How to Use Cri Packed File Maker to Compress Game Data in CPK Format

What is Cri Packed File Maker and How to Use It

If you are a fan of video games, especially Pro Evolution Soccer (PES), you might have encountered CPK files before. These are compressed archive files that contain game data, such as graphics, sounds, scripts, etc. CPK files are used by many games that run on CRIWARE engine, a middleware developed by CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

Cri Packed File Maker

But how do you create or edit CPK files? That's where Cri Packed File Maker comes in handy. This is an application that allows you to easily create or modify CPK files by using various tools and functions. In this article, we will introduce you to Cri Packed File Maker and show you how to use it step by step.

CRI File System Tools v2.40.13.0

Cri Packed File Maker is part of CRI File System Tools v2.40.13.0, which is a package of applications that can handle CPK files and other CRIWARE-related formats. The package includes:

• CPK File Builder

• Cri Packed File Maker

• Console version CRI Packed File Maker (Expert User Only)

• Excel CPK file creation tool MakeCpk

You can download CRI File System Tools v2.40.13.0 from this link. The application runs on .NET Framework 4.0 or higher, which is already included in Windows 8.1/10 operating systems. The application can also be used for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.

To install CRI File System Tools v2.40.13.0, simply extract the downloaded ZIP file to any folder you like. You will see four executable files corresponding to each tool in the package.

For more information about CRIWARE engine and its products, you can visit the official website of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

CPK File Builder

CPK File Builder is an application that has a user-friendly GUI view that works to create a CPK file. A CPK file is a compressed archive file that contains game data, such as graphics, sounds, scripts, etc.

To create a CPK file using CPK File Builder, you need to follow these steps:

• Run the CPKFileBuilder.exe file from the extracted folder.

• Register files and directories by dragging and dropping them into the application window.

• You can change as you like the directory structure and group files by using the buttons on the toolbar.

• You can also optimize file allocation by clicking on the Optimize button.

• When you are done with your settings, click on the Build button.

• Select a destination folder and a name for your CPK file.

• Wait for the process to finish.

The advantages of using CPK File Builder are that you can easily create a CPK file with a graphical interface, customize your directory structure and group files, and optimize file allocation for better performance.

Cri Packed File Maker

Cri Packed File Maker is a simple application of CPK builder application. With Cri Packed File Maker, you will easily create CPK files by drag & drop function.

To create a CPK file using Cri Packed File Maker, you need to follow these steps:

• Run the CriPackedFileMaker.exe file from the extracted folder.

• Drag and drop files or folders into the application window.

• Select a destination folder and a name for your CPK file.

• Click on the Build button.

• Wait for the process to finish.

The differences between Cri Packed File Maker and CPK File Builder are that Cri Packed File Maker has a simpler interface and function, does not allow you to change directory structure or group files, and does not have an optimize option.

Console version CRI Packed File Maker (Expert User Only)

Console version CRI Packed File Maker is an application that runs through CMD (Command Prompt) using some CMD commands. This app is used for those of you who prefer to use the console version of CRI Packed File Maker rather than the GUI version.

To create a CPK file using console version CRI Packed File Maker, you need to follow these steps:

• Run CMD as administrator.

• Navigate to the folder where you extracted CRI File System Tools v2.40.13.0 using cd command.

• Type CriPackedFileMaker.exe followed by some parameters according to your preferences.

• The parameters are:

• -i : input folder name

• -o : output cpk file name

• -a : alignment size (default 2048)

For example:CriPackedFileMaker.exe -i data -o data.cpk This command will create a data.cpk file from data folder with default alignment size.The benefits of using console version CRI Packed File Maker are that you have more flexibility and control over your settings, such as alignment size, compression level, etc.

Source Path Destination Path File Size --- --- --- - The source path of the file or folder you want to include in the CPK file - The destination path of the file or folder in the CPK file - The file size of the file or folder in bytes

• You can add or delete rows as you like.

• When you are done with your file list, click on the MakeCpk button on the top left corner.

• Select a destination folder and a name for your CPK file.

• Wait for the process to finish.

The convenience of using Excel CPK file creation tool MakeCpk is that you can easily define your file list in a worksheet and generate a CPK file automatically with a click of a button.

Conclusion

In this article, we have introduced you to Cri Packed File Maker and how to use it to create or edit CPK files. We have also shown you how to use other tools in CRI File System Tools v2.40.13.0 package, such as CPK File Builder, console version CRI Packed File Maker, and Excel CPK file creation tool MakeCpk.

By using these tools, you can easily create CPK files for your favorite games that run on CRIWARE engine, such as Pro Evolution Soccer. You can also customize your directory structure, group files, optimize file allocation, and choose your compression level.

We hope you have found this article helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below. Thank you for reading and happy CPK making!

FAQs

• Q: What is CRIWARE engine?

• A: CRIWARE engine is a middleware developed by CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. that provides various solutions for game development, such as audio, video, graphics, data compression, etc.

• Q: What are some games that use CPK files?

• A: Some games that use CPK files are Pro Evolution Soccer series, Dragon Ball series, Persona series, Sonic series, etc.

• Q: How can I open or view CPK files?

• A: You can use Cri Packed File Maker or CPK File Builder to open or view CPK files. You can also use other tools such as QuickBMS or Cpktools.

• Q: How can I edit or modify CPK files?

• A: You can use Cri Packed File Maker or CPK File Builder to edit or modify CPK files. You can also use other tools such as Hex Editor or Notepad++.

• Q: How can I compress or decompress CPK files?

• A: You can use Cri Packed File Maker or CPK File Builder to compress or decompress CPK files. You can also use other tools such as gzip or 7z.