I downloaded the sds GUI tool, and it says the trantenburg.sds file is encrypted.  Is it possible to decrypt it??

I don't think so, but maybe some modders find the way - good luck <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">

Hi cogkicker!  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">    :cool:  


 




I'm not sure if i understood correctly, if the car you mean is the one included in "made man" dlc,




the file you say is indeed making sdstool crashing, because it is compressed.  :dry:


 




Mafia 2's .sds files can be compressed, encrypted and even both things together.  


 




To deal with compressed and/or encrypted .sds files you need a series of tools




called "gibbed illusion tools".


 




Copy the file trautemberg_grande.sds and trautemberg_grande_z.sds from the dlc/cars/ folder,




(the one with final z is for winter and has snow) to the gibbed tools folder, then just drag'n'drop those




on the decompress sds tool file. It will save a renamed trautemberg_grande_decompressed.sds wich




no longer cause the sdsgui to crash.  :woohoo:  and is suitable to work on, such as retexturing etc...




When you are done, the sdsgui repacks it leaving the uncompressed form, and you will notice a




difference in file's size, but don't worry, for the game will be just fine.  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




Remember, to use it in-game, you should rename it accordingly as the game's original one.   :dry:


 




I think this will put you back in business,  :woohoo:  and as usual, i recommend to make sure you keep




a copy of your original, untouched file.


 




(ALWAYS make a copy!)