Batch Convert Tool for RF Map Files

This is a command-line tool for batch converting .dat files to .xlsx and vice versa, designed for handling map files in Rising Force projects.

Features

• Convert all valid .dat files in multiple map folders to .xlsx format
• Convert all .xlsx files back to .dat
• Automatically skips files related to portals
• Checks and creates missing folders/files as needed
• Simple command-line interface with three modes

Usage

Run the executable from a command prompt (terminal) with the following syntax:

MapParser.exe --mode [bin_to_xlsx | xlsx_to_bin | check-files]

Modes

• bin_to_xlsx
  Converts .dat files in gu_out folder to .xlsx files in gu_in.

• xlsx_to_bin
  Converts .xlsx files in gu_in folder to .dat files in gu_out.
  Automatically creates missing .xlsx files from .dat if needed.

• check-files
  Checks for missing .xlsx files in gu_in and creates them from .dat files in gu_out.

Folder Structure

• gu_out/ — Contains .dat files, organized in map subfolders
• gu_in/ — Contains .xlsx files, organized in corresponding map subfolders

Make sure both folders are in the same directory as the executable.

Notes

• Files related to portals (e.g. files containing -portal, [portal]) are excluded from conversion.
• The tool prints progress and error messages to the console.

Example

Convert .dat files to .xlsx:

MapParser.exe --mode bin_to_xlsx

Convert .xlsx files to .dat:

MapParser.exe --mode xlsx_to_bin

Check and create missing .xlsx files:

MapParser.exe --mode check-files

If you encounter issues or have questions, please contact the developer.