RKG Viewer

RKG Viewer

Author:	Atlas
Operating system:	Windows
Programming language:	C#
Software Type:	Viewer, editor
File format:	RKG
Version:	v2.3
Date of latest version:	2024-07-13
Download:	Google Drive

Overview

RKG Viewer is a program developed by Atlas that allows the preview of Mario Kart Wii RKG ghost files. It shows a lot of information from the ghost data, like the character/vehicle combination used, the total time of the ghost (with its lap time splits), the Mii data, and much more. It also has some functions, like extracting the Mii file, compressing/uncompressing ghosts and converting ghosts into staff ghosts (this is not possible with CTGP ghosts). There is also a controller input viewer.

The second version of the program also features compatibility with ghosts from tracks up to eight laps. CTGP Revolution Ghost Data information was also added in this version.

The program uses CTMKF to show the Mii names; however, this may not work on all computers. If it does not work, try installing the font. You can also switch the font to normal (in the Utilities tab), but then it will not show the special symbols.

This tool was released along with rksys.dat Extractor, made by the same author, which allows the extraction of RKG files from the save data file rksys.dat.

Credits

• Wexos, who created the Yaz1, Mii and CRC-32 classes used in this program. He also helped with some coding.
• Chadderz, for her font, CTMKF.
• MrBean35000vr, for providing some CTGP Revolution Ghost Data information (v2.0 onwards).
• Syara, for his LAP 1-8 graphics (v2.2 onward).

Usage

Open or drag and drop a RKG file into the program. Most buttons have text tips when you leave the cursor over them, and they show some information or help.

Media

Preview of the CTGP extended ghost information window

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  Preview of the program in use (v1.0)

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  Preview of the program in use (v2.0)

Version History

Version	Date of release	Information
	2016-11-06	Start of development
v1.0	2016-12-28	First release
v2.0	2017-04-14	Added compatibility for tracks with a range of one to eight laps. Added CTGP Ghost Data information utility. Fixed bug when clicking the switch font button for a second time the first font is not returned. Added bigger program icon. Minor layout arranges.
v2.1	2017-06-22	Fixed a bug where the program stops working after reaching frame 240 in the player for some ghosts.
v2.2	2019-06-15	Added a feature to remove CTGP Ghost Data extra information. Improved some layout images. Minor text changes.
v2.3	2024-07-13	Fixed compatibility with the latest CTGP ghost version.

By the same author: Atlas

Custom Tracks:
3DS Neo Bowser City – 3DS Shy Guy Bazaar – 3DS Wario Shipyard – 3DS Daisy Hills – 3DS Mario Circuit – PMWR Cloud Garden – GP Diamond City – 3DS Bowser's Castle
SMS Blooper Surfing Safari – CNR Outer Space Chase – 3DS Music Park – 3DS Piranha Plant Slide – SMO RC Car Circuit – RMX Mario Circuit 1

Custom Battle Arenas:
3DS Honeybee Hive – Number 15: Comically Large Green Shell

Software:
BMM Editor – StaticR.rel Tool – BSP Table – IKP Table – BCP Table – driverParam.bin Tool – MKWii Country Modifier Generator – Final Lap Stream Maker – BRSAR Extractor
rksys.dat Extractor – RKG Viewer – BREFF Editor – FogConv – miiDispParam.bin Editor – KRM Editor – brfnt2tpl – Patch that BRSAR! – un-beancorner – Torran is Silly!
RFL_Res.dat Editor – ItemSlot Editor – kartParam.bin Editor – kartAISpdParam.bin Editor – machine_para.bin Editor – shaderfix – DriverIKParam.bin Editor