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{{Infobox 3DS Homebrews
{{Infobox 3DS Homebrews
|title=NDSForwarder
|title=NDSForwarder
|description=Generate and Install NDS Forwarders!
|description=Generate and Install NDS Forwarders.
|author=MechanicalDragon0687
|author=MechanicalDragon0687
|lastupdated=2021/08/25
|lastupdated=2021/08/25
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|version=1.2.0-beta
|version=1.2.0-beta
|license=Mixed
|license=Mixed
|download=https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/3dshomebrew/NDSForwarderv1.2.0.7z
|download=https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/3dshomebrews/ndsforwarder.7z
|website=https://github.com/MechanicalDragon0687/NDSForwarder
|website=https://github.com/MechanicalDragon0687/NDSForwarder
|source=https://github.com/MechanicalDragon0687/NDSForwarder
|source=https://github.com/MechanicalDragon0687/NDSForwarder
}}
}}
== NDSForwarder ==
NDSForwarder is a homebrew application that can create NDS forwarders and install them to the home screen of the 3DS.


This app will create nds forwarders and install them to the home screen of the 3ds.
==Features==
* Custom dsiware banners.
* Custom Icons.
* Auto Random TID. This allows separate forwarders for romhacks that dont change TIDs.
* Custom Title. If you dont have a custom banner, or want one but need a different Title, check the box.
* Install all in folder. You can install forwarders for all nds files in any given folder.


The easiest method of installation will be to download it from Universal Updater. This will include all required files for the sd card as well.
==Installation==
'''Note:''' This homebrew requires full CFW via [[Luma3DS|Rosalina]] (b9s+luma3ds).


The forwarders created with this app work in conjunction with the nds-boostrap forwarder pack for SD cards [https://www.dropbox.com/s/k5uaa4jzbtkgm0z/DS%20Game%20Forwarder%20pack%20%283DS%20SD%20Card%29.7z?dl=1 here]. Read more about it on the [https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-forwarder-cias-for-your-home-menu.426174/ GBATemp page].
The easiest method of installation will be to download it from [[Universal-Updater 3DS|Universal Updater]]. This will include all required files (the forwarder pack below) for the SD card as well.


'''This takes the place of the Forwarder3-DS java app listed on the gbatemp page.'''
To install manually:
* You also need the [https://github.com/RocketRobz/NTR_Forwarder/releases nds-bootstrap forwarder pack], of which the forwarders created with this app work in conjunction with.
* Extract the forwarder pack, copy the <code>_nds</code> folder from the <code>for SD card root</code> folder to the SD card.
* Copy ndsForwarder.3dsx to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder of your SD card.


DSiWare Template downloaded from http://olmectron.github.io/forwarders/sdcard.(fwd|nds). Thanks to Olmectron for providing templates via their website.
'''Notes from developer:'''
* It is recommended to use full dumps (not trimmed ones) as the current dumping tools on both 3DS and DSi seem to have issues dumping trimmed files.
* A guide can be found [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/ds-index/forwarders?tab=tab-3ds-sd-card here].
* Read more about it on the [https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-forwarder-cias-for-your-home-menu.426174/ GBATemp page] (NDSForwarder takes the place of the Forwarder3-DS java app listed on this tutorial).


Thanks to Martin Korth for GBATek, which provided pretty much all the information needed about the nds and dsi formats.
==User guide==
===How to use===
* Open the Homebrew Launcher.
* In the Homebrew Launcher, open <code>NDS Forwarder Generator</code>.
* Navigate to your game’s location and press <code>A</code>.
* Confirm you wish to install by selecting <code>Yes</code>.
* After it is installed, your game will now appear as a title on your HOME menu.


Thanks to 3DSGuy and everyone else who contributed to CTR Toolkit (of which, make_cia which is used in Olmectron's forwarder3ds app)
Game compatibility list can be found [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LRTkXOUXraTMjg1eedz_f7b5jiuyMv2x6e_jY_nyHSc/edit#gid=0 here].


Thanks to RocketRobz and the DS-Homebrew team for all the nds-bootstrap and TWiLightMenu++ stuff.
===Custom dsiware banners===
* They must be named the same as the nds file.
* If your nds file is Jamal's Home Cooking.nds your custom banner should be Jamal's Home Cooking.bin.
* Custom banners can be located with the nds file or in /3ds/forwarder/banners/.
* DSiWare Template can be downloaded from http://olmectron.github.io/forwarders/sdcard.(fwd|nds).


Thanks to Evie (pk11) and the Universal Updater folks for helping bring things to the Universal Updater with automatic install of sd card files.
===Custom Icons===
* They must be 4bit BMPs, 32x32 pixels and be named the same as the nds file.
* If your nds file is <code>Jamal's Home Cooking.nds</code> your custom icon should be <code>Jamal's Home Cooking.bmp</code>.
* No Colorspace info (compatibility options when exporting in GIMP).
* Color at index 0 will be transparent/white.
* Custom icons can be located with the nds file or in <code>/3ds/forwarder/icons/</code>.


Thanks to Oreo639, Piepie62, Fenrir, and everyone else who helped me in my development career.
==Changelog==
'''1.2.0-beta 2021/08/30'''
* Supports BMP files for custom icons:
** 4 bit.
** 32x32 pixels.
** No Colorspace info (Compatibility options when exporting in GIMP).
** Color at index 0 will be transparent/white. You have been warned.


Thanks to lifehackerhansol for helping me test
'''1.1.0-beta 2021/08/12'''
* Warns user when reaching the limit of dsiware installed.
* No longer brown, now blue.
* Version is displayed on the bottom screen.
* _nds folder is hidden.
* If more than one template exists, can select which template to use.


Finally, thanks to the DevKitPro team for the toolchain (wintermute et al). Without that, homebrew just wouldn't be a thing.
'''1.0.0 2021/04/12'''
* Initial release.


Anyone else that I forgot to list, it's not you, it's me. Thank you. My progress is a product of the community and all it gives back. Thank everyone for being a part of it and helping.
==Credits==
* Thanks to Olmectron for providing templates via their website.
* Thanks to Martin Korth for GBATek, which provided pretty much all the information needed about the nds and dsi formats.
* Thanks to 3DSGuy and everyone else who contributed to CTR Toolkit (of which, make_cia which is used in Olmectron's forwarder3ds app)
* Thanks to RocketRobz and the DS-Homebrew team for all the nds-bootstrap and TWiLightMenu++ stuff.
* Thanks to Evie (pk11) and the Universal Updater folks for helping bring things to the Universal Updater with automatic install of sd card files.
* Thanks to Oreo639, Piepie62, Fenrir, and everyone else who helped me in my development career.
* Thanks to lifehackerhansol for helping me test
* Finally, thanks to the DevKitPro team for the toolchain (wintermute et al). Without that, homebrew just wouldn't be a thing.
* The progress is a product of the community and all it gives back. Thank everyone for being a part of it and helping.
 
==External links==
* GitHub - https://github.com/MechanicalDragon0687/NDSForwarder
* DS-Homebrew Wiki - https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/ds-index/forwarders
* GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-forwarder-cias-for-your-home-menu.426174


[[Category:3DS homebrew applications]]
[[Category:3DS homebrew applications]]
[[Category:Homebrew utility applications on 3DS]]
[[Category:Homebrew utility applications on 3DS]]

Revision as of 12:05, 28 November 2021

NDSForwarder
General
AuthorMechanicalDragon0687
TypeUtilities
Version1.2.0-beta
LicenseMixed
Last Updated2021/08/25
Links
Download
Website
Source

NDSForwarder is a homebrew application that can create NDS forwarders and install them to the home screen of the 3DS.

Features

  • Custom dsiware banners.
  • Custom Icons.
  • Auto Random TID. This allows separate forwarders for romhacks that dont change TIDs.
  • Custom Title. If you dont have a custom banner, or want one but need a different Title, check the box.
  • Install all in folder. You can install forwarders for all nds files in any given folder.

Installation

Note: This homebrew requires full CFW via Rosalina (b9s+luma3ds).

The easiest method of installation will be to download it from Universal Updater. This will include all required files (the forwarder pack below) for the SD card as well.

To install manually:

  • You also need the nds-bootstrap forwarder pack, of which the forwarders created with this app work in conjunction with.
  • Extract the forwarder pack, copy the _nds folder from the for SD card root folder to the SD card.
  • Copy ndsForwarder.3dsx to the /3ds/ folder of your SD card.

Notes from developer:

  • It is recommended to use full dumps (not trimmed ones) as the current dumping tools on both 3DS and DSi seem to have issues dumping trimmed files.
  • A guide can be found here.
  • Read more about it on the GBATemp page (NDSForwarder takes the place of the Forwarder3-DS java app listed on this tutorial).

User guide

How to use

  • Open the Homebrew Launcher.
  • In the Homebrew Launcher, open NDS Forwarder Generator.
  • Navigate to your game’s location and press A.
  • Confirm you wish to install by selecting Yes.
  • After it is installed, your game will now appear as a title on your HOME menu.

Game compatibility list can be found here.

Custom dsiware banners

  • They must be named the same as the nds file.
  • If your nds file is Jamal's Home Cooking.nds your custom banner should be Jamal's Home Cooking.bin.
  • Custom banners can be located with the nds file or in /3ds/forwarder/banners/.
  • DSiWare Template can be downloaded from http://olmectron.github.io/forwarders/sdcard.(fwd%7Cnds).

Custom Icons

  • They must be 4bit BMPs, 32x32 pixels and be named the same as the nds file.
  • If your nds file is Jamal's Home Cooking.nds your custom icon should be Jamal's Home Cooking.bmp.
  • No Colorspace info (compatibility options when exporting in GIMP).
  • Color at index 0 will be transparent/white.
  • Custom icons can be located with the nds file or in /3ds/forwarder/icons/.

Changelog

1.2.0-beta 2021/08/30

  • Supports BMP files for custom icons:
    • 4 bit.
    • 32x32 pixels.
    • No Colorspace info (Compatibility options when exporting in GIMP).
    • Color at index 0 will be transparent/white. You have been warned.

1.1.0-beta 2021/08/12

  • Warns user when reaching the limit of dsiware installed.
  • No longer brown, now blue.
  • Version is displayed on the bottom screen.
  • _nds folder is hidden.
  • If more than one template exists, can select which template to use.

1.0.0 2021/04/12

  • Initial release.

Credits

  • Thanks to Olmectron for providing templates via their website.
  • Thanks to Martin Korth for GBATek, which provided pretty much all the information needed about the nds and dsi formats.
  • Thanks to 3DSGuy and everyone else who contributed to CTR Toolkit (of which, make_cia which is used in Olmectron's forwarder3ds app)
  • Thanks to RocketRobz and the DS-Homebrew team for all the nds-bootstrap and TWiLightMenu++ stuff.
  • Thanks to Evie (pk11) and the Universal Updater folks for helping bring things to the Universal Updater with automatic install of sd card files.
  • Thanks to Oreo639, Piepie62, Fenrir, and everyone else who helped me in my development career.
  • Thanks to lifehackerhansol for helping me test
  • Finally, thanks to the DevKitPro team for the toolchain (wintermute et al). Without that, homebrew just wouldn't be a thing.
  • The progress is a product of the community and all it gives back. Thank everyone for being a part of it and helping.

External links

Retrieved from ‘https://www.gamebrew.org/index.php?title=NDSForwarder_3DS&oldid=66659’

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