Cheat File Splitter

A simple Windows tool to split Nintendo Switch cheat files into per-build-ID folders.
Compatible with Eden Emulator and similar emulators that require cheats in individual folders.
Supports drag-and-drop, dark mode, and Windows 10 & 11.

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Table of Contents

• Features
• Requirements
• Installation
  • Python Version
  • Pip Install Option
  • Executable Version
  • Build from Source
• Usage
• Screenshots
• Example
• Contributing
• Disclaimer

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Features

• ✅ Drag-and-drop .txt cheat files
• ✅ Auto-detect Build ID from filename
• ✅ Generates separate folders per Build ID to prevent mix-ups
• ✅ Light/Dark mode toggle
• ✅ Windows 10 & 11 compatible

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Requirements

• Python 3.10+
• tkinter (built-in with Python)
• Optional for drag-and-drop:

  pip install tkinterdnd2
  

• Build tool (for creating standalone .exe):

  pip install pyinstaller
  

Note: Both .py and .pyw versions use the same dependencies.

• .py shows a console window alongside the GUI.
• .pyw runs the GUI without a console window.

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Installation

Python Version

1. Clone or download the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Ninjistix/nxCheat_Splitter.git
   

2. Navigate to the project folder:

   cd nxCheat_Splitter
   

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Run the program:

• Python GUI with console (.py)

  python src/nxCheat_Splitter.py
  

• Python GUI without console (.pyw)

  pythonw src/nxCheat_Splitter.pyw
  

Note: The .py and .pyw files are located in the src/ folder.

Pip Install Option

Install as a Python package and use the command line:

pip install .
nxcheat

This launches the GUI directly.

Executable Version

1. Download nxCheat_Splitter.exe from the dist/ folder or the Releases page.
2. Double-click to run — no Python installation required.

Note: The .exe is located in the dist/ folder.

Build from Source

If you want to create your own executable (nxCheat_Splitter.exe):

1. Ensure pyinstaller is installed:

   pip install pyinstaller
   

2. Run the provided build.bat in the project root.

   • Automatically detects the main Python script (src/nxCheat_Splitter.py or .pyw) and icon (assets/icon.ico).
   • Includes the assets folder in the .exe.
   • The output .exe is named nxCheat_Splitter.exe in the dist/ folder.
   • Automatically deletes the .spec and build/ folder after building to keep the repo clean.

Note: The build script works even if the project folder is renamed.

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Usage

1. Ensure your cheat file is named BUILDID.txt, e.g., 421C5411B487EB4D.txt.
2. Open the program (.py, .pyw, or nxCheat_Splitter.exe).
3. Paste cheats into the text box or drag-and-drop a .txt file or use Browse .txt File.
4. Enter the Build ID manually if it is not automatically detected.
5. Click Split Cheat File Into Folders.

Note: Output folders are created next to the .py, .pyw, or .exe file.

Output folders will have this structure:

BUILDID/
  CheatName/
    cheats/
      BUILDID.txt

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Screenshots

Light & Dark Mode

Light Mode	Dark Mode

Full Workflow (Input → Output → Subfolders)

Screenshot shows the program GUI with cheats input (left), the main output folder for the Build ID (middle), and the subfolders for individual cheats (right/bottom).

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Example

Input file 421C5411B487EB4D.txt:

[4x Shiny Chance]
04000000 00DEF438 11000508
04000000 00DEF448 531E7515
040000

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! You can help by:

• Forking the repository and creating a feature branch
• Submitting pull requests with bug fixes or improvements
• Reporting issues on GitHub

Please make sure your code follows the existing style and works on Windows 10/11.

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Disclaimer

This program is provided "as-is" and comes with no warranty. The author does not offer support for any issues.

You are welcome to fork the repository, make modifications, and submit pull requests.