Jump to content
 

Data Editor for WWE 2k18

Cave Waverider

By Cave Waverider
in Tools & Resources

 Share

Recommended Posts

Cave Waverider Mentor

Cave Waverider

Posted
Posted

Data Editor for WWE 2k18
Data Editor for WWE 2k18 is free and designed to work in tandem with Custom Character Tools 2018 to make modding easier and more accessible for everyone

Note: The Data Editor for WWE 2k18 is considered EOL and thus no longer being actively developed, updated, maintained or supported (feel free to keep using the last version at your own risk) as the developer' is focusing his resource to continue his work with the Data Editor for WWE 2k19.

Latest version: 2018.0.5.3.4 Beta | Synopsis: A program for WWE 2k18 on the PC that features a GUI, allows users to easily edit, create and save .pofo, .moveset, .team_info, .match and .attire_names files and install them into the game with the help of Custom Character Tools 2018 (make sure to download and install CCT as well, this year the two tools work together even better!) unlocking alternate attires for wrestlers and changing attire names, applying a workaround to enable winning music for all attires of a wrestler, announcer settings, fix crashes with mods and more.
The current release is a public beta release and some functions may not work as intended and require more testing. Please try it out and leave your feedback, especially if something doesn't work, but also let me know what works well and what you like. The Readme file includes more detailed information. This Tool only works properly with the official Steam version with the latest Patches of WWE 2k18.

Please follow this thread so you get updates whenever a new version is released. Please always download, install and use the latest version of the tool, as many bugs and issues that may have been in previous versions may be fixed and additional features available. You can always find the latest version here or via the built-in Updater.

Download Links (Latest Version😞
Data Editor for WWE 2k18 Download (94.75MB Data Editor 2k18.zip archive - no annoying ad redirection link, please donate instead)
Ads may try to trick you. Do not download anything else from the link except the file described above.
Note: If the Data Editor for WWE 2k18 is already installed, you may also use the "Check for Data Editor Updates" button in the "Data Editor for WWE 2k18 Settings" section of the Data Editor for WWE 2k18 or use the included "Update.exe" file to update it to the latest version.

Readme:

  Reveal hidden contents


Tutorials: 
Click Here to watch and/or read Data Editor for WWE 2k18 Tutorials to learn how to use the Data Editor for WWE 2k18 to it's full potential.

Screenshots:
Click Here to view Data Editor for WWE 2k18 Screenshots.

Known Bugs and Issues:
Click Here to view currently Known Bugs and Issues with Data Editor.

More Information:
Click Here to visit the Data Editor for WWE 2k18 page on the Smacktalks Community Wiki.

 

If you like this free software, please donate to show your gratitude.

  • Like 14
  • Too Sweet 7
  • Thanks 11
  • Glorious 4
Cave Waverider Mentor

Cave Waverider

Posted
  • Author
Posted

2ecdmww.png

Data Editor for WWE 2k18 Screenshots

  Reveal hidden contents

1z8yeq.png

 

  • Too Sweet 1
Cave Waverider Mentor

Cave Waverider

Posted
  • Author
Posted

21euud1.png
Known Bugs and Issues

Known Bugs and Issues in the current version of Data Editor Open Beta:

  • Data Editor may crash on startup/not starting when the System Locale/region/language/keyboard setting/currency/date and time format is set to an "exotic" region that doesn't use the latin alphabet (Known problematic regional Settings: Japan/Japanese), or if the path to Data Editor, WWE 2k18, any external linked tools or the Windows User name contains exotic characters. Try this workaround if you think you may be affected.
  • Setting any height below 4'11" and above 7'5" (the "safe range" dictated by the game for models) will default to a 6'-ish height in the game instead.

 

Bugs and Issues that are a problem with the game or other software in relation to Data Editor and are commonly mistaken by being Data Editor bugs and issues (Please report those to the appropriate developers of the software the bug is related to):

  • Data Editor Fonts and other GUI Elements misaligned/missing/wrong size (Microsoft Windows (Font) Scaling Bug): When using Windows (font) scaling, Data Editor's GUI Elements can appear out of place, misaligned, overlapping, or even "missing" depending on the type and amount of scaling used. This is due to a bug in Windows which causes Windows to go against it's own spec and thus ignore what the application tells the operating system about it's (Font) Scaling capabilities (same goes for most if not all Java programs as well as many non-Java programs, including some Windows Store ones, which is just ironic).
    Click here to read about some Workarounds if you are affected by this bug.
     
  • Hometown/Announce Data gone (WWE 2k18 Game Issue): WWE 2k18 resets the Hometown/Announce Data of every .pofo to the default values for each slot on every game start.
     
  • WWE 2k18+ doesn't recognize sent .moveset file (WWE 2k18+ Bug): When Data editor sends only a moveset file to WWE 2k18+ via the -moveset command, WWE 2k18+ won't recognize it (sending only .pofo or .pofo and .moveset together works).
    Also note that WWE 2k18+ isn't capable of handling .team_info or .match files at the time of this writing yet, even though Data Editor has buttons available for potential future considerations.
     
  • Alternate Attire Unlocker stops working in the game (Outdated Chunk0.def Rebuilder issue): Some older Chunk0.def rebuilders out there (such as the Update_Index script/the rebuild .def functionality in WWE 2k18+, etc.) are simple scripts that will not check for duplicates and also won't give priority to the \WWE 2k18\mods\ folder. This means that the Attire Unlocker may stop working when using them after using the Alternate Attire Unlocker to save the data to the misc file as the game won't know which file to use. What you can do to fix it after you used one of the older rebuilders is to Open Data Editor's Alternate Attire Unlocker and re-save the data to the misc file. This should also correct the path of the Attire Unlocker Entry if it has been changed by one of these older rebuilders.
    It is highly recommended, however, to use Custom Character Tools 2018's Utilities->Regenerate Chunk0.def menu option after you install new .pac files instead of the older scripts. CCT's rebuilder is a far more advanced, "smart" rebuilder that checks for and corrects conflicts like duplicate files and gives priority to files in the \WWE 2k18\mods\ folder and it's sub-folders to ensure everything is set properly.
     
  • Data Editor Crash on startup when Windows is set to non-latin alphabet region (Windows region/language issue): Data Editor may crash on startup/not starting when the System Locale/region/language/keyboard setting/currency/date and time format is set to an "exotic" region that doesn't use the latin alphabet (Known problematic regional Settings: Japan/Japanese), or if the path to Data Editor, WWE 2k18, any external linked tools or the Windows User name contains exotic characters. This should no longer happen with Data Editor for WWE 2k18 build 2018.0.5.0.6 Beta or later, but you can try this workaround if you think you may still be affected.
  • Cave Waverider unlocked this topic
  • Cave Waverider locked this topic
Cave Waverider Mentor

Cave Waverider

Posted
  • Author
Posted

A new version of the Data Editor for WWE 2k18 is now available for download in the top post as well as via the "Check for Data Editor Updates" button in the Data Editor for WWE 2k18 Settings section or the included Update.exe file.

Update Notes:

  Quote
2017.12.28: Version 2018.0.5.0.0 Beta
+ Initial Public Beta release.
Expand  


Public Open Beta is now live! Happy testing!

  • Like 5
  • Too Sweet 1
Cave Waverider Mentor

Cave Waverider

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 12/29/2017 at 12:46 AM, Alejandro martin said:

THANKS ! but i cant open it xd, win 10

Expand  

Are you getting any errors? You'll have to provide more details so I can try to reproduce it. What exactly have you tried to do, step-by-step?

You have to have Java JRE 8.x installed (9.x won't work as it's incompatible with legacy Java applications), it should prompt you for it. If it doesn't start at all, you might have some software (or hardware, but that's less likely) that's incompatible with the Windows 10 Creator's Update installed and have to update that. Most likely culprit is Overlay software like MSI Afterburner/Riva Tuner Statistics Server, EVGA Precision, Overwolf, etc.. If you have such software, update it to the latest, Creator's Update compatible version or disable/uninstall it and Data Editor as well as a bunch of other applications may just work. Also ensure to update all your drivers to the latest version from the manufacturer's website (especially video card drivers - the ones from Windows Update usually cause nothing but trouble).

kkt661 Apprentice

kkt661

Posted
Posted

Thanks cave :)

but i can't open Data Editor,

i installed Java JRE 8.XXX and i checked all drivers, but  it doesn't start at all.

i'm win7 user

BamBams Universe Community Regular

BamBams Universe

Posted
Posted

@Alejandro martin @kkt661

maybe the problem is your virus scanner? Some virus scanners recognize the program as a virus (although it is not one !!!). During the installation and after the first start, I deactivated the virus scanner for a short time and then activated it again. For me, the program runs flawlessly. (Win 10)

  • Thanks 1
Freon Collaborator

Freon

Posted
Posted

Incredible tool!  Already tested it with AJ Styles 10 attire pack.  Working perfectly.  Many options & easy to comprehend.  Edited the string file to my liking since i had already taken those specific WRESTLEMANIA slots for my own creations, so i edited the string & moved the ATTIRE 1, ATTIRE 2, etc sequence beginning at WRESTLEMANIA 21 through 30.  Thanks a million for this.

Using Windows 7 Ultimate x64.  No problems to report.

:yes

  • Thanks 1
Goon3r73 Collaborator

Goon3r73

Posted
Posted

Ok, so DE is installed and no problems there. Universal Attire Unlocker seems to be working ok. I thought I would try out Alc's AJ Styles 10 attire pac for starters. I have added the necessary pac files into my ch pac folder within my games folder as normal. Hopefully followed the steps in the attire unlocker. I say hopefully because I may have messed up somewhere.

The reason I say this is because when I select AJ I don't get the option of 10 attires. So I must be doing something wrong somewhere. I have tried looking at your tutorials in the drop down section but there are none there yet. I will stress this is my first time using the tool so please forgive me with this. I am sure I will get the hang of it, however, a little help for starters would be most appreciated. Many thanks.

Cave Waverider Mentor

Cave Waverider

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 12/29/2017 at 8:14 AM, Goon3r73 said:

Ok, so DE is installed and no problems there. Universal Attire Unlocker seems to be working ok. I thought I would try out Alc's AJ Styles 10 attire pac for starters. I have added the necessary pac files into my ch pac folder within my games folder as normal. Hopefully followed the steps in the attire unlocker. I say hopefully because I may have messed up somewhere.

The reason I say this is because when I select AJ I don't get the option of 10 attires. So I must be doing something wrong somewhere. I have tried looking at your tutorials in the drop down section but there are none there yet. I will stress this is my first time using the tool so please forgive me with this. I am sure I will get the hang of it, however, a little help for starters would be most appreciated. Many thanks.

Expand  

Did you pick an unassigned slot, then select 10 attires for him and then press the Save Data to misc01_start.pac button? Also, make sure that the game isn't running when you manipulate/add .pac files or update your .def file, as they may be locked down by the game and the game only loads new/changed .pac files on startup anyhow.
Maybe you have used one of the older non-CCT .def regenerator scripts after saving to the Attire data to the misc file, which  may cause issues. I suggest using CCT's Utilities->Regenerate Chunk0.def menu entry to regenerate the .def file instead, as it's a more advanced utility.

On a side note, I suggest installing the actual ch*.pac files via CCT's Install->CH-Pac file(s) menu entry. All you have to worry about with that are the correct file names (chXXXYZ.pac where XXX is the Wrestler ID, Y is the attire number (0=Attire 1, 1= Attire 2, ... , 9 = Attire 10), Z is the attire type (2 = ring attire, 4 = entrance attire)),  and it will automatically rename the EMD section to match the file name, install the files, even convert them from HSPC to EPK8 if necessary and then "smartly" update the .def file.

Goon3r73 Collaborator

Goon3r73

Posted
Posted (edited)
  On 12/29/2017 at 8:31 AM, Cave Waverider said:

Did you pick an unassigned slot, then select 10 attires for him and then press the Save Data to misc01_start.pac button? Also, make sure that the game isn't running when you manipulate/add .pac files or update your .def file, as they may be locked down by the game and the game only loads new/changed .pac files on startup anyhow.
Maybe you have used one of the older non-CCT .def regenerator scripts after saving to the Attire data to the misc file, which  may cause issues. Try to use CCT's Utilities->Regenerate Chunk0.def menu entry to regenerate the .def file instead.

Also, I suggest installing the actual ch*.pac files via CCT's Install->CH-Pac file(s) menu entry. All you have to worry about with that are the correct file names (chXXXYZ.pac where XXX is the Wrestler ID, Y is the attire number (0=Attire 1, 1= Attire 2, ... , 9 = Attire 10), Z is the attire type (2 = ring gear, 4 = entrance gear, optional),  and it will automatically rename the EMD section to match the file name, install the files, even convert them from HSPC to EPK8 if necessary and then smartly update the .def file.

Expand  

I think I know what I may have done. Within your attire unlocker I selected AJ's assigned slot thinking I needed to choose that. I hadn't realised or misread I needed to choose an unassigned slot. I will try again and I will take a look at the CCT you mention. That seems simple enough from how you have explained it above. I will go back to the drawing board so to speak and try again. Many thanks.

Edit: CCT installed correctly. Yes that is a lot easier for installing ch pac files I must say. The only bit I don't get now is where you mentioned an unassigned slot then select the 10 attires for him. Ah hang on, is the assigned slot his default attire?

Edit2: Seems I needed to use CCT to install the ch pac files. I can confirm all working correctly now. You know one day I will be able to post here regarding something working first time around, and more to the point. myself installing it/them correctly ;)

Many thanks to yourself Cave, and all the guys who have brought this awesome tool to us the community to use. Thank you very much.

Edited by Goon3r73
  • Too Sweet 1
gamingfan Collaborator

gamingfan

Posted
Posted

Thanks for this amazing tool. Just tested the Universal Attire Unlocker with Scott Steiner and its working perfectly. 

  • Thanks 1
Alejandro martin Newbie

Alejandro martin

Posted
Posted
  On 12/29/2017 at 1:23 AM, Cave Waverider said:

Are you getting any errors? You'll have to provide more details so I can try to reproduce it. What exactly have you tried to do, step-by-step?

You have to have Java JRE 8.x installed (9.x won't work as it's incompatible with legacy Java applications), it should prompt you for it. If it doesn't start at all, you might have some software (or hardware, but that's less likely) that's incompatible with the Windows 10 Creator's Update installed and have to update that. Most likely culprit is Overlay software like MSI Afterburner/Riva Tuner Statistics Server, EVGA Precision, Overwolf, etc.. If you have such software, update it to the latest, Creator's Update compatible version or disable/uninstall it and Data Editor as well as a bunch of other applications may just work. Also ensure to update all your drivers to the latest version from the manufacturer's website (especially video card drivers - the ones from Windows Update usually cause nothing but trouble).

Expand  

sorry... i did all step ,java,dirve,windows defense,framework,but when double clik on it just open a small windows like your profile photo than it clossed and noting happened ,no erro

BiTu_22 Rookie

BiTu_22

Posted
Posted

hey cave so I installed Universal Attire Unlocker I assigned all 67 wrestlers to have 10 attires slots and then i turn on the game select for example had john cena which is attire slot ch13912 attire 2 and didn't work also tried randy orton but it still doesn't work any solutions???

dadydodo Newbie

dadydodo

Posted
Posted

Cave Waverider & The hole team who helped in testing this glorious tool, Thank u 

  • Thanks 1
Alejandro martin Newbie

Alejandro martin

Posted
Posted

en...i try version for wwe 2k17 ,it works , this version for 2k18 still no works

Thunder72 Enthusiast

Thunder72

Posted
Posted (edited)

Best tool ever as always Cave Waverider , thank you so much for all the time you've  (and all the crew) dedicated to this ESSENTIAL tool.

Imbolievable work as always! :)

I'm testing it right now so I can give a proper feedback.

 

Edited by Thunder72
  • Thanks 1
Cave Waverider Mentor

Cave Waverider

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 12/29/2017 at 9:46 AM, Alejandro martin said:

sorry... i did all step ,java,dirve,windows defense,framework,but when double clik on it just open a small windows like your profile photo than it clossed and noting happened ,no erro

Expand  

Maybe try to disable your antivirus or security software and/or make an exception for the .exe and see if that helps. You might also want to try turning User Account Control off.
Have you extracted the whole .zip archive to a folder you have full read/write/execute permission? Did you receive a prompt to select the game's .exe file on startup and choose your game's .exe file? Ensure that your windows account has full read/write/execute permissions for both the Data Editor 2k18 folder as well as the Steam and game folder and where they reside. Otherwise try to move them to a different directory. You can also try logging in with an administrative account and see if that helps. Also make sure you are running the official Steam version of the game.
Otherwise it might be some conflict caused by faulty software. If you are using any overlay software/GPU monitoring program, try turning it off. If that helps, you will have to update that program.

  On 12/29/2017 at 11:09 AM, Jovanco22 said:

hey cave so I installed Universal Attire Unlocker I assigned all 67 wrestlers to have 10 attires slots and then i turn on the game select for example had john cena which is attire slot ch13912 attire 2 and didn't work also tried randy orton but it still doesn't work any solutions???

Expand  

The attires were selectable in the game but only the default attire shows up, no matter which attire you choose, correct? If so, you probably didn't download and install the attires themselves or didn't do it properly. The game will default to the first attire if you do not have other attires installed. You'll have to download attires for the wrestlers you wish to have them for and install them properly. To install them properly, use Custom Character Tools 2018's Install->CH-Pac files function. You can read more about how to install characters on the Smacktalks Wiki.

  On 12/29/2017 at 12:52 PM, Alejandro martin said:

en...i try version for wwe 2k17 ,it works , this version for 2k18 still no works

Expand  

I can't think of a reason why it shouldn't work, since both use the same code base. It may be that your antivirus or security software is blocking it or some other issue or software conflict with your system.Try to disable the security/antivirus/smart screen filter and/or create an exception rule to let it through. Also, ensure that you have extracted the complete content of the .zip file. You might also want to try turning User Account Control off.

 

Jay™ Contributor

Jay™

Posted
Posted

Great work cave thank you for all ur hard work and efforts for this community

  • Thanks 1

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Terms of Use Privacy Policy Guidelines We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.