SD2 9999 Editor

A small open-source ImGui-based desktop tool for viewing and editing the 9999.dat move data file used by WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role.

This is primarily a learning project focused on:

• Binary file parsing and preservation
• Immediate-mode GUI design with Dear ImGui
• Clean, minimal C++ application structure

Features

• View move sections inside 9999.dat
• Edit move ID and type (category) values
• Add and delete entries
• Preserve unknown trailing data at the end of the file

Build Instructions

Requirements

• C++20 compatible compiler
• OpenGL 3.3+
• GLFW
• GLAD
• Dear ImGui

Building (Visual Studio – Windows)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/CactusBack/sd2-9999-editor.git

2. Open the project in Visual Studio

3. Make sure the following are available:

   • GLFW linked
   • GLAD source included
   • Dear ImGui source included

4. Build and run

Note: This project currently targets Windows + OpenGL. Other platforms may require adjustments.

Usage

1. Place 9999.dat in the same directory as the executable
2. Launch the editor
3. Select a section
4. Edit values as needed
5. Click Save File to write changes back

License

MIT License

See LICENSE.txt file for details.

Third-Party Assets

This project includes the Inconsolata font, licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL).

Font source: https://github.com/googlefonts/Inconsolata

AI-Assisted Development Disclosure

This project was developed with assistance from ChatGPT (OpenAI).

AI assistance was used for:

• Code cleanup and refactoring suggestions
• Dear ImGui usage guidance
• C++ best-practice discussions

All design decisions, testing, and final implementation choices were made by the project author.

Disclaimer

This tool is not affiliated with Sony, WWE, THQ or Yuke’s. It is intended for educational and personal modding use only.

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. If you have ideas for improvements or refactors, feel free to open an issue.

Contact Email

smackdown2modded@gmail.com