Hero Lab Character Import
It is unfair to leave a 1 star review complaining it doesn't create a character when it is highlighted in the description!
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Just a quick note about the promised updates (21st May 2016):
I have had a few emails lately about the features I have been promising to bring to the app.
Admittedly I put that there were new features coming a long time ago, but since then I have started a new job and had to dedicate a lot of time to family, and as I develop the app in my spare time, progress has not been as fast as I'd like it to be.
Additionally the current app is not very maintainable and therefore hard to add new features without breaking things, I therefore have started from scratch for v2.x, this means it will take longer but already have a group of testers testing the new xml/portfolio importer.
Hopefully the approach I have taken this time will allow me to expand beyond just supporting Pathfinder and offer support for 5e etc...
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Hero Lab Character Sheet allows you to import .por files generated by Hero Lab to create dynamic character sheets for use on your Android device.
If you want a character sheet app for your device but don't want to enter all the information manually onto your device, Hero Lab can do all the hard work of creating your character for you, and then just use email, Google Drive or Dropbox to import it into the App and make your character sheet mobile.
When you want to level up, just update your character on Hero Lab, email/Google Drive/Dropbox it to yourself and re-import!
Features include:
*Custom Dice rollers*Stat Linking
- allows adjustments to stats to filter through to other areas of the sheet such as Skills and Attacks*Multiple character sheets, easily managed through tabs*Keep track of spell casting, health, subdual damage etc...*Campaign notes*Interactive help*Critical Focus (Pathfinder)
Things to note:
*Read the help screen on first load
- it answers most questions!*My D&D group play Pathfinder, so all my knowledge for Stat Linking etc.. is based around that rule set, if it is not to your liking, simply switch the extras off in the options menu!*All code used to make the character sheets look is my own.*Stat Linking does not affect damage done by bows, as the .por does not identify Composite bows, if the name and description is custom and did not use the word "Composite" the app would have no way of knowing so this was omitted.*Although there are trackable resources in the .por file, it is not easy to track what is and isn't ammo and which weapons it would be associated with.*If you have you imported a problematic .por file and the app crashes everytime it loads, use the app settings in android to clear data associated with the app.*Use Hero Lab to save your portfolio as a .por file (this is the default output), the extension must remain .por, the app will try to read the files from default Downloads directory of your device, which is where email applications such as GMail should save files to by default, or you can load it through Dropbox.*Before saving your portfolio MAKE SURE Point Blank Shot is disabled, the app will work all this out for you, if you have it enabled it will be applied again as the value in the saved file changes!
If you have any problems with an .por file or if you think something is wrong with how things are done, feel free to email me at [email protected] (preferably with the .por file).
Pathfinder® and associated marks and logos are trademarks of Paizo Publishing, LLC® and details can be found in the "About" tab within the app.
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Reviews (26)
I'd give 5 stars if it would import psionic power lists like it does spells. Otherwise, this is my go to CS app. Its not meant to be a creation app, that's what the full desktop version is for. This is just a handy way to reference your character and play on the fly from your phone. The integrated dice function makes it all the more lovely.
Quite a superb app! I do wish there was an option to turn on buffs or abilities, but to be honest the app is amazing for clearly and efficiently displaying wverything about your characters! would recommend for any pathfinder player.
This app is extremely handy on the fly. I love the built in dice roller and all the calculation it makes for you. I would give it 5 stars if it included psion powers in the spell list. Other than that, this is a solid pathfinder character sheet manager for on the go play.
Bought this app, to use my D&D 5E character sheet. When I first started the app, it said that it was known the app couldn't open those file types. I checked the store page, and didn't see anything I missed about not being able to not open 5E characters. Would have been nice to know, before I gave this app money.
To make this work, you have to email your created hero lab characters to yourself, open the email on your Android tablet or phone and download the file! Then you open the app and import the character. Easy when you know how :)
I failed to read the description so it wasn't what I thought it was but the app appears to work great for it's intended purpose.
waste of money doesn't work. get the lite version instead it actually lets you import portfolios.
Still cant get into the app. Neither this nor the lite version work for me!
App says it can import D&D characters, but only imports Pathfinder characters.
Of what value is it if I cant generate a character? Doesnt work like it seemed to on my friend's iPad. I would like my money back.
My main complaint is that I cannot see how much gold or experience or what level I am. I understand not being able to update it but I'd like to see the number so that I can update it when I get home
Good for what it gives, would like character picture & racial details included.
I cant get the welcome message off my screen so for me the app is useless.
works great. highly recomend
I can't import pathfinder character sheets from hero lab. I bought the add free version but the app doesn't seem to work.
it used to work just fine. able to import .por files but it stopped working without any warning.
Like the idea, the only problem is when I imported my hero lab profile it was missing key bits like the main stats and any items this may need a fix.
Installed onto my lg5 and it won't let me get passed the into. No button to hit ok. Otherwise I like it on my tablet
Couldn't get past the open screen, just sat there. No buttons, no scrolling past, just useless. Shame, really wanted to use it.
Does what it says...very handy dice roller as well...
This app is clunky to use and just no, dont bother. On a visual level its so fugly, and adjusting stats feels awkward. They have a free verison. Grab that if you must. Its not worth the money to be honest. Too bad my uninstall/refund time expired otherwise i would have done that. One star because you can import. Thats about the only thing.
Great app, I feel bad for people who do not use hero lab for all their pathfinder needs. It also includes a clear explaination that this app is ONLY for a companion to the computer program. Worth the dollar, thank you for making it. Seriously guys hero lab is amazing.
Great program for reading pathfinder characters made in herolabs. Would be nice to be able to keep notes with a character instead of just available for all, but appreciate the fact it does have a section for notes
Perfect for when you forgot your character printout or laptop but still want to play, just from a phone.
Would be 4 star if there was support for mythic characters
I uploaded every .por file I had to my phone. 1 in 10 worked. It wouldn't show me their ability scores, their equipment, class or race abilities. The only pattern in which ones seem to work is that they were characters I'd never really been interested in or would never get a chance to play. As if the app somehow knew.