posted 01-16-2002 05:31 PM               

Hope this answers your question. The attributes given below are the standard used for TRLE Audio files but you can change them to suit TRLE Samples requirements or whatever it is you need.

WBM

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Formats Explained
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PCM WAV files are the standard type of WAV file produced in most hard-drive based digital recording. They are not compatible with the TRLE.

ADPCM WAV files are a compressed form of PCM WAV files. They are the only type of sound file which can be placed in the TRLE / Audio folder and recognised by the Tomb Raider Level Editor.

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How To Convert Files Using WinAmp
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Launch 'WinAmp':

1) Press: Ctrl+P to access WinAmp Preferences.

2) Click 'Plug-ins / Output' and select the plug-in required (see 'Output Plug-in Settings' section below).

3) Click 'Configure' button. Settings should be set as in 'Output Plug-in Settings' section below.

4) Select destination folder for converted files by clicking 'Output Directory' button.

5) Click 'OK' twice and 'Close' to exit WinAmp Preferences.

6) Select all the files to be converted and and drag and drop them on to WinAmp. All files will convert and save automatically. Wait until WinAmp has become inactive.

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Output Plug-in Settings
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PCM WAV
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Output Plug-in: 'Nullsoft Disk Writer'

Settings:

Convert to format: Checked

Click on '...' button and select:

Format: PCM
Attributes: 44,100 Hz, 16 Bit, Stereo 172 KB/s

All other: unselected or default.

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ADPCM WAV
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Output Plug-in: 'Nullsoft Disk Writer'

Settings:

Convert to format: Checked

Click on '...' button and select:

Format: Microsoft ADPCM
Attributes: 44,100 Hz, 4 Bit, Stereo 43 KB/s

All other: unselected or default.

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