IV Released C++ Script Hook

[ceedj]

Just a heads up, but most of the GTX stuff is done with the PRINT natives and their variants now.

[saracoglu]

Thank you very much indeed.

 

I was planning to convert this code to c#, but no need. It is lean and crispy.

 

Time to implement a communication between this dll (running in gta process) and an external vb process to include vb coders to have an easy-going UI with a solid c++ dll at back-end.

Exporting the calls will not be enough. As then, even through extern dll calls, a new instance of this dll will get loaded into vb process, and the gta4-process injected dll will not be referenced.

 

cheers, and happy coding

[xmen]

Exellent work !!! can you make one via C# ?

[HazardX]

Yeah, a DotNet script hook (for C# and VB.Net) would be perfect! I already tried to compile the scripthook with managed extensions (to call other dotnet assemblies from it) but it crashes the game. nevertheless, amazing work aru!

[the hubster]

 

Oh well, no biggie. Dled VC2008 and messed around with it. Been meaning to learn something other than VB anyway.

But I have question: how do I display text? Displaying your own strings isn't probably possible, like in SA, but how can I display text from GXTs? I don't really know what gxtName should be.

If you want to display your own strings without using a gxt file, you could use Direct3D.

 

DL the DirectX SDK: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=en

 

Then follow this tutorial: http://www.toymaker.info/Games/html/text.html

 

It's actually doable with no/little experience with C++ (i could do it, so that is proof)

Edited January 7, 2009 by the hubster

[asd23]

The function aru told me works pefectly for what I need. Making a separate DX overlay would be overkill for the simple thing I'm doing.

[Deanimator]

great job aru! i am just having a problem with constant ingame crashes. Did you use the asi loader that came with alice or the more outdated standalone asi loader(both by Alexander Blade)?

[C06alt]

 

I always wanted to go on a killing spree as Ricky Gervais

You made my dream come true , thanks a lot.

[Demonith]

Where i can find Niko's face textures ? and how import new textures ?

[aru]

 

great job aru! i am just having a problem with constant ingame crashes. Did you use the asi loader that came with alice or the more outdated standalone asi loader(both by Alexander Blade)?

I did all my testing with xliveless... avail @ http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=388658&st=0

 

You might have to copy some save games around to get it to load your existing save, but other than that, its works pretty well.

[kieranxp5]

could someone possably make an asi to change niko into the biker models? That way I can do some cool textures, not very good at programing

[Intosia]

Yeah, a DotNet script hook (for C# and VB.Net) would be perfect! I already tried to compile the scripthook with managed extensions (to call other dotnet assemblies from it) but it crashes the game. nevertheless, amazing work aru!

This is un-managed pure C++ code if im correct I prefere unmanaged myself since i learned C++ in CBuilder 6.

[Touho]

Where i put all files? I have Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition.

[Intosia]

 

Where i put all files? I have Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition.

Just open the SLN file? Or project file. Maybe you need 2008...

[aru]

You need 2008 to open the sln file... for 2005, just create a empty Win32 DLL project and add the source files (cpp/h) to it.

 

And yes, this is fully unmanaged C++. I *think* it should still load up with IV if compiled with /clr, as long as you keep the CustomThread, NativeThread, NativeContext, etc classes as unmanaged since they are subclasses of game types.

[HazardX]

And yes, this is fully unmanaged C++. I *think* it should still load up with IV if compiled with /clr, as long as you keep the CustomThread, NativeThread, NativeContext, etc classes as unmanaged since they are subclasses of game types.

Yes, i tried that. It crashed. I was suprised too. I converted other unmanaged projects to mixedmode/managed projects before, but yet i'm still VERY unexperienced in C++ and such a hook is a more special case too. I maybe did something wrong... i just added the /clr parameter and added "#pragma unmanaged" directives to all files, to be sure that no unwanted stuff is compiled as managed.

[Touho]

Where i put all files? I have Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition.

Just open the SLN file? Or project file. Maybe you need 2008...

Argh, 2008 version needs now activation. Can i download full version from somewhere?

[HazardX]

Argh, 2008 version needs now activation. Can i download full version from somewhere?

Just get the Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition. It's free.

[Touho]

 

Argh, 2008 version needs now activation. Can i download full version from somewhere?

Just get the Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition. It's free.

I have it, but it needs now activation because it is 30 days old or something.

Edited January 7, 2009 by Touho

[L0uNGeR]

 

Register this product within 30 days. To receive your free registration key, click Register Product on the Help menu of your Express Edition. For more information, visit Registration Benefits .

 

DLL/ASI loader = "XLiveLess" or "ASI Loader"

Edited January 7, 2009 by L0uNGeR

[Seemann]

XLiveLiss includes ASI loader so you can use both

[saracoglu]

I have it, but it needs now activation because it is 30 days old or something.

So activate it. Activation is also free of charge

[BeatFK]

 

I always wanted to go on a killing spree as Ricky Gervais

You made my dream come true , thanks a lot.

How you did that man ?

[aceship]

where is the compile button?

[aliast]

 

where is the compile button?

Mayby F5?

[xer0er]

Great. Time for me to get a copy of GTA IV for PC.

Looks a lot simpler than it could have been.

[L0uNGeR]

It creates

-- ScriptHook.dll

-- ScriptHook.dll.intermediate.manifest

 

Do I just rename ScriptHook.dll to ScriptHook.asi and that's it? Or do I need the manifest file too?

 

[Dweirdo]

Thanks man pretty nice,I'm studying C# atm and it's kinda close.

though could you explain what to do, i tired to open it using MSOFT VISUAL STUDIO 2008, but it doesnt give me anything, maybe because i just have C#?

[Intosia]

It creates

-- ScriptHook.dll

-- ScriptHook.dll.intermediate.manifest

 

Do I just rename ScriptHook.dll to ScriptHook.asi and that's it? Or do I need the manifest file too?

No just the the dll, and indeed rename to asi

[aceship]

How To Compile? I don see any help