Halo 3 Mods: A Tutorial on Halo 3 Modding for Beginners

Supermodder911 · 07-18-2008, 07:34 AM

Sandbox.map is the map file extracted from the container. You need the full maps not the Sandbox.map. So just get those maps and place them in a directory, and in Sandbox edit the map directory to the directory you placed your maps in.

Loyd001 · 07-18-2008, 07:43 AM

I'm sorry Im new to modding, just bought XSATA Today and trying to follow how to do it and how to get to no it a little better?,

I have made a new map on halo 3 placed frag grenades and then transfers it to my pc i then got the usermap put it in a 'mapfolder' and then opend the CE tool and opend the usermap and then i had extracted the map and renamed it sandbox.map, and then i tryd to open the map which is IDK? sandbox or usermap, im not sure but i tryd to open both so none worked,

And for the full maps, what are these and where do i get them from?

Sorry kinda new to this Lol. >.<

Thanks for help.

Supermodder911 · 07-18-2008, 09:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Loyd001

I'm sorry Im new to modding, just bought XSATA Today and trying to follow how to do it and how to get to no it a little better?,

I have made a new map on halo 3 placed frag grenades and then transfers it to my pc i then got the usermap put it in a 'mapfolder' and then opend the CE tool and opend the usermap and then i had extracted the map and renamed it sandbox.map, and then i tryd to open the map which is IDK? sandbox or usermap, im not sure but i tryd to open both so none worked,

And for the full maps, what are these and where do i get them from?

Sorry kinda new to this Lol. >.<

Thanks for help.

Search and you'll find links to download full maps. If you use my new program it will save you some time. As you don't need full maps on your PC.

lrisley · 07-18-2008, 12:01 PM

That would be great. I have not used aim. I do use email though. what ever works for you.

Supermodder911 · 07-18-2008, 12:02 PM

What?

lrisley · 07-18-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lrisley

That would be great. I have not used aim. I do use email though. what ever works for you.

Quote: Originally Posted by Supermodder911

:unsure:

If you want to send me the map file over AIM, I'll take a look at it to make sure you edited it correctly.

Sure, that would be great! I have to sign up for aim first. I do have email if that helps.

Supermodder911 · 07-18-2008, 12:05 PM

Oh alright. Hurry though, I got to go in a bit.

chocotaco111 · 07-18-2008, 03:27 PM

I'm new to this whole thing and I can do everything except resign it. I have one question, What the hell is KV.bin and why can't I find this? :cry2:

Supermodder911 · 07-18-2008, 05:59 PM

KV.bin should be included in the resigner download.

Ringleader · 07-19-2008, 10:57 AM

When I tried to open up the file created by the Container Edits program in the Halo 3 Sandbox program, it says that there is an unhandled exception because the file is being used concurrently by another program, but this cannot be because I have shut down all other programs that would be using that particular file.

shade45 · 07-19-2008, 11:08 AM

You should also make sure that the map file for that usermap is not open in another program like engineer or johnson.

Ringleader · 07-19-2008, 11:11 AM

I restarted my computer, and now theres a new error saying:

"Could not find map file for this usermap."

unknown v2 · 07-19-2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Before we go on, make sure you have all of the maps from Halo 3 or the .map file of the usermap you are modifying. You can edit the settings of Sandbox to specify your .map folder.

Read.

Ringleader · 07-19-2008, 06:00 PM

I knew that was pertinent to my problem, but I'm not entirely sure what it means, and I don't want to mess up my halo 3 by doing something incorrect. What I think it meant is either if you have gotten the Container Editor program to make you that file, and then you put that file and the one that CE made it from in the same folder.

^tried this, and it didn't work^

The only other alternative is that you must have those .map files, I have them, but what am I supposed to do with them? I have them in the same location.

unknown v2 · 07-19-2008, 10:45 PM

Go to tools-> settings, then located the .map folder and select its location.

Sagesrage · 07-20-2008, 12:36 PM

Very Good Tut, i used to mod halo 2 alot but i sorta took a long break and forgot about it, when my XBOX broke. So i'm brand new to modding halo 3. But i was wandering. Can you use, a CROSSOVER CABLE you know, like a transfer cable, or do you need XPORT or XSATA.

Supermodder911 · 07-20-2008, 12:44 PM

No, There is no way to gain access to the Hard drive through the Ethernet port. You'll need a way to connect your Xbox 360 HDD to allow a data connection. You can open up the HDD and just connect it to a normal SATA connector in your computers motherboard, or you can buy XSATA or XPORT for that purpose.

lrisley · 07-20-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Supermodder911

Did you select the map from recent maps? If so that may be why. Try selecting it from your maps list, not recent maps.

Ok, supermodder911!! I sent you what you requested to your msn. Thank you in advance for your help.

Ringleader · 07-21-2008, 09:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Supermodder911

If there is anything else you think it should cover, tell me and I'll do my best to add it in.

I'm still hazy on the .map folder section, I need to know where the files need to go, and the particular files, and description of them, like their format, sorry, but its just one of those sentences that I just don't understand that well.

theman! · 07-21-2008, 11:44 AM

hey supermodder i have one Q for you, how did you get the chaingun turret to come off of the warthog?

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Halo 3 Mods: A Tutorial on Halo 3 Modding for Beginners

07-18-2008, 07:34 AM	#81
Supermodder911 Junior Member	Sandbox.map is the map file extracted from the container. You need the full maps not the Sandbox.map. So just get those maps and place them in a directory, and in Sandbox edit the map directory to the directory you placed your maps in.

07-18-2008, 07:43 AM	#82
Loyd001 Novice	I'm sorry Im new to modding, just bought XSATA Today and trying to follow how to do it and how to get to no it a little better?, I have made a new map on halo 3 placed frag grenades and then transfers it to my pc i then got the usermap put it in a 'mapfolder' and then opend the CE tool and opend the usermap and then i had extracted the map and renamed it sandbox.map, and then i tryd to open the map which is IDK? sandbox or usermap, im not sure but i tryd to open both so none worked, And for the full maps, what are these and where do i get them from? Sorry kinda new to this Lol. >.< Thanks for help.

07-18-2008, 09:01 AM	#83
Supermodder911 Junior Member	Quote: Originally Posted by Loyd001 I'm sorry Im new to modding, just bought XSATA Today and trying to follow how to do it and how to get to no it a little better?, I have made a new map on halo 3 placed frag grenades and then transfers it to my pc i then got the usermap put it in a 'mapfolder' and then opend the CE tool and opend the usermap and then i had extracted the map and renamed it sandbox.map, and then i tryd to open the map which is IDK? sandbox or usermap, im not sure but i tryd to open both so none worked, And for the full maps, what are these and where do i get them from? Sorry kinda new to this Lol. >.< Thanks for help. Search and you'll find links to download full maps. If you use my new program it will save you some time. As you don't need full maps on your PC.

07-18-2008, 12:01 PM	#84
lrisley Novice	That would be great. I have not used aim. I do use email though. what ever works for you.

07-18-2008, 12:04 PM	#86
lrisley Novice	Quote: Originally Posted by lrisley That would be great. I have not used aim. I do use email though. what ever works for you. Quote: Originally Posted by Supermodder911 :unsure: If you want to send me the map file over AIM, I'll take a look at it to make sure you edited it correctly. Sure, that would be great! I have to sign up for aim first. I do have email if that helps.

07-18-2008, 12:05 PM	#87
Supermodder911 Junior Member	Oh alright. Hurry though, I got to go in a bit.

07-18-2008, 03:27 PM	#88
chocotaco111 Novice	I'm new to this whole thing and I can do everything except resign it. I have one question, What the hell is KV.bin and why can't I find this? :cry2:

07-18-2008, 05:59 PM	#89
Supermodder911 Junior Member	KV.bin should be included in the resigner download.

07-19-2008, 10:57 AM	#90
Ringleader Novice	When I tried to open up the file created by the Container Edits program in the Halo 3 Sandbox program, it says that there is an unhandled exception because the file is being used concurrently by another program, but this cannot be because I have shut down all other programs that would be using that particular file.

07-19-2008, 11:08 AM	#91
shade45 7S Enthusiast	You should also make sure that the map file for that usermap is not open in another program like engineer or johnson.

07-19-2008, 11:11 AM	#92
Ringleader Novice	I restarted my computer, and now theres a new error saying: "Could not find map file for this usermap."

07-19-2008, 04:59 PM	#93
unknown v2 7S Addict	Quote: Before we go on, make sure you have all of the maps from Halo 3 or the .map file of the usermap you are modifying. You can edit the settings of Sandbox to specify your .map folder. Read.

07-19-2008, 06:00 PM	#94
Ringleader Novice	I knew that was pertinent to my problem, but I'm not entirely sure what it means, and I don't want to mess up my halo 3 by doing something incorrect. What I think it meant is either if you have gotten the Container Editor program to make you that file, and then you put that file and the one that CE made it from in the same folder. ^tried this, and it didn't work^ The only other alternative is that you must have those .map files, I have them, but what am I supposed to do with them? I have them in the same location.

07-19-2008, 10:45 PM	#95
unknown v2 7S Addict	Go to tools-> settings, then located the .map folder and select its location.

07-20-2008, 12:36 PM	#96
Sagesrage Novice	Very Good Tut, i used to mod halo 2 alot but i sorta took a long break and forgot about it, when my XBOX broke. So i'm brand new to modding halo 3. But i was wandering. Can you use, a CROSSOVER CABLE you know, like a transfer cable, or do you need XPORT or XSATA.

07-20-2008, 12:44 PM	#97
Supermodder911 Junior Member	No, There is no way to gain access to the Hard drive through the Ethernet port. You'll need a way to connect your Xbox 360 HDD to allow a data connection. You can open up the HDD and just connect it to a normal SATA connector in your computers motherboard, or you can buy XSATA or XPORT for that purpose.

07-20-2008, 03:15 PM	#98
lrisley Novice	Quote: Originally Posted by Supermodder911 Did you select the map from recent maps? If so that may be why. Try selecting it from your maps list, not recent maps. Ok, supermodder911!! I sent you what you requested to your msn. Thank you in advance for your help.

07-21-2008, 09:04 AM	#99
Ringleader Novice	Quote: Originally Posted by Supermodder911 If there is anything else you think it should cover, tell me and I'll do my best to add it in. I'm still hazy on the .map folder section, I need to know where the files need to go, and the particular files, and description of them, like their format, sorry, but its just one of those sentences that I just don't understand that well.

07-21-2008, 11:44 AM	#100
theman! 7S Enthusiast	hey supermodder i have one Q for you, how did you get the chaingun turret to come off of the warthog?