I recently re-installed Starcraft Anthology (Starcraft brood War) on my Laptop. I noticed that on my computer, the .scm and .scx map files do not have that map or world icon (a green world for .scm and blue world for .w3x) like my old one. I'd really like to have that on my computer, so I was wondering how can I make it so that my computer uses those icons for .scm and .scx files? I am using Windows 7; I used to use Windows XP.

I been searching google for the regedit Fix, but I cant seem to find it.

EDIT: I got the icons to show up, (with the REG i was given by Roy), however I still have an issue.

When I click on a map, it doesn't open the map, it just opens up the Editor to a blank map.

Post has been edited 2 time(s), last time on Nov 24 2015, 11:06 pm by JCarrill0.

Should be as simple as right clicking the .scm/scx file, selecting "Open With" and then use Staredit or SCMDraft as your opening program. Just remember to check the option to always open the file using it. You'll have to do the same to both file types.

The simplest way would be to right-click a map and select "Open with..." (or "Open" if it has no association already), find the map editor of your choice (I recommend ScmDraft 2), and then check "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file ".

You can also add the extension association manually by opening Control Panel > Default Programs > Associate a file type or protocol with a program.

Edit: Ninja'd

Correct, that is a method of use, just like I can open my Staredit and open them that way, but... I'm looking for a RegEdit fix that does the same thing with my issue I had with warcraft 3.

Okay, important question: What's the special deal with using a RegEdit fix?
This process gives you the icons perfectly fine.
Just curious, since I rarely touch RegEdit.

The file extension information is located at: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts

Just add your associations there if you really want. The instructions Bloody and I gave automatically populate the registry values, which makes it a lot easier to deal with. You shouldn't be manually editing the Windows registry (this goes with running .reg files as well) unless you really know what you're doing.

There is no advantage.

I just want to correct icons, I did it with the "OpenWith" section already (before I made the post), all it did was associate "ALL" files(both SCM & SCX with the same icon), so it wasn't what I wanted.

The RegFix isn't important, just easier, since the file fixes it the correct way.

I do appreciate your help guys, I'm sorry i was being specific, just wanting it fixed with the correct icons.

Post has been edited 1 time(s), last time on Nov 24 2015, 4:44 pm by JCarrill0.

To help prove my point, I took a screenshot, this issue that was suggested doesn't fix the issue, plus when done it opens a BLANK map, not the one I clicked on.
As you can see all the map icons are the same (SCM & SCX)

maybe I am an idiot and need further help since I didn't configure it correctly.


Post has been edited 2 time(s), last time on Nov 24 2015, 5:02 pm by JCarrill0.

Have you run StarEdit? I believe the first time you run StarEdit it sets the association and icons.

Yes, but the issue is with the Digital Edition of Starcraft Broodwar (Starcraft Anthology), I do not believe it does this, Only when you use the good ol'discs.


PS- Sorry had issues uploading a better screenshot!

I assume you want it to look like this?


Personally, I've gotten used to both .scm and .scx files having the same icon., but I wrote up a quick .reg to make it look like the above. Just update the path to wherever you installed SC (I keep my install in C:\Games\StarCraft):

Edit the two paths if necessary, and then save as a .reg and run it. You'll have to restart explorer to see the changes.

This is also a great time to mention if you have SC installed in Program Files, you should definitely reinstall it to somewhere else, as that location can cause problems.

LOVE YOU! <3

EDIT: Didn't work, hmm...


Edit: ok weird, when i uploaded a map today.. the files seems to be associated as they should, but only when i try to open to actual folder and view the files that way, the icons still have the wrong one and open a blank StarEdit still. Odd

Post has been edited 2 time(s), last time on Nov 24 2015, 6:22 pm by JCarrill0.

I made a post on the actual Blizzard Support Ticket, and I got this reply:
I even made a Support Forum Post HERE

I got the icons to show up, (with the REG i was given by Roy), however I still have an issue.

When i click on a map, it doesn't open the map, it just opens up the Editor to a blank map.

Seems like I have the same problem. Could be a bug with Staredit.exe for modern operating systems.

Try installing X-tra Editor if you want an editor that has the same feel as Staredit.exe but with slightly fewer limitations. I can't run it on Windows 10, it seems, but maybe you'll have more luck.

LOl funny story, I actually KNOW General Mengsk (who created the extra editor)! I met him back when he created 2.5 and I helped test the 2.6 and 2.7 (which was never released)

Starforge was advanced for that time, but Heimdal went MIA. Eventually Mengsk when to work on SCM Draft 2, X-tra Editor 2.7 was never released cuz SCM Draft 2 is superior in every way.

If StarEdit won't work then X-Tra very likely won't work either since it is just a mod of StarEdit.

I am not sure since i use Win7. I only use StarEdit/SCMD2 these days StarForge is a lost Gem of its era, and X-tra Editor was left behind as he moved to SCMD2.

Usually you have to add %1 to get an application to open a particular file, %1 being the name of the file you're referencing. For example: here's how to add a context menu item for text files to edit with notepad:

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-open-with-notepad-to-the-context-menu-for-all-files/

I'm unsure if windows 8 makes any significant changes to the registry to prevent this. Typically you can set the default program for a file extension in the default program wizard.

A quick way to test if this works is to drag a scm file on top of the staredit.exe file, or opening a command prompt and typing "staredit.exe example.scx" to try to open an example.scx file in the directory that staredit.exe is currently in.

Still opens up blank file when dragging the map to the StarEdit, the program opens, just as a blank file.


how do I fix it?