Batch Compiler Specification (.bcs) files are simple element orientated text files that are used to specify the batches, stages and options that can be used. They construct the objects on Batch Compiler's main form and specify the layout of the batch file Batch Compiler produces. In short, the define almost everything you see in Batch Compiler.

Official specification files can be updated automatically through the following steps:

1. Launch Batch Compiler.
2. From the Help menu select Check For Updates.
3. Click the Update button.

The following is a collection of official and 3rd party specification files:

Official:

• Backup.bci
• Batch.bci
• HLFix.bci
• Half-Life.bci
• Mapster.bci
• Opt_EntData.bci
• Quake_Tools_Legacy.bcs
• Quake_Tools.bci
• RESGen.bci
• Source_Batch.bci
• Source_GLView.bci
• Source_Texture_Utility.bcs
• Source_Tools_Advanced.bcs
• Source_Tools_Normal.bcs
• Source_Tools.bci
• Steam.bci
• Templates.bci
• Zoners_Tools_Advanced.bcs
• Zoners_Tools_Legacy.bcs
• Zoners_Tools_Normal.bcs
• Zoners_Tools_P_Series.bci
• Zoners_Tools.bci

3rd Party:

• HLExtract.bcs
• VTFCommand.bcs

To install a specification file simply download it to your Batch Compiler\Specifications folder then start Batch Compiler.

Batch Compiler Specification (.bcs) files are simple element orientated text files that are used to specify the batches, stages and options that can be used. They construct the objects on Batch Compiler's main form and specify the layout of the batch file Batch Compiler produces. In short, the define almost everything you see in Batch Compiler.

The following is a collection of official and 3rd party specification files:

Quake Tools:

• QTools.bcs

Zoners Tools:

• Bare Zoners.bcs
• Zoners.bcs
• Zoners & Mapster.bcs

Zoners Tools Custom Build 1.7:

• Bare Zoners Custom Build.bcs
• Zoners Custom Build.bcs
• Zoners & Mapster Custom Build.bcs

MapBackup and Various Zoners Specs:

• Bare Zoners Backup.bcs
• Bare Zoners Custom Build Backup.bcs
• Zoners Backup.bcs
• Zoners Custom Build Backup.bcs
• Zoners & Mapster Backup.bcs
• Zoners & Mapster Custom Build Backup.bcs

HLFix:

• Zoners Custom Build Backup HLFix.bcs

OptPlns:

• Zoners Custom Build Backup HLFix OptPlns.bcs

To install a specification files simply download it to your 'Batch Compiler\SpecFiles' folder then start Batch Compiler.

If you have a specification file you feel should be added to this list drop me a line at ryansgregg@hotmail.com. There are no restrictions to entries. Some ideas may include specification files for other compiling tools or language translations. For more information on the Batch Compiler Specification File format please see this tutorial.