain, and a sharp eye for bugs can develop it if they want - I give away ALL the source code in the download link!

I have developed this program in my free time because I found that Rubikon and PokeScript weren't advanced enough to suit my needs. This program will also automatically notify you of updates [version data] whenever they're available.

Two of the most unique features about this program:

• It compiles movements into easy-to-read movement lists, not #raw!
• It has a built in script generator! (But I'll need some more people to give me ideas about some other simple scripts that I could generate!)
• Heck, you can even zoom in and out with ctrl+mouse wheel. (Or indeed, ctrl+numpad+ and ctrl+numpad- respectively)

How to install:
Use an unzipping program (if you don't have EITHER Windows XP OR one of these, do a google search for AlZip) to unzip the file you downloaded (usually pksvui_pkg?-?-?.zip).
Unzip it into its own folder and when you are happy with the place you have put it, double-click "AssociateShell.bat" to register PKSV in its current folder with your system.

Now all you have to do is run "pksvui.exe" and play around!

(If you're interested in how Gold #dynamic works, look here)

Spoiler:

#dyn findfromgold
#org @test
loadfont
2writetext :test
yesorno
2ptjump :asd
:test
= Testing\nTest1\e
:asd
#3ptr @zzzz
#org @zzzz
3writetext @asdf
3jump @yyyy
#org @yyyy
end

#org @asdf
= Message 2\e

Notice that 2-byte pointers use :labels and 3-byte pointers use @blocks. This is because "#org" blocks will never cross a bank, so a label inside them ensures it will be able to use a 2-byte pointer safely. You cannot use labels for 3-byte commands, unfortunately, you will have to use a code block.

Please reply if you like it!
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Tech stuff:

Spoiler:

PKSV is a GPL-licenced decompiler and compiler for Pokémon Advance ROMs, currently with only one developer - me!
There are 2 executables: pksvui.exe is the frontend (the graphical IDE) and pksv.exe is the backend.
It is programmed in a mixture of C and ASM, and compiled with Visual C++.

 

[Kristian]

WOW, i tested it and it work perfectly! :p really simple to use to =)

 

[light_trainer921]

I hate to be off-topic or breaking the rules but how can I get the program to work?

 

[Kristian]

I hate to be off-topic or breaking the rules but how can I get the program to work?

first you have to download the: pksv_sourcecode,
when you have download that, unzip it,
then open pksv.exe,
then you load your rom then you type the offset you wanna see..

 

[Teamtyranitar]

umm what offset
......................

 

[Dan13x]

Wow! I've always wanted to see some of the scripts. Thanks score_under!

 

[D-Trogh]

Wow! I've always wanted to see some of the scripts. Thanks score_under!

Yeah, l0l.. why didn't you use ScriptEd or ScriptDec then? XD

 

[score_under]

This post applies to an OLD version of the program only

Spoiler:

Now it does even more: recompiles strings! I should have had this 2 days ago, but sourceforge didn't like the package.

@ D-Trogh:
It can decompile most scripts without problems, and makes a Clear Distinction between pause and pauseevent, while rubikon labels them as just pause *ambiguous*.
It also makes a distinction between msgbox (part of loadpointer) and message (something else to do with berry script, same effect).
And it doesn't forget to apply #org to any movement data. Shame on Rubikon!

@ Everyone!
UPDATE: Example script for storetext!

#org 0x6B09F8
lock
faceplayer
checkflag 0xE000
if 0x1 jump 0x6b0C50
jump 0x6b0C30

#org 0x6B0B00
= Dude, where's my \v\h02?\p...

#org 0x6b0C00
= car

#org 0x6b0C10
= burrito of doom?!

#org 0x6b0c30
setflag 0xE000
storetext 0x0 0x86b0C00 'storetext 0x0 ADDR means store ADDR into \v\h02.
                        'likewise, storetext 0x1 ADDR means store ADDR into \v\h03.
                        'storetext 0x50 ADDR means store ADDR into \v\h52.
                        'Get it?
jump 0x6b0d00

#org 0x6b0c50
clearflag 0xE000
storetext 0x0 0x86b0c10
jump 0x6b0d00

#org 0x6b0d00
message 0x6B0B00
showmsg
waitbutton
closemsg
release
end

Now just assign some guy to 0x6B09F8 in advancemap, and he says:
* Dude, where's my car?
and
* Dude, where's my burrito of doom?
in an alternating pattern.

Edit #1 000 000 000 or something like that :D
Use storevar to store a var as text.
EG. If 0x800D contains 0xC, storevar 0x0 0x800D will store the text "12" into text-var \v\h02.

 

[Dan13x]

Don't use ScriptEd for ScriptDec

Yeah, l0l.. why didn't you use ScriptEd or ScriptDec then? XD

I don't use any of them because for ScriptEd the text won't show up and for ScriptDec when I type in the offset and type N then press enter it disappears! :( That's why I use PKSV more.

 

[score_under]

Please feel free to subtly suggest things you might want to see in a future version of PKSV.

 

[cooley]

I think you should make tutorials for n00bs. Some don't even know what an offset is.

 

[Mitchman]

im anoob at hacking what is an adress for a rom say like emerald

 

[Teamtyranitar]

I think you should make tutorials for n00bs. Some don't even know what an offset is.

Hey i have never had done scripting but never mind i figured it out

 

[Mitchman]

um yeah what is an offset

 

[WaterSplash]

I understand how to work the program, but I'm not sure how to change the scripts.

When I open it it comes up with a strange black box, then gives a prompt to open the ROM.
After that it asks for an offset. So I put it in and it comes up with the offset I asked for. But then if I hit any button it clicks out.

Help?

 

[organization XIII]

whats an offset? can any1 explain please?

 

[Swampert 22]

An offset is the point in the rom where the data you want is stored. To find an offset, go into advance map and click on an event. It should then, in the address box have $XXXXXX.
X obviously being a number. Remember that offset, than put it into PKSV. Then it will decompile the script at that offset.

 

[organization XIII]

thanks, never could have guess that stuff. but there is still a problem. it is that when i type the offset, then it will say "enter hex number! (Too late now!) what is that suppose to mean?

 

[cooley]

Hey, I was wondering how to compile scripts with this program? If it's possible.

 

[Teamtyranitar]

thanks, never could have guess that stuff. but there is still a problem. it is that when i type the offset, then it will say "enter hex number! (Too late now!) what is that suppose to mean?

Totreial ok go to advanced map then click on a event it should have an offset fill that in without th $