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I'm running into an issue also.

 

Thanks, appears to be an exception i missed in file version polling for steam, will debug for next version.

 

because steam doesnt have a dcs_updater.exe


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The utility *knows* how to branch off under the SAVED GAMES folder? This is the part that I don't quite get. Does it have JSGME like feature that swaps out the config files when you start it up?

 

No, I pass all my DCS Installs to the same Saved Games Folder via DCS_VARIANT Calls, then point the App to that folder.

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No, I pass all my DCS Installs to the same Saved Games Folder via DCS_VARIANT Calls, then point the App to that folder.

 

 

 

 

I was hoping to manage one beta install with multiple/different configs. But I re-read the first post and it looks like the build slots are really meant to manage multiple installs/version of DCS.

 

 

thnx anyway

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After a recent re-install of DCS Open Beta, I cannot launch DCS with VR using the DCS Updater Utility. I get this error:

 

This is a DCS Problem, Run Repair and Clean.

 

The DCS.Log will tell you which files are failing security check.,

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I've completely installed, removed, re-installed DCS, same issue. Used Run Repair and Clean, it doesn't list any problems.

 

00000.014 --- Log file: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\autoupdate_log.txt

00000.000 === Log opened UTC 2018-11-19 20:35:15

00000.007 INFO : DCS_Updater/2.9.6.79 (Windows NT 10.0.17134; Win64; en-US)

00000.007 INFO : cmdline: "C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\bin\DCS_updater.exe" --apply cleanup

00000.008 STATUS: Initializing...

00000.013 INFO : basedir: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\

00000.013 INFO : dcs_variant.txt: openbeta

00000.014 INFO : DCS/2.5.3.23954 (x86_64; EN; WORLD,FA-18C,F-5E,RAZBAM_M-2000C,VEAO_HAWK,MI-8MTV2,A-10C,FC3,CA,KA-50,SU-33,PERSIANGULF_terrain,NEVADA_terrain)

00000.014 INFO : branch: openbeta

00000.014 STATUS: Scanning for extra files...

00003.650 STATUS: Cleaning up...

00003.915 STATUS: Successfully cleaned up.

00005.493 === Log closed.

 

00000.000 === Log opened UTC 2018-11-20 01:39:03

00000.007 INFO : DCS_Updater/2.9.6.79 (Windows NT 10.0.17134; Win64; en-US)

00000.007 INFO : cmdline: "C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\bin\DCS_updater.exe" --apply cleanup

00000.008 STATUS: Initializing...

00000.013 INFO : basedir: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\

00000.013 INFO : dcs_variant.txt: openbeta

00000.014 INFO : DCS/2.5.3.23954 (x86_64; EN; WORLD,FA-18C,F-5E,RAZBAM_M-2000C,VEAO_HAWK,MI-8MTV2,A-10C,FC3,CA,KA-50,SU-33,PERSIANGULF_terrain,NEVADA_terrain)

00000.014 INFO : branch: openbeta

00000.036 STATUS: Scanning for extra files...

00004.860 STATUS: Cleaning up...

00005.233 STATUS: Successfully cleaned up.

00011.570 === Log closed.

 

00000.000 === Log opened UTC 2018-11-20 01:39:18

00000.007 INFO : DCS_Updater/2.9.6.79 (Windows NT 10.0.17134; Win64; en-US)

00000.007 INFO : cmdline: "C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\bin\DCS_updater.exe" --apply repair

00000.009 STATUS: Initializing...

00000.015 INFO : basedir: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\

00000.015 INFO : dcs_variant.txt: openbeta

00000.015 INFO : DCS/2.5.3.23954 (x86_64; EN; WORLD,FA-18C,F-5E,RAZBAM_M-2000C,VEAO_HAWK,MI-8MTV2,A-10C,FC3,CA,KA-50,SU-33,PERSIANGULF_terrain,NEVADA_terrain)

00000.015 INFO : branch: openbeta

00000.015 STATUS: Connecting to update servers...

00000.910 INFO : Got reply from http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com

00001.219 INFO : Got reply from srv9update.digitalcombatsimulator.com

00001.222 STATUS: Verifying cached version info...

00001.573 STATUS: Verifying installed files...

00006.594 INFO : 0 files are changed or missing.

00008.931 STATUS: Preparing download...

00008.932 INFO : To download: 0 bytes in 0 files

00008.932 STATUS: Searching for already downloaded files...

00008.933 INFO : Found 0 local source(s).

00008.933 INFO : To download: 0 bytes in 0 files

00008.972 STATUS: Removing obsolete files...

00009.056 INFO : Removed 0 files.

00009.424 INFO : Kept 42756 files.

00009.424 INFO : Nothing to install.

00009.461 STATUS: Installing runtimes...

00010.421 INFO : distr/vc_redist.x64.exe succeeded with code 1638

00010.735 STATUS: Cleaning up...

00011.102 STATUS: Successfully repaired version 2.5.3.23954@openbeta

00014.595 === Log closed.


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Any specific ideas you might have on how to fix this?

 

Saved Games/DCS/Logs/DCS.log

 

not the auto update log.

 

The Bad Manifest has nothing to do with my App, it's either the DCS Folder or Files in your Saved Games Folder.

 

The DCS.Log will list any files that fail SecurityCheck.,

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Saved Games/DCS/Logs/DCS.log

 

not the auto update log.

 

The Bad Manifest has nothing to do with my App, it's either the DCS Folder or Files in your Saved Games Folder.

 

The DCS.Log will list any files that fail SecurityCheck.,

 

I've done several clean installs of DCS, removed everything, there's nothing that fails SecurityCheck.

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Check your Saved Games Folder and DCS/ App Admin Privileges

 

I installed the latest update, it would not remove the old dsc_protect.dll file due to something admin related (I forget the exact reason). Anyway, I manually removed the dsc_protect.dll file, let DCS Updater add the new one and it works. Thanks for your help :thumbup:

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Utility does not work. Can't even choose DCS version number from drop down box. It's empty.

 

please give more details.

 

Attach Log or Video of problem.

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Thanks, appears to be an exception i missed in file version polling for steam, will debug for next version.

 

because steam doesnt have a dcs_updater.exe

Thanks for the info, I'll keep an eye out for that. Now I just need the sim to recognize my flight stick so I can use it and I'll be set!

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Hi,

 

How can I have 2 configs (vidéo options) with this tool?

 

I want a HIGH level for VR OFF, and a LOW level for VR ON, but if I change any options ingame with a "choice" (launch button, VR/ON, VR/OFF, Slot 1, Slot 2 etc..) it will change for any "choice"

 

Any idea? I don't find a manuel/wiki for this utility. Thanks a lot!

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Ok, so, something weird going on. The utility usually takes 2 or 3 seconds to load, but in the last few days, it is - literally - taking 1.5 MINUTES to load!

Done all the usual windows checks, and nothing else is showing any issues.

Any ideas?

 

EDIT: I deleted the folder contents, reinstalled the app, and everything is OK for now.


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Hi,

 

How can I have 2 configs (vidéo options) with this tool?

 

I want a HIGH level for VR OFF, and a LOW level for VR ON, but if I change any options ingame with a "choice" (launch button, VR/ON, VR/OFF, Slot 1, Slot 2 etc..) it will change for any "choice"

 

Any idea? I don't find a manuel/wiki for this utility. Thanks a lot!

 

I am wondering the exact same thing?

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New Version:

Sorry for the delay, but I'm very busy this time of the year, combined w/ moving and other family obligations.

 

I will be offline for at least a week while I transfer equipment to it's new location and get accounts setup and running.

 

If Auto-Update Fails, the New Version can be downloaded from the first post of the Thread.

 

Also if you get the Config Error on Launch (which you may, as I have deleted some items):

Delete The Following Folder:

/<Username>/Appdata/Local/Skate_Zilla_Graphics_Stud/

 

Changelog for Version: 12.13.2018-1 / 1.1.0.1015 :

-Revamp UI to TabControl for Categories

--Condense/Reformat Main display to "Home" Screen/Tab

--Added Force Close DCS Processes to Home Screen

--Convert Old Categories to Tabs

--Moved DCS Versions to Home Screen

--Moved DCS Servers Status to Home Screen

--Replaced Drop Menu w/ Context Menu and Button, Allowing for Dynamic Re-Naming and Inclusion of Build Number without rebuilding menu after every update/refresh of version numbers.

--Replaced Preset Dropdown Menu w/ Context Menu and Button, Allowing for Dynamic Re-Naming

 

-Recode for Builds/Modules/Process Scans

--Cleaned Code for resetting build names, clearing folders etc.

--Adjusted startup code, and module detection code.

--Scans for Model Viewer and Model Viewer 2,

--Will Allow Multiple instances of Both ModelViewers, (and will State Multiple when more than one instance is launched).

--Added 10 Second Delay when launching DCS World w/ External Applications.

--Added Exception Catch to DCS_Updater Version Number Process

--Added DCS Updater Version Number to Home Screen Layout

 

-Main UI Cleaned Up

--Unified Font (some items still had different fonts)

--Reduce Size of App Window to 1300x725

--Added Setting Function to remember App Location when closing and re-opening.

--Revised/New Animated Tray Icon

--Lighter UI Colors, Reduced Custom Graphics

 

-Added MIG-29 Module Assets

-Added Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign Module Assets

-Added Frontlines Georgia Campaign Module Assets

 

-Added Unlicensed Independent Modules Section

--NOTE: Unlicensed Modules will not be part of Scan/Detect.

--Modules Added here must be completely independent and not "Make Flyable" that uses Cockpits, Externals or FM from another module.

--Utility Modules must be integrated via plugin to DCS, and not via mod Manager.

 

--Added A-4E

--Added MB-339A

--Added Tacview

--Tacview added to Launch Options w/ Other External Applications.

--Tacview added to the External Application Launch/Browse

--Tacview AutoScan on Startup of Default Folder Added

 

Preview:

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Terrific, but I think you forgot the minimize tab.

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It looks great, but it now changes to the "default" preset based on if you launch VR or non-VR, and ignores the preset dropdown.

I mostly use the utility for that purpose, so I'm hoping you can fix that :)

 

 

Hey, Wrench, what do you use the preset dropdown for? It isn't to use different configs by any chance, is it?

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