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==TAD File Format==
 
==TAD File Format==
The installable format, TAD, shares many similarities with the WAD format, including using the same offsets for title ID's and even using the same devsign as WADs. A TAD can be resigned using Wii resigning tools and an RVL devkey. However, due to TwlNmenu's anti-tampering methods, the tool does not let you install resigned TAD files.
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The installable format, TAD, shares many similarities with the WAD format, including using the same offsets for title ID's and even using the same devsign as WADs. This can be explained by a commit to TwlIPL where there's a mention of the WAD format being renamed to TAD.  Because TADs are derived from WADs, they can be resigned using Wii resigning tools and an RVL devkey; however, TwlNmenu has anti-tampering methods which will prevent you from installing resigned TAD files.
    
The TAD format can be created using a tool included with the TWLSDK, named '''Maketad'''<ref>https://randommeaninglesscharacters.com/dsidev/man/maketad.html</ref>.
 
The TAD format can be created using a tool included with the TWLSDK, named '''Maketad'''<ref>https://randommeaninglesscharacters.com/dsidev/man/maketad.html</ref>.