Releases: Awetspoon/cheat_editor_manager_tool
Cheat Editor Manager Tool v1.3.5
Release v1.3.5
- Cleaned and reorganised the app structure into clearer services, storage, UI panels, and dialogs.
- Refined the Settings/Profile/Extension/Help Links/Templates UI wiring and layout.
- Added smoke and logic coverage for startup, export flows, dialogs, assets, docs, and build configuration.
- Includes a rebuilt single-file Windows executable.
Validation:
- python -m compileall cheat_editor_manager
- python -m unittest discover -s tests -p "test*.py" -v
- python -m PyInstaller --clean --noconfirm cheat_editor_manager_tool.spec
- packaged EXE smoke check
v1.3.4
Cheat Editor Manager Tool v1.3.4
Included in this release:
- Core brand asset set (primary/secondary logo, wordmark, logomark, app icon, watermark)
- Updated README with clear program overview and usage
- New maximized full-screen app screenshot
- Latest Windows executable build
Downloads:
- cheat_editor_manager_tool.exe
v1.3.3
Cheat Editor Manager Tool v1.3.3
This release includes:
- Updated README with clear program overview and usage
- New real full-screen app screenshot
- Latest Windows executable build
- Profile/runtime consistency fixes (Atmosphere naming + startup/runtime alignment)
Download:
- cheat_editor_manager_tool.exe
Cheat Editor Manager Tool v1.3.2
Cheat Editor Manager Tool v1.3.2
This release packages the current Windows build and brings the GitHub repo in sync with the latest project structure.
Highlights
- Unified export builder and cleaner export path handling
- Live export path preview
- RetroArch smart core detection
- Appearance refresh with safer theme controls
- Stronger Switch metadata handling and validation
- Modularized source layout, PyInstaller packaging updates, and fresh branding assets
- Added automated tests for export logic, storage, and theme contrast
Verification
- 23 automated tests passed
- Clean PyInstaller build completed successfully
Cheat Editor Manager Tool v1.3.0
Cheat Editor Manager Tool v1.3.0
Major UX & Theme Refinement Update
This release focuses on export system polish, theme clarity, and usability refinement without changing core workflow.
Fully stable release.
Highlights
Unified export builder (single source of truth)
Live export path preview
Improved export reliability across all profiles
Smart RetroArch core detection
Toolbar button colour category added
Reset to Dark / Light preset confirmation
Custom Mode quick-toggle guard (prevents preset confusion)
Improved dark mode readability (Notebook tabs & UI contrast)
Status messaging improvements
Stability refinements
Export System Improvements
Reinforced unified path builder across all profiles
Live preview displays final resolved export path
Cleaner TID/BID validation feedback
Atmosphère profile isolation preserved
Custom profile export folder structure respected
Improved error feedback on failed writes
No override path regressions
UX & Interface Improvements
Cleaner spacing and layout consistency
Improved Settings hierarchy
Better scroll behaviour in constrained areas
Refined bottom action bar balance
More consistent button alignment
Improved special character handling in editor
Stability & Internal Cleanup
Minor redundant logic removed
Internal consistency improvements
Cleaner export messaging logic
PyInstaller-safe structure maintained
No structural changes to Settings tabs
No core workflow changes
Baseline Confirmation
3-tab Settings structure unchanged
Cheat-text-only editor policy preserved
Fixed bottom action bar layout preserved
Header TID/BID parsing retained
Unified export builder system maintained
Override path protection rules intact
RetroArch multi-core handling preserved
cheat_editor_manager_tool v1.1.4- First Stable Release
# 🎮 Cheat Editor Manager Tool
Edit. Organise. Export.
Cheat files made simple for emulators and modded consoles.
🚀 What Is This?
Cheat Editor Manager Tool is a desktop app that lets you:
✔ Edit cheat files safely
✔ Automatically build correct folder structures
✔ Detect Switch TitleID (TID) & BuildID (BID)
✔ Export to the correct emulator format
✔ Manage custom emulator profiles
✔ Avoid breaking file paths
You don't need to know where cheats go.
The program handles it.
🧠 Who Is This For?
- 🎮 Emulator users\
- 🔓 Switch CFW users\
- 🕹 RetroArch users\
- 🧩 Modded console users\
- 👶 Beginners who don't understand folder structures\
- 🛠 Advanced users who want control
🖥 Supported Platforms
🧰 PC Emulators
- Yuzu\
- Ryujinx\
- RetroArch\
- Dolphin\
- PCSX2\
- PPSSPP\
- DuckStation\
- RPCS3\
- Cemu\
- Xenia
🔓 Switch Custom Firmware
- Atmosphère (CFW)
🧩 Modded Consoles
- Nintendo 3DS (Luma)\
- PSP (CFW)\
- PS Vita (taiHEN)\
- Wii (Homebrew)\
- Wii U (CFW)
You can also create your own custom profile.
🧭 How To Use (Beginner Guide)
1️⃣ Select Your Emulator / Console
Choose your platform at the top of the app.
This controls:
- Folder structure\
- File extension\
- Export behaviour\
- Helper instructions
2️⃣ Load A Cheat File (Optional)
Click:
Load File...
If it's a Switch cheat file:
✔ TitleID auto-detected
✔ BuildID auto-detected
✔ Editor remains cheat-text only
3️⃣ Edit Your Cheats
Use the Cheat Editor box to:
- Add cheats\
- Modify codes\
- Remove cheats\
- Undo / Redo\
- Add headings\
- Wrap text\
- Clear safely
4️⃣ Quick Export (Recommended)
Click:
Quick Export
The program automatically builds the correct folder structure.
Examples:
Switch (Atmosphère)
atmosphere/contents/<TID>{=html}/cheats/<BID>{=html}.txt
Yuzu load/<TID>{=html}/<Cheat Name>{=html}/cheats/<BID>{=html}.txt
RetroArch cheats/<Core Name>{=html}/<Game>{=html}.cht
Dolphin GameSettings/<GameID>{=html}.ini
No manual folder creation required.
5️⃣ Convert & Save (Advanced Option)
Use this if you want to:
- Choose your own folder\
- Pick a different extension\
- Rename the file
You will select the extension first, then save location.
🧩 Understanding The Helper Section
The Helper box changes based on the selected emulator.
Switch Profiles: - Shows TitleID field - Shows BuildID field
RetroArch: - Shows Core selector
Other Emulators: - Shows relevant export instructions
This section does NOT modify cheat text.
🛠 Custom Profiles
You can create your own emulator or custom firmware profile.
You define:
- Folder structure\
- File extension\
- Helper instructions
Custom profiles appear in the main dropdown automatically.
Built-in profiles remain untouched.
🎨 Appearance
You can:
- Switch Dark / Light mode\
- Enable full Custom colour mode\
- Reset to default colours
⚙ Advanced
- Override export paths (optional)\
- Remember window size
Defaults are safe.
🔒 Design Philosophy
The editor contains cheat text only.
IDs, folder paths, and structure are handled by the tool.
This prevents:
- Broken exports\
- Wrong folder placement\
- Incorrect file naming
📦 Building The Program
Using PyInstaller:
py -m PyInstaller --clean --noconfirm --onefile --windowed --name
"cheat_editor_manager_tool" cheat_editor_manager_tool.py
🎯 Goal Of The Tool
You focus on editing cheats.
The program handles:
- Structure\
- Format\
- Extensions\
- Export safety
🧑💻 Credits
Concept & Design: Marcus
Development Support: ChatGPT
v1.0.0
🎮 Cheat File Creator
Cheat File Creator is a simple GUI tool for creating cheat files and exporting them to the correct folder structure for popular emulators and console cheat systems.
✅ Works on Windows
✅ Uses profiles.json to define emulators, extensions, and templates
✅ Includes Quick Export (auto folders) and Convert & Save (manual save)
✨ What this app does
- Create and edit cheat files
- Load templates designed for each emulator
- Automatically build correct cheat folders
- Save files in supported formats per emulator
🧩 Emulator / Console Profiles
Choose an emulator from the dropdown and the app will automatically:
- Show the correct Quick Export fields
- Offer valid file extensions
- Load available templates for that emulator
All emulator definitions live in profiles.json.
📝 Templates
Templates help you start with the correct cheat format.
How to use templates
- Select an emulator
- Select a template
- Click Open Template
- Choose to Replace or Append
Default templates
- You can set a template as the default for each emulator
- Defaults are saved automatically
Buttons:
- Reset Default Template (current emulator)
- Reset ALL Defaults (every emulator)
Defaults are stored in user_prefs.json.
🧰 Add Cheat (Helper)
Click Add Cheat (Helper) to safely insert cheat blocks.
- Automatically formats cheats for supported emulators
- Prevents breaking strict cheat formats
- Generic helper is used for unsupported formats
🚀 Quick Export (Auto Folder Building)
Quick Export builds the correct folder path under your Export Root.
Supported Quick Export targets
-
RetroArch
ExportRoot/RetroArch/cheats/Core/ROM.cht -
PPSSPP (PSP)
ExportRoot/PPSSPP/PSP/Cheats/GAME_ID.ini -
Dolphin (GameCube / Wii)
ExportRoot/Dolphin/GameSettings/GAME_ID.ini -
PCSX2
ExportRoot/PCSX2/cheats/CRC.pnach -
Nintendo Switch (Atmosphère)
ExportRoot/Switch/atmosphere/contents/TID/cheats/BID.txt -
RetroArch – Citra core
ExportRoot/RetroArch/saves/Citra/cheats/game_id.txt
💾 Convert & Save
Use Convert & Save when you want full control.
It lets you:
- Choose where to save
- Choose from valid extensions for the selected emulator
📂 Export Root
Export Root is the base folder used by Quick Export.
Buttons:
- Open Folder – opens Export Root
- Change… – select a new folder
- Reset Default – restore the recommended default
Export Root is saved in user_prefs.json.
🧱 Project Files
Typical folder layout:
- cheat_creator.exe (Windows app)
- profiles.json (emulator definitions and templates)
- user_prefs.json (auto-generated user settings)
- README.md
➕ Adding New Emulators / Consoles
Edit profiles.json and add a new entry inside the profiles list.
Each profile includes:
- id (unique identifier)
- name (shown in the app)
- default_extension
- extensions (used by Convert & Save)
- templates (optional but recommended)
After editing:
- Restart the app OR
- Click Reload profiles
🪟 Build Windows EXE (Developers)
- Install Python
- Install PyInstaller
- Build the app
The EXE will appear in the dist folder.
Enjoy creating cheats 🎮