DCForum Discussion Forum - Ffedit failing to load file

When I try to convert text file .s to binary format with Ffedit, I always get this error message:
Error reading Simis Token File:
name.s <null> Line/Offset: 64436
Failed to Load file name.sCan someone help me?Thanks

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If you're trying to convert a text file to a compressed file, it's a good idea to have the text file end in .TXT and convert to .S. Never make the extensions the same (convert .S to .S) Use this command line:ffeditc_unicode.exe filename.TXT /o:filename.SAlso, make sure the .TXT file is a Unicode text file. If it's just a plain Windows or MS-DOS text file, FFEDIT might produce the error message you're getting.- Andrew PATCO Hi-Speed Line

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LAST EDITED ON Jun-11-02 AT 07:43 AM (EDT)Hi,This can happen when you have animations in your .s file.
There is an error in the file newshape.bnf that ffedit needs for conversion.See this thread:
http://www.train-sim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=1621&forum=DCForumID5&archive=yesDick van den Hoven

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I made the changes to the file newshapes.bnf as mentioned in the threads you mentioned...and HOURRAH !!! It Worked even with a text file of 5,122k with animation and details reduced to 226k.Thanks Dick.P.S. You have a message from me.

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