ZonePaq Toolkit (Unpack - Repack - Merge in GUI)

Description

ZonePaq Toolkit is an application designed for managing .pak mods for S. T. A. L. K. E. R. 2. The toolkit provides essential functionalities for unpacking, repacking, and resolving conflicts in mod files, ensuring smooth mod integration and reduced compatibility issues.

The application is user-friendly, featuring an intuitive GUI that allows modders to quickly identify and resolve conflicts. ZonePaq Toolkit comprises two main modules:

• []Repacker - Unpack .pak files and repack folders back into .pak archives.

  []Conflict Resolver - Analyze multiple .pak files for conflicts and assist in resolving overlapping files.

  ZonePaq Toolkit utilizes a combination of next external tools for operation:

  • []repak_cli for unpacking and repacking .pak files.

    []KDiff3 or WinMerge for comparing and merging unpacked mods.

    []AESDumpster for getting AES encryption key, used to unpack vanilla files.

    []7zr for extracting Windows PE installers.

    All required tools can be downloaded and installed automatically.

    ZonePaq Toolkit ships with English and Russian translation of user interface and several color themes to choose from.

    Quick start

    • []Download the latest release.

      []Run .exe file and follow on-screen hints.

      []If you have problems understanding kdiff3 or WinMerge you may read the tutorial.

      Note: Running from source may offer superior performance in some conditions.

      Running from Source

      1. Install Python 3. 8 or later

      2. Clone the repository to your local machine:

      git clone https://github.com/63OR63/zonepaq && cd zonepaq

      3. Install requirements:

      pip install --upgrade -r requirements.txt

      4. Run run.cmd or execute in terminal:

      pythonw zonepaq

      Note: You may want to check these issues in utilized libraries (fixes have been applied in the compiled version): 1, 2

      Compiling

      You can compile an executable for your operating system by running python build.py

      Note: full functionality is guaranteed only on Windows.

      Usage

      []Open ZonePaq Toolkit. On first launch you will be prompted to install all needed tools.

      [*]Follow the hints that are built-in in GUI. You can disable them in the settings once you're acquiant