IDS Files
Introduction
Identifier files (IDS) are used in the IE mainly as lookup files. Referenced from script and dialog, IDS files allow a symbolic identifier to be used instead of a literal number. This increases readability and eases the process of creating scripts. The references contained in script files (BCS, BS) are removed at compile-time, and replaced with the actual value. The references contained in dialog files are maintained, and are converted at run-time by the engine. This means that the data within IDS files can directly affect the game, and it is important that it be consistent. Note that some IDS files shipped with the various IE games are incorrect; corrected versions of these files are available in the IESDP, as well as the original files.IDS Files
BG1 BG2
IWD1
IWD2
PST