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<b>TwlNmenu</b> is the name for an application that comes bundled with Nintendo DSi SDK's, also known as <b>Panda DSi's</b> by the community. This application would install *.TAD files, an installable archive developed by Nintendo, similar to RocketRobz's cancelled *.TIA file format.
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<b>TwlNmenu</b> is the name for an application that comes bundled with TWLSDKs and the [[SystemUpdater]]. This application would install TAD files, an installable archive developed by Nintendo, similar to the Nintendo Wii's WAD archive.
 
[[File:TWLICON.png|thumb|TwlNmenu's icon.|left]]
 
[[File:TWLICON.png|thumb|TwlNmenu's icon.|left]]
  
== First surface ==
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== TAD File Format ==
The existance of NandFiler and TwlNmenu was discovered at '''Gamescom 2009''' when users by the name of [https://assemblergames.com/threads/dsi-nandfiller-and-twl-menu.24102/ <b>Demo</b>] and [http://dsibrew.org/wiki/Talk:Nintendo_Software <b>Shadowchao</b>] started discussions about 2 development apps. Unfortunatly, both were unable to open the applications, because there was security walking around and the Nintendo DSi unit was hooked up to a monitor.
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The installable format, TAD share many similarities to the WAD format, including the same offsets for title ID's and using the same devsign as WADs. A TAD can be resigned using Wii resigning tools and a RVL devkey. However, due to TwlNmenu's anti-tampering methods, the tool lets you not install resigned TAD files.
Fast-forwarding to Febuary 11th, 2013, a collector by the name of [http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=416&catid=10&threadid=21330 <b>LimboFunk</b>] mentioned a '''Nintendo DSi Development Unit''', as well as the correct names for the applications. There wasn't much discussion after that, except for references, with no dumps being made. However, on <b>September 2nd, 2017</b>, a TWLSDK was leaked containing <b>WMTestTool</b>, <b>RelayStation</b>, modified versions of <b>DS Download Play</b>, <b>NandFiler</b> and Rev. 11437 of <b>TwlNMenu</b>.
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The TAD format can be created using a tool included with the TWLSDK, named '''Maketad'''. Only applications that can be installed in the folder 00030004 can be created with this tool. Neither TwlNmenu lets you install TAD files from a different folder if you have one.
  
 
== Screenshots ==
 
== Screenshots ==
[[File:Twl1.png|left|thumb|Icon of TwlNmenu showing the contents of a SD Card.]] [[File:Twl2.png|left|thumb|When a *.TAD file has been selected, it will ask if you want to install it.]] [[File:Twl3.png|left|thumb|Highlighting the NAND. It shows all the applications installed in folder 00030004.]]
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-Home.png|center|thumb|TwlNmenu on the home menu.
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-1.png|center|thumb|Start screen of TwlNmenu. It shows all applications installed in folder ''NAND:/title/00030004''.
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-2.png|center|thumb|TwlNmenu asking if you want to install the chosen application.
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-3.png|center|thumb|TwlNmenu installing an application.
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-4.png|center|thumb|Back on the homescreen, you can see an application has been installed.
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-5.png|center|thumb|This lets you delete ''private.sav'' in the application folder.
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-6.png|center|thumb|Very self explainitory, isn't it?
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-7.png|center|thumb|Lets you delete all apps with the same "CompanyCode".
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-8.png|center|thumb|TwlNmenu showing the size, title ID, the size of the save files, and so on.
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-9.png|center|thumb|The SD Card menu can do the same.
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-10.png|center|thumb|TwlNmenu asking if you want to import all TAD files in the folder you're in.
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File:TWL-TwlNmenu-11.png|center|thumb|TwlNmenu importing all TAD files.
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Revision as of 08:40, 2 December 2019

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TwlNmenu is the name for an application that comes bundled with TWLSDKs and the SystemUpdater. This application would install TAD files, an installable archive developed by Nintendo, similar to the Nintendo Wii's WAD archive.

TwlNmenu's icon.

TAD File Format

The installable format, TAD share many similarities to the WAD format, including the same offsets for title ID's and using the same devsign as WADs. A TAD can be resigned using Wii resigning tools and a RVL devkey. However, due to TwlNmenu's anti-tampering methods, the tool lets you not install resigned TAD files.

The TAD format can be created using a tool included with the TWLSDK, named Maketad. Only applications that can be installed in the folder 00030004 can be created with this tool. Neither TwlNmenu lets you install TAD files from a different folder if you have one.

Screenshots