🎨 Avatar XBM Color Editor

Enhanced IlluminationColor1 Editor with Smart Auto-Normalization & Advanced Color Picker

A tool for editing AVATAR: The Game XBM material files, specifically designed for modifying IlluminationColor1 values with HDR support and real-time preview capabilities.

✨ Features - With Example Screenshots Below

🔧 Core Functionality

• XBM File Support: Open and edit Avatar game XBM texture files
• IlluminationColor1 Editing: Precisely modify illumination color values
• Real-time Preview: Instant visual feedback with large color preview
• Smart File Detection: Automatically locates IlluminationColor1 patterns

🎨 Advanced Color Tools

• Smart Auto-Normalization: Automatically adjusts HDR values for optimal display while preserving original intensity
• Standard Color Picker: Traditional RGB color selection (0-1 range)
• HDR Color Picker: Advanced tool for creating high-intensity colors with multiplier support
• Hex Color Copy: Copy display colors to clipboard for use in other applications

⚡ HDR Support

• HDR Detection: Automatic identification of high dynamic range colors
• Intensity Scaling: Support for color values beyond standard 0-1 range
• Normalization Options: Both automatic and manual HDR normalization
• HDR Status Indicators: Clear visual feedback for HDR vs SDR colors

📖 Usage Guide

1. Loading Files

1. Click "📁 Open XBM File"
2. Select your Avatar .xbm material file
3. The editor will automatically search for the IlluminationColor1 pattern
4. Once found, color values will be loaded and displayed

2. Editing Colors

Standard Colors (0-1 Range)

• Use the RGB sliders for precise control
• Click "🎨 Standard Color Picker" for visual selection
• Perfect for normal lighting effects

HDR Colors (Beyond 1.0)

• Use "⚡ HDR Color Picker" for high-intensity colors
• Choose a base color and apply intensity multiplier
• Ideal for bright emissive materials and special effects

3. Smart Auto-Normalization

• Enabled by default - automatically scales HDR values for optimal preview
• Toggle with the "🔄 Smart Auto-Normalization" checkbox
• Preserves original intensity while providing readable display values

4. Additional Tools

• "↻ Reset to Original": Restore original file values
• "⚖️ Manual Normalize": Convert HDR values to 0-1 range
• "📋 Copy Hex": Copy current display color to clipboard

5. Saving Changes

1. Click "💾 Save File"
2. Choose your save location
3. Original file values are preserved with your modifications

🎯 Use Cases

Game Modding (Esample Screenshots)

• Modify texture illumination for custom glowing effects