CISO compress/decompress Utility GUI

[andrei_]

Ciso Utility 0.7 - PSP compress/decompress Utilites by andrei_
requires .NET framework 1.1


http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6471/cisoutility07si6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

new version!
0.7:
-added autocomplete path&names of the targeted format files
-minor gui changes

0.65:
-removed some messages that helped me with the debug
-fixed some buttons that didn't display correctly

0.6:
-added CSO->DAX
-some GUI modifications

0.5:
-fixed the 'the process has stoped due to an error' message
-the DAX -> CSO still had issues, now it's fixed, i've checked and double checked
-minor changes in the GUI

0.4:
-DAX > CSO function fixed
-fixed the gray "Start" button in the DAX decompresson

0.3:
-added level of compresion on DAX-CSO
-fixed the level 8 compresion with cso files

0.2:
-added more compresion/decompression option


With this tool you can:
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Compress DAX -> ISO
Decompress ISO -> DAX
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Compress ISO -> CSO
Decompress CSO ->ISO
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TRansform
DAX -> CSO
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Credits go to
BOOSTER for ciso.exe
Dark_ALex dax for dax compressor
zlib creators


Hope you enjoY this!
Regards, andrei_

[ronboy]

Big THX Andrei_ !!!!:D

[restless5150]

nice man nice

[captainfuture]

:D Good work !!!

[bigdaddie]

thanx man, nice job :)

[maxcons]

thnx dude, but chossy's "PSP Tool for CISO & DAXZISO" is better!;)

[andrei_]

CISO Utility 0.2 is up

[Ph0eNiX_HM]

The only thing that stands out in this utility tool from chossy's is the dax-->ciso format option, which i very much appreciate. Cheers.

[qwerty12]

Thanks for this.

[apcarr]

the tool seems to compress iso's into cso at level 8 even though level 9 is choosen?

[jbsnibz]

how do u work this.. i always get an unhandled exception errror

nvm.. got it..

[andrei_]

the tool seems to compress iso's into cso at level 8 even though level 9 is choosen?

fixed, now it works ok

[dexxa05]

hi andrei_

great job for your soft

please check you MP

:)

[mhz]

Great job, thank you! ;)

[andrei_]

Thank you all and remeber, if something doesn't work right, post here and i'll try to fix it;)

[waynevan2000]

It would be great if you could add the option to choose level of compression to the gui.

[andrei_]

It would be great if you could add the option to choose level of compression to the gui.

i believe you're refering to the DAX->CSO section, if that's the case, then...
it's done, please download CISO Utily 0.3 ;)

[waynevan2000]

Thanx bud. Now it's great ;)

[skyluker]

nice program and doesn't hang like PSP ISO Tool :)

p.s. just please add a nice ikon on my desktop :)

[DeVS]

Great stuff, thanks alot!

[qwerty12]

Thanks again. But...
i'm thinking of doing a ISO -> DAX conversion, if people want it
Could you please add that. This seems like it will be my only tool to compress iso's and that would be useful. Also would you be able to add the option to start umdgen please? Thanks.

[andrei_]

Thanks again. But...

Could you please add that. This seems like it will be my only tool to compress iso's and that would be useful. Also would you be able to add the option to start umdgen please? Thanks.

download the lattest version, ISO->DAX is included

[loash]

thanks for the program, tried it once and it works awesome

this is my first time compressing stuff, is there any downsides to compressing at a high level than low compression rates?

[andrei_]

thanks for the program, tried it once and it works awesome

this is my first time compressing stuff, is there any downsides to compressing at a high level than low compression rates?
it is said the game will not run so smooth if it's encoded at level 9, but...from what i've seen depends on the game, i personally use lev 9 compression

[park0141]

how do u work this.. i always get an unhandled exception errror

nvm.. got it..


How do you work?? did you get it?? I haven't..

I still got the error message like 'Initializing the application error'..

Do I have to put the whole folder to the particular dir or is there a special way to make this app work??

Please help me. :-)

[waynevan2000]

nice program and doesn't hang like PSP ISO Tool :)

p.s. just please add a nice ikon on my desktop :)

If you use XP, copy the folder to c:/program files (or anywhere you want)then right click the Ciso Utility.exe and pin to start menu.

Keeps the desktop free from clutter :)

[samson11]

How do you work?? did you get it?? I haven't..

I still got the error message like 'Initializing the application error'..

Do I have to put the whole folder to the particular dir or is there a special way to make this app work??

Please help me. :-)

Yeah - I'm afraid I'm in the dark on this one too - 'The application failed to in initialise properly' is all I ever get ?

Could someone enlighten us as to how to get this running?

[outphase]

You're gonna need to get the .net framework from microsoft.com

[subimpact]

*bug for 0.3v*

- cant decompress DAX files, the start button is greyed out


*glitch for 0.3v*
- when using DAX > CSO, compression window CSO shows *.DAX compress to *.CSO (meaning to say, compressing more of .dax file ? )

[pookgai]

it is not working for me, I keep getting an unhandles exception everytime I try to start a compression.

[subimpact]

it is confrimed that DAX > CSO function is broken and will make ur iso file to be corrupted. (v0.3)

i just lost like 5 iso files from that =\


anyway just a warning for those whom are reading this

do not use dax > cso option in v 0.3 till andrei_ fix this.....

[park0141]

Yeah - I'm afraid I'm in the dark on this one too - 'The application failed to in initialise properly' is all I ever get ?

Could someone enlighten us as to how to get this running?

I made it. :-)
you only need to download ".NET framework" from microsoft.com.

install it and run this app. It should work.

[andrei_]

it is confrimed that DAX > CSO function is broken and will make ur iso file to be corrupted. (v0.3)

i just lost like 5 iso files from that =\


anyway just a warning for those whom are reading this

do not use dax > cso option in v 0.3 till andrei_ fix this.....

-DAX > CSO function fixed
-fixed the gray "Start" button in the DAX decompresson

download Ciso Utility 0.4 from the first page

[torpie13]

How About the possiblility to:
CSO > DAX

Just an addition to make it better.

Thanks andrei_ :) Great app :)

[waynevan2000]

DAX > CSO

Anyone else getting 'the process has stoped due to an error!' after the decompression gets to 100% ?
Readme says v0.3 aswell. no biggie :D

[andrei_]

DAX > CSO

Anyone else getting 'the process has stoped due to an error!' after the decompression gets to 100% ?
Readme says v0.3 aswell. no biggie :D


0.5:
-fixed the 'the process has stoped due to an error' message
-the DAX -> CSO still had issues, now it's fixed, i've checked and double checked
-minor changes in the GUI

updated readme.txt :)

[andrei_]

How About the possiblility to:
CSO > DAX

Just an addition to make it better.

Thanks andrei_ :) Great app :)

0.6:
-added CSO->DAX:cool:
-some GUI modifications

all tested and work OK

[pookgai]

The newest version doesnt work for me, everytime I try to start a compression it gives me an error: "The process was not completed successfully due to an error!"

[andrei_]

The newest version doesnt work for me, everytime I try to start a compression it gives me an error: "The process was not completed successfully due to an error!"

what version do you have? i just tested it again and it works just fine.
if you're doing DAX-CSO or CSO-DAX MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PLANTY OF SPACE on you hard-disk !!

[pookgai]

what version do you have? i just tested it again and it works just fine.
if you're doing DAX-CSO or CSO-DAX MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PLANTY OF SPACE on you hard-disk !!


I used ver .65

And I have about 10 gigs of space on my hd

i cant convert iso to cso either, it just gives me an "unhandled exception" error

[maxcons]

hey andrei, this program is the bomb, not a problem with converting or extracting - using latest 0.65, essentially perfect now. U da man!!!

[andrei_]

I used ver .65

And I have about 10 gigs of space on my hd

i cant convert iso to cso either, it just gives me an "unhandled exception" error

can anyone confirm this and could you post the full error message, please?


hey andrei, this program is the bomb, not a problem with converting or extracting - using latest 0.65, essentially perfect now. U da man!!!


thanks man, it's nice to see people appreciate it;)

[KiLeAk]

Ciso Utility 0.65

Round of applause for that man!

Excellent tool, as all my ISO's are DAX'd!

Now....do batch conversion ;)

[maxcons]

no probs u deserve the credit for such a great program, i've tried all the settings seems to work fine for me. Greatest of all is the DAX to CSO converter. Sweet!
Batch conversion would be a good idea!:D

[pookgai]

I got it to work, it seems that during the unzipping process, the conveters didnt unpack in their folders.

Sorry for the false alarm, its working great now.

[saleem]

what other apps/tools will create a .cso file.

i tried to install the .net framework from microsoft and it wont run.

[andrei_]

what other apps/tools will create a .cso file.

i tried to install the .net framework from microsoft and it wont run.

are you sure you have the right one? how big is it? also check your computer for viruses, it should install without a problem...

[saleem]

it was 1.1.keeps returning error cannot find patch or something

[andrei_]

it was 1.1.keeps returning error cannot find patch or something

here are 2 links:

.net Framework 1.1:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/b/4/8b4addd8-e957-4dea-bdb8-c4e00af5b94b/NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe
.net Framework 2.0:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/6/7/567758a3-759e-473e-bf8f-52154438565a/dotnetfx.exe

[WEBLY]

THAK U FOR THE gui NICE AND SIMPLE CHEERS

THUNDERCATS HOOOOOO

[saleem]

thanks grabbed me the v2.00,just had to install windows intaller v3.

at least now it boots great,just gotta try it now with an iso or two.

thankyou for all the advice.
:-)

[andrei_]

thanks grabbed me the v2.00,just had to install windows intaller v3.

at least now it boots great,just gotta try it now with an iso or two.

thankyou for all the advice.
:-)

glad i could help :)

[waynevan2000]

Thanx. All working good now ;)

Appreciate the fast update's. Its now my default packer/unpacker for the psp.

[rhemelious]

This Program Rocks!!

[andrei_]

This Program Rocks!!

Thank you :)

[pndign]

Shouldn't we just use the number 9 compression option each time?

[andrei_]

Shouldn't we just use the number 9 compression option each time?

it should work better (faster) if you choose a lower compression rate, but from what i've tested there's hardly any difference in speed and size between different rates

[djkatarat]

thanks for this. really comes in handy for doing one file at a time.

i created a .bat file to do many isos in one folder, (cause i was doing some mass conversions). but now, incase i have to go back to iso from cso, i use ur tool. thanks alot for the effort :).

[nazmul]

Awsome program would be even better with batch operation.

[djkatarat]

Awsome program would be even better with batch operation.

yah, would be pretty cool. infact, i would say that would be pretty important. but it doesnt bother me that it isnt in it. cant always "get your cake and 'eat it' too". lol...funny i said that, the first thing i think is : what the hell are u gonna do with cake if u cant eat it, LOL

[andrei_]

yah, would be pretty cool. infact, i would say that would be pretty important. but it doesnt bother me that it isnt in it. cant always "get your cake and 'eat it' too". lol...funny i said that, the first thing i think is : what the hell are u gonna do with cake if u cant eat it, LOL

the thing is, i'm busy this month, but maybe i'll make a batch conversion later

[logix88]

* Download x86 version
* Download x64 version
* Download IA64 version

which .NET frame work is req. to run the prog??????

PLEASE POST most of us having prb

[Ooops]

x86 stands for Windows 2000, XP ect, it's the most common case.
x64 stands for Windows XP 64 bits.
IA64 stands for others 64 bits OS.

PS: you can check your version of Windows in the "system" part of the config panel,then under "general tab" of "system properties" windows.

[jweck]

the thing is, i'm busy this month, but maybe i'll make a batch conversion later


andrei_ that would be great! Take your time mate, I'm still appreciating your 0.65 version!

[the_moejoe]

Hey, i cant seem to get the program running, i get the following error

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6165/errorek8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How do i cure this?

Many Thanks

Moe

[andrei_]

Hey, i cant seem to get the program running, i get the following error

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6165/errorek8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How do i cure this?

Many Thanks

Moe

does the aplication start?
what version of Windows are you using?
did you install .net framework 1.1?

[the_moejoe]

does the aplication start?
what version of Windows are you using?
did you install .net framework 1.1?

Dont worry now, its all sorted, i done windows update so it must of installed framework.

thanks anyways

[TheShadowRunner]

Hey andrei, I was wondering if you could code a feature in your program to keep the file name for the save dialog.
Like, we input an iso called : My_Game_USA_PSP.iso, and when pressing the "save cso" button, the name in the dialog screen would default to My_Game_USA_PSP , then we'd just have to chose the dest folder instead of both selecting dest folder and writing cso output name.
Yes, i'm lazy :P
Aren't that what computers are made for though ;)
Later,

TSR

[gnizexpert]

::[August 01, 2006]::
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+changed cdvd_iml2iso.exe this is version 5.0
-the main tool name cdvd_iml2iso_v403.exe => cdvd_iml2iso.exe

-added iso2cso for psp cso compression Device_Hook_Sample_Launcher_v0.4++
-added cso2iso for psp cso decompression
thanks to BOOSTER for the ciso compression and decomprssion code

::[Friday, May 12, 2006]::
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Installing ZLIB1.DLL
====================
this is for psp iso2dax ,dax2iso
Copy ZLIB1.DLL into c:\windows\system\ or c:\windows\system32\ directory.

iml2iso for psp, ps2cd, ps2dvd
iso2iml for psp, ps2cd, ps2dvd
iso2bin for ps2cd only
bin2iso for mode2 bin
iso2dax for psp dax loader compression iso file
dax2iso for psp dax decompression

thanks to Dark_Alex for the dax compression and decomprssion code
Updated cdvd_iml2iso_v403.exe
iml2iso added postgap
iso2bin added auto detect iso postgap
-if iso dont have postgap convert to bin will add postgap
-if iso have postgap convert to bin without add postgap
register the forums http://www.alucard.cc/forums
tool link ->http://www.alucard.cc/forums/index.php?topic=1217.msg9659#msg9659

[andrei_]

Hey andrei, I was wondering if you could code a feature in your program to keep the file name for the save dialog.
Like, we input an iso called : My_Game_USA_PSP.iso, and when pressing the "save cso" button, the name in the dialog screen would default to My_Game_USA_PSP , then we'd just have to chose the dest folder instead of both selecting dest folder and writing cso output name.
Yes, i'm lazy :P
Aren't that what computers are made for though ;)
Later,

TSR

yeah, sure i'll make that, today or tomorrow i'll post it;)

[PMAtreides]

run into any problems with ciso games?

[andrei_]

0.7 is up!

0.7:
-added autocomplete path&names of the targeted format files
-minor gui changes

check it out and tell me what you think, if there are any bugs i'll try to fix them;)

[TheShadowRunner]

Yaye Andrei, 0.7 works just fine!
Only other missing feature I could think of is being able to set a default output directory (that the program would use every time by default).
Thanks again for 0.7!

TSR

[Ooops]

Hehe, nice to hear this app is getting improved. Do you think you could integrate NC features into cso compression as it was done for CSO'n'DAX ?

[andrei_]

Hehe, nice to hear this app is getting improved. Do you think you could integrate NC features into cso compression as it was done for CSO'n'DAX ?

well, i for one, don't think it's really necesary for cso, as for default directory it could be done, also i'll try to add some sort of job que, but at the moment i'm really busy

[djkatarat]

well, i for one, don't think it's really necesary for cso, as for default directory it could be done, also i'll try to add some sort of job que, but at the moment i'm really busy

im guessing job queue is, in a way, "batch" conversion". if it is, sounds nice. cant wait for the update. however, all my stuff is cso already. but it would still be a nice feature.

[kowin]

thx for sharing~~~it's very usefull

[rubz]

Hello Everybody!

Is there any program available for decompressing CSO files to ISO? What loader can I use for my PSP to be able it to play CSO/DAX files. I currently have a DevHook 0.46 however it does recognize CSO files, it can only display ISO files. Thanks

[andrei_]

Hello Everybody!

Is there any program available for decompressing CSO files to ISO?


uhmmm, the one in this thread ?!
for the other problem use Devkook 0.46

[Ryusaki]

Thanx Andrei.
I ve been looking for such a tool for a while, i am glad you take the time to create it.

[j0625]

You rescued me thank you:o

[Murd0ck]

Nice nice..
good to see ppl making some alternatives.

Is this Faster than UMDGEN ?
Does it have Batch Conversion as UMDGEN ?

[Xenogears V]

This utility missed me!.:p

[kenp]

great app.

[Rowie01]

Yo thanks for the cso utility. Keep up tha good work.. Adios Amigos

[cyclometro]

now my 2 gigs mem stick more like 4 gigs, thanks andrei :D

[nagasawa]

is it the latest ver.?

the cso can read in 3.40OE or not?

[manias]

is it the latest ver.?

the cso can read in 3.40OE or not?
I don't understand why people don't try it first.. yes it's the same.. even the very first cso utility ever made can create files still usable in 3.4oe.. nothing has changed

[mokyurin]

great job!

by the way, does this have better compression rate then UMDGEN?

[chachink90]

for some reasons i select the CSO file for my game in my psp ISO folder and select the target....and when i hit start...a cmd windows pops up says error from what i can see and disappears (to be exact it says something like ciso file format error)..appreciate the help

[maxima2009]

you moon thnx

[001104]

thz your -.- i want this:D

[FredJai]

when i extract the file, i click on the Ciso Ulility, i get the "Cannot Inizilise error"
can anyone help me?

[i k a r i]

:D big thanks Andrei..i've been looking for this thing

[xavierjohn22]

when i extract the file, i click on the Ciso Ulility, i get the "Cannot Inizilise error"
can anyone help me?

Install microsoft.net compact framework 1.1

[leonsceco]

Thanks alot,

I'll try this when I get home. Should compress my games down so I can fit more on my 4GB MS that's already crammed with stuff.

[daveau155]

Thanks! very useful since my memory stick is only 2gb

[hjgod]

Great!!:D:D:D

[xiaoyuer5]

good software

[Nadeem0319]

damn thanks!! been looking for something like this! :P

[FlyZzer]

Hi I need Help Everytime I Try To Decompress an cso to iso it says "an unhandled execption has occured in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit , The Application will shut down immediately.

The System cannot find the file specified.

Help Please :)

[RaphaelDDL]

How i make CSO 2 ISO? (instead of CSO 2 DAX)

[mykoman]

im trying to decompress cso to iso.. but theres and error. kindly look at the attached image.

[Xenogears V]

im trying to decompress cso to iso.. but theres and error. kindly look at the attached image.

Use Yacc:
http://yacc.pspgen.com/