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Revision as of 20:29, 30 June 2025
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| Latest Version: | 1.1 | ||
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| Release Date: | 2023-02-23[1] | ||
| Company: | SHP | ||
| Development Status: | Active | ||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||
| Developer(s): | Andrew Branscom | ||
| Interface: | GUI | ||
| Language: | C# | ||
| Open Source: | Closed | ||
| Source Availability: | No | ||
| License: | GNU | ||
| Type: | Cataloger, Template:VersionDetectorTool | ||
| Relevant Engine: | AGI, GOB, LSCI, SCI | ||
| Platform: | Windows | ||
| Localization: | English | ||
| Website: | sierrahelp.com | ||
A.K.A.
- SVT
Description
Andrew Branscom's Sierra Version Tool is a browsable tool that returns release information for AGI and SCI games. It can create a text file with the inforrmation gleaned for cataloging and archival purposes
The Sierra Version Toolt makes use of the original AGIChecker and SCIChecker classes written by Cold Turkey. It uses a database based on HWM's Sierra version list with hashes from the ScummVM AGI and SCI detection_tables.h.
The Sierra Version Tool is currently maintained by Andrew Branscom
Screenshots
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Features
The Sierra Version Tool includes a few handy tools.
- Hash Generator
- AGI CPC Decryptor
- DOSBox Launcher
The hash generator can be used to determine the MD5 of a key game file for unrecognized games. The generated hash can be used to submit determined information for the database. Go to "Tools" > "Get Hash" and select your key file. This is usually the "LOGDIR" file for AGI games and RESOURCE.MAP or the first of the RESOURCE.00* files for SCI games. This will copy the file name and MD5 to the clipboard so you can easily paste it into any notes to report a game missing from the game database.
If the selected game is an AGI game with the infamous CPC "bad disk track" copy protection, Cold Turkey's AGI DiskFree Decryptor is included to allow the selected game to be decrypted so it can be played on modern PCs. It will generate an "AGI.EXE" file to launch the game without low level access to the key disk. This does not alter any of the game's files, but be sure to read the "Important Note" section above before using this feature. To decrypt the currently selected game go to "Tools" > "Decrypt AGI game".
The DOSBox Launcher can launch a PC AGI or SCI game to check the game's about information. You can select the copy of DOSBox you wish to use by going to "Tools" > "Options" and browse to your installed DOSBox executable. You can select the game's executable and any needed arguments from this dialog, too. This is intended to be a convenience for gathering any missing game information, not a generic DOSBox frontend. Please note that the use of DOSBox may result in stdout.txt and stderr.txt files to be written to the game's folder. Please see the "Important Note" section above before using this feature.
Requirements
Version History
Development Status
Sierra Version Tool is currently under active development.
Options
Download
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Known issues
- The Sierra Version Tool can write files to the selected game path if you have it write a "Version.txt" file or use the AGI CPC Decryptor. It is recommended that you copy the contents of the game disk(s) to a folder on your hard drive as you should not alter an original game disk by writing to it. This diminishes the archival value of the disk.
Credits
References
- ↑ https://sciprogramming.com/community/index.php?topic=2116.0
- ↑ From the project's README.md
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