Bulk convert 3ds files to CIA (dev friendly)

[ghean001]

I'm looking to convert over 1000 3ds files into CIA, is there any bulk way to do this? I've saw things like 3dconv but haven't got my head around setting it up correctly in windows. Any helpful tutorials for it or any over bulk ways?

 

[godreborn]

I just remember the old method with xorpads. I think it could be done in bulk iirc, but that's probably majorly outdated.

 

[botik]

BAT file for Windows

if not exist "CIAfolder" (mkdir CIAfolder)
for /f %%a in ('dir /s /b *.3ds') do (
python3 3dsconv.py --boot9=boot9.bin --output=CIAfolder "%%~fna"
)
echo DONE
pause

 

[ghean001]

BAT file for Windows

if not exist "CIAfolder" (mkdir CIAfolder)
for /f %%a in ('dir /s /b *.3ds') do (
python3 3dsconv.py --boot9=boot9.bin --output=CIAfolder "%%~fna"
)
echo DONE
pause

Do you need to put this in the python folder? Also not sure how it reads where to find the .3ds files

 

[godreborn]

no. python is probably in your environmental variables. the bat needs to be in the same place as the 3dsconv.py though.

 

[ghean001]

no. python is probably in your environmental variables. the bat needs to be in the same place as the 3dsconv.py though.

Current folder set up, with a .3ds game also in the folder. CIA folder still empty.

 

[godreborn]

what happens when you click on the 3ds.bat? remember, don't have it in program files or program files (x86). have the folder on the root of C or on the desktop.

 

[godreborn]

it's obviously detecting the python script based on the icons above.

 

[botik]

Where folder with 3ds games? Create folder 3ds with 3ds games.

 

[godreborn]

drag and drop a folder with the .3ds games in it into the bat.

 

[botik]

No need drag and drop. Place the folder next to the BAT file. Run BAT

 

[ghean001]

When I create a Metal folder you get a permissions error - as if to say it can't the file

 

[godreborn]

give user full privileges for the permission denied error. see if that fixes it.

 

[godreborn]

give that to the folder to be precise.

 

[botik]

Metal Gear Solid.3ds There are spaces in the title. Rename in MetalGearSolid.3ds

 

[godreborn]

there should be a way to replace all spaces with underscore otherwise it will be tedious. I'd have to google the exact command, but it may be with ren or through powershell.

 

[ghean001]

Metal Gear Solid.3ds There are spaces in the title. Rename in MetalGearSolid.3ds

Took the spaces away already and still can't locate the file

 

[godreborn]

you might try running it on the desktop. it has far less restrictions if it's a permissions issue.

 

[ghean001]

you might try running it on the desktop. it has far less restrictions if it's a permissions issue.

Still having the same issue, wondering which file it can't find? Is it the .3ds file?

 

[ghean001]

Update on the thread.

Thanks guys for the help. Giving the folder permissions, removing spaces and running on desktop solved the problem.