igi2mef 0.1.1

A clean, performant parser for IGI 2: Covert Strike binary MEF models.

IGI 2 MEF Parsing Library (igi2mef)

A high-performance, specification-driven Python library for parsing IGI 2: Covert Strike binary .mef models.

Features

• Precise Parsing: Optimized for Rigid, Bone, Lightmap, and Shadow models.
• Exhaustive Specs: Includes guidemef.md, the master reference for the MEF format.
• Production Ready: Clean API for developers to build viewers, converters, or engine mods.

Installation

From Source

1. Clone this repository.
2. Install in editable mode:

   pip install -e .
   

From PyPI (Coming Soon)

pip install igi2mef

Quick Start

from igi2mef import parse_mef

# Load a model
model = parse_mef("path/to/model.mef")

# Access geometry
print(f"Model Type: {model.header.type}")
for mesh in model.meshes:
    print(f"Mesh has {len(mesh.vertices)} vertices.")

Documentation

Check guidemef.md for a complete byte-level breakdown of the MEF format.

License

MIT License.