novus/README.md

# Novus

A suite of unofficial FFXIV tools, including a model viewer and data archive explorer.

![Screenshot of some of the applications](https://xiv.zone/novus.png)

## Components

Here is an exhaustive list of tooling available here:

* [Argcracker](apps/argcracker), a program that can help decrypt game arguments.
* [Gear Editor](apps/armoury), a graphical gear and character viewer. It also supports GLTF import & export.
* [Map Editor](apps/mapeditor), a graphical map viewer.
* [Excel Editor](apps/karuku), a graphical program to view Excel data sheets.
* [Model Viewer](apps/mdlviewer), a graphical model viewer for MDL files.
* [Data Viewer](apps/sagasu), a graphical interface to explore FFXIV data archive files.
* [Material Editor](apps/mateditor), a program to view material files.
* [Game Launcher](apps/gamelauncher), a program to quickly launch the game for testing.

## Usage

There are no releases at the moment, but experimental builds are currently available for Windows and Linux via [GitHub Actions](https://github.com/redstrate/Novus/actions). Note that the Linux binaries may not be completely portable.

### Supported Game Versions

This works for A Realm Reborn (2.x) thru Endwalker content (6.x) while Dawntrail (7.x) support is still WIP.

## Building

Please refer to the [building document](BUILDING.md) for instructions on how to build Novus.

## Contributing & Support

The best way you can help is by [monetarily supporting me](https://redstrate.com/fund/) or by submitting patches to
help fix bugs or add functionality. Filing issues is appreciated, but I do this in my free time so please don't expect professional support.

## License

![GPLv3](https://www.gnu.org/graphics/gplv3-127x51.png)

This project is licensed under the [GNU General Public License 3](LICENSE). Some code or assets may be licensed differently, please refer to the [REUSE](https://reuse.software/spec/) metadata.