I use an Action Replay also so that's good. It really should be about the same, you just have to download the HeartGold/SoulSilver Pokésav, which I've heard is very similar to the Platinum one. What I recommend doing is in your HeartGold, catch 6 crap Pokémon, and have them all in your party, go on Pokésav, make a code for your 6 party Pokémon, and then they will just appear in your party. I think this is easier than spawning the Pokémon in the wild, and they will end up looking just as legitimate. Just make sure you use your Action Replay to find your SID so they will actually belong to you