Wednesday, June 27, 2012

[Fixed] EasyStaticRafConverter

Here is my previously released but not working StaticRafConverter. This is the finished and working/Tested release.

This will be the final revision of a Raf creation program as I believe this is the easiest to use. I will still make updates if bugs are found or if something added.

Instrustions:
There are 2 ways of using this, One way is to simply drag a supported image over the tool's icon and a new folder is created in the same location as the image that was used. Inside the created folder is a coldboot.raf.

The second way is to run the program normally and select an image. And press Convert after desired settings are selected. Using it this way provides a few simple minipulation features to adjust the logo and there is also a preview button to preview your logo.

[UPDATE 1]
Changes:
Version is now 1.0a (because its a small update)
Added Fill resize option
Saves a preview in output folder
Added a "Specify Output" option to change output location

Planned:
A fade in/out effect has been requested, I might or might not get to that.

Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?7rnjy5n2ki6u6z3 (NEW)

Log:
This is version 1.0 of a new revision of PCLCv2.
Adjustment settings:
Resize, Reposition.
There are also presets like Stretch, Zoom, anchor to top left/top right/top center/center left/center/center right/bottom left/bottom center/bottom right.

Planned:
A modded version of this will be used in a dynamic theme creator I will be working on.
A Fill resizing option might come in later update.

Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?z8dbhz8bvhh6at9 (OLD)

PS: feedback would be awesome :).

Friday, June 1, 2012

Static Raf Converter

Here is a final revision of my easy to use PS3 coldboot creator.

Changes:
No editing program is included.
Does not require any special software plugins, uses png/tiff and other common formats.
Drag drop support.
Resizing and repositioning of logo.
***Zoom option is not implemented yet this is only a test version, zoom will be available in the version after someone confirms this program creates working coldboots.


This application has not been tested use at own risk until confirmed/verified!
Confirmed not working....

If you do end up messing up your PS3 through the use of this program simply reinstalling
your desired firmware using recovery mode will fix the problem.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Playstation Color Logo Creator V2.511

This version is a slight mod of version 2.51.
Instead of Photoshop I have replaced it with GIMP 2.6, DDS plugin is included.
For now I will say use with care since I have not figured out what settings need to be set in GIMP to create a successful coldboot, if anything stay away from this version unless you want to test.

I am looking at 2 potential alternatives for photoshop.
One being the one found in this version and the other is Paint.Net.

IF YOU ARE TESTING:
My ps3 is unfortunately not functional and so I want to take this time to request testers.
Testers need to keep in mind that installing a messed up coldboot cannot perma-brick your ps3.
Testers also must know before hand that if the system does hang or seem to be in a brick state that
they should be ready to reinstall the firmware.
Testers goal is to find a working setting while saving that will create a working coldboot and report it.
ProTip: it is one of the DXT5 options.
Protip2: use save as and not save to get to the different settings that need to be tested.

Changes:
Replaced bundled Photoshop with gimp 2.6 portable (added dds plugin).
Kind of stupid of me but added a close button in the help menu.
Changed the browse window to browse to any editor and not just Photoshop.exe

Future plans:
Update help menu with editing/saving information.
Fix the issue of not loading preview image on slow computers (maybe sometime soon)
Get a Paint.Net variant version (maybe)
Add simple preset animations ex: scroll in from left/right/top/bottom (possibly sooner then later)
UI changes (eventually going to happen)

Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zdwnjgll7jga5n8 (Intentionally removed, will NOT re-upload).

Monday, April 2, 2012

Future versions of PCLCv2.5+

I will NOT be including Photoshop as a bundled option for editing and making the coldboots.
A user has displayed great worry and so I respect his thoughts and will look into using other ways and programs to make coldboots easier.

Reason:
Photoshop used in the bundled version is a modded portable version I found online. While I have made the entire coldboot creator with functionality in mind I did in fact forget about the other issues. I will advise that anyone using my program should either completely remove it from their systems or use it without the included Photoshop.

I apologize for the inconvenience.

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Playstation Color Logo Creator V2.5

Finally wasn't lazy enough to get to work on the next update.
The version is now 2.5 and its more of a complete redo then an update.
Everything should work and contains the word BETA because I wasn't able to test it myself but
PS3Hax.net member RobGee789 has tested and stated it working.

UPDATE 1:
Finished up and implemented the missing things.
Version is 2.51.

Changes:
Detects when Photoshop is extracting and when its finished extracting.
Save preview image during coldboot packing process, saved in the Coldboot folder.
Code Rebug's Coldboot installer will be extracted to the same location as the application.

Download:
Download has been removed

Changes:
UI has changed.
Shouldn't have packing errors anymore.
Does fine if file-size of logo changes.
No hex-editing.
There are no more arguments.
Like prior versions of PCLCV2, (should) creates/extracts all required files.
CS5 extended instead of CS4.

Not implemented:
Detects when Photoshop is finished extracting (will add in soon).
Save preview (will add in soon).
Have not added Code Rebug's Coldboot installer (will add in soon).

Download:
Download has been removed

PS: comments opinions would be nice.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Playstation Color Logo Creator v2

Here is the program I have been working on for the past 3 days and I finally finished it. It is a rewritten/remake of the previous version "PS3 Color Logo Creator". This is a complete re-write and I never once looked back at the previous version's source so this is all new. This program is used to make custom boot logos for modded "CFW/MFW" PS3s. I have handled some issues that came with the first version and added some features. There are two versions a "Full" version and a "Lite" version.
The Lite version is practically the same as the Full version and the only difference is that I took out Photoshop in the Lite version. The Full version has Photoshop, look in the program's Help Menu for more information.

Instructions:
This versions is completely portable and will create anything that is missing on its own.
Once the program is ran click on "Edit". Browse to your Photoshop application if you have the "Lite Version".
Edit the logo how you would like it and save as DXT5 ARGB 8bpp | interpolated alpha.
Select "No MIP maps" and save. *(for version 2.1, on version 2.01 and lower leave it on "Generate MIP maps")
Click on "Preview" to see a sample of what the logo will look like. (Optional)
Then click on Create to start making your custom logo.
The Logo will be displayed after it has been created.

Info:
To get the Coldboot Installer.pkg included when the logo is created use the /coldbootinstaller argument.
For Windows XP users run the program with the argument /noaeroborder to remove the Aero border.
For people who get the full version who don't have Photoshop use /internalps to extract and use the included Photoshop.
PS: More information on my blog


UPDATE Pre-Release (TESTING NEED)
Since my PS3 is broken but I still want to update this program, I am putting out a pre-release of the next version it is made from scratch so you can think of this as a third revision or something lol. This version has a couple changes that should fix many of the issues that people have informed me of.

Changes:
-Doesn't do any hex editing.
-Includes CS5 extended (instead of CS4 in previous versions)
-Made GUI smaller but added an actual button for everything instead of small hard to notice question mark and cross.
-Finished coldboot will be created in a coldboot folder which is also create in the same location as this program.

Arguments:
-/internalps to extract and use included Photoshop CS5 extended

What doesn't work in this pre:
-Help menu is not present as program is not complete to know what I need to put in the help menu.
-Preview is not finished yet either.

If you want to test:
-know that this can semi-brick if the produced is corrupt in some way. To fix the semi-brick you will need to go into recovery and reinstall your CFW/MFW. If you don't mind doing that then you can go ahead and test this for me and thank you :). Please post findings/results in this thread.

Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?1hp92dsd9f7r96k


UPDATE 4:
Very minor update, just added a button to extract photoshop for people who have problems using the argument /internalps.

Download:
Playstation Color Logo Creator V2.111 (Full)

UPDATE 3:
The Version now is 2.11
Added save preview features as I see people taking screenshots. The feature is located in the preview window called "Save Preview".
The preview will be saved in the mode the preview is in for ex: if in 480(4:3) then the preview saved is of the 480(4:3), if you are in 720 then the preview saved will be of the 720.
Looked around and even got a PM on an error for people who plan on using their own installation of Photoshop "Could not complete your request because it is not the right kind of document", I included the fix(es) which is installing Nvidia's DDS plugins, located in the help menu.

Download:
Playstation Color Logo Creator v2.11 (Lite)

Playstation Color Logo Creator v2.11 (Full)

UPDATE 2:
The version now is 2.1
I have implemented Full-screen logos, thanks to Glowball1's Help.

Download:
Playstation Color Logo Creator v2.1 (Lite)

Playstation Color Logo Creator v2.1 (Full)

UPDATE 1:
I fixed a couple unwanted behaviors and bugs, added a couple things to make it handle situations where the program would throw an exception.

Planned:
Logo that fills screen < Maybe sometime soon.
Effects in logo < Might/Might not happen

Playstation Color Logo Creator v2.01 (Lite)

Playstation Color Logo Creator v2.01 (Full)