Documentation
Tool Usage
Using reMAP - Learn how to use reMAP to convert THUGPro maps to reTHAWed.

Extracting a Map .PAK - Use GHSDK to extract a THAW / reTHAWED level's .pak file.
Mod Syntax
cas.ini - Syntax for the cas.ini file used by CAS items.

skater.ini - Syntax for the skater.ini file used by skaters.

Mapping Handbook
Looking to get started with mapping and level creation?

Installing NXTools - Learn how to install the NXTools plugin required to handle level data.

Materials - Understand Materials and how passes operate together.

Vertex Colors - Learn how vertex colors and vertex alpha can affect a model.

Billboards - Explore billboards and practical uses of camera-facing polygons.

Collision - Get familiar with how collision works in NXTools.

Level Lights - Brighten the scene with level lights that cast light on the skater and level.

Sky - Brush up on sky handling and create your own skybox to surround the level.

Restarts - Touch down in your first level with restarts and learn how they work.

Time of Day - Utilize the Time of Day system to truly refine your level's ambient lighting.

Rails - Ride the rails and set up appropriate grind nodes for your level.

Level Exporting - Use NXTools to export your level in playable form.


Interested in implementing a feature to your level, but not sure how? Follow the step-by-step tutorials below to get started. Each tutorial covers creation of one or more commonly used level prefabs.

Shatters - Smash an object into pieces. Crates, windows, and more.

Teleports - Teleport the player to a new location.
Template Files
A Blender installation is required to use the files below.

Portrait Template - Template for creating portrait renders for skaters.

Skater Template - Template for creating and rigging skater models.

CAS Template - Template for creating male and female CAS items.

Item Preview - Template for rendering most CAS item icons.

Item Preview (Square) - Template for rendering CAS icons for elbowpads and square items.

Item Preview (Wide) - Template for rendering CAS icons for glasses, trucks, and belts.