Free Army List Building Software - BattleScribe

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**Byte**

Opps, it was the strike squads. Had it for 30pts iirc.

**leohart**

Which is still correct because it is the cost of the upgrade + the basecost. It may appears weird at first but once you get used to it, you will see that it saves a lot of clicking.

**Byte**

Got it, thanks!

**fidel**

I am just figuring out how to add the profile to BFG ships for my space Marines

If anyone knows how, please drop me a line!

**Jonskichov**

You can create/edit data files using the desktop version - editors for catalogue and game system files are included.

I tried to make them intuitive and easy to use - adding rules/profiles and modifying points values etc shouldn't be difficult

Here's the help page which has some more detail, plus info on sharing your files via a repository: http://www.battlescribe.net/help-overview.html

**fidel**

Jonskichov wrote:You can create/edit data files using the desktop version - editors for catalogue and game system files are included.

I tried to make them intuitive and easy to use - adding rules/profiles and modifying points values etc shouldn't be difficult

Here's the help page which has some more detail, plus info on sharing your files via a repository: http://www.battlescribe.net/help-overview.html

Ok - got the info - but not kidding when I say my computer skills are.... well an Ork can handle a computer better than I

Off to add profiles to the ships in BFG!

**primalexile**

Anyone know where to get Tyrants legion codex for battlescribe?

**brettz123**

I'm going to have to check this out.

**SickSix**

I have been using this for a while now. I love BattleScribe! I was using an outdated version for a loooong time, and then finally downloaded the latest version and was amazed at the new features! I love just putting in the repository url and the program is is even easier to use and understand now.

The print outs are also great. I can't stand trying to decipher someone's AB printout or their own Excel spreadsheet.

Seriously, everyone should be using this lol!

**rigeld2**

SickSix wrote:I was using an pirated version for a loooong time

pirated?
It's free. What was pirated?

**SickSix**

rigeld2 wrote:
SickSix wrote:I was using an pirated version for a loooong time

pirated?
It's free. What was pirated?

Holy sh_t! That is supposed to say 'outdated'! My damn cell phone and auto-correct......

**Jacko4smackos**

I've been using battlescribe and it has less errors than Army builder (and is free too!)

I can vouch for this excellent piece of software.

It does take a bit of getting used to for the point allocation.
e.g for a Tyranid broodlord battle scribe has 60pts whereas the Tyranid codex is +46 (14 base for the genestealer).

It adds up correctly but can still trip you up

**Eilif**

Just made my first IG list with this program. A simple tally of everything I have painted. It was so fast that I'll probably do the same for my Blood Angels as well. Easy Peasey!

After trying out for Warpath I recommended it to a friend and he was really pleased with it also.

**BewareOfTom**

I just wanna add in an error for the GK

points cost for conversion beamer is wrong ;P its 3x what it is now (15pts)

**Byte**

It my Dark Eldar catalog editor I have 3 errors that say this.

"condition must have child that exist"

It won't allow me to save catalog as a result. Anybody else have this? Got it from randomhit.

**Jonskichov**

@Byte if you click the error message in the list at the bottom of Catalogue Editor it should take you to the offending item. You'll need to select an entry in the drop down on the condition.

**Byte**

Let me try that.

Didn't take me the item(clicking). But I noticed 3 little wrench symbols in the list. Are these the errors?

**orkybenji**

How come when I try to print the army list it only prints the first few entries (1 page). I can't get it to print the entire list.

**SoloFalcon1138**

Will the full app be available for the Kindle Fire?

**ruff**

SoloFalcon1138 wrote:Will the full app be available for the Kindle Fire?

There is a full app available for all android systems

**Midnightdeathblade**

Is there any knowledge of a 3rd ed. chaos marine codex for battlescribe anywhere?

**BewareOfTom**

dont think so, might have to get someone to make it

*cough* I might be able to help *cough cough*

**Xca|iber**

I'm curious, if I delete the "data repositories" from Battlescribe, will that stop it from updating the catalogues via the online repository? Can I then make my own updates and corrections without worrying about the repository overriding my work?

EDIT: Btw, I'm a new user and I'm finding Battlescribe to be quite the nice little program. I'm normally just a Calculator+Notepad person, but Battlescribe works really well on my android phone, which I'm liking immensely.

**BewareOfTom**

yes, and I just download them directly and update them all myself XD

**Jonskichov**

@Byte Ah it _should_ take you to the item in error. I'll have to fix that. The wrench icon is a modifier. Conditions come under modifiers. Your error means that some conditions have an entry selected in their drop down that for some reason doesn't exist in the catalogue. Unfortunately you're going to have to look through the catalogue to find the broken ones, sorry :(

@Xcaliber If you remove the repo URL, you will indeed stop it from updating

On the desktop version, under Manage Data, you can also uncheck the box to prevent auto updates on startup.

**leohart**

Just a quick update to everyone, my repo now has double-FOC chart automatically at 2000 points. I need to work a little on this so it can be optional.

But the good news is Fortification slot has been added with all the different options. This works for all the armies that I own the books for (SM,SW,Necron, Tyranids, BA, GK). Check it out.

**sparkywtf**

edited for clarity:

Leohart: Are your repos automatic or can you send the SM one to me? (as that one works best for BT)

I am going to start working tonight on IG and BT

**Kal-El**

iPad app for this is there?

**sparkywtf**

No iOS app.

**leohart**

My repo is at https://dl.dropbox.com/u/565769/40KCatalogues/index.xml If you add it into your Battlescribe repo, it should automatically update your game system and some catalogues.

If you make changes to the IG + BT, you can either put it into your own repo (in your own Dropbox hosting) or you can PM me, and I can pull and merge it into mine.

Battlescribe has instructions on how to create your own repository with the help of Drop Box. http://www.battlescribe.net/help-dataindexer.html

@Kal-El: I follow Battlescribe on Google+ and it appears that an iOS version is done, just waiting for approval from Apple. Try searching it on the App store every once in a while.