Ark Settings Generator v1.0.3

Changelog

Created by Amustillo for the Ark: Survival Ascended community

All notable changes to Ark Settings Generator will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog,
and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[1.1.0] - 2026-02-13

Added

• Enhanced Tab Interface: Selected tabs are now visually larger (font size 13, padding 20x10) while unselected tabs are smaller (font size 9, padding 10x5) for better visual hierarchy
• Decimal Thousands Display: All slider values and entry boxes now display in 3-decimal format (e.g., "1.000" instead of "1.0") for precision
  • Slider labels show formatted values
  • Entry boxes show formatted values and accept manual input
  • Both stay synchronized when either is changed
• Numeric-Only Validation: All numeric entry fields now enforce number-only input, preventing text entry errors
• INI File Import: New "Import INI Files" button allows uploading existing GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini files to populate settings automatically
• Interactive Tooltips: Hover over any setting label (marked with ℹ️ icon) to see a tooltip with the full description
• Right-Click Paste for Mods: Right-click in the mod entry field to quickly paste mod codes from clipboard

Changed

• Setting labels now display with ℹ️ icon to indicate tooltip availability
• Entry boxes now maintain decimal thousands formatting for consistency
• Improved user experience with visual feedback throughout the interface
• Enhanced accessibility with validation preventing invalid inputs

Technical

• Added ToolTip class for dynamic tooltip rendering
• Added format_slider_value() method for consistent decimal formatting across sliders and entry boxes
• Added validate_numeric_only() method for input validation
• Added import_ini_files() method for configuration import
• Added show_mod_context_menu() and paste_to_mod_entry() for right-click functionality
• Updated tab styling to support dynamic sizing based on selection state
• Implemented dual StringVar system for synchronized display between slider labels and entry boxes

[1.0.3] - 2026-02-13

Fixed

• File Location Display in EXE: Fixed issue where EXE wasn't showing file paths correctly
  • Changed from os.path.abspath() to os.getcwd() for more reliable directory detection
  • Updated all EXE locations (root, dist, and source/dist)
  • Now correctly displays working directory and full file paths when running as executable

[1.0.2] - 2026-02-13

Fixed

• File Location Display: Improved success message to show complete absolute file paths
  • Now displays full directory path where INI files are saved
  • Shows complete paths for both GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini
  • Fixed issue where path might not display correctly in certain scenarios

[1.0.1] - 2026-02-13

Added

• File Location Notification: Success dialog now displays the full directory path where INI files are saved
  • Shows complete file path for easy file location
  • Lists both generated files (GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini)
  • Improved user experience for finding generated configuration files

[1.0.0] - 2026-02-13

Added

• Initial Release: Full-featured Ark Survival Ascended settings generator
• Dual Modes: Basic mode for common settings, Advanced mode for full customization
• Real-Time Calculations: Live dino taming, maturation, imprinting, and incubation calculations
  • Supported Dinos (all with working calculations):
    • ✅ Argentavis
    • ✅ Rex
    • ✅ Spino
    • ✅ Giga
    • ✅ Titanosaur
    • ✅ Megalodon
    • ✅ Mosasaurus
    • ✅ Plesiosaur
    • ✅ Therizino
    • ✅ Thylacoleo
  • Dropdown status indicators for working/planned dinos
• Dino Calculator Features:
  • Dropdown menu shows availability status for each dino
  • ✅ Working dinos show instant calculations
  • ⏰ Planned dinos display as "coming soon"
  • Color-coded indicators for user clarity
• Server Events Manager:
  • ACTIVE EVENT dropdown shows all 18 available events
  • ✅ All events currently marked as working
  • Status indicators for user clarity (✅ working, ⏰ planned)
  • Comprehensive event support:
    • ✅ None (No active event)
    • ✅ WinterWonderland (Winter holiday event with cosmetics)
    • ✅ WinterWonderland2-7 (Multi-year winter events)
    • ✅ Easter (Eggcellent Adventure - egg hunt themed)
    • ✅ SummerBash (Summer vacation themed)
    • ✅ FearEvolved (Halloween spooky creatures themed)
    • ✅ TurkeyTrial (Thanksgiving event)
    • ✅ LoveEvolved (Valentine breeding event bonuses)
    • ✅ Birthday (Anniversary/Birthday celebration bonuses)
    • ✅ EvolutionEvent (Creature variant spawns)
    • ✅ ExtraLife (Charity event bonuses)
    • ✅ ARKaeology (Artifact discovery event)
    • ✅ ARKdependenceDay (July 4th themed event)
• Mod Management System:
  • Add/remove mods by CurseForge Mod ID
  • Reorder mods (Move Up/Down functionality)
  • Clear all mods at once
  • Built-in instructions for finding mod IDs
  • Mods persist across mode switches
  • Automatic inclusion in generated INI files
• Modern UI:
  • Dark theme with teal accents
  • 1400x1000 responsive window
  • Tabbed interface (Server Settings, Game Settings, Mods)
  • Descriptive tooltips for all settings
• Advanced Features:
  • Mouse wheel scrolling in all tabs
  • Real-time value updates on slider movement
  • Mode-specific INI generation (only visible settings saved)
  • Reset to Defaults functionality
• Performance Optimizations:
  • Throttled window updates during dragging
  • Non-blocking UI calculations
  • Efficient canvas rendering
  • Canvas scroll region management
• Settings Coverage:
  • 15+ essential settings in Basic mode
  • 100+ settings in Advanced mode
  • Helpful descriptions for each setting
  • Advanced tips for experienced server admins
• INI Generation:
  • Generates GameUserSettings.ini
  • Generates Game.ini
  • Error handling with user feedback
  • Proper formatting and syntax