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	=== Description ===		== Description ==
	This page will cover all file formats used in Luigi's Mansion (GCN).		This page will cover all file formats used in Luigi's Mansion (GCN).

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	=== Formats ===		== Formats ==

			=== Animation ===

	~~==== Animation ====~~		==== Camera Animation ====


	===== Camera Animation =====
	These formats animate the camera during cutscenes.		These formats animate the camera during cutscenes.

			==== .CMN ====
	====== .CMN ======
	.cmn files are files used to animate the camera during events.		.cmn files are files used to animate the camera during events.

	They can be imported into blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].		They can be imported into blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].

			==== .SCD ====
	====== .SCD ======
	Believed to stand for '''SC'''ene '''D'''emo, .scd files are used to animate the camera during the intro cutscenes.		Believed to stand for '''SC'''ene '''D'''emo, .scd files are used to animate the camera during the intro cutscenes.

			==== Model Animation ====

	~~===== Model Animation =====~~		==== .ANM ====


	====== .ANM ======
	These are animations used for bin files used to animate nodes. The structure for these is very similar to .key but stores counters and indices together.		These are animations used for bin files used to animate nodes. The structure for these is very similar to .key but stores counters and indices together.

	[[File Format:ANM\|Detailed information for the .ANM format can be found here.]]		[[File Format:ANM\|Detailed information for the .ANM format can be found here.]]

			=== Archives ===
	==== Archives ====
	These files hold other files and compress them. Think of them as similar to .RAR and .ZIP files used today.		These files hold other files and compress them. Think of them as similar to .RAR and .ZIP files used today.

			==== .SZP ====
	===== .SZP =====
	These are the most common file type found in Luigi's Mansion. They can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]]. They implement Yay0 compression to reduce size.		These are the most common file type found in Luigi's Mansion. They can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]]. They implement Yay0 compression to reduce size.

			==== .ARC ====
	===== .ARC =====
	.ARC is another archival file type which can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]] (hence the name). Additionally, a folder can be packed into an .ARC file using [[ArcPack]].		.ARC is another archival file type which can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]] (hence the name). Additionally, a folder can be packed into an .ARC file using [[ArcPack]].

	An .ARC file can be converted to .SZP using [[Yay]].		An .ARC file can be converted to .SZP using [[Yay]].

			=== Image / Texture formats ===

	~~==== Image / Texture formats ====~~		==== .BTI ====


	===== .BTI =====
	.BTI files are image files used throughout Luigi's Mansion. They can be viewed, exported, and edited using [[GameCube File Tools]].		.BTI files are image files used throughout Luigi's Mansion. They can be viewed, exported, and edited using [[GameCube File Tools]].

			=== Model formats ===

	~~==== Model formats ====~~		==== .BMD ====


	===== .BMD =====
	.BMD files are a model format used for a few items in Luigi's Mansion, such as treasures (coins, bills, etc.) and other miscellaneous items.		.BMD files are a model format used for a few items in Luigi's Mansion, such as treasures (coins, bills, etc.) and other miscellaneous items.

	.BMD models can be converted to .DAE and .FBX using [[SuperBMD]] OR [[FinModelUtility]]. Modern model files can be converted to .BMD using [[SuperBMD]] as well.		.BMD models can be converted to .DAE and .FBX using [[SuperBMD]] OR [[FinModelUtility]]. Modern model files can be converted to .BMD using [[SuperBMD]] as well.

	===== .BIN =====		==== .BIN ====
	.BIN files are models that are typically used for rooms in Luigi's Mansion.		.BIN files are models that are typically used for rooms in Luigi's Mansion.

	They can be viewed with [[Demolisher]] or imported into Blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].		They can be viewed with [[Demolisher]] or imported into Blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].

			==== .MDL ====
	===== .MDL =====
	.MDL files are used for most items found in the model folder. They can be converted to .DAE using [[MdlConverter]].		.MDL files are used for most items found in the model folder. They can be converted to .DAE using [[MdlConverter]].

			=== Sound Formats ===

	~~==== Sound Formats ====~~		==== .AW ====


	===== .AW =====
	.AW files contain the individual PCM samples that make up the instruments in Luigi's Mansion.		.AW files contain the individual PCM samples that make up the instruments in Luigi's Mansion.

			==== .AFC ====
	===== .AFC =====
	.AFC is a streamed audio format which is only used in the intro cutscenes.		.AFC is a streamed audio format which is only used in the intro cutscenes.

			==== .BMS ====
	===== .BMS =====
	.BMS (Binary Music Sequence) files contain the sequence data for each song in Luigi's Mansion. Think of the format as being similar to a MIDI file.		.BMS (Binary Music Sequence) files contain the sequence data for each song in Luigi's Mansion. Think of the format as being similar to a MIDI file.

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	.MIDI files can be converted to .BMS using [[JAIMaker]].		.MIDI files can be converted to .BMS using [[JAIMaker]].

			==== .AAF ====
	===== .AAF =====
	The .AAF file format is only used once in JaiInit.aaf. It is an archive format that holds various pieces of information regarding the game's sound.		The .AAF file format is only used once in JaiInit.aaf. It is an archive format that holds various pieces of information regarding the game's sound.

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.BMD

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	.BMD files are a model format used for a few items in Luigi's Mansion, such as treasures (coins, bills, etc.) and other miscellaneous items.		.BMD files are a model format used for a few items in Luigi's Mansion, such as treasures (coins, bills, etc.) and other miscellaneous items.

	.BMD models can be converted to .DAE using [[SuperBMD]]. Modern model files can be converted to .BMD using [[SuperBMD]] as well.		.BMD models can be converted to .DAE and .FBX using [[SuperBMD]] OR [[FinModelUtility]]. Modern model files can be converted to .BMD using [[SuperBMD]] as well.


	===== .BIN =====		===== .BIN =====

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	=== Formats ===		=== Formats ===


	==== Animation ====		==== Animation ====


	===== Camera Animation =====		===== Camera Animation =====
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	===== Model Animation =====		===== Model Animation =====


	====== .ANM ======		====== .ANM ======
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	==== Archives ====		==== Archives ====
	These files hold other files and compress them. Think of them as similar to .RAR and .ZIP files used today.		These files hold other files and compress them. Think of them as similar to .RAR and .ZIP files used today.


	===== .SZP =====		===== .SZP =====
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	==== Image / Texture formats ====		==== Image / Texture formats ====


	===== .BTI =====		===== .BTI =====
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	==== Model formats ====		==== Model formats ====


	===== .BMD =====		===== .BMD =====
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	==== Sound Formats ====		==== Sound Formats ====


	===== .AW =====		===== .AW =====

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	Some formats may have their own pages, while others may not. This is just dependent on the complexity of the format itself.		Some formats may have their own pages, while others may not. This is just dependent on the complexity of the format itself.


	=== Formats ===		=== Formats ===


	==== Animation ====		==== Animation ====


	===== Camera Animation =====		===== Camera Animation =====
	These formats animate the camera during cutscenes.		These formats animate the camera during cutscenes.


	====== .CMN ======		====== .CMN ======
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	They can be imported into blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].		They can be imported into blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].


	====== .SCD ======		====== .SCD ======
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	===== .SZP =====		===== .SZP =====
	These are the most common file type found in Luigi's Mansion. They can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]]. They implement Yay0 compression to reduce size.		These are the most common file type found in Luigi's Mansion. They can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]]. They implement Yay0 compression to reduce size.


	===== .ARC =====		===== .ARC =====
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	.BMD models can be converted to .DAE using [[SuperBMD]]. Modern model files can be converted to .BMD using [[SuperBMD]] as well.		.BMD models can be converted to .DAE using [[SuperBMD]]. Modern model files can be converted to .BMD using [[SuperBMD]] as well.


	===== .BIN =====		===== .BIN =====
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	They can be viewed with [[Demolisher]] or imported into Blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].		They can be viewed with [[Demolisher]] or imported into Blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].


	===== .MDL =====		===== .MDL =====
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	===== .AW =====		===== .AW =====
	.AW files contain the individual PCM samples that make up the instruments in Luigi's Mansion.		.AW files contain the individual PCM samples that make up the instruments in Luigi's Mansion.


	===== .AFC =====		===== .AFC =====
	.AFC is a streamed audio format which is only used in the intro cutscenes.		.AFC is a streamed audio format which is only used in the intro cutscenes.


	===== .BMS =====		===== .BMS =====
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	.MIDI files can be converted to .BMS using [[JAIMaker]].		.MIDI files can be converted to .BMS using [[JAIMaker]].


	===== .AAF =====		===== .AAF =====
	The .AAF file format is only used once in JaiInit.aaf. It is an archive format that holds various pieces of information regarding the game's sound.		The .AAF file format is only used once in JaiInit.aaf. It is an archive format that holds various pieces of information regarding the game's sound.

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Formats

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	==== Animation ====		==== Animation ====


	===== Camera Animation =====		===== Camera Animation =====
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	====== .SCD ======		====== .SCD ======
	Believed to stand for '''SC'''ene '''D'''emo, .scd files are used to animate the camera during the intro cutscenes.		Believed to stand for '''SC'''ene '''D'''emo, .scd files are used to animate the camera during the intro cutscenes.


	===== Model Animation =====		===== Model Animation =====
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	[[File Format:ANM\|Detailed information for the .ANM format can be found here.]]		[[File Format:ANM\|Detailed information for the .ANM format can be found here.]]


	==== Archives ====		==== Archives ====

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	==== Animation ====		==== Animation ====

	===== Camera =====		===== Camera Animation =====
	These formats animate the camera during cutscenes.		These formats animate the camera during cutscenes.

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	Believed to stand for '''SC'''ene '''D'''emo, .scd files are used to animate the camera during the intro cutscenes.		Believed to stand for '''SC'''ene '''D'''emo, .scd files are used to animate the camera during the intro cutscenes.

	===== Model =====		===== Model Animation =====

	====== .ANM ======		====== .ANM ======
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	[[File Format:ANM\|Detailed information for the .ANM format can be found here.]]		[[File Format:ANM\|Detailed information for the .ANM format can be found here.]]

	===== Archives =====		==== Archives ====
	These files hold other files and compress them. Think of them as similar to .RAR and .ZIP files used today.		These files hold other files and compress them. Think of them as similar to .RAR and .ZIP files used today.

	====== .SZP ======		===== .SZP =====
	These are the most common file type found in Luigi's Mansion. They can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]]. They implement Yay0 compression to reduce size.		These are the most common file type found in Luigi's Mansion. They can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]]. They implement Yay0 compression to reduce size.

	====== .ARC ======		===== .ARC =====
	.ARC is another archival file type which can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]] (hence the name). Additionally, a folder can be packed into an .ARC file using [[ArcPack]].		.ARC is another archival file type which can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]] (hence the name). Additionally, a folder can be packed into an .ARC file using [[ArcPack]].

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	===== Image / Texture formats =====		==== Image / Texture formats ====

	====== .BTI ======		===== .BTI =====
	.BTI files are image files used throughout Luigi's Mansion. They can be viewed, exported, and edited using [[GameCube File Tools]].		.BTI files are image files used throughout Luigi's Mansion. They can be viewed, exported, and edited using [[GameCube File Tools]].


	===== Model formats =====		==== Model formats ====

	====== .BMD ======		===== .BMD =====
	.BMD files are a model format used for a few items in Luigi's Mansion, such as treasures (coins, bills, etc.) and other miscellaneous items.		.BMD files are a model format used for a few items in Luigi's Mansion, such as treasures (coins, bills, etc.) and other miscellaneous items.

	.BMD models can be converted to .DAE using [[SuperBMD]]. Modern model files can be converted to .BMD using [[SuperBMD]] as well.		.BMD models can be converted to .DAE using [[SuperBMD]]. Modern model files can be converted to .BMD using [[SuperBMD]] as well.

	====== .BIN ======		===== .BIN =====
	.BIN files are models that are typically used for rooms in Luigi's Mansion.		.BIN files are models that are typically used for rooms in Luigi's Mansion.

	They can be viewed with [[Demolisher]] or imported into Blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].		They can be viewed with [[Demolisher]] or imported into Blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].

	====== .MDL ======		===== .MDL =====
	.MDL files are used for most items found in the model folder. They can be converted to .DAE using [[MdlConverter]].		.MDL files are used for most items found in the model folder. They can be converted to .DAE using [[MdlConverter]].


	===== Sound Formats =====		==== Sound Formats ====

	====== .AW ======		===== .AW =====
	.AW files contain the individual PCM samples that make up the instruments in Luigi's Mansion.		.AW files contain the individual PCM samples that make up the instruments in Luigi's Mansion.

	====== .AFC ======		===== .AFC =====
	.AFC is a streamed audio format which is only used in the intro cutscenes.		.AFC is a streamed audio format which is only used in the intro cutscenes.

	====== .BMS ======		===== .BMS =====
	.BMS (Binary Music Sequence) files contain the sequence data for each song in Luigi's Mansion. Think of the format as being similar to a MIDI file.		.BMS (Binary Music Sequence) files contain the sequence data for each song in Luigi's Mansion. Think of the format as being similar to a MIDI file.

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	.MIDI files can be converted to .BMS using [[JAIMaker]].		.MIDI files can be converted to .BMS using [[JAIMaker]].

	====== .AAF ======		===== .AAF =====
	The .AAF file format is only used once in JaiInit.aaf. It is an archive format that holds various pieces of information regarding the game's sound.		The .AAF file format is only used once in JaiInit.aaf. It is an archive format that holds various pieces of information regarding the game's sound.

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.ANM

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	These are animations used for bin files used to animate nodes. The structure for these is very similar to .key but stores counters and indices together.		These are animations used for bin files used to animate nodes. The structure for these is very similar to .key but stores counters and indices together.

	[[File Format:ANM\|Detailed information for the .ANM format can be found here]]		[[File Format:ANM\|Detailed information for the .ANM format can be found here.]]


	===== Archives =====		===== Archives =====

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	==== Description ====		=== Description ===
	This page will cover all file formats used in Luigi's Mansion (GCN).		This page will cover all file formats used in Luigi's Mansion (GCN).

	Some formats may have their own pages, while others may not. This is just dependent on the complexity of the format itself.		Some formats may have their own pages, while others may not. This is just dependent on the complexity of the format itself.

	==== Formats ====		=== Formats ===


	===== Camera ~~Animation~~ =====		==== Animation ====

			===== Camera =====
			These formats animate the camera during cutscenes.

	====== .CMN ======		====== .CMN ======
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	====== .SCD ======		====== .SCD ======
	Believed to stand for '''SC'''ene '''D'''emo, .scd files are used to animate the camera during the intro cutscenes.		Believed to stand for '''SC'''ene '''D'''emo, .scd files are used to animate the camera during the intro cutscenes.

			===== Model =====

			====== .ANM ======
			These are animations used for bin files used to animate nodes. The structure for these is very similar to .key but stores counters and indices together.

			[[File Format:ANM\|Detailed information for the .ANM format can be found here]]

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==== Description ====
This page will cover all file formats used in Luigi's Mansion (GCN).

Some formats may have their own pages, while others may not. This is just dependent on the complexity of the format itself.

==== Formats ====

===== Camera Animation =====

====== .CMN ======
.cmn files are files used to animate the camera during events.

They can be imported into blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].

====== .SCD ======
Believed to stand for '''SC'''ene '''D'''emo, .scd files are used to animate the camera during the intro cutscenes.

===== Archives =====
These files hold other files and compress them. Think of them as similar to .RAR and .ZIP files used today.

====== .SZP ======
These are the most common file type found in Luigi's Mansion. They can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]]. They implement Yay0 compression to reduce size.

====== .ARC ======
.ARC is another archival file type which can be unpacked using [[ArcExtract]] (hence the name). Additionally, a folder can be packed into an .ARC file using [[ArcPack]].

An .ARC file can be converted to .SZP using [[Yay]].

===== Image / Texture formats =====

====== .BTI ======
.BTI files are image files used throughout Luigi's Mansion. They can be viewed, exported, and edited using [[GameCube File Tools]].

===== Model formats =====

====== .BMD ======
.BMD files are a model format used for a few items in Luigi's Mansion, such as treasures (coins, bills, etc.) and other miscellaneous items.

.BMD models can be converted to .DAE using [[SuperBMD]]. Modern model files can be converted to .BMD using [[SuperBMD]] as well.

====== .BIN ======
.BIN files are models that are typically used for rooms in Luigi's Mansion.

They can be viewed with [[Demolisher]] or imported into Blender using the [[Luigi's Mansion Blender Toolkit]].

====== .MDL ======
.MDL files are used for most items found in the model folder. They can be converted to .DAE using [[MdlConverter]].

===== Sound Formats =====

====== .AW ======
.AW files contain the individual PCM samples that make up the instruments in Luigi's Mansion.

====== .AFC ======
.AFC is a streamed audio format which is only used in the intro cutscenes.

====== .BMS ======
.BMS (Binary Music Sequence) files contain the sequence data for each song in Luigi's Mansion. Think of the format as being similar to a MIDI file.

.BMS files can be extracted using the [[Sound Modding Toolkit]].

.BMS files can be played using [[JAISeq]].

.MIDI files can be converted to .BMS using [[JAIMaker]].

====== .AAF ======
The .AAF file format is only used once in JaiInit.aaf. It is an archive format that holds various pieces of information regarding the game's sound.