Pokegen problem

[shadowdorothy]

Ok so I'm having a problem getting my .sav files to load in pokegen. I'm trying to load my diamond save file. But I keep getting an invalid save file error. I go to options and choose diamond/pearl, go to file and select load. Then I choose my diamond save file. That's when I get the error.

I have also tried my platinum, pearl and my Japanese diamond save file. But none of them will load. Am I missing something? I can get all these files to load in pokesav. But seeing as I'm just trying to edit my pokemon in my box I thought this would be better. Is there a secondary application I will need to load my saves? Or do I have to convert them from .sav to something else?

Some additional information that may help:

Running windows 7

I converted these save files from .duc (action replay) to .sav

I haven't edited the save files other then conversion.

I read the readme file, but it didn't have information as to what to do when I get this error.

I'm using 3.0b pokegen

If I tell it to ignore check sums in my save file I get some weird errors, like all my pokemon are eggs, or they have a nickname like $^&%*(%$&%^)*^

Any information as to how to fix this would be appreciated.

If this isn't the right place then just move this thread to the appropriate section.

[Tsujin]

Use the non beta Pokegen. Also are you sure you're save file isn't corrupted? Might want to double check in Pokesav by looking through your boxes and stuff.

[Codr]

Posting in the PokeGen section will ensure that I actually see the thread. You got lucky with me checking here.

If you upload your save file so that I can view it, I can tell you what's wrong. (You can forum PM me if you want.)

[shadowdorothy]

Ok I'll upload my saves. I just tried the stable version and got no where.

also I was using this to convert my game saves. Is there something else I should use?

game saves

[Codr]

"Pokemon Diamond.sav" is in an invalid format. I don't know what's gone on there, but it's just wrong.

I don't know if you're all running your save files through converters 500 times or what, but you're doing something bad. (There's a thread in the PokeGen section with a nearly identical problem. I've also had forum PMs with the same type of thing.)

[shadowdorothy]

I only ran it through once. I used the link in my earlier post. Is there a converter that is guaranteed to convert .duc to .sav other then that website?

[Codr]

I only ran it through once. I used the link in my earlier post. Is there a converter that is guaranteed to convert .duc to .sav other then that website?

PokeGen can read .duc files directly, or at least it should be able to.

[shadowdorothy]

PokeGen can read .duc files directly, or at least it should be able to.

Oh. I did not know that. My readme file wouldn't open. I'll try what you said.