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Hello,

I was trying to edit code of an existing cartridge, trying to follow the flow step by step and doing some experiments.

Unfortunately, pico8 code editor is ugly and (in my opinion) lacks of some useful functions.

I don't know if this is possible but anyone knows how can I edit the code of an existing cartridge with an external editor?

Thank you
Fred

P#110879 2022-04-26 08:06 ( Edited 2022-04-26 08:08)

  • Get the Cartridge, like
    load #15133

Why #15133 ? Because:

  • save it local as P8-File, like

    save game.p8
  • Open the P8-File with your preferred Editor.

  • Profit.

As far as I know, it's not possible to upload a new Cartridge-Version without using the lexaloffle-Website. So No "Save in Editor equals new Version on Lexaloffle"...

P#110880 2022-04-26 08:25

Hi @iko82. I might recommend you use the Freeware Text Editor called, "Notepad Plus Plus" to edit P8 files.

https://notepad-plus-plus.org/

It is quite thorough although myself personally I do prefer ZEP's own inboard editor as I can get instant results by pressing CTRL+R and access the sprites, maps, and sound additionally.

Now @zep COULD expand the graphics from 128x128 for the editor to give more space to the classic 3x5 pixel font to 64-chars across and 42-lines down using the added memory from 0x8000 to 0xFFFF, however I don't think that is going to happen.

Hmm ... Reminds me of something I wanted to request. Will return.

P#110887 2022-04-26 14:50 ( Edited 2022-04-26 22:32)

You can edit it on notepad if your realllllly dislike the editor’s UI.

P#111044 2022-04-29 11:21

@Astorek86 thank you. Exactly what I was looking for...

P#111829 2022-05-14 21:46

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