Introducing an elegantly designed standalone executable crafted in Python: an embodiment of simplicity and efficiency. Version 1 of this tool empowers users to effortlessly transform PNGs into PNTs, tailor-made for use within "Ark Survival Ascended".

Currently this application is intended to be used with files that are 512x512 or less, but updates will be added in the future to add the ability to do more.

This application is able to be used with all 127 Ark Ascended dyes, and will have updates to make the program more efficient in the future.

I decided to change how download works, instead of sharing the file, I will share a folder. Inside will the a stable version, and an unstable version that has new features.

Download:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aEkDSS0Fhe4NOUo2F5IU-qxVVAMjijCw?usp=drive_link




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Double-click on the executable to open the tool. You'll be greeted with a user-friendly interface tailored for Ark Survival enthusiasts.

Look for the 'Upload PNG' button to select and upload your desired PNG image.
Note that the current max input size is 512x512.

Navigate to the select colors button. Here, you can choose from a palette of 127 dyes to ensure your image aligns perfectly with Ark Survival's aesthetic.

In addition to the primary color selection tools, you'll find several additional buttons designed to enhance your color-picking experience. These include "Select All," "Select None," and "Reduce Colors." The "Reduce Colors" function is linked to a customizable threshold, enabling you to streamline the image's color palette to match those found in the original image, depending on the threshold you've chosen.


Once satisfied with your color choices, find the 'Convert' button. Clicking this will transform your PNG into the game-compatible PNT format.

After conversion, opt to save the PNT file to your preferred location. You can now integrate this file into "Ark Survival Ascended" for a personalized gaming experience.
Note: Make sure that you add the correct suffix depending on what you are using the image for.

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Important Suffixes:

Wood Small Sign (128x128) _Sign_Small_Wood_C
Metal Small Sign (128x128) _Sign_Small_Metal_C
Flag (256x256) _Flag_SM_Single_C
Wood Billboard (256x256) _Sign_Large_Wood_C
Metal Billboard (256x256) _Sign_Large_Metal_C
Painting Canvas (256x256) _Sign_PaintingCanvas_C
Warmap (512x512) _Sign_WarMap_C
Human Male (512x512) _PlayerPawnTest_Male_C
Human Female (512x512) _PlayerPawnTest_Female_C

Here is an example of showing colors changing:

https://gyazo.com/2d2ce8a012804707b1fe64842d412a8c

Steps:

1. Download the "uv_flip_image_tool" ZIP from the shared drive folder.

2. Open the "uv_flip_image_tool" application.



3. Press the "Upload Image" button and select the PNG you want to fix. The image will appear in the left window as your uploaded file and in the right window as the edited file.



NOTE: There are optional rotation and location movement sliders available. These are for fine-tuning the output if needed, but THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED.

4. Press the "Save Image" button and use this image in the Color Conversion tool.

More Information about the Issue:

Wooden billboard's UV mapping has changed in ASA, causing the boards of the sign to not align perfectly. I have taken the template for the billboard and uploaded the object and layer to Substance Painter to make it easier to understand.

Figure 1: If you upload a picture (shown on the right side) onto the billboard, the 2nd, 5th, and 6th billboard slats are flipped upside down (shown on the left side).

- Added ability to upload PNG file type
- Automatically converts uploaded PNG into ASA based dyes in second screen.
- Added ability to select color options from additional pattern
- Added ability to convert the converted ASA Based Dyes into PNT file for Ark Use.

- Fixed bug of Color Selector not updating after new PNG was uploaded
- Optimized Code a little better

- Added size selection drop down menu
- Added additional infrastructure for future additions (drop down menu has options for every type even though its technically not needed)
- Fixed error when converting PNTs over and over again
- Optimized conversion code

- Fixed Empty file, fixed image size conversion errors

- Complete application overhaul
- Added in warning when incorrect file size in putted
- Drop down menu changes canvas size
- Completely fixed all empty files for every structure type (except wood billboard, look above ^)
- Optimized color conversions from PNG to PNG, and PNG to PNT.
- Please report below for any more bugs / suggestions for features!

- Added file drag and drop, drop PNG onto the application to upload it.
- Added tooltip (hover over checkbox to see the dye it is)
- Fixed console popup on application run
- Confirmed application is stable

- Beware not 100% tested
- Added Clear Image button, that clears the uploaded image if needed
- Made Select Colors Panel Dark Mode
- Added to Select Colors panel (Select All, Select None, and Reduce colors)
- Reduce Colors also has a threshold box, where you can decide the threshold of what colors gets removed.
- Fixed transparent pixels being turned black
- 11/4/2023 fixed output PNT button

Below this line is in google drive.

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- Also in google drive (Substance Painter file, UV PNG templates, 3d Models, and the 3d models light maped uvs) for each of the paintable items in ASA.

- Beware not 100% tested
- Complete UI overhaul
- Made color selection panel integrated into main panel
- Converted image now automatically selects correct suffix output name, based on dropdown.
- Optimized and made more efficient.
- YES! I am back, and there are going to be a lot of new features added soon!

Special thanks to these individuals that helped me fix the application, and help my sanity.

8bitpineapple

Shankhoof