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=== '''Structure of the DAT File''' ===  
=== '''Structure of the DAT File''' ===  
The structure of the DAT file is not typically uniform because it can store different types of game data, each with its own format. However, there are general patterns that can be observed:
The structure of the DAT file is not typically uniform because it can store different types of game data, each with its own format.  
 
# '''Headers and Pointers''': The DAT file contains headers that provide information about the data structures it contains. These headers point to specific areas within the file, where different types of data (such as event scripts, level data, or character info) are stored.
# '''Data Blocks''': The DAT file consists of large chunks or blocks of data, which could include everything from raw numeric values to more complex data structures. These blocks are indexed and referenced by pointers in the file's header.
# '''Event Data''': For event-related information, the file may include pointers to specific events or triggers that occur in the game world. These could relate to when a character speaks, when an enemy spawns, or when a player enters a new area.
# '''Scripting Information''': In many games, the DAT file contains scripts or control structures that determine how the game reacts to player inputs or other events. These scripts could define AI behaviors, quests, or other interactive elements.


== DAT extraction ==
== DAT extraction ==

Revision as of 21:03, 10 January 2025

In Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return, the DAT file is used to store data assets that are essential for the game's gameplay. This file format typically contains important game data, including:

  • SPRT - Sprite Data
  • SMST - 3D Model Data, Standard Assets
  • MDAT - 3D Model Data, Level Geometry
  • TXTD - Text Data (explained in detail here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbk2eXQPL68)
  • ALFD - Asset Animation Data (responsible for moving limbs and model fragments, but doesn't construct skeleton - it seems like skeleton constructing occurs in MAIN.EXE)
  • TANP - Tomba Animation Data
  • BETP - Animation data type 2
  • SCLD - Level Collision Data
  • DRWB - Drawmaps - used to display chunks of level only visible to camera
  • BGMP - Backgrounds

The DAT file format is proprietary to the game and contains various types of data that support the core gameplay experience.

Structure of the DAT File

The structure of the DAT file is not typically uniform because it can store different types of game data, each with its own format.

DAT extraction

DAT file can be extracted using Tomba 2 Extraction Script.

Filetypes by ID

Below are listed filetype IDs from inside TOMBA2.DAT

Tomba 2 Retail DAT file
ID Filetype Name Description
00 SPRT Sprites General sprites, menu related(?)
01 SMST 3D Model Weapon set
02 TXTD Text Explained in detail here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbk2eXQPL68
03 TXTD Text Explained in detail here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbk2eXQPL68
04 TANP Tomba Animation Tomba's animation data, but no skeleton creation data, which might occur in MAIN.EXE
05 SMST 3D Model Baron's model
06 MDAP Animations Baron's animation
07 SCLD Level Collision Level collision data
08 MDAT Level Geometry 3D Level geometry data
09 DRWB Drawmaps Level "drawmap"
10 SPRT Sprites 2D Sprites, level related
11 BGMP Background Maps Level backgrounds made of 2D tiles
12 SMST 3D Model(s) Asset pack for every level: platforms, doors, objects, moveable level parts, etc.
13 TXTD Text Explained in detail here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbk2eXQPL68
14 BETP Animation Type 2 animation
15 ? ? ?
16 SMST 3D Model Zippo's model
17 ALFP Animation Zippo's animation
18-44 Mixed data mostly SMST, occasional ALFP, rarely MDAT
Tomba 2 Demo IDs
ID Filetype Name Description
00 SPRT Sprites General sprites, menu related(?)
01 SMST 3D Model Weapon set
02 TXTD Text Explained in detail here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbk2eXQPL68
03 TXTD Text Explained in detail here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbk2eXQPL68
04 TANP Tomba Animation Tomba's animation data, but no skeleton creation data, which might occur in MAIN.EXE
05 SCLD Level Collision Level collision data
06 MDAT Level Geometry 3D Level geometry data
07 DRWB Drawmaps Level "drawmap"
08 SPRT Sprites 2D Sprites, level related
09 BGMP Background Maps Level backgrounds made of 2D tiles
10 SMST 3D Model(s) Asset pack for every level: platforms, doors, objects, moveable level parts, etc.
11 TXTD Text Explained in detail here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbk2eXQPL68
12 BETP Animation Type 2 animation
13 SMST 3D Model Zippo's model
14 ALFP Animation Zippo's animation
15-44 Mixed mostly SMST, occasional ALFP, rarely MDAT
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