[GTA III/VC/SA D.I.C. Editor ~ Version 3 ~ darkDM ~ Readme & Help File]

[Disclaimer Note]

I am not held responsible for whatever happens to you, your computer, your copy of GTA III/VC/SA
or ANY of your files for that matter. By downloading this program and using it, you agree that
any and all of your actions & consequences are of your responsibility. 

It is PROHIBITED BY LAW for you to edit and or gain any monetary value from MY program. Do not
re-upload and or re-distribute without my permission first.

* Credits:
	VB6 ~ Allowing me to create the Editor.
	PS & PS Brush Designers ~ Allowing me to create the splash images.
	You & Other Modders ~ For insipiring me to create a tool which I can contribute to the modding community.


[News/Changes]


~ Version 4 Release Date Info : [May/8/2011]
If you've been paying attention, I've been updating DIC every 2 days (Except for v1.5.) This will change for Version 4,
since I'll be attempting to remove the use of an external updater. I will also add a .INI reading
function to the editor's engine, which means I may have to re-code the editor or add a few lines
of new coding into it. This will take me some time to do, since I'll be quite busy over the next few
days. For now, enjoy v3 and it's updates.


~ Version 3 May/8/2011
* Fixed a Timer error from version 2.6 (Unreleased; v3 Beta)
+ Updated DIC's file editing GUI's.
+ Added File Shortcuts.
+ Added the "Extras" option.
+ Created an external DIC Updater which will (hopefully) be integrated within the Editor.
+ Cleaned up the Editor's code a bit.
+ New Splash.
- Removed potential error-producing code.
- Removed the .txt editor from the main file editing GUI.

~ Version 2 May/6/2011
* Fixed three major errors that caused DIC to crash after loading any file.
* Fixed a bug which erased your old History Log.
* Fixed a screwed up timer.
" Note - Version 1.5 Was not released because of these three errors.
+ Updated DIC's main file editing GUI a bit.
+ Updated DIC's extra file editing GUIs a bit.
+ Applied a File History Log.
+ Improved the Editors functioning.
+ Improved the Notes system, they are no longer temporary & are saved after they are changed.
+ Faster file loading than Versions 0.4 - 1.0 (1.5 Excluded due to errors)
+ Re-coded how DIC shuts down. It is now recommended you close the editor via the "Close the Editor" label.
+ New Splash Screen.
- Removed faulty coding leftover from V0.4 - 1.5

~ Version 1.5 May/4/2011
x Version was not released due to faulty coding and errors.
E DIC Would not load the game's Data folder directory.
E DIC Was saving glitchy backups which caused the editor to crash after loading a file. 
E DIC Would crash after 5 minutes caused by a faulty test timer.

~ Version 1.0 May/1/2011
* COMPLETELY re-designed the DIC Editor. Here's more detailed information:
" Re-Built from scratch the way the Editor loaded it's files & functioned. Loads files up to 200% faster than V0.4
" Re-coded the way DIC would store your backups.
" Added a error handler.
" Fixed A LOT of errors and bugs that V0.5 had.
" New splash screen.
" Removed the use of "DIC User Files" & batch files.
" DIC Editor v0.5 was a complete mess. It had a HELL of a lot of bugs, everywhere. v1 is hopefully a new gateway
" for DIC.


[Upcoming features for V4]
* Bug fixes if any are found.
+ Changes to the Editor's Engine.
+ Ability to run the tool outside of the game's directory using an .ini file.


[Help Section]

Here's the current known "Bugs" of this version, which is usually common human error and not from the editor itself.
Make sure to place DIC Editor.exe, History.txt & Notes.txt in the same directory as where your game's .exe file
resides.

* If DIC does not load your files after typing in the name and it freezes, please make sure that you have placed it
  in your games' directory. (Ex. Where gta_sa.exe would be found).

* If DIC freezes upon loading, you are either missing any of these files in the editor's .exe directory: History.txt
  or Notes.txt. Simply create/add them and the Editor should run up normally again.

If you are still having trouble and none of the above solutions given to you have helped you out, feel free to contact me
@ GTAGarage.com. Search for darkDM and send me a PM.
