Replay Manager

The Replay Manager is a built-in tool in GenHub that allows you to manage, import, and share your Command & Conquer: Generals and Zero Hour replay files with ease.

Features

• Unified View: See all your replays for both Generals and Zero Hour in one place.
• Easy Import: Import replays directly from URLs or by dragging and dropping files.
• Cloud Sharing: Share your best matches instantly via UploadThing.
• Local Export: Bundle multiple replays into a ZIP archive for local storage or manual sharing.
• Conflict Resolution: Automatically handles duplicate filenames during import.

Getting Started

To access the Replay Manager:

1. Open GenHub.
2. Navigate to the TOOLS tab.
3. Select Replay Manager from the sidebar.

Importing Replays

From URL

You can import replays from various sources by pasting the link into the import bar:

• UploadThing: Direct links from other GenHub users.
• Generals Online: Match view URLs.
• GenTool: Directory URLs from the GenTool data repository.
• Direct Links: Any URL ending in .rep or .zip.

Drag and Drop

Simply drag one or more .rep or .zip files from your computer and drop them anywhere on the Replay Manager window to import them.

Sharing Replays

1. Select the replays you want to share from the list.
2. Click Upload & Share.
3. Once the upload is complete, the download link will be copied to your clipboard automatically.

IMPORTANT

Size Limit: Each individual replay or ZIP file must be under 1 MB. Privacy: Shared replays are maintained for up to 14 days or until storage is full.

Storage Policy

Replays imported or shared via GenHub are subject to the following policies:

• Files are maintained in our cloud storage for 14 days.
• Older files may be removed automatically to make room for new ones.
• Only .rep files are allowed within shared archives.

Architecture

The Replay Manager is built on a modular service architecture:

• IReplayDirectoryService: Manages replay directory operations and file system access.
• IReplayImportService: Handles importing replays from URLs, local files, and ZIP archives.
• IReplayExportService: Manages exporting and cloud sharing via UploadThing.
• IUploadRateLimitService: Enforces weekly upload quotas and tracks upload history.
• IUrlParserService: Identifies and validates replay source URLs (coming soon).

Upcoming Features

• Enhanced URL Parser: Improved support for additional replay sources and better URL validation.
• Replay Metadata Viewer: View detailed match information directly in GenHub.