UltraARC for Inno Setup (Conversion Tool)

[pakrat2k2]

post #998

[KaktoR]

I am working on a new version atm (something like R4) with dlz, bpk and oggre support (only accessable via MASK method).

Soon

[KaktoR]

Here is a BETA version to test it. I have tested 2 games and a "TestSet" until now, compression/decompression was fine.

UltraARC R4 BETA
- Added bpk (binkpack)
> For .bik and .bk2 files
- Added DLZ
> For .dds files
- Added OGGRE
> For .ogg files

All of them are only for MASK method.

Groups are defined as followed:
$binkpack=BPK
$ddspack=SRDLZ
$oggre=OGGRE

Maybe i add uelr too, but have no game right now to test it.

lolz... well... :D

What you should do when testing: include binkpack/dlz/oggre in your setup.

It's compatible with CIU and ASIS so far.

Have fun

[KaktoR]

I can't make uelr work (arc.exe has stopped working).

Simorq? :D

[Simorq]

I can't make uelr work (arc.exe has stopped working).

Simorq? :D

:rolleyes: Update Soon

[aleison]

I use UltraARC 2801 R3 Hotfix.7z (PreCopm+MSC+SREP+LZMA) to compress GTA V in 9Disk.
records.ini file:


[Records]
Precomp=0.38
[Record1]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Setup1a.bin
Output={app}\Setup1.bin
Disk=1
[Record2]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Setup1b.bin
Output={app}\Setup1.bin
Disk=2
[Record3]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Setup1c.bin
Output={app}\Setup1.bin
Disk=3
[Record4]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Setup1d.bin
Output={app}\Setup1.bin
Disk=4
[Record5]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Setup1e.bin
Output={app}\Setup1.bin
Disk=5
[Record6]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Setup1f.bin
Output={app}\Setup1.bin
Disk=6
[Record7]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Setup1g.bin
Output={app}\Setup1.bin
Disk=7
[Record8]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Setup1h.bin
Output={app}\Setup1.bin
Disk=8
[Record9]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Setup1i.bin
Output={app}\Setup1.bin
Disk=9
[Record10]
Type=Freearc_Split
Source={app}\Setup1.bin
Output={app}


and use UltraARC R3 Simple Installer v3.7z to make installer.
but when install this game Out of the C:\Program Files (x86) path, i get this error:
"exception einouterror in module split.exe at 000D6835 i/o error 105"
i change this code in script:

procedure UltraARC_Process;
var
Data: array of TData;
i, x, MsgResult: Integer;
SourceDir, OggFile, MergeFile: String;
begin


to:


procedure UltraARC_Process;
var
Data: array of TData;
i, x, MsgResult: Integer;
SourceDir, OggFile, MergeFile: String;
begin
ForceDirectories(ExpandConstant('{app}\'));


the problem and error is solved! but after extracting 30% of the files (during file extraction of Setup1.bin), the installation will not go ahead!

I have the same problem, please help

[aleison]

Simorq said to enable reflatelib, which is still in ultraarc, any script that uses ultraarc for compression this should apply. wether its CIU or Simple Installer

how do that?

[KaktoR]

include "hif2raw_dll.dll" in your setup

[KaktoR]

I got uelr to work somehow.

[Stor31]

KaktoR it's possible to add Xtools to UltraARC:confused::confused::eek::eek:
or other tools with XTools that works with any games ;):D:confused:
thanks again

[KaktoR]

Here is BETA for XTool support (only x64)

Please test

To Change Input files, open Arc.groups and replace files in "$xStream"

Tested only with zlib codec. To choose other codecs, open Config0.txt and scroll down to end and replace zlib with some other. If you want to use crilayla, you must replace xtool.exe with 32bit

[KaktoR]

Here is another test for lolz support

Overwrite all files. Only tested with MMC. MASK not tested.

[Cyberavater]

Windows defender says there are virus in those file, what to do?

[Simorq]

Windows defender says there are virus in those file, what to do?

False Positive:cool:

[Cyberavater]

False Positive:cool:

So, I can use this without any risk?

[Cyberavater]

The defender saying it's Trojan.

[Simorq]

So, I can use this without any risk?
yes:cool:

[Cyberavater]

Yay, Thanks.

[Cyberavater]

Here is BETA for XTool support (only x64)

Please test

To Change Input files, open Arc.groups and replace files in "$xStream"

Tested only with zlib codec. To choose other codecs, open Config0.txt and scroll down to end and replace zlib with some other. If you want to use crilayla, you must replace xtool.exe with 32bit

It still shows ztool, can you do the necessary settings and then upload it?
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[KaktoR]

I don't know how it works. I would like to remove pzlib3 and replace it with xtool instead.

I have made a checkbox for Lolz too but i don't know how to link it to lolz compression, because everytime it use delta instead.

Only simorq knows how to do it :D

[Simorq]

http://s9.picofile.com/file/8332066818/UltraARC_2900_R5.png

XTool 0.9 (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=470214&postcount=1)
ZTool (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=460866&postcount=1)
pOodle (Oodle Precompressor) (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=463731&postcount=47)
pZLib 30.1.0, 3.2.0.0 (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=454663&postcount=1)
Unreal Engine LZO Repacker v0.1.0 (http://krinkels.org/threads/uelr.3645/)
Precomp v0.4.3 (http://schnaader.info/precomp.php)
MSC v0065a2_unofficial (http://krinkels.org/threads/msc-media-streams-compressor.1587/page-7) (Media Streams Compressor)
Srep 3.92 (http://krinkels.org/resources/superrep-srep.107/) + CLS-Srep 0.0.3 (http://krinkels.org/threads/cls-srep.3646/)
7z (LZMA2) 18.5 (https://www.7-zip.org/download.html) Fast
Zstandard v1.3.5 (https://github.com/facebook/zstd/releases)
LOLZ Compressor 2.1.0.7 + CLS (http://krinkels.org/resources/lolz.264/)
OGGRE 1.1.0 (OGG - Vorbis Compressor ) + CLS (http://krinkels.org/resources/oggre.259/)
BPK - Bink Compressor (CLS Version) (http://krinkels.org/resources/bpk.263/)
FAZip 0.3 (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/freearc-announces/-Ujl6KKF5yI)
RAZOR - Strong LZ-Based Archiver 1.03.7 (https://encode.ru/threads/2829-RAZOR-strong-LZ-based-archiver?p=54215&viewfull=1#post54215)
CLS-DISKSPAN R2 (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=463197&postcount=1)

Download (http://www.mediafire.com/file/xnj08ecxzjfp8z0/UltraARC%202900%20R5%20Stable%20Release.7z)

[Simorq]

Can't create read mapping! Slove! (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=471133&postcount=162)
https://fileforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21907&stc=1&d=1527144414

[KaktoR]

THanks. Will be added to next CIU update

[Cyberavater]

http://s9.picofile.com/file/8332066818/UltraARC_2900_R5.png

XTool 0.9 (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=470214&postcount=1)
ZTool (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=460866&postcount=1)
pOodle (Oodle Precompressor) (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=463731&postcount=47)
pZLib 30.1.0, 3.2.0.0 (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=454663&postcount=1)
Unreal Engine LZO Repacker v0.1.0 (http://krinkels.org/threads/uelr.3645/)
Precomp v0.4.3 (http://schnaader.info/precomp.php)
MSC v0065a2_unofficial (http://krinkels.org/threads/msc-media-streams-compressor.1587/page-7) (Media Streams Compressor)
Srep 3.92 (http://krinkels.org/resources/superrep-srep.107/) + CLS-Srep 0.0.3 (http://krinkels.org/threads/cls-srep.3646/)
7z (LZMA2) 18.5 (https://www.7-zip.org/download.html) Fast
Zstandard v1.3.5 (https://github.com/facebook/zstd/releases)
LOLZ Compressor 2.1.0.7 + CLS (http://krinkels.org/resources/lolz.264/)
OGGRE 1.1.0 (OGG - Vorbis Compressor ) + CLS (http://krinkels.org/resources/oggre.259/)
BPK - Bink Compressor (CLS Version) (http://krinkels.org/resources/bpk.263/)
FAZip 0.3 (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/freearc-announces/-Ujl6KKF5yI)
RAZOR - Strong LZ-Based Archiver 1.03.7 (https://encode.ru/threads/2829-RAZOR-strong-LZ-based-archiver?p=54215&viewfull=1#post54215)
CLS-DISKSPAN R2 (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=463197&postcount=1)

Download (http://www.mediafire.com/file/xnj08ecxzjfp8z0/UltraARC%202900%20R5%20Stable%20Release.7z)

Many many thanks for this release but how to select other than freearc 7zip & winrar I mean how to use others like cd image blink it.. bla bla bla...
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[Cyberavater]

http://s9.picofile.com/file/8332066818/UltraARC_2900_R5.png

XTool 0.9 (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=470214&postcount=1)
ZTool (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=460866&postcount=1)
pOodle (Oodle Precompressor) (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=463731&postcount=47)
pZLib 30.1.0, 3.2.0.0 (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=454663&postcount=1)
Unreal Engine LZO Repacker v0.1.0 (http://krinkels.org/threads/uelr.3645/)
Precomp v0.4.3 (http://schnaader.info/precomp.php)
MSC v0065a2_unofficial (http://krinkels.org/threads/msc-media-streams-compressor.1587/page-7) (Media Streams Compressor)
Srep 3.92 (http://krinkels.org/resources/superrep-srep.107/) + CLS-Srep 0.0.3 (http://krinkels.org/threads/cls-srep.3646/)
7z (LZMA2) 18.5 (https://www.7-zip.org/download.html) Fast
Zstandard v1.3.5 (https://github.com/facebook/zstd/releases)
LOLZ Compressor 2.1.0.7 + CLS (http://krinkels.org/resources/lolz.264/)
OGGRE 1.1.0 (OGG - Vorbis Compressor ) + CLS (http://krinkels.org/resources/oggre.259/)
BPK - Bink Compressor (CLS Version) (http://krinkels.org/resources/bpk.263/)
FAZip 0.3 (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/freearc-announces/-Ujl6KKF5yI)
RAZOR - Strong LZ-Based Archiver 1.03.7 (https://encode.ru/threads/2829-RAZOR-strong-LZ-based-archiver?p=54215&viewfull=1#post54215)
CLS-DISKSPAN R2 (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=463197&postcount=1)

Download (http://www.mediafire.com/file/xnj08ecxzjfp8z0/UltraARC%202900%20R5%20Stable%20Release.7z)

Also, why xtool_v09 instead of xtool_v010. Here https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=470214&postcount=1

[KaktoR]

XTool 0.10 is only for x86

[Simorq]

Many many thanks for this release but how to select other than freearc 7zip & winrar I mean how to use others like cd image blink it.. bla bla bla...
22343

winrar not free:rolleyes:
and 7z is the same LZMA2.

[Cyberavater]

XTool 0.10 is only for x86

Oh, okay. Got it thanks. :)

[Cyberavater]

winrar not free:rolleyes:
and 7z is the same LZMA2.

Lol, then there is no need for those option that you can't use.:p

[KaktoR]

Is this better?

Btw, 7-zip will pack data with 7z directly, while LZMA2 is packed with arc

PS: I've also removed Bink It (we have bpk and tutorials here on how to work with bink videos), Crunch Texture, ... because they are pretty useless, plus Crunch Texture will destroy your dds files. Same for ogg encode (use oggre instead)

[Fabioddq]

I have some doubts... :o
So, now XTool is used by default to compress?
Have to change something to compress for best results, for example, Unreal Engine 4 game files?

Thanks.

[Cyberavater]

Is this better?

Btw, 7-zip will pack data with 7z directly, while LZMA2 is packed with arc

PS: I've also removed Bink It (we have bpk and tutorials here on how to work with bink videos), Crunch Texture, ... because they are pretty useless, plus Crunch Texture will destroy your dds files. Same for ogg encode (use oggre instead)

Yes it looks much better! Except for ''CD image'' option. Can you use this option?
If no, then there is no need for this. :rolleyes:

[KaktoR]

You can use it by set CDImage=1

[Cyberavater]

I have some doubts... :o
So, now XTool is used by default to compress?
Have to change something to compress for best results, for example, Unreal Engine 4 game files?

Thanks.

You can change between Xtool or ztool. Just change precomp version.22349 :)

[Cyberavater]

You can use it by set CDImage=1

Okay,then it's really good!!:D

[Fabioddq]

You can change between Xtool or ztool. Just change precomp version.22349 :)

Yes, but the option is disabled by default. :confused:

My bad... need to select precomp method first. Thanks dude

[KaktoR]

You can change between Xtool or ztool. Just change precomp version.22349 :)

But i suggest to use MASK method instead and define files. Otherwise you will "xtooling" all files inside a folder, not only the ones that get inflated, but also for example video files and such, which don't have any streams (except for flash swf's, they have zlib streams).

[Cyberavater]

You can use it by set CDImage=1

Tho, I would like if there could be CD image selecting option in where Winrar was before. :cool:
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[Fabioddq]

But i suggest to use MASK method instead and define files. Otherwise you will "xtooling" all files inside a folder, not only the ones that get inflated, but also for example video files and such, which don't have any streams (except for flash swf's, they have zlib streams).

Any tutorial for this? You can use Hellblade to demonstrate? Just for me show the way in the future.
I will appreciate. Thanks.

[Cyberavater]

Tho, I would like if there could be CD image selecting option in where Winrar was before. :cool:
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Here..

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[Cyberavater]

Any tutorial for this? You can use Hellblade to demonstrate? Just for me show the way in the future.
I will appreciate. Thanks.

I'm also new to this will share when I learn more.

[KaktoR]

Any tutorial for this?

Here is a short tutorial for using xtool with MASK:
Open Arc.groups with notepad(++)

Search for "$xStream"

There you write
1) files by file masks (*.png, *.pak, etc.) (subfolders will be included)
2) files by their full file names (f.e. File.dat, File.png, etc.) (for this the mentioned files must be present in root folder or any folder you select with Input in UltraARC GUI)
3) full file names with paths (f.e. Folder\File.pak, Folder1\Folder2\File.pdf)
4) file masks with paths (f.e. FolderA\FolderB\FolderC\*.wav)

Personally i using a mix by 1 and 2 only. But 3 and/or 4 are possible too.

Just make sure you have no duplicants (delete them), otherwise arc will skip them

Save the file

Open Config0.inf
search for "MASK = Example", replace "Example" with
LZ3/$xstream=xZ1+srep+LZ3/$void=0/$binkpack=bpk

LZ3 is lzma:a1:mfbt4:256m:fb273:mc1000000000:lc8 (the first method is the "main method", means, all files which aren't defined in masks or disabled masks will be compressed with this)
xZ1 is xZlib
0 is zero compression (just storing, good for mp4 videos and other not compressable files)
bpk is for bik/bk2 videos

If you only need xtool, remove "/$void=0/$binkpack=bpk"
If you need some other masks too, add them and put files inside arc.groups in their respective sections. Note that between each mask there must be a "/" to seperate them.

You can also write the methods in full lenghts, example:
srep+4x4:b128mb:lzma:a1:mfbt4:64m:fb273:mc1000000: lc8/$xstream=xZLib+srep+lolz:d128mb

PS: It could be that you must add something to Arc.ini in CIU folder if you use Xtool with UltraARC (because i just have seen that UltraARC not use xprecomp anymore), otherwise you will get something like "unsuported compression method".
Just open Arc.ini in CIU and add the following to the end (or somewhere)

[External compressor:xZLib,xOodle,xLZ4,xLZO,xZSTD]
header = 0
unpackcmd = xtool.exe d:precomp:t75p - - <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:xCriLayla]
header = 0
unpackcmd = xtool.exe d:precomp:t50p - - <stdin> <stdout>

[Cyberavater]

Here is a short tutorial for using xtool with MASK:
Open Arc.groups with notepad(++)

Search for "$xStream"

There you write
1) files by file masks (*.png, *.pak, etc.) (subfolders will be included)
2) files by their full file names (f.e. File.dat, File.png, etc.) (for this the mentioned files must be present in root folder or any folder you select with Input in UltraARC GUI)
3) full file names with paths (f.e. Folder\File.pak, Folder1\Folder2\File.pdf)
4) file masks with paths (f.e. FolderA\FolderB\FolderC\*.wav)

Personally i using a mix by 1 and 2 only. But 3 and/or 4 are possible too.

Save the file

Open Config0.inf
search for "MASK = Example", replace "Example" with
LZ3/$xstream=xZ1+srep+LZ3/$void=0/$binkpack=bpk

LZ3 is lzma:a1:mfbt4:256m:fb273:mc1000000000:lc8 (the first method is the "main method", means, all files which aren't defined in masks or disabled masks will be compressed with this)
xZ1 is xZlib
0 is zero compression (just storing, good for mp4 videos and other not compressable files)
bpk is for bik/bk2 videos

If you only need xtool, remove "/$void=0/$binkpack=bpk"
If you need some other masks too, add them and put files inside arc.groups in their respective sections. Note that between each mask there must be a "/" to seperate them.

You can also write the methods in full lenghts, example:
srep+4x4:b128mb:lzma:a1:mfbt4:64m:fb273:mc1000000: lc8/$xstream=xZLib+srep+lolz:d128mb

PS: It could be that you must add something to Arc.ini in CIU folder if you use Xtool with UltraARC (because i just have seen that UltraARC not use xprecomp anymore), otherwise you will get something like "unsuported compression method".
Just open Arc.ini in CIU and add the following to the end (or somewhere)

[External compressor:xZLib,xOodle,xLZ4,xLZO,xZSTD]
header = 0
unpackcmd = xtool.exe d:precomp:t75p - - <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:xCriLayla]
header = 0
unpackcmd = xtool.exe d:precomp:t50p - - <stdin> <stdout>

Is this the settings for best compression?

[Simorq]

I have some doubts... :o
So, now XTool is used by default to compress?
Have to change something to compress for best results, for example, Unreal Engine 4 game files?

Thanks.

Use Lolz

Unreal Engine 3
http://uupload.ir/files/ggu7_1.jpg

Unreal Engine 4
MMC=xLZO+srep:m3f+lolz

[Fabioddq]

Ok. Nice info and tutorial. Thank you so much guys. I will trying understand since i'm new with these methods. Btw, need to change something in External Compressor.ini (CIU folder) ?

[KaktoR]

I think MMC with a precompressor is not good at all, because like i said, you will precompress ALL files, even files which don't have any streams in it. It's a waste of time and not that purposeful.

[KaktoR]

Btw, need to change something in External Compressor.ini (CIU folder) ?

If you want to use XTool, enable XTool (remove //) and define the achitecture you would like to use ("x64" for 64bit or leave it blank for 32bit)

#Define XTool = 32bit
#Define XTool "x64" = 64bit

[Cyberavater]

All these just making me confused I can only use GUI. :( Any plans on improving that??
Or can you guys make a build with best compression balanced with speed, and upload it here please? ;)

[Cyberavater]

What to do??

Process started at: 7:03:57 PM
Examining source...
Generating file lists...
Saving file lists...
Creating data1.arc...
Failed to create data1.arc
Process stopped at: 7:04:05 PM

[pakrat2k2]

What to do??

Process started at: 7:03:57 PM
Examining source...
Generating file lists...
Saving file lists...
Creating data1.arc...
Failed to create data1.arc
Process stopped at: 7:04:05 PM

try a different compression method, what you chose might not be correct.

[Cyberavater]

try a different compression method, what you chose might not be correct.

Then why giving option to that which might not be correct? BTW, I tried all compression method but it's still not working. :(

[Cyberavater]

Here...
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[masen485]

UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release is compatible with the file I sent you do you harmonize ?
I will be very happy if you help me
http://dosya.co/35gq5lf0osl5/Black_Box_UltraArc_Doom.exe.html

[KaktoR]

Here...
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Ehm, just use LZMA2 or LOLZ, not both. Both are final compressors.

[Cyberavater]

Ehm, just use LZMA2 or LOLZ, not both. Both are final compressors.

Hmm? :confused:
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[Simorq]

Hmm? :confused:
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MMC and MASK are only usable.:D

how to use MMC (https://www101.zippyshare.com/v/gn8APhKB/file.html)

[Simorq]

UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release is compatible with the file I sent you do you harmonize ?
I will be very happy if you help me
http://dosya.co/35gq5lf0osl5/Black_Box_UltraArc_Doom.exe.html

Where is the Arc.ini file!

[masen485]

Black_Box_UltraArc_Doom\Setup files\System\Compressors\FreeARC/Arc.ini

[masen485]

CLS-DISKSPAN.dll I know I can use it fully

[Simorq]

Black_Box_UltraArc_Doom\Setup files\System\Compressors\FreeARC/Arc.ini

Arc.ini UA R5
[External compressor:xZLib,xLZ4,xLZO,xZSTD,xOodle]
header = 0
unpackcmd = XTool d:precomp:t100p - - <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:pOodle]
header = 0
unpackcmd = pOodle d:poodle:t100p:cm0 - - <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:xCriLayla]
header = 0
unpackcmd = xCriLayla d:precomp:t100p - - <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:pzlib]

header = 0
unpackcmd = ZTool d:{compressor}{:option}:t100p:cm0 - - <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:pZLib3]
header = 0
unpackcmd = pZLib3 d {options} -t100p - -o - <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:pZr]
header = 0
unpackcmd = pZr d {options} -t100p - -o - <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:zstd]
header = 0
unpackcmd = ZSTD -d {options} -f <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:Lzma2,lzma2,xz,XZ]
header = 0
unpackcmd = 7z x -txz -mmt2 -an -y -si -so <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:razor,rz]
header = 0
solid = 0
unpackcmd = RZ x Output Input
datafile = Input
packedfile = Output

[masen485]

CLS-DISKSPAN.dll Will it work?

[masen485]

UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release using Call of Duty(R) 4 - Modern Warfare compression
how can i do and which compression method is strong compression

[masen485]

Hello Simorq,

Simorq, Up-to-date UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release which you are preparing (up to date UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release) is need to be compatible with the file i send you. And must have file divide ability. Can you help about this? This is very important for me. Thank for your help.

CLS-DISKSPAN.dll Will it work?

http://dosya.co/35gq5lf0osl5/Black_B..._Doom.exe.html

[Simorq]

Hello Simorq,

Simorq, Up-to-date UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release which you are preparing (up to date UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release) is need to be compatible with the file i send you. And must have file divide ability. Can you help about this? This is very important for me. Thank for your help.

CLS-DISKSPAN.dll Will it work?

http://dosya.co/35gq5lf0osl5/Black_B..._Doom.exe.html

[Files]
Source: Include\CLS-DiskSpan.dll; DestDir: {tmp}; Flags: dontcopy

...........
function InitializeSetup(): Boolean;
begin
ExtractTemporaryFile('CLS-DISKSPAN.dll');

[KaktoR]

How to use diskspan with ultraarc?

[Cyberavater]

MMC and MASK are only usable.:D

how to use MMC (https://www101.zippyshare.com/v/gn8APhKB/file.html)

Thanks for the tutorial it really helped! Also is it the settings for best/max compression? If not can you give the settings for max compression?

[Simorq]

How to use diskspan with ultraarc?

Unfortunately this is not possible.

[Simorq]

Thanks for the tutorial it really helped! Also is it the settings for best/max compression? If not can you give the settings for max compression?

max compression For each game is different

like:
Pes 2018
srep+lzma 4xDVD5
pzlib+srep+lzma 3xDVD5

Mass Effect: Andromeda
srep+xlzma 10xDVD5
xzstd+srep+xlzma 8xDVD5
xzstd+srep+lolz 7xDVD5

[masen485]

UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release MASK game compression ? game video compression ?
help

UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release
Do you know how to show a short game compression (mask) training videos?

[KaktoR]

Unfortunately this is not possible.

Ok i wonder why cls-diskspan.dll is included in ultraarc r5 :D

[Simorq]

Ok i wonder why cls-diskspan.dll is included in ultraarc r5 :D

_DiskSpan.bat:rolleyes:
http://s9.picofile.com/file/8332569592/_DiskSpan.jpg

[sajmon83]

UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release
Do you know how to show a short game compression (mask) training videos?
Masked Compression It is very similar to MMC.
With the exception that the files are divided into groups.
You can assign a different compression method to each group of files. Look in the file Arc.Groups here you will find what files are divided into which groups.
The Config0.inf file contains an example of how to give each group a different compression method

[masen485]

UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release Are you able to demonstrate mask compression by trying on example big game?

I need it so much I can not fuck it please help

[KaktoR]

You have a test game? Name it here i will look then

[masen485]

it can be game and game videos 5.gb close dimension

Assassin's Creed Syndicate Gold Edition

UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release/Mask/Arc.Groups/$AnvilPack=afr:a2/$BinkPack=bpk/How to best know the mask method and a powerful compression method

[KaktoR]

https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=470256&postcount=534

Maybe you get better size with use Lolz

<Masked Compression>
MASK = srep:m3f+LL2/$binkpack=BPK/$anvilpack=afr:a2+srep:m3f+LL2

[masen485]

E:\UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release>arc a -ep1 -r -ed -dses -s; -di -i2 -wE:\UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release\Setup_Files\ArcTmp -n@CfgTmp\List1.txt -mMASK E:\UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release\Setup_Files\Data1.Bin -dpE:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Assassins Creed Syndicate
FreeArc 0.67 (March 15 2014) Using additional options: --cache=0 --logfile=_Compression.log
Creating archive: E:\UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release\Setup_Files\Data1.Bin using srep:m3f+lolz:mmt1:d64:mc1023, $binkpack => bpk, $anvilpack => afr:a2+srep:m3f+lolz:mmt1:d64:mc1023
Memory for compression 0b, decompression 0b, cache 0b
ERROR: general (de)compression error in afr:a2

Config0.inf

[External compressor:afr]
header = 0
packcmd = _CLS\AFR\AFR_x64 e {options} $$arcdatafile$$.tmp $$arcpackedfile$$.tmp
unpackcmd = _CLS\AFR_x64.exe d #in #out <stdin> <stdout>
datafile = Input
packedfile = Output


UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release\Resources\_CLS\AFR_x64.exe"
AFR - [A]nvil [F]orge [R]ecompressor v 0.0.2.0a7 by Edison007.
Thanks ProFrager :)

AFR.exe

Supported engine versions:
Scimitar (Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia).
Anvil (AC II/Brotherhood/Revelations, POP: The Forgotten Sands).
AnvilNext (AC III/Liberation/Black Flag/Rogue).
AnvilNext 2.0 (AC Unity/Syndicate/Origins, Rainbow Six: Siege, Ghost Recon Wildlands).

Usage: AFR.exe command [options] input output

Commands:
e: Encode input to output.
d: Decode input to output.

Options:
-a2 - AnvilNext 2.0 mode [default - disabled]. - encode only
-vr - Validate encoding [default - disabled]. - encode only
-dc - Disable lzo-streams check. - encode only
-tN - Use N threads (1-16, default is NumCPU-1). - decode only
-v[0..2] - Verbosity level [default - 1].


why can it fail?

[KaktoR]

packcmd = _CLS\AFR\AFR_x64 e {options} $$arcdatafile$$.tmp $$arcpackedfile$$.tmp
UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release\Resources\_CLS\AFR_x64.exe"

Seems like you have a error in path AFR_x64

packcmd is in _CLS\AFR\AFR_x64.exe
UltraArc is in _CLS\AFR_x64.exe

[masen485]

http://dosya.co/35gq5lf0osl5/Black_B..._Doom.exe.html
link file everything is correct file content related
and work in harmony UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release
UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release is compatible with the file I sent you do you harmonize ?
I will be very happy if you help me
Up-to-date UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release which you are preparing (up to date UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release) is need to be compatible with the file i send you. And must have file divide ability. Can you help about this? This is very important for me. Thank for your help.

CLS-DISKSPAN.dll Will it work?

[Cyberavater]

max compression For each game is different

like:
Pes 2018
srep+lzma 4xDVD5
pzlib+srep+lzma 3xDVD5

Mass Effect: Andromeda
srep+xlzma 10xDVD5
xzstd+srep+xlzma 8xDVD5
xzstd+srep+lolz 7xDVD5

Okay, thanks friend! :D

[masen485]

UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release HOW TO USE EDUCATION VIDEO

THE MASK METHOD WORKS NOT WORKING EVERYTHING
GAME ERROR

[KaktoR]

xZ1 = xZLib

[External compressor:xZlib]

A typo in xZLib. Fix the "l" to "L".

Otherwise xtool:zlib doesnt work

Thanks to fabioddq for the hint :)

[masen485]

UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release HOW TO USE EDUCATION VIDEO

THE MASK METHOD WORKS NOT WORKING EVERYTHING
GAME ERROR

http://dosya.co/izqcz5pow3mw/bandicam_2018-08-02_02-25-23-683.mp4.html

[KaktoR]

Your MASK setting is wrong!

1. Open Arc.groups, go to $Deflate and delete *.sga
> Remove all duplicates from this file
2. MASK = srep:m3f+LZ3/$void=zstd/$xstream=xZ1+srep:m3f+LZ3
3. WHY you add *.webm again in $void? It is already there! Remove all duplicate from this file!

[mahbodsx]

i didn,t want to split the archive
how can i do?

[KaktoR]

In UltraArc.ini
FirstVolumeSize=999999
CustomVolumeSize=999999

[mausschieber]

left Picture is from CIUv2 v2.0.3.9 UltraARC Update 14.2 (2018-08-09)
Right Picture is from Conversion of Fabioddq Dead Cells
and allways i have conversion error when i compile my Conversions.
conversions are packed but when i Install it, it breaks without an error.
my System is Win8.1 64 Bit. and i start with Compatibily mode win 7, and Adminrights.
https://abload.de/img/errorultraarcpvi10.jpg

[pakrat2k2]

left Picture is from CIUv2 v2.0.3.9 UltraARC Update 14.2 (2018-08-09)
Right Picture is from Conversion of Fabioddq Dead Cells
and allways i have conversion error when i compile my Conversions.
conversions are packed but when i Install it, it breaks without an error.
my System is Win8.1 64 Bit. and i start with Compatibily mode win 7, and Adminrights.
https://abload.de/img/errorultraarcpvi10.jpg

well for one left picture, you still have freearc button clicked. choose the winrar button & correct options will be there. i was using 8.1 x64 & never ser compatibility mode, no need to.

[Fabioddq]

left Picture is from CIUv2 v2.0.3.9 UltraARC Update 14.2 (2018-08-09)
Right Picture is from Conversion of Fabioddq Dead Cells
and allways i have conversion error when i compile my Conversions.
conversions are packed but when i Install it, it breaks without an error.
my System is Win8.1 64 Bit. and i start with Compatibily mode win 7, and Adminrights.
https://abload.de/img/errorultraarcpvi10.jpg

Winrar was removed i think, from the version that i have from _Tools folder.

About the error when install, you specified the compression methods in External Compression.ini that will be compatibly with the compiled Setup.exe?

[External Compressor]
#Define SrepInside "N" ;O, N

;; ------ Precompressors -------
#Define ZTool "DUAL"
#Define XTool "DUAL"
//#Define AFR "019" ;019, 020
//#Define UELR

;; ----- For Media Streams -----
//#Define MSCInside "TAK"
//#Define MPZSlimmer
//#Define OGGRE
#Define BPK "DUAL"

;; ----- Final compressor ------
//#Define SevenZip "DUAL"
//#Define RAZOR
//#Define LOLZ
//#Define ZSTD "DUAL"
//#Define DLZ

//#Define Rar

;-----------------------------------------------------;
; All x64 Tools are now compatible with DUAL mode as: ;
; #Define SevenZip ;
; #Define SevenZip "x64" ;
; #Define SevenZip "DUAL" ;
;-----------------------------------------------------;

[KaktoR]

Winrar executable was removed because it's actually pirating software (you need a serial for this). From the Ultraarc gui Winrar was not "removed" but just set to invisible. CIU has winrar also but only dll for unpacking which is free to use anyway

If hee were missing a compressor he used in ultraarc, setup would tell him (isdone.dll unsupported compression method error -11 i think)

fabioddq, BPK has no DUAL mode BTW

only ztool,xtool,zstd,7zip

lolz has both x86 and x64 executables (i think we forgot to add a mode in CIU script. the script will add both at the moment)

mausschieber, is this problem only with a certain method or with all methods? try to look in "windows event viewer\windows protocols\applications" + timestamp when setup has closed. the only poblem i encountered so far was a wrong capital-/lowercase for xzlib + that ciu progress bar percentage have a strange progress when you use the lzma2/xz settings from current ultraarc (but it is just because of the settings)

[Fabioddq]

fabioddq, BPK has no DUAL mode BTW

Ok. Thanks. :D

[mausschieber]

mausschieber, is this problem only with a certain method or with all methods? try to look in "windows event viewer\windows protocols\applications" + timestamp when setup has closed. the only poblem i encountered so far was a wrong capital-/lowercase for xzlib + that ciu progress bar percentage have a strange progress when you use the lzma2/xz settings from current ultraarc (but it is just because of the settings)

with all methods i dont know why

that was in windows event viewer
- System

- Provider

[ Name] Application Error

- EventID 1000

[ Qualifiers] 0

Level 2

Task 100

Keywords 0x80000000000000

- TimeCreated

[ SystemTime] 2018-08-13T09:26:14.000000000Z

EventRecordID 16058

Channel Application

Computer Privat

Security


- EventData

UltraARC.exe
2.9.0.0
55076e86
UltraARC.exe
2.9.0.0
55076e86
c0000005
00007862
a6c
01d432e7a7705a31
H:\Output\Neuer Ordner\UltraARC.exe
H:\Output\Neuer Ordner\UltraARC.exe
ebe19ec3-9eda-11e8-830a-8c89a5c14e43

[KaktoR]

ok so compress works fine but installing not? Have you checked on other system (second pc, laptop, etc)?

[mausschieber]

ok so compress works fine but installing not? Have you checked on other system (second pc, laptop, etc)?

yes i setup my system new and compression works now.
but now i have an isdone.dll error
https://abload.de/img/errorn2fat.jpg

you wrote hereIf hee were missing a compressor he used in ultraarc, setup would tell him (isdone.dll unsupported compression method error -11 i think)

what compressor is then missing?

[Simorq]

yes i setup my system new and compression works now.
but now i have an isdone.dll error
https://abload.de/img/errorn2fat.jpg

you wrote here
what compressor is then missing?

Hi mausschieber
What method of compression did you use?
And for what game?

[mausschieber]

Hi mausschieber
What method of compression did you use?
And for what game?
i use mmc method
and the game is we happy few

[Simorq]

i use mmc method
and the game is we happy few

:rolleyes: Use SFX

[mausschieber]

:rolleyes: Use SFX

Sfx does not work
I'm starting to despair of the program

what is here wrong. All compression that i made are all ok but all setups break when i Install the Conversion

[KaktoR]

Tried diskspan yet?

[mausschieber]

Tried diskspan yet?

no i don't know how

[pakrat2k2]

no i don't know how

go to _Tools\Diskspan, there are 2 versions + help.txt for each. basically alternate is for different compression types for each archive.

Original version is for one type, which you can modify be editing the bat file.
also allows components ( uses different bat file, in same folder.)

The conversion output folder is where you add your setup* files .

pretty easy once you've done one.

[mausschieber]

go to _Tools\Diskspan, there are 2 versions + help.txt for each. basically alternate is for different compression types for each archive.

Original version is for one type, which you can modify be editing the bat file.
also allows components ( uses different bat file, in same folder.)

The conversion output folder is where you add your setup* files .

pretty easy once you've done one.

yes i test now the We Happy Few Conversion from houcine80 with Diskspan
Compress ok but Install breaks. Same with my Setup from same game
i am the only one who have issues?
and here the log file
C:\Temp\DiskSpan\Original>Arc a -ep1 -r -ed -s; -w.\temp -msrep+4x4:lzma:a1:mfbt4:d158m:fb273:mc1000000000:l c8+diskspan:4467mb:4474mb Conversion_Output\Data.001 D:\We Happy Few\*
FreeArc 0.67 (March 15 2014) Using additional options: --cache=0 --logfile=_Compression.log
Creating archive: Conversion_Output\Data.001 using srep+4x4:lzma:a1:mfbt4:d158m:fb273:mc1000000000:lc 8+diskspan:4467mb:4474mb
Memory for compression 0b, decompression 0b, cache 0b
Compressed 356 files, 11,469,208,363 => 4,683,989,009 bytes. Ratio 40.84%
Compression time: cpu 16.14 sec/real 798.07 sec = 2%. Speed 14.37 mB/s
All OK

[KaktoR]

It's something on your end. Have you tried older CIU versions?

[mausschieber]

It's something on your end. Have you tried older CIU versions?

Yes, after a long trial, I think I found the problem.
The problem is as of 14.x the merge function does not work.
I make a setup with 13.8 and setup works fine

[KaktoR]

That's crazy. I don't use Ultraarc anymore so I haven't run into this problem.

I have just tested: Installer just close for me when install starts (no error message), UltraArc with splitted archive.

I just wonder why no one reported this problem.

Thanks mausschieber. I'm sure Luis will fix it soon.

[Fabioddq]

I didn't see that bug either. Lately, make conversions just for small games with just one Data.bin.

[KaktoR]

Hotfix is in CIU dev group

[mausschieber]

That's crazy. I don't use Ultraarc anymore so I haven't run into this problem.

I have just tested: Installer just close for me when install starts (no error message), UltraArc with splitted archive.

I just wonder why no one reported this problem.

Thanks mausschieber. I'm sure Luis will fix it soon.

yes it was a long way for me to find this issue lol

[GTX590]

Same thing for me?
Made a repack for We Happy Few with 14.1 but install stops working with no error message. It just desappears instantly!!!
So, I made Setup.exe with an older version and it installed the game with no issue.

[hwang4]

Hi , Everyone !:)

an "UltraArcPro_Example" with an example script for "UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release" would be appreciate!

thx

[hwang4]

please , need some help!

i used UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release , with "xtools + lolz" to compress!

when i'm trying to install , i got error (method of compression is not supported) ! here is my inno script ! thx

[KaktoR]

Have you added xtool to arc.ini?

Have you added cls-lolz and cls.ini?

[hwang4]

no! can you please show me what i must add?

[hwang4]

i got this ISDone.dll error when i'm using "ztools +lolz" !

Unarc.dll returned an error code: -2
ERROR: unsupported compression method pzlib+lolz

[Shaer]

Hello there ! Thanks for the New "UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release" Software. But faced a little problem with Inno Setup Extractor. The Example you provided before with "Ultra ARC 3030" Is not compatible with this New 2900 R5 version. Means when i create Arc with this, the inno setup extractor failed with this type of message "Unknown compression/decompression Method" ...

Can u please provide us the Example like Before?

Thanks

[Simorq]

Some scripts will be added soon.

Easy to use "DiskSpan


DiskSpan Tutorial (http://www.mediafire.com/file/cbvefdad56gbb2b/DiskSpan_Tutorial.7z/file)

[ahmedwaill]

Hello, bro is there a way to use Inno setup (IBlack_Style_ultraarc) without the records.ini ?! i've been searching but didn't find anything bout it ..
hope you can help, thanks in advance :)

-Edit: Never Mind i've managed to do it somehow , but unfortunately i can't make the Remaining Installation time now in Format like 00:00:00:00 it can be made only like 4 Minutes ...etc

-Edit2:Well Ultra Arch got issue when compressing as "srep" it always fails to create the compressed file .
As you can see in Picture :
http://www.fileupload.dmo4arab.eb2a.com/uploads/Untitled2.png
As for "Precomp" the installer can't unpack it it gives Error while unpacking
As the Pic http://www.fileupload.dmo4arab.eb2a.com/uploads/Untitled.png

[K4miKaZe]

Hello, bro is there a way to use Inno setup (IBlack_Style_ultraarc) without the records.ini ?! i've been searching but didn't find anything bout it ..
hope you can help, thanks in advance :)

-Edit: Never Mind i've managed to do it somehow , but unfortunately i can't make the Remaining Installation time now in Format like 00:00:00:00 it can be made only like 4 Minutes ...etc

-Edit2:Well Ultra Arch got issue when compressing as "srep" it always fails to create the compressed file .
As you can see in Picture :
http://www.fileupload.dmo4arab.eb2a.com/uploads/Untitled2.png
As for "Precomp" the installer can't unpack it it gives Error while unpacking
As the Pic http://www.fileupload.dmo4arab.eb2a.com/uploads/Untitled.png

Hi, can you please share how you have managed to use inno without the records.ini? I think the getini strings can be changed to fixed values or something else. Im only some days using inno and the compression tools so i didnt look much into this but would be nice if you can share your findings.

Also i had a little problem on this last UltraArc build, i dont know if it only happens to me but i had a very strange problem with XTool/Zstd on this pack. It starts fine and it looks like its working but the ratio is 100%. Apart from that it overloads the cpu. So what ive done was downloading XTools and overwrite the lib files and the exe files. Now its working fine. I tested this with ME Andromeda with the Xtool Zstd libraries. I dont know if there was the same problem with zlib. As i said, this happens to me and i really dont know if it happens to anybody else.

[ahmedwaill]

Hi, can you please share how you have managed to use inno without the records.ini? I think the getini strings can be changed to fixed values or something else. Im only some days using inno and the compression tools so i didnt look much into this but would be nice if you can share your findings.


as for using without the "IBlack_Style" installer in IsDone.iss just Replaced the Lines of Extracting files .. as u see the line in the pic after replacing
https://i.postimg.cc/kXX9S5xJ/Image_1.png
And Here is the IsDone.iss after editing in the Attachments

btw i'm new to inno setup aswell , and i've no knowledge bout compressing programs i just use ultra arc as i read in the topic ...

[K4miKaZe]

Thank you very much ahmedwaill !!!

[ahmedwaill]

You're Welcome bro :)

[Midnights]

Hello Everyone,

I use ISFreeArcExtract v.4.2 Script for Inno

What Settings i need to use with UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release?

I have try Precomp+SREP+LZMA+LOLZ but it not work, is work only with LZMA...

I just whant to use the better compression possible for this script, thank!

[KaktoR]

You have to include all the CLS, Arc.ini settings and decompressors into the script and let them unpack when install begins (or before).

[Midnights]

I dont have ARC.INI in the script include files

I have replace the 2 CLS-Precomp.dll CLS-SREP.dll

I will try that, but can you help me more? Im a little noob with the arc script, is my first try...

Here is attached script...

[pakrat2k2]

has anyone else gotten this error message ?

Getting this error when i start ultraARC

"Access violation at address 007C18F8 in module 'UltraARC.exe' . Read of address 000003B8"

It has been reported but just wondering if any other users have seen this issue at all ?

Have re-downloaded the archive from first post, just incase local copy here was corrupt.

[KaktoR]

has anyone else gotten this error message ?

Getting this error when i start ultraARC

"Access violation at address 007C18F8 in module 'UltraARC.exe' . Read of address 000003B8"

It has been reported but just wondering if any other users have seen this issue at all ?

Have re-downloaded the archive from first post, just incase local copy here was corrupt.

Nope. The only message I got last time was that cls srep thing what Simorq noted.

[KaktoR]

I dont have ARC.INI in the script include files

I have replace the 2 CLS-Precomp.dll CLS-SREP.dll

I will try that, but can you help me more? Im a little noob with the arc script, is my first try...

Here is attached script...

Try this. lolz work now.

See what i have done in two scripts to understand what to do if you like to add new unpack things.

PS: LZMA+LOLZ doesn't make sense, both are final compressors. Use either LZMA or LOLZ alone, not both at same time.

[Midnights]

PS: LZMA+LOLZ doesn't make sense, both are final compressors. Use either LZMA or LOLZ alone, not both at same time.

Haha! :rolleyes:

Sorry, i dont know all the compression format, is all new for me, i have alway use LZMA/MAX from inno in the past, what do you suggest me for best result? Precomp+SREP+LZMA?

EDIT: Most important, forgot to say THANKS!

[Midnights]

I have just try PRE+SREP+LZMA, and it not working... :(

All the time i select SREP or Precomp, the installer not work... ??

EDIT: LOLZ (Only) work great!

[Natan_Gameron]

I need a BlackBox with UltraARC implemented I am trying to convert my but only corrupt file error occurs when trying to install

[pakrat2k2]

I need a BlackBox with UltraARC implemented I am trying to convert my but only corrupt file error occurs when trying to install

simply search this forum for blackbox. Number of them already done !

[senying]

Hi , Everyone !:)

an "UltraArcPro_Example" with an example script for "UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release" would be appreciate!

thx

Hello there ! Thanks for the New "UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release" Software. But faced a little problem with Inno Setup Extractor. The Example you provided before with "Ultra ARC 3030" Is not compatible with this New 2900 R5 version. Means when i create Arc with this, the inno setup extractor failed with this type of message "Unknown compression/decompression Method" ...

Can u please provide us the Example like Before?

Thanks

anyone can provide an example script for UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release..??

[pakrat2k2]

anyone can provide an example script for UltraARC 2900 R5 Stable Release..??

check this topic number of scripts there that work fine
https://www.fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=96782

also a complete package here, that you can open and see exactly how things are placed.
https://www.fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=99227

Of course the wiki for online help ( read )
https://www.fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=99330

[KaktoR]

If you want some minimalistic without graphics, look at this
https://fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=99549

[Simorq]

UA v2.9.00 R6 Public (https://www.mediafire.com/file/xyogx5xwx3oi2jf/UA_v2.9.00_R6_Public.7z/file)
UA v2.9.00 R6 Full (https://www.mediafire.com/file/zb5hu9ejkdz0qzp/UA_v2.9.00_R6_Full.7z/file)
Password: 123456

[Fabioddq]

UA v2.9.00 R6 Public (https://www.mediafire.com/file/xyogx5xwx3oi2jf/UA_v2.9.00_R6_Public.7z/file)
UA v2.9.00 R6 Full (https://www.mediafire.com/file/zb5hu9ejkdz0qzp/UA_v2.9.00_R6_Full.7z/file)
Password: 123456

What's the difference between full and public?

[Simorq]

What's the difference between full and public?

public is suitable for Conversion Designer.
And the Full version for personal use

[doofoo24]

@Simorq
can you make 7-Zip-zstd work with <stdin> <stdout>
https://github.com/mcmilk/7-Zip-zstd/releases
it has brotli and zstd built-in 7z.dll...
i don't know the setting for zstd/brotli within 7-Zip-zstd

[Simorq]

@doofoo24
I was going to do it.
But the command line is hidden.

[Bondpotter]

UltraArc 2900 R5
Method : P.XT + SREP + LZMA_MT

In some games, I'm unable to use P.XT because on decompression this error occurs.

https://i.imgur.com/KiJuZrI.png

[KaktoR]

1. increase chunk size
2. Use lower thread usage (t##p)

One of the two works always

PS: And use UltraArc R6 because of better settings

[doofoo24]

any idea how to change font size in vcl (skin.vsf)
it work with ISSkin like
WizardForm.CancelButton.Font.Height:=26;
WizardForm.CancelButton.Font.Style := [fsBold];
but using vcl the font is small and doesn't seem to change ?

[hwang4]

KaktoR , please , can you show me how to add a splash screen in your minimalistic script for UltraArc R5 ! All my tries failed ! thanx!:)

[pakrat2k2]

you cant thats why its called minimalistic... NO graphics to be used at all

[ahmedwaill]

can't you please add a password Section in it ? so i can set a password for my Archive ?

[hwang4]

Hi ,KaktoR !
Can U please Show how to

1. increase chunk size
2. Use lower thread usage (t##p)

to avoid "CRC Check" error (Bondpotter post!)
with an example if possible! thanks!

[umisery]

just like any other ISS script, in the [Registry] section.

Definitely a beginner question, but how do I attach an ISS script to UltraARC?

[KaktoR]

Definitely a beginner question, but how do I attach an ISS script to UltraARC?

I don't understand your question? You can't attach an ISS Script to UltraArc. What should it be exactly?

[umisery]

I'm trying to add registry data during installation, but can't figure out how is all. All the info I'm going off is the post I quoted and this wiki: https://custom-installer-ultimate-v2.fandom.com/wiki/UltraArc which doesn't cover it. Would you be able to explain how?

[KaktoR]

UltraArc is only for compression.

For installation use inno setup (you can get a few scripts here which are able to extract freearc/ultraarc archives) and use the [Registry] section inside these scripts.

[umisery]

Ah I see, thanks! I'll try and see how it goes.

[umisery]

The majority of the scripts have random compiler errors, this is probably a user error and is beyond my skill level. I'll just give up and use 7zip with manual .reg file.

https://i.imgur.com/Z9uyygU.png

[KaktoR]

For some of the scripts (if not the mayority of these repack scripts) you have to use InnoEE for compile (which you can find on this thread in OP).

[Spexxos]

According to this article here (https://custom-installer-ultimate-v2.fandom.com/wiki/UltraArc) Ultraarc should support the RAZOR compressor. However I am not able to find out how to use it.

I scanned through all the .ini files and found nothing, tried to add an external compressor and method in cofig0, then config1 etc. and edited UltraArc.ini accordingly.l I tried every place that seemed logical to me. Didnt work.

Honestly I have no clue where the error lies. Is it even possible to add an external compressor? If so how do I do it?

[aleison]

Hello, because ultraarc skip the files and it only compress some not all, resulting the game descompressed a little with less size final than the original installed. i tried versions de ultraarc and the ultimate and nothing so i have tried in other pc and same.

[KaktoR]

Use a direct link (or better, use the forum attachment system) for sharing stuff like this.

I won't download anything from a site I don't know.

[Zanoza79]

The question is removed.

[psygonex3]

Not sure why but it works under win8 but not win7 i did remove alot of language packs from win7 but i also omitted the ones not needed in the setup.

[Masquerade]

I think I'm doing something wrong here.

I've used UltraARC now a few times for my compression needs, but I can never seen to get decent compression from anything, I can only really get 300mb or so compression over the original folder size.

Here's the UltraARC log:

Pastebin (https://bin.privacytools.io/?4a414124705fa5b2#2PJl0HJmUtob6YCVRe6GLrk4eytOwoMP W2fp4kbcaak=)

I am compressing LEGO Indiana Jones here (which is mainly large .DAT files, with a plethora of small .OGG files since the audio is external to the .DAT files)

Can anyone see what I'm doing wrong? I am using XTool (zlib) + SREP + LOLZ + ZSTD. I don't know how necessary precomp is as well as I'm not too sure if ZSTD is needed on top of LOLZ.

If anyone cna find out how to gain much better compression, I'm all ears :)

[KaktoR]

a plethora of small .OGG files since the audio is external to the .DAT files

Use oggre for this

I'm not too sure if ZSTD is needed on top of LOLZ.
No, not really.

I don't know about this game, it could be that the game files are crypted. Maybe try quickbms and extract the files if possible.

[Masquerade]

Use oggre for this


No, not really.

I don't know about this game, it could be that the game files are crypted. Maybe try quickbms and extract the files if possible.

Thanks KaktoR. While we're here, I am fine using UltraARC the way I am, right? If I try a different game, everything should run as normal (normal being I can reduce file size by GB than MB)?

[Entai44]

Thanks KaktoR. While we're here, I am fine using UltraARC the way I am, right? If I try a different game, everything should run as normal (normal being I can reduce file size by GB than MB)?

yes, but LOLZ and ZSTD are the final compressions, so choose one of them, I refer to LOLZ with this method:
lolz:dtb1:dto1:dtm1:dtw1:dtd1:d256m:mtt1:mt4:mc102 3:gm20:fba4096

my common method usually:
XTool+srep+delta+LOLZ

if there are many files like .raw, .dds, .mp3 or anything try:
msc+XTool+srep+delta+LOLZ
or if just .ogg with another files try:
oggre+XTool+srep+delta+LOLZ

[devil777]

Yes dude... If it has files to reduce on...

Like forge file can be done well via AFR+srep+loz. I mean you'll get good ration over the the file.But man it hurts when it comes to decompression.. The AFR is slow

[devil777]

And entai44.. for lolz which parameter u would recommend??

I generally use lolz:tt1:d200:mtt1:mt3:mc4 (it's fast but not ratio wise,atleast it gets me 2300k/sec)

I'm on HDd don't have any Ssd.. which one u would suggest for speed in com+Ratio wise?

[Masquerade]

yes, but LOLZ and ZSTD are the final compressions, so choose one of them, I refer to LOLZ with this method:
lolz:dtb1:dto1:dtm1:dtw1:dtd1:d256m:mtt1:mt4:mc102 3:gm20:fba4096

my common method usually:
XTool+srep+delta+LOLZ

if there are many files like .raw, .dds, .mp3 or anything try:
msc+XTool+srep+delta+LOLZ
or if just .ogg with another files try:
oggre+XTool+srep+delta+LOLZ

https://i.imgur.com/LLnfkOB.png

So this is just XTool + SREP + LOLZ. How necessary is precomp (in any situation)?

[devil777]

https://i.imgur.com/LLnfkOB.png

So this is just XTool + SREP + LOLZ. How necessary is precomp (in any situation)?

Precom means precompressor and it's simpler to xtool or ztool (cause they are precompressors too).. But xtool is effective (with zlib/zstd/lzo/lz4...)
AFR is an example of precompressor (but it supports only .forge files I mean files which were made using Avilnext engine of Ubisoft)

Precompressor is sometimes necessary sometimes it's not and it's hard to tell for me.Like I did packed some files with xtool_pzlib+srep+lolz and got 58% ratio
But when I used srep+lolz only I got about 60%.. in this case precompressor didn't worth my time that much

[KaktoR]

I prefer MASK method for different file types.

You can define your own mask inside Config0.ini and define files in arc.groups.

[Masquerade]

So far I've established this:

xtool:e:precomp:c128mb,t100p:zlib,lz4,oodle+srep:m 3f:a2+lolz:dtb1:dto1:dtm1:dtw1:dtd1:d256m:mtt1:mt4 :mc1023:gm20:fba4096

(XTool + SREP + LOLZ)

The LOLZ setup came from Entai44, which I am thankful for. I'm trying it out now on some small Indie games and it's running surprisingly well. I just hope the end archive can be read and decompressed by my installer otherwise there isn't much point carrying on.

Edit:

https://i.imgur.com/CnkFJyL.png

As we can see in this case, XTool made very little difference in file size (not that I expected it to in such a small game). Original size is 809mb (Untitlied Goose Game).

[romi1996]

For LOLZ I've set d128m but it just only show 32m during compress, is it a fake number ?
Thanks

[devil777]

nope not a fake number d stands for directory, if u have set d128m it means that in compression it'll use not more than 128m for directory but it can use less than 128m

##d can be less than 128m and it do depends on the file type and file size,
if it uses 32m than don't tense urself up dude.. it's ok

[Masquerade]

I haven't used UA for a while now, since I've been using my own compressor however I'm having a small issue.

No matter what I do, the size always snaps back to the following values:

https://i.imgur.com/strKJ7i.png

Either the values above or just 6.

I'm really unsure as to what could be causing this.

[mausschieber]

I haven't used UA for a while now, since I've been using my own compressor however I'm having a small issue.

No matter what I do, the size always snaps back to the following values:

https://i.imgur.com/strKJ7i.png

Either the values above or just 6.

I'm really unsure as to what could be causing this.

Edit Ultraarc.ini [Split] Section

[MzR]

Hi :) everyone I'm a complete newbie here and I just don't understand how this forum works because I'm a noob kindly anyone plz refer me a complete pdf or video tutorial how to use latest UltraArc to compress a game as .bin and then how to create a Setup.exe which extracts the .bin file? i have no knowledge of Libraries, Scripts and I don't know to use Inno. I also don't know how to hook up inno with ultraarc or customize .ini files.

i just compressed Age of Empires II HD with all DLC's from 5.20 GB to 2 GB using UltraARC 2900 R7 with these FreeArc options: precomp_p.zt+msc+srep+lzma2+mask
and the output had a compressed file of 2 GB which is named as Data.bin and a Records.ini file.

Now how can i use Installer Creator v3.1 to make Setup.exe which extracts Data.bin and after all this i need to make an ISO image of this Repack.:)

[rahul159]

When I try to decompress any afr method with any inno script all give same error "Unarc.dll returned an error code:-11".

My arc.ini - [External compressor:afr]
header = 0
unpackcmd = AFR_x64.exe d #in #out <stdin> <stdout>

Please anyone help

[Sanskar Mandothia]

I want to compress .forge files with AFR methods (like AFR+srep+lolz) but I can't find any option in UltraArc to use AFR...help me on how to do this please...

Assume I have less knowledge

[KaktoR]

Do you want disk splitting, or just one archive?

Just one archive:
Open Resources\Config0.ini

Change MASK
MASK = srep+lolz/$anvilpack=afr:a2+srep+lolz

Then Open UltraArc.exe and select MASK in method options.

In UltraArc.ini use the following settings
[Split]
FirstVolumeSize=999999
CustomVolumeSize=999999
ThresholdPercent=100

If you want disk splitting better use diskspan.bat for this (use the latest from CIUv3 topic on the very last page!)

DiskSpan.bat settings:
set GAME[1].NAME=For Honor
set GAME[1].DATA[1]=Data1.bin
set GAME[1].LIST[1]=Lists\Include1.txt
set GAME[1].METH[1]=afr:a2+srep+lolz

set GAME[1].DATA[2]=Data2.bin
set GAME[1].LIST[2]=Lists\Include2.txt
set GAME[1].EXCL[2]=Lists\Include1.txt
set GAME[1].METH[2]=srep+lolz

Include1.txt
*.forge

Include2.txt
*

[Sanskar Mandothia]

Thanks KaktoR,
That was precisely what i was looking for...

UPDATE:
I was able to create the bin archieve peacefully (using split)...
but the ASIS installer gets automatically closed after few percentage even after disabling antivirus(When enabled, Bitdefender says : The file C:\Users\sansk\AppData\Local\Temp\is-G6D20.tmp\CLS-SREP_x86.exe is infected with Trojan.GenericKD.32772131. Bitdefender blocked this item, your device is safe.)


Literally after spending 3 complete days in forum, I think it's impossible for me to backup my .forge game in small size as there is no single tool & installer that supports each other by stock and provide just click and try methods of compression for diferent files.

But Thanks to you..

[Atakanbasturk]

Guys, I'm new in UltraARC, I edited Config0.ini and my Masked Compression settings:

<Masked Compression>
MASK = srep:m3f+XZ/$binkpack=BPK/$mscdolid=MSC/$deflate=xZlib:e:precomp:t75p:zlib+srep:m3f:l256+X Z/

I am choosing only MASK option under FreeARC under Options tab(and fill other tabs of course) but program says Failed to create data1.arc.

If I select other choices like Precomp, MSC, SREP etc., program starts and use chosen options. It's not using MASK option. But I don't want to use that options, I just want to use MASK option(my codes in config0.ini). What am I missing?

[KaktoR]

Your $deflate is horibly wrong.

Just write like that

$deflate=xZLib+srep:m3f:l256+XZ

And don't use a slash "/" if no other group is after this.

[Masquerade]

XZ
What method is XZ?

[KaktoR]

lzma2

[Atakanbasturk]

Your $deflate is horibly wrong.

Just write like that

$deflate=xZLib+srep:m3f:l256+XZ

And don't use a slash "/" if no other group is after this.

Thanks man. It works now.

I want to ask something too.

In xZLib:

[External compressor:xZLib]
header = 0
;packcmd = "PE\XT" e:precomp:t75p:zlib InFile <stdout>
packcmd = "PE\XT" e:precomp:t75p,c32m:zlib - - <stdin> <stdout>
datafile = InFile

precomp normally first precompress, than compress any file automatically. We need to use -cn command for no compress. Is there any way to add -cn for xZLib?

For example in config0.ini file there is a line:

#Pre-Compressors
PJ = precomp:t-j

If I do this

PJ = precomp:cn (I want precomp compress jpg files so I deleted t-j)

Than precomp in xZLib has no compress option?

[Atakanbasturk]

I have a problem now.

My last MASK is: xZLib+srep:m5f:l256+lzma2/$binkpack=BPK/$MscSolid=msc/$void=0

In my config0.ini(edited)

xZLib="PE\XT" e:precomp:t75p:zlib - - <stdin> <stdout>
BPK="FAZip32" -i0 compress:bpk_c <stdin> <stdout>
msc="MSC" c -f -v -wav=1 InFile OutFile
lzma2="7-Zip" a -txz -an -mcrc=0 -m1=lzma2:d1536m:mf=bt4 -mmt=off -mx9 -si -so <stdin> <stdout>

My Arc.groups:

[img]https://i.hizliresim.com/RkzqeF.png

My folder has 8963 files. 151 .bik, 8071.wav files, 741 other game files. Game File Scanner found over 1.000.000 zlib data. So according to my MASK, 151 files must process with binkpack, 8071 wav files (or supported by MSC ones) must process with MSC, files with extensions in $Void must process with store, then remaining files first process with Xtool then srep then lzma2, am I right? Or horribly wrong?

I'm watching from Task Manager and cmd simultenously

When I hit Start button, in cmd windows:
Memory for compression 256kb, decompression 256kb, cache 0b

(and waits a few seconds) then

Compressing 8,963 files, 5,726,317,223 bytes

than

compressing a.bik
compressing b.bik
compressing c.bik etc... all bik files(task manager says FAZip32.exe works)

without stopping, continues compressing all other files but task manager says XT.exe works(no msc or something, all files except .bik processing with XT.exe)[some files has .bnk extension and $void has .bnk so these files must not process with XT???]

When compression ends, it says;

Compressing 4,954,668,369 bytes with "SREP" -m5f -l256 InFile OutFile (How it reach 4,954,668,369 bytes? Does 8,963 files processed with FAZip32 and XT and result is 4,954,668,369?)

Result:

SREP 3.92 beta (July 23, 2013): input size 4725 mb, memory used 855 mb, -m5f -l256 -c128 -a4/4 -hash=vmac -b8mb
100%: 4,954,668,369 -> 3,118,866,147: 62.95%. Cpu 234 mb/s (20.203 sec), real 22 mb/s (216.414 sec) = 9%
Sorting matches... Second pass:100.0%

Than it continues with lzma2 compression(Task Manager says 7-Zip Standalone Console works)

Result:

Uncompressed: 5.726.317.223
Compressed: 3.220.382.950 (data1.arc, records.ini)
Time: ~15 min
GAIN: %43,7

If I don't choose MASK and tick others (LZMA2, MSC, PRECOMP(P.XT),SREP):

First compress everything with XT.exe (according to task manager), then try to compress result with MSC(analyzes it and finds wav files, I don't know how they compressed with XT), COMPRESS supported .wav files with PackTAK(thats what I want too), then compress result file with SREP(default settings), then compress result file with 7-zip(default settings)

Uncompressed: 5.726.317.223
Compressed: 2.667.545.125 (data1.arc, records.ini, unpack.exe)
Time: ~19 min
GAIN: %53,4 (WTH)

Note: I want one single file so I choose threshold %100 and both size 65536(it's not necessary normally, but in comments, many says it has better compress result)

Normally, it looks like second way easier and result is better. But, it's for 5,33 GB. Think about 50-60 GB or more. It must not compress everything with XT or any preprocessor. It's gonna be huugeee waste of time. So I want to choose what compressed with what or store.

What I want is:

1-Compress compressible media and music files with suitable compressor(As far as I know, wav or bik not compressible with lzma or any other usual compressing programs)
2-Store uncompressible files(trying to compress them is huge waste of time and ssd-hdd exhaustive)
3-Compress remain files with all the force I have. (I have Windows 10 Pro x64, 32 GB DDR 4 RAM, i7-6700K processor.)

So;

1-Where did I make mistake? What the heck is wrong with my mask code?
2-Did anyone know lzma2 maximum compress options?(I have 32 GB RAM)(As far as I know, multithreading in LZMA2 is not good for result files size sometimes)
3-Did anyone know sREP maximum compress options?
4-How can I prevent precomp's self compress in XTool or any precompresser includes precomp?(Precomp compresses precompressed data by default)[For detailed explanation look my previous comment]

[KaktoR]

You have to write the mask groups in lowercase

$MscSolid => $mscsolid

Don't ask me why, but it works.

precomp is always used by xtool (well, the command precomp, not the tool). You can't call xtool without precomp command (precomp = precompression). That's what xtool is for. You can only change used codecs or options.

For uncompressable files use $void mask group (or your own). Open arc.groups with a text editor and add files to $void mask (by filename (+ subfolder) or by file extension (*.abc). You can define files for every other mask group or make a new group ($groupxyz).

[Atakanbasturk]

You have to write the mask groups in lowercase

$MscSolid => $mscsolid

Don't ask me why, but it works.

Thanks man, it works and perfect. My code will get better in time. I suggest you can write lowercase thing to wiki.

precomp is always used by xtool (well, the command precomp, not the tool). You can't call xtool without precomp command (precomp = precompression). That's what xtool is for. You can only change used codecs or options.

Now I get it. I think precomp option ise precomp.exe build in xtool. Precomp.exe and xtool.exe different precompressors. If I want to use precomp, I will just change xzlib.

For uncompressable files use $void mask group (or your own). Open arc.groups with a text editor and add files to $void mask (by filename (+ subfolder) or by file extension (*.abc). You can define files for every other mask group or make a new group ($groupxyz).

Yeah I did that absolutely but, lowercase thing. Now it stores.

[Atakanbasturk]

I'm really sorry but I can't figure it out.

MASK=precomp+srep+7z/$binkpack=bpk/$mscsolid=msc+srep+7z (I tried 7z and 7Z it fails everyway)

msc works, srep works but 7z doesn't work. 7z options in config0.ini(I edited it)

[External compressor:7z,7Z]
header = 0
default = :d192m:fb273:lc4:mc1000000
packcmd = "7z\7z_x64" a -t7z -an -mcrc=0 -m0=lzma:d1536m:mf=bt4:fb=273:mc1000000000:lc8 -mx9 -myx=9 -si -so <stdin> <stdout>

It's not working. But;

4L3 = 4x4:b128mb:lzma:ultra:1536m:bt4:fb273:lc8:mc100000 0000(It uses FAZip)

Or (when I use lzma2)

[External compressor:lzma2,Lzma2]
header = 0
default = :d25:fb=273:mf=bt4:mc=1000000:lc=4:lp=0
packcmd = "7z\7z_x64" a -txz -an -mcrc=0 -m1=lzma2:d1536m:mf=bt4:fb=273:mc1000000 -mmt=off -mx9 -si -so <stdin> <stdout>

Working.

I want 7-zip with lzma method. What's wrong?

(UltraARC 2.9 R8)

NOTE: For your information, when I use these parameters (7z_x64 a -t7z -an -mcrc=0 -m0=lzma:d1536m:mf=bt4:fb=273:mc1000000000:lc8 -mx9 -myx=9) in cmd, it compress any file without any error.


I tried it with DiskSpan, it says Write error(disk full??). I have 160 gb empty space and my game files 5.33 GB.Whaaaatt???

Found the problem's source: It's not accepting -t7z command. Why? How can I use lzma compression method with 7zip in ultraarc?

[devil777]

Holdup

Watch how much the 7z.exe weighs (I mean space. It'll be 1.09MB likely for 64bit one. 720KB likely for 32 bit one)

7z.exe for xz(lzma2) isn't the same in size for general 7z patch. In 7z(for xz/lzma2) parameter -txz is used in packaging parameter not -t7z.

Also dude it's written

packcmd = 7z.exe a -txz -an -m0=lzma2(:options):fb=273:mf=bt4:mc=100000000:lc=4 :lp=0 -mx9 -si -so <stdin> <stdout>

Never used lzma in the place of "lzma2" in the packcmd parameter.it matters a little about what you write in [External compressor] whether it's lmza2 or xz

during compression use or u can say for compression method
lzma2:d256m:mt2
(Will help you to keep the track about how much directory and multithread you had used for files.but use lzma2 in case of renaming it in External compressor)

#d is directory and of course mt is the thread number

#I had encountered disk error when used "d" more than 128 for 32bit executable.just a reminder tho

That should work fine.with best regards

[pratikpatel8982]

How can I decompress the archive using inno setup scripts. Sorry but I am noob. I don't know much about scripting. BTW, it would have been better if there was an inbuilt "decompess" option in Ultra Arc.

[KaktoR]

There is. Namely Self-Extractor.

[Cuttlas]

Where to download UltraARC 2900 R8 version?

[mausschieber]

Where to download UltraARC 2900 R8 version?

you can download it here (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=478321&postcount=1) under tools

[KaktoR]

R8 will be the last one only compatible with CIU3.0.0.0u9.

For v3.0.0.1 there will be a whole new version.

[y_thelastknight]

is there any simple Installer Script that support UltraARC (v2.9.0.0 R6 Final Rev. 30102018) Full ? i get these error every time.

[KaktoR]

Well you have to include used compressors in your setup script and let them extract on install step.

[y_thelastknight]

Well you have to include used compressors in your setup script and let them extract on install step.

what files should i include into the script? i used this script (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=459251&postcount=766). it support UltraARC Reflate Edition 2800 but not support
i try to replace the files with UltraARC (v2.9.0.0 R6 Final Rev. 30102018) Full but whole files are different. what should i do?

[KaktoR]

If you like it simple, I suggest you this script https://fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=103408

The very latest UltraArc version is already inside.

[y_thelastknight]

If you like it simple, I suggest you this script https://fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=103408

The very latest UltraArc version is already inside.

thank you very much :)

[pratikpatel8982]

How do I use a custom algorithm with ultra arc??
like this: pZLib3:m1:c128m:t75p+srep:m3f+lolz:dtb1:tt16:d2047 :mc1023

[occan]

hola, esto sirve para descomprimir los archivos en la misma carpeta que donde esta el archivo unpack.exe?.
ya que lo pongo a descomprimir y me tira la carpeta "Output" y no la quiero, ademas utilizo setup factory y queria saber como hacer para que al ejecutar se descomprima en la carpeta donde coloco el unpack.exe

saludos

hello, this serves to unzip the files in the same folder as where the file unpack.exe ?.
since I put it to decompress and it throws me the "Output" folder and I do not want it, also I use setup factory and I wanted to know how to do so that when executing it is decompressed in the folder where I put the unpack.exe

regards

[sina001]

UltraARC v2.9.00 R6 Full slightly improved now does not split only from 1 TB.4010440105