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[ZonFire99]

The Hero Editor program is free to use.
If you want to re-distribute the software, please obtain permission from me.

FIRST: READ THESE Do's and Don'ts

1) If you have a firewall (such as the WinXP built-in firewall), make sure you don't block downloads from this site, or your download file will have 0 bytes.  Also make sure that you allow pop-ups from this site (www.ladderhall.com and www.ladderhallrealm.com), and allow cookies.  You might also find it necessary to add www.ladderhall.com and www.ladderhallrealm.com to your list of trusted sites.  In some cases (e.g. Norton Internet Security), you may need to turn off your firewall to successfully download Hero Editor.

2) If you are using Windows 2000, NT, or XP, then make sure you have Administrator rights when you install Hero Editor.  If you are the only user of your computer, then probably already have Administrator rights.  Also, make sure that you have installed all patches to your operating system.  If not, you will probably get errors about not having various windows files installed correctly, or that you cannot copy files, such as the Setup.LST file.

3) After you have installed and started Hero Editor, press and release the F1 key, and a Help file will pop up that will give you a description about how to use some of the features of Hero Editor.

4) Hero Editor usually requires that you are using an English version of Windows and your computer is set for single byte letters/Unicode, NOT multiple byte letters/UniCode.  (NOTE:  I have never had this problem, but others tell me this solved the problem for them.)  From your Control Panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel) run Regional Settings, look for something about Unicode.  Make sure the Unicode setting is for single bytes and that you have the language setting for English (in both the Regional Options tab, and the Advanced tab).  If using WinXP, it might also help to right-click on Hero Editor.exe, select Properties, and in the Compatibility tab, select Windows 95 mode.  If set incorrectly, you will probably get error messages such as "unknown stat found: 21".

5) If pictures don't seem to line up properly, you probably need to set your screen to use Small Fonts.

6) Make sure you have your screen resolution set to at least 800x600, or you won't see the buttons at the bottom of Hero Editor.


SECOND: Where do you get Hero Editor?

OPTION 1: Use the download link at the bottom of THIS post for a COMPLETE INSTALLATION of the HERO EDITOR V1.04 program, complete with automatic installation of any required files/DLLs (5.5 MB, 16-Oct-2010).  I recommend EVERYONE uses this option.

Download the ZIP file into a new directory.  UNZIP it. There should be three files ("setup.lst", "setup.exe", "Hero Editor.CAB"). Run (double click) the"setup.exe" file (or just "setup", if you have known file extensions hidden), and follow the directions (Click on the big button, on the left side).  BTW, if a message comes up re “Version Conflict”, answer yes (to keep the newer file that you already have).



OPTION 2: Check the second-last post for the link for a COMPLETE INSTALLATION of the HERO EDITOR V0.96 program (OLDER VERSION) , complete with automatic installation of any required files/DLLs (5,579 KB).

OPTION 3: Check below for the link for a COMPLETE INSTALLATION of the HERO EDITOR V0.95 program (OLDER VERSION) , complete with automatic installation of any required files/DLLs (5,267 KB).  I have left the link here for now.

OPTION 4: Check below for the link for a COMPLETE INSTALLATION of the HERO EDITOR V0.90 program (OLDER VERSION) , complete with automatic installation of any required (new) files/DLLs (5,255 KB).  I have left the link here for now.

OPTION 5: Check the next post for the link for a COMPLETE INSTALLATION of the HERO EDITOR V0.80 program (OLDER VERSION) .  I have left the link here for now.

OPTION 6: Check two posts down for the link for the UPGRADE to HERO EDITOR V0.82 (OLDER VERSION) if you already have a previous version of Hero Editor working (2,998 KB).  Again, this is an older version of Hero Editor, and I have left the link here for now.



For the post to download the previous version of Hero Editor (V0.70 and V0.71):
Hero Editor V0.70 Post

The previous version of Hero Editor (V0.66) is discussed in the following post:
Hero Editor V0.66 Discussion

The previous version of Hero Editor (V0.65) is discussed in the following post:
Hero Editor V0.65 Discussion

The previous versions of Hero Editor (V0.60 and V0.61) are discussed in the following post:
Hero Editor V0.60 and V0.61 Discussion




Again, OPTION 1: Use the download link just below here for a COMPLETE INSTALLATION of the HERO EDITOR V1.04 program, complete with automatic installation of any required files/DLLs (5.5 MB).  I recommend EVERYONE uses this option.

Download the ZIP file into a new directory.  UNZIP it. There should be three files ("setup.lst", "setup.exe", "Hero Editor.CAB"). Run (double click) the"setup.exe" file (or just "setup", if you have known file extensions hidden), and follow the directions (Click on the big button, on the left side).  BTW, if a message comes up re “Version Conflict”, answer yes (to keep the newer file that you already have).

NOTE:
1) The only change from HE V1.02 to V1.03 is that V1.03 has had a bug fixed that now allows HE to work properly with D2GC.

2) The main changes from V1.03 to V1.04 are:

• added the 5 new items (Token of Absolution, etc.)
  
• set the Gold limit for the Stash to the new flat cap
  
• mass Stat removal added (e.g. remove prayer from all items with one click, BUT, each aura can be removed separately, and not all auras at once)
  
• added "Akara has Reset Stat/Skill Points" to Act I, Quest I

Attached Files

•  Hero Editor V102.zip   5.5MB   4723 downloads
•  Hero Editor V103.zip   5.5MB   3414 downloads
•  Hero Editor V104.zip   5.51MB   30589 downloads

[ZonFire99]

OPTION 5: COMPLETE INSTALLATION of the HERO EDITOR program, complete with automatic installation of any required files (5,275 KB).  This is an older version of Hero Editor.

Download the ZIP file into a new directory.  UNZIP it. There should be three files ("setup.lst", "setup.exe", "Hero Editor.CAB"). Run (double click) the"setup.exe" file (or just "setup", if you have known file extensions hidden), and follow the directions (Click on the big button, on the left side).  BTW, if a message comes up re “Version Conflict”, answer yes (to keep the newer file that you already have).

Attached Files

•  Hero_Editor_Full_V80.zip   5.15MB   213768 downloads

[ZonFire99]

Where do you get Hero Editor V0.82?

OPTION 6: NEW UPGRADE of the HERO EDITOR program.  Use ONLY if you already have a previous version of Hero Editor working (2,998 KB) (SEE FULL INSTALL OPTION ABOVE).  Once you have a previous version of Hero Editor working, then move or rename the Hero Editor files (.exe, .ini, .txt) from the previous version (if you want to keep them for any reason).  Download the file from the link below.  Unzip it into your directory for Hero Editor.  If you want, you can change the shortcut name for Hero Editor to indicate that you are now using “Hero Editor V0.82”.  In any case, you should be able to run this new version of Hero Editor.

NOTE: This is an older version of Hero Editor.

Attached Files

•  HeroEditorV82.zip   2.93MB   121549 downloads

[ZonFire99]

Change made for V0.82 (Feb. 22, 2004):

- Fixed a bug in V0.81 re “misses” displaying some duplicate/stacked magic attributes


Some of the changes for Hero Editor V0.81 (Feb. 15, 2004):

- Set names are now displayed again when you "mouse-over" V1.10 Set items
- Added menu option for output to a .txt file of all char & item magic attribs info, etc., including Summary info
- allowed “-“ to be typed when entering negative numbers (e.g. –20 IAS)
- fixed “bug” re Other: Base Sockets and Quantity selection was mixed up
- fixed several Set item names (e.g. Aldur’s Gauntlet => Aldur’s Rhythm)
- added warning message if you try to open a char file version < 1.09D (e.g. used to default to file was too small or file >32KB error messages)
- belt mouse position detection fixed (was reversed up/down)
- changed “Min Magic Damage” to “Min to Max Magic Damage”
- changed Magic Attribs display in Extras to show value/name, and NOT show “An Evil Force”

Some of the changes for Hero Editor V0.80 (Jan. 31, 2004):

- Set Items properly implemented – several things added
- fixed Aura’s display so they stack, and display with the name of the Aura
- 3 “missing” States have been added (these were added in V0.71)
- fixed combined Magic Attributes for proper decoding (“Min-Max 1-H Dmg”, “Min-Max 2-H Dmg”, “Min-Max Throw Dmg”, “All Resists”, “All Stats”)
- added Runeword selection and display of Runeword on items
- Magic Attributes display window now can be scrolled and can display up to 100 different attributes!!! (i.e. useful only if many magic attributes will be hidden from display in D2)
- added keyboard functions to Magic Attributes TreeView
- fixed/added keyboard usage for lists (e.g. cut&paste, search using #'s or letters)
- added Menu shortcuts (e.g. Del key to "quick" delete items)
- added Menu access keys
- fixed re moving an item used to restore minimized Extras window
- Quests selection/changes fixed
- added F1 help functionality
- added option to display Set Magic attributes in "Description" list
- max value to gold has been fixed
- when changing Item Codes, the list is now sorted alphabetically by the item name, not Item Code
- added ability to use Buffer and Favorites with Runeword magic attributes
- added Runeword magic attributes editing to menus
- added selection and display of “Monsters”
- .icon property set for Main and Extras windows
- editing a character no longer forces your character back to Act I, Chapter 1
- Current Act batch button works now, if the Act is selected (not just Quest) (was added in V0.71)
- NOX support added (was added for V0.71)
- “Newby” renamed to “Starter Item”
- fixed Skill names, such as “Royal Strike” => “Phoenix Strike”
- fixed Simple Item decoding re Unknown10 (flag + time codes [just ignore this])
- fixed Merc item decode error
- allow “unknown” items to be loaded (for Mod games)
- added option for up to 25 “new” items to be created (for Mod games)
- old “Hero Editor.INI” file gets renamed (i.e. not deleted) when a new version of Hero Editor is installed
- the “unknown” char/class picture is removed, unless “required” by a Mod game
- items can now automatically be created as low or high level items (high level = to use max sockets)
- added Arrow Key functionality to TreeView displays: Extras – Item Attributes, Item Create; Main – Quests, Mercs
- fixed the display window for Buffer and Favorites magic attributes (used to truncate at ~20 attributes)
- increased size of “Save Modified Item” button and “Save New Item To PickedUp” button
- fixed Runeword magic attributes re selection of Max Dmg for fire, ice, poison (used to default to 0, not max)
- if change item quality from Set, Set magic attributes are deleted
- fixed making (and decoding) of Tome of Identify
- Moved "Bonus to Attack Rating %" from Other, to Attack
- Moved "Aura" from Other, to "Aura (Skill when equipped)" in Skill

[Shokaku]

Sorry to add a reply to your topic, but if people are having trouble with 0 byte downloads, one possible cause is the default security configuration within Internet Explorer.  The simplest solution is to add www.ladderhall.com and www.ladderhallrealm.com as trusted sites in Internet Explorer.  Here is a step-by-step procedure for doing that:

1)  Click on Tools (on your Internet Explorer menu bar) and select Internet Options...

2)  Click on the Security tab and click on the Trusted Sites icon (check mark in a green circle)

3)  Click on the Sites button and under the "Add this Web site to the zone:", type in the following:

http://www.ladderhall.com

and click on the Add button to the right of the input box.  Repeat for

http://www.ladderhallrealm.com

.

Hope that helps.

[ZonFire99]

OPTION 4: COMPLETE INSTALLATION of the HERO EDITOR program, complete with automatic installation of any required files (5,255 KB).  NOTE: This is an older version of Hero Editor.

Download the ZIP file into a new directory.  UNZIP it. There should be three files ("setup.lst", "setup.exe", "Hero Editor.CAB"). Run (double click) the"setup.exe" file (or just "setup", if you have known file extensions hidden), and follow the directions (Click on the big button, on the left side).  BTW, if a message comes up re “Version Conflict”, answer yes (to keep the newer file that you already have).



This version is a Complete Install version of Hero Editor.  The main difference from Hero Editor V0.82, is that Hero Editor V0.90 uses completely new DLLs and a new installation program -- both should help for people using Win XP.

When I get some free time, I will update Hero Editor further, to include some more fixes that I have been adding to my list of things-to-do.

Attached Files

•  Hero_Editor_Full_V90.zip   5.13MB   177532 downloads

[ZonFire99]

OPTION 3: COMPLETE INSTALLATION of the HERO EDITOR program, complete with automatic installation of any required files (5,267 KB).  I recommend EVERYONE uses this option.

Download the ZIP file into a new directory.  UNZIP it. There should be three files ("setup.lst", "setup.exe", "Hero Editor.CAB"). Run (double click) the"setup.exe" file (or just "setup", if you have known file extensions hidden), and follow the directions (Click on the big button, on the left side).  BTW, if a message comes up re “Version Conflict”, answer yes (to keep the newer file that you already have).

Attached Files

•  Hero_Editor_Full_V95.zip   5.14MB   31702 downloads

[ZonFire99]

Some of the changes for Hero Editor V0.95 (December 3, 2005):

- fixed bug re life/mana/stamina being set to max-1 (e.g. 8190)
- fixed bug re "All Resistances" and "All Stats" now always displays correct values
- checked and fixed several Rare/Crafted names
- added display of magic attributes when gems and runes are socketed in items
- only look for D2 directory when 1st installing HE (avoids some incorrect "virus" warnings)
- fixed crash bug re entering illegal numbers (e.g. letters), when only numbers are expected
- checked/fixed menu option to unsocket items (and remove all socketed items)
- fix so Annihilus small charm displays as a soulstone (also fix viper amulet)
- fixed bug re "You Were Dead" checkbox text disappearing when un-selected
- added file save error text description (used to be just an error number, lol)
- Unique Item pictures are now displayed (see Option Tab, option #14)


The following are also the D2 V1.11 additions:

- Runewords: 34 new runewords (23 only for B.Net, unless you have a Mod game)
- State: uberminion #184
- UniqueItem: Hellfire Torch
- Misc. Items: pk1, pk2, pk3, dhn, bey, mbr, std

[ZonFire99]

OPTION 2: COMPLETE INSTALLATION of the HERO EDITOR program, complete with automatic installation of any required files (5,579 KB).  This is an older version of Hero Editor.

Download the ZIP file into a new directory.  UNZIP it (or drag-and-drop the contents into a new directory). There should be three files ("setup.lst", "setup.exe", "Hero Editor.CAB"). Run (double click) the"setup.exe" file (or just "setup", if you have known file extensions hidden), and follow the directions (Click on the big button, on the left side).  BTW, if a message comes up re “Version Conflict”, answer yes (to keep the newer file that you already have).

Attached Files

•  Hero_Editor_Full_V96.zip   5.45MB   198756 downloads
•  Hero_Editor_Full_V96.zip   5.45MB   2948 downloads

[ZonFire99]

Some of the changes for Hero Editor V0.96 (January 22, 2006):

- added life/mana/stamina fractions editing
- added Iron Golem to character file (and editing)
- fixed character file to work with a corpse/dead body
- update picture of item immediately, when selecting a Unique name
- added background picture selection for larger stash mods (see INI file)
- fixed some item copy issues (e.g. couldn't copy Merc items properly)

[ZonFire99]

Some of the changes for Hero Editor from V0.96 to V1.03 (December 6, 2008):

- added support for D2 V1.03 (partial) and V1.07
- added reanimate monsters 704-733
- fixed stash/inv/cube size to allow up to 16x16 (not 8x16)
- fixed corpse/dead bodies re now up to 12 items can be recovered
- fixed bug where main window sometimes cut off text at bottom (version, files, etc.)
- added ability to switch between item decode versions on an already open character file
- added Option re keep only 1 backup character file (in addition to the present all or none)
- added Ladder selection character type
- added the ability for new items that can use all 4 characters for item code
- fixed the mouse move dll, so it now works with XP and Vista
- added more options for custom items, for better support for Mods such as Median
- changed buffer to allow multiple "aura when equipped"
- added option to check save path on char open (for D2GC support)
- added auto hotkey setup (for both right and left skills)
- added a warning if trying to save a file >8191 bytes
- added a "Paste Fill" button to fill inv, etc with charms, etc.
- added a pastex7 of jewels into a weapon (via right-click option)