BSAOpt vs Dota 2 Workshop Tools
BSAOpt
github.comDota 2 Workshop Tools
developer.valvesoftware.comSide by side
| Figure | BSAOpt | Dota 2 Workshop Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Modding Tools | 7.8 (#9) | 7.6 (#13) |
| Maker | The repository identifies Ethatron as the project owner and describes BSAopt as forked from NIFopt. | Valve describes itself as an entertainment software and technology company founded in 1996 and based in Bellevue, Washington. |
| Purpose | BSAopt manages and recompresses BSA files, treating them like directories so files inside can be addressed easily. | The tools let creators make custom game modes, called addons, for Dota 2. |
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BSAOpt
BSAOpt is free, open-source Windows software for managing and recompressing BSA archives. It presents archive contents like directories, allowing files inside to be addressed directly, and can deduplicate files. Copy, Pack, Unpack, and Convert operations depend on the selected input and output. The listing says compression is roughly 5% better for files and 20% better for WAV files. Supported formats are BSA and ZIP, with archive extraction and mod packaging included. Version history lists Morrowind support, Fallout compatibility, and Xbox-type archives. Version 1.6.3 added recognition for XWM, FUZ, OGG, GID, and PEX files. Optional logs and a broken-header dialog can attempt recovery from corrupt BSAs. It is partially multi-threaded, supports 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista or later, and requires administrator execution when UAC is enabled. The listed version is 1.6.3, updated 14 January 2013.
Dota 2 Workshop Tools
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