SCI Decoder

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SCI Decoder
Version 1.0
Author: Carl Muckenhoupt
Developer Hermetic Software
1993
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SCI Decoder
Latest Version:  1.0
Release Date:  1993[1]
Company: Hermetic Software
Development Status:  Unmaintained
Publication Status:  Published
Developer(s): Carl Muckenhoupt
Interface: CLI
Language: C
Open Source: Open
Source Availability:  Yes (included in download)
License: Shareware
Type: Resource Extractor, Resource Viewer
Relevant Engine: SCI
Platform: DOS
Localization: English
Website: N/A




A.K.A.

  • SD


Description

Carl Muckenhoupt's SCI Decoder is an independently-written shareware program that decodes and displays certain types of data from SCI games. There are two versions: one for the older, EGA-only games, and one for the newer VGA games. This file documents only the VGA version.


Features


Requirements


Version History

Dec 1992 SCI Decoder EGA is released, ages after its time.
1.0 Jan 1993 SCI Decoder VGA first sees the light of day.


Development Status

Carl Muckenhoupt's SCI Decoder is an independently-written shareware program that decodes and displays certain types of data from SCI games. There are two versions: one for the older, EGA-only games, and one for the current batch. This file documents only the VGA version. SCI Decoder is no longer actively maintained and the home page no longer exists.


Usage

To run SCI Decoder, type sdv [path]

where [path] is the directory where the game is stored. If the game is stored on floppies, specify the drive and insert the startup disk before beginning.

A menu will appear on the left side of the screen. Use the cursor control keys to select an item from the menu. The left and right arrow keys will move you to the last and next data type, respectively. See included documentation for more information.


Options

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