# wow-wdt
A library for parsing, validating, and converting World of Warcraft WDT (World Data Table) files.
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## Status
**Production Ready** - Complete WDT parser with 100% parsing success rate across all WoW versions
## Version Support
| 1.12.1 | Classic | Complete | Full support |
| 2.4.3 | TBC | Complete | Full support |
| 3.3.5a | WotLK | Complete | Full support |
| 4.3.4 | Cataclysm | Complete | Full support |
| 5.4.8 | MoP | Complete | Full support |
## Features
- Parse WDT files from all WoW versions (Classic through MoP)
- Validate WDT structure with validation rules
- Create new WDT files programmatically
- Convert WDT files between different WoW versions
- Support for all chunk types (MVER, MPHD, MAIN, MAID, MWMO, MODF)
- Coordinate system conversion utilities
- 100% parsing success rate
- Tested with real WoW data files
## Quick Start
Add to your `Cargo.toml`:
```toml
[dependencies]
wow-wdt = "0.6"
```
Or use cargo add:
```bash
cargo add wow-wdt
```
### Basic Usage
```rust
use std::fs::File;
use std::io::BufReader;
use wow_wdt::{WdtReader, version::WowVersion};
// Parse a WDT file
let file = File::open("path/to/map.wdt")?;
let mut reader = WdtReader::new(BufReader::new(file), WowVersion::WotLK);
let wdt = reader.read()?;
// Get basic information
println!("Map type: {}", if wdt.is_wmo_only() { "WMO-only" } else { "Terrain" });
println!("Existing tiles: {}", wdt.count_existing_tiles());
// Check specific tile
if let Some(tile) = wdt.get_tile(32, 32) {
println!("Center tile has ADT: {}", tile.has_adt);
println!("Area ID: {}", tile.area_id);
}
```
### Creating WDT Files
```rust
use wow_wdt::{WdtFile, WdtWriter, version::WowVersion, chunks::MphdFlags};
use std::fs::File;
use std::io::BufWriter;
// Create a new terrain map
let mut wdt = WdtFile::new(WowVersion::WotLK);
// Configure as terrain map with height texturing
// Mark some tiles as having ADT data
wdt.main.get_mut(31, 31).unwrap().set_has_adt(true);
wdt.main.get_mut(31, 32).unwrap().set_has_adt(true);
wdt.main.get_mut(32, 31).unwrap().set_has_adt(true);
wdt.main.get_mut(32, 32).unwrap().set_has_adt(true);
// Write to file
let file = File::create("new_map.wdt")?;
let mut writer = WdtWriter::new(BufWriter::new(file));
writer.write(&wdt)?;
```
### Version Conversion
```rust
use wow_wdt::conversion::{convert_wdt, get_conversion_summary};
// Convert from WotLK to Cataclysm format
let changes = get_conversion_summary(
WowVersion::WotLK,
WowVersion::Cataclysm,
wdt.is_wmo_only()
);
for change in changes {
println!("Change: {}", change);
}
convert_wdt(&mut wdt, WowVersion::WotLK, WowVersion::Cataclysm)?;
```
### Coordinate Conversion
```rust
use wow_wdt::{tile_to_world, world_to_tile};
// Convert tile coordinates to world coordinates
let (world_x, world_y) = tile_to_world(32, 32);
println!("Tile [32, 32] is at world position ({:.2}, {:.2})", world_x, world_y);
// Convert world coordinates back to tile coordinates
let (tile_x, tile_y) = world_to_tile(world_x, world_y);
println!("World position maps to tile [{}, {}]", tile_x, tile_y);
```
## CLI Tool
WDT operations are available through the main `warcraft-rs` CLI tool:
```bash
# Get information about a WDT file
warcraft-rs wdt info Azeroth.wdt
# Validate WDT structure
warcraft-rs wdt validate Azeroth.wdt
# List all existing tiles
warcraft-rs wdt tiles Azeroth.wdt --format json
# Convert between versions
warcraft-rs wdt convert input.wdt output.wdt --to wotlk
# Visualize WDT structure as a tree
warcraft-rs wdt tree Azeroth.wdt --show-refs
```
## File Format Details
WDT files define which terrain tiles exist for a map and contain:
- **MVER**: Version chunk (always 18)
- **MPHD**: Map header with flags and FileDataIDs
- **MAIN**: 64x64 grid of tile information
- **MAID**: FileDataID mapping (BfA+ only)
- **MWMO**: WMO filename storage (WMO-only maps or pre-Cata terrain)
- **MODF**: WMO placement data (WMO-only maps)
## Testing
Basic tests are included:
```bash
# Run all tests
cargo test
# Benchmarks are planned but not yet implemented
```
## Documentation
- [Complete format specification](../../../docs/formats/world-data/wdt.md)
- [API documentation](https://docs.rs/wow-wdt)
## Related Crates
- [`wow-mpq`](../../archives/wow-mpq/) - MPQ archive support
- [`wow-adt`](../wow-adt/) - ADT terrain files
- [`wow-wdl`](../wow-wdl/) - WDL low-resolution terrain
## License
Licensed under either of [Apache License, Version 2.0](../../../LICENSE-APACHE) or [MIT license](../../../LICENSE-MIT) at your option.