Merging mods to increase Performance!
Sparks:
Quote from: nekonoai on 2010 March 19, 18:08:45
Is there a file limit of how many files you SHOULD compress into a single one? I have a couple of folders that are HUNDREDS of packages and s3pe seems to choke on them somewhat.
I've combined from 1,000 to 500 to 20 package files at a time. The only difference I've encountered is how long it takes to combine them. I've limited myself to no more than 300 files, or 200MB per file. The only time this method choked is the very first time I tried it when I just carelessly tried to combine 4,500+ files which took 9 hours and then wouldn't save.
Anach:
Quote from: shower_scream on 2010 March 20, 00:37:13
Quote from: nekonoai on 2010 March 19, 18:08:45
Is there a file limit of how many files you SHOULD compress into a single one? I have a couple of folders that are HUNDREDS of packages and s3pe seems to choke on them somewhat.
I've combined from 1,000 to 500 to 20 package files at a time. The only difference I've encountered is how long it takes to combine them. I've limited myself to no more than 300 files, or 200MB per file. The only time this method choked is the very first time I tried it when I just carelessly tried to combine 4,500+ files which took 9 hours and then wouldn't save.
No limit that I've found, but there is certainly a time factor and an issue of running out of memory depending on the hardware. I too try to stick to around 200Mb, as it seems to work well. Also keep in ,mind that in all probability we will want to redo the files when something is either updated or we want to uninstall something. Making them too large will increase the time involved.
Claeric:
This has probably been covered, but...
Can files be added to a big package simply by opening it and adding them? Does that work properly? As it is, I've been making big packages, downloading stuff, and eventually doing it again- keeping a backup of everything, and redoing the entire package each time. Do I have to do that? Or can I just add stuff one at a time as I get it?
Freezerburn:
Quote from: Claeric on 2010 March 31, 05:24:39
This has probably been covered, but...
Can files be added to a big package simply by opening it and adding them? Does that work properly? As it is, I've been making big packages, downloading stuff, and eventually doing it again- keeping a backup of everything, and redoing the entire package each time. Do I have to do that? Or can I just add stuff one at a time as I get it?
By using s3pe, open the big package file and import the package you want to add to and select the option reject duplicates. As posted by Anach, it is recommended you keep a package about 200Mb
Claeric:
Ok, it's good to know I can add things that way instead of starting over every time.
But 200? Is there a reason or is that just a "just to be safe" kind of thing? At the moment I've got every single store item yet in one single package, about 850mb, and they all load just fine.
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