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There has been an amazing number of utilities create by some extremely talent members of the GPL Community over the years.  Here is a list of those utilities.

'''NOTE ABOUT HOW PAGE IS STRUCTURED:  There are a number of "Aggregation Utilities" which combine multiple utilities in a single one.  An example of this is the GPLPL GPL Installer.  For utilties which are part of a greater whole,  I have noted those below the aggregating utility and indented it.  This allows the reader to more easily see what makes up the greater whole and gives one the opportuninty of using indidividual utilities if they choose to.  Also, you will find new patches or new versions noted underneath as well.'''

==Absolutely Essential Utilities==

'''[http://www.wingmanteam.com Logitech Wheel Drivers]'''
If you run a Logitech wheel, like the majority of us, you can get the most current drivers here.


'''[http://gplps.org/wb/pages/projects/gpl-installer.php GPLPS GPL Installer]''' by Bernd Nowak.
The utility greatly simplifies a new installation of GPL.  It applies many of the basic patches and updates the car and original track graphics with the exception of Monaco which you can get [http://www.dixierunners.speedgeezers.net/mrocks/ HERE]
:'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=2621 All-In-One Patch version 2.3]''' Original by Magnus, updated by Bernd Nowak.  This patches GPL to the final version 1.2.0.2.  Plus it applies the BWPatch, the More Cars patch and the GPLEA Engine Sounds patch.  Note that this is included in the GPLPS GPL Installer.  So if you used it, then there is no need to use the All-In-One Patch.
:'''[http://rugpl.simulators.ru/cgi-bin/view.cgi?docs/34418210503 Pribluda v0.97b]''' by Denis Fedorov.  Pribluda is an essential tool for hotlappers as it provides split times and for online racing as it provides standings and time gaps to cars in front and behind you.  This feature is very useful to make sure it is safe to leave the pits or to reenter the track after an off.  This version is included as part of the GPLPS GPL installer noted above.  The version only works with the older D3D rasterizer.  If you run OGL, then get the updated version below.  The Pribluda patch adds support for Nigel's OGL v2 rasterizer.  Unfortunately, no support currently exists for the new D3D v2 rasterizer.
::'''[http://www.amirkamal.com/gpl/pribluda/pribluda_readme.html#contents Pribluda v1.1.1.0 (20080209)]''' This is an update by Amir Kamal.  This version includes some new features and also includes support for the old OGL Rasterizer.
:::'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=3731 Pribluda patch]''' by brr.  This patch fixes Pribluda v1.1.1.0 so it will work with Nigel's OGL v2 rasterizer.
:'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=2468 GPL Patch Inspector]''' by Bernd Nowak.  This utility checks to see what patches are installed and what the settings are for such patches as the More Cars patch.  Note that this is included in the GPLPS GPL Installer.  So if you used that you've already got it!
:'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=4134&st=0&gopid=30060&#entry30060 GPL Resolution Hacker]''' by Phil Flack.  This utility is to create custom output resolutions beyond the few that came with GPL originally.  Note that this is included in the GPLPS GPL Installer.  So if you used that you've already got it!


'''[http://gem.ebi-service.de/downloads.html GEM2+ iGOR + GPL Setup Manager]''' by Paul Thurston, Christoph Frick & Lee Bowden.
GEM functions as a front-end to GPL, which allows you to choose which mod you wish to run as well as many other settings.  iGOR is the online race aggregatorr with built-in chat functionality.  GPL Setup Manager is included as it's a great way of modifying setups outside of GPL, particularly for the mod setups.



'''[http://gplpp.com/ GPL Digitial Display Modifier]''' Look under Utilities then under Lee and Stefan.  This utility allows the user to view the same information available at the bottom of the screen, such as RPM and gear, as is visable in the out-of-cockpit view while in the normal cockpit view.


'''[http://www.gplshift.dk/GPLshift/index.htm GPLshift+]''' This utility adds automatic detection for shifters, TrackIR support, changing field of view in-car and message assigned to buttons.


'''[http://www.vroc.net/ WinVROC]'''  This is an program used to host and join online races.  It also has chat functionality.  iGOR is now the primary tool now used to host and join races but some leagues still use WinVROC.
:'''[http://www.speedfreek67.fsnet.co.uk/misc/vrocip.exe WinVROC IP Address Update]'''  This file updates the IP address of the VROC Race List Server.  Instructions for how to run this are on the VROC website.


'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=3821 GPL Replay Analyzer]''' by Jonas Matton and Martin Granberg. This is an invaluable tool for all you budding race engineers.  You are able to compare the results of 2 or more laps.  Also, its able to export race results.  This is a link to the most current version with includes support to export race reports from 60 fps replays.  Note, it will not analyize 60 fps laps correctly.


'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=3727 Nigel's Rasterizers]''' by Nigel Pattinson.  Updates for the D3D and OpenGL rasterizers which attempt to fix the bugs that exist in the current rasterizers.  Note that there are compatibility issues with the new rasterizers and Pribluda.


'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=3821 GPL 60 FPS Patch]''' by brr.  The patch modifies GPL to run at a maximum 60 frames per second instead of the original maximum 36 frames per second.  Note that there are some compatibility issues which exist, so use with caution.

Some notes about online racing from the author brr:<br>
''A warning against joining servers without making sure its allowed in general is a good idea, and I think it should be there. It causes problems even if there is no server crash (wrong laptimes, other drivers see the car vanishing and even in wrong location etc...)
''
''Joining a server with wrong fps causes a timing skew (integer counters run at the fps rate and go out of sync). The symptom is a pause/flash about every 4-5 seconds, when GPL makes a massive correction to the timers to get them in sync again. Other drivers see the car vanishing, and even driving off track. I was once on a 60fps server when a driver joined with 36fps. I only noticed his car flashing on and off on the pitlane, but did not experience any problems myself.
''

==Other Utilities==

'''[http://www.xs4all.nl/~westrab/gpl.htm Bandwidth Patch]''' By default, GPL online will show only 4 cars in front and 1 behind over internet dialup connections. This patch lets you increase those numbers to 6 in front and 2 behind, or more. And it allows servers to show any combination of cars in front and cars behind instead of the default 75%/25% division.  This utility is already included in the GPLPS GPL Installer and the All-In-One Installer.

'''[http://www.xs4all.nl/~westrab/gpl.htm Starting Grid Editor]''' Allows modification of the starting grid placement for better online racing.

'''[http://www.fortunecity.com/underworld/3d/797/ GPL CarCam Editor]''' Utility for changing the location of the camera in replays.

'''[http://home.planet.nl/~aquisate/index.htm GPL-Record]''' by GPLFanatic.  It is a simple program to overwrite the record.ini files that can be found in your Grand Prix Legends Tracks folder These record.ini files are used by the Game to display the best laptimes in the Info map of a specific Track. The program requires the file GPLLaptimes.ini produced by GPLReplayanalyzer. Without this file (and so without GPLRA) you can't use this program.

'''[http://home.planet.nl/~aquisate/index.htm GPLCarswitcher]''' by GPLFanatic. Allows changing the AI cars so you can have straight-up fights with cars of the same performance.

'''[http://home.planet.nl/~aquisate/index.htm GPLMixDrivers]''' by GPLFanatic.  This utility mixes-up the starting line-up of the AI drivers.

'''[http://home.planet.nl/~aquisate/index.htm Track Ai Fixes]''' by GPLFanatic. Files to improve the AI at various tracks.

'''[http://shutaro-web.hp.infoseek.co.jp/gplcsc/ GPL Changers]''' This utility functions as a folder switcher by renaming or copying folders allowing such things as multiple car sets.

'''[http://www.bhmotorsports.com/download/668 GPL Glance]''' by Mauritz Lindqvist.  A small utility to enable a look left/right view that follows your steering wheel movements or the side forces put on the GPL racecar.

'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=4123 GPL Calc]''' by Larry Holbert.  Calculates a few statistics from an exported GPL race times file.

'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=4124 GPL Calc]''' by Juha Kallioinen.  Extracts data out of a GPL replay file.

'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=4128 GPL Key Master]''' by do0g.  Overcomes the keyboard configuration limitations that GPL imposes when assigning keys to control GPL.  Helpful for keyboard drivers or track building so you can drive on the track with setting up your wheel.

'''[http://utils.pike.nu/ GPL Modifier]''' by Martin Granberg.  The program attempts to determine which version of GPL you are running.

'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=2954 GPL Flagman]''' Allows you to customize the position of the guy holding up the pit board with your lap times in GPL.  Normally this dolt stands just after the start finish line and tells you what your previous lap time was.  Although this is more realistic, it means you have to wait another lap to see what your most recently completed lap time was.  Anyway, people much more intelligent than myself have found out that by editing the track.ini file, you can change this position in such a way that the pit board guy shows you the most recently completed lap.

'''[http://eaglewoman.rscsites.org/gpl/gre.htm GPL Race Engineer]''' by Nate Hine.  The program is full featured program to setup your 67 cars.

'''[http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/npattins/SimPage.html GPL Season]''' by Nigel Patterson.

==Editing Tools/Utilities==

'''[http://gplea.rscsites.org/tools/ase23do/ase23do.html ASE 2 3DO]''' by P.A. Flack.  This program is used for converting .ASE (ASCII Scene Export) files created by 3DStudioMax (or 123do) into .3DO files as used by Grand Prix Legends for 3D objects.

'''[http://bills-gpl.bcsims.com/gpl/neils/neils1.html Grid Location Changer]''' by Neil.  This program can be used by both the track creators in the initial design of the track and/or by the user who has trouble seeing the starter's green flag from his or her starting position on the grid.

'''[http://bills-gpl.bcsims.com/gpl/neils/neils1.html GPL Number Converter]''' by Neil.  This program converts meters and degrees into GPL Unit numbers and vice-versa.

'''[http://bills-gpl.bcsims.com/gpl/neils/neils1.html GPL Trace Altitude Formula]''' by Neil.  This program converts the meters and degrees for a single trace within a section to the GPL coeff numbers.

'''[http://utils.pike.nu/help.htm GPL Track Installer]''' by Martin Granberg.  This GPL track installer can be used to make it easier for people to install the nice track you just finished and want to release.

'''[http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=3468 Alternative Track Installer]''' by Bernd Nowak. This installer works in a very similiar way like the original from Martin Granberg. The difference is that the installer has no problems with the raised value of more then 64 tracks in season.ini files as well it allows the user to add additional stuff to the track directory like GEM pictures.

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