Common files:
- textdata_object.txt
- textdata_equip&skill.txt
- textdata_item.txt
- textdata_character.txt
These files contain multiple languages (Korean, English, Chinese), separated by tabs (Tab-separated values).
File Format:
- Columns are separated by tabs (\t)
- Original encoding: UTF-16LE
- Wrong encoding will break the text and cause “????” symbols.
Recommended Editors:
Notepad++
- Supports UTF-16LE
- Fast and easy for quick edits
- Steps:
1. Open the file
2. Menu → Encoding → Encode in UTF-16 LE
3. View → Show Symbol → Show All Characters (optional)
4. Save → Make sure encoding stays UTF-16 LE
Do NOT open with Excel! It breaks the tab layout.
EmEditor (Best choice for large files)
- Handles huge text files easily
- Supports UTF-16 and tabular editing
- Lets you view and edit by columns like Excel, but without corruption
Use EmEditor if you edit 10,000+ lines or want professional stability.
Visual Studio Code (VSCode)
- Works with UTF-16LE (requires setting)
- Good for quick translation and comparing versions
- Recommended extensions:
- “Edit CSV”
- “Rainbow CSV” (colorized columns)
→ Use “File → Reopen with Encoding → UTF-16 LE” before editing
Tips:
- Always keep the same number of columns.
- Don’t open in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Use a diff tool (like WinMerge) to compare before and after edits.
- Save as UTF-16LE every time.
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Example:
To translate `textdata_equip&skill.txt`:
1. Open in EmEditor.
2. Locate the column with English text.
3. Replace with your translation.
4. Save the file (UTF-16LE, tabs intact).
Summary:
Best editor for multilingual text = **EmEditor**
Safe free option = **Notepad++**
Avoid = **Excel / Sheets**