The DCS Updater / Launcher GUI Utility Version 2.0 (2023+)

16 minutes ago, speed-of-heat said:

so the error in the l;og file i get is  (but i have selected a build, if there is any diagnostic you want me to do let me know 

07/01/2023 | 09:10:23 PM | WARNING | No Build Selected, Skipping Preset Scan

I would need to see the entire log for just the session.

I may be the build scan is not able to access folders so it removes the folder and de-selects the build.

When the App Launches initially, there is no build selected, once user paths are loaded and checked, it will then load the user selected build.

6 minutes ago, SkateZilla said:

I would need to see the entire log for just the session.

I may be the build scan is not able to access folders so it removes the folder and de-selects the build.

When the App Launches initially, there is no build selected, once user paths are loaded and checked, it will then load the user selected build.

here you go , the first log is one that did not work and the second, is the run immediately prior that did

DCS Updater Utility.log DCS Updater Utility_01022020 193306.log.old

6 hours ago, kaltokri said:

I'm not able to use the new presets. If I use Default, then DCS starts, but if I use another Preset I got the following error:

Informationen über das Aufrufen von JIT-Debuggen
anstelle dieses Dialogfelds finden Sie am Ende dieser Meldung.

************** Ausnahmetext **************
System.IO.IOException: Eine Datei kann nicht erstellt werden, wenn sie bereits vorhanden ist.

   bei System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
   bei System.IO.File.InternalMove(String sourceFileName, String destFileName, Boolean checkHost)
   bei Microsoft.VisualBasic.FileIO.FileSystem.CopyOrMoveFile(CopyOrMove operation, String sourceFileName, String destinationFileName, Boolean overwrite, UIOptionInternal showUI, UICancelOption onUserCancel)
   bei DCS_Updater_GUI_Utility.Form1.PRESET_ON()
   bei DCS_Updater_GUI_Utility.Form1.LAUNCHDCSMAIN()
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
   bei System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

So I can't use the app until I got an information how to solve this issue.

I start the add with Admin Rights.

Thank you!

I moved all Presets to the new folders and did it also for the Default. So I deleted the Options.lua in the Default folder and now it works!

6 minutes ago, speed-of-heat said:

here you go , the first log is one that did not work and the second, is the run immediately prior that did

DCS Updater Utility.log 320.27 kB · 0 downloads DCS Updater Utility_01022020 193306.log.old 488.92 kB · 0 downloads

These Logs are for Versions of the App that are no Longer supported.

14 minutes ago, SkateZilla said:

These Logs are for Versions of the App that are no Longer supported.

doh!

ED Updater Utility v2.log

one that did not for the right version!  (sorry had my folder displaying upside down

and one that did 

ED Updater Utility v2.log

Also what's the app look like when loading, ( Screenshot )

Unsuccessful load:

Successful Load:

I need logs for both so I can compare them.

Because the log posted above, shows that no build is selected, so it never scanned for information from the binaries.

For Example, the last one you posted
After Line:
07/01/2023 | 09:55:22 PM | CHECK   | ED Server Not Running
It's supposed to start scanning installs for Binary Version numbers, but it jumps directly to opening the log.

So something is stopping it from scanning the builds, Most likely because the path is inaccessible.

in what order does the Successful / Unsuccessful launches occur?


 

successful load log:

ED Updater Utility v2.log

unsuccessful load log:

ED Updater Utility v2.log

8 minutes ago, SkateZilla said:

I need logs for both so I can compare them.

Because the log posted above, shows that no build is selected, so it never scanned for information from the binaries.

For Example, the last one you posted
After Line:
07/01/2023 | 09:55:22 PM | CHECK   | ED Server Not Running
It's supposed to start scanning installs for Binary Version numbers, but it jumps directly to opening the log.

So something is stopping it from scanning the builds, Most likely because the path is inaccessible.

in what order does the Successful / Unsuccessful launches occur?


 

 

it seems random, i get way more unsuccessful launches than successful ones... the order seems to be about 7 to 1 

Next time it fails to load, click on build 1's button and see if it triggers it to scan the build.

I'll have to check into this deeper when I'm at my desktop, as I'd have to look at the codepath to see what is after the ED_ Server Scan and before the build scan.

I'd recommend wiping the app settings and starting over %APPDATA%/Local/Skate Zilla Simulations/

it does not, it says

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and if i try and select a build i get this:

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the only reliable way to get it to "work"; is to select module manager - >Scan Modules

I 

3 minutes ago, SkateZilla said:

Next time it fails to load, click on build 1's button and see if it triggers it to scan the build.

I'll have to check into this deeper when I'm at my desktop, as I'd have to look at the codepath to see what is after the ED_ Server Scan and before the build scan.

I'd recommend wiping the app settings and starting over %APPDATA%/Local/Skate Zilla Simulations/

 

I have tried wiping the settings it does not make any difference 

2 minutes ago, speed-of-heat said:

it does not, it says

 

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and if i try and select a build i get this:

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the only reliable way to get it to "work"; is to select module manager - >Scan Modules

Try clicking on build scanner : active button, it should terminate the process, then click on a build button (the button w/ all the info and hornet on the background).

Something on your system is causing the build scanner to hang.

13 minutes ago, SkateZilla said:

Try clicking on build scanner : active button, it should terminate the process, then click on a build button (the button w/ all the info and hornet on the background).

Something on your system is causing the build scanner to hang.

no it doesnt terminate it 

Just now, speed-of-heat said:

no it doesnt terminate it 

Do you have more than 1 build or just open beta?

just openbeta

Norton 360 flags the utility and you have to tell it to exclude it.. no big deal...

where is the shutdown button?

Mine is apparently hidden, the Updater size is larger than the screen, and I cannot find an option to adjust the size of the update screen...

Great jobs on the utility.. would be nice to have a pdf like help file. Sometimes hard to figure out what it is asking, like the paths, but also VR info, hard to figure out the settings.. I have the Oculus VR, but I used Mixed reality and it does not have that option in the settings.. also I use Open Beta DCS. I have been using the utility for a very long time and has been great over the years.

5 hours ago, SkateZilla said:

OpenXR still requires Oculus App to launch, it will launch Oculus with OpenXR Libraries (evident by the OpenXR Overlay and options.)
OpenXR also AFAIK only works in MT More.

I was expecting that when you choose OpenXR API in rendering option, you force DCS to run with OpenXR. (Like the switch in the command line) It’s not the case with MT off. OpenXR is possible with ST and Oculus as long as you use the switch 

Wow, this new version is awesome!  Thanks so much Skatezilla! (if that is your real name)

So far it's worked brilliantly on my rig.

Much appreciated!

1 hour ago, diamond26 said:

I was expecting that when you choose OpenXR API in rendering option, you force DCS to run with OpenXR. (Like the switch in the command line) It’s not the case with MT off. OpenXR is possible with ST and Oculus as long as you use the switch 

if Open XR is Selected, it runs the command with the switch, ""--force_enable_VR --force_OpenXR""

But AFAIK, OpenXR only works in MT Mode. (will have to confirm, but that's what I was told by several others).

I will also double check the switches.

Quick question:  How do you rename the presets?

you mean to tell me I havent paid attention to the launch of the new version? I must be getting old...and I have a little question. How do I save new presets? When I click the save button, all it does is revert everything back to default.

1 hour ago, Rex said:

Quick question:  How do you rename the presets?

On the Home Screen on the Preset Selected Boxes there's a Tag and a Tag w/ a Slash Through it, Click the Tag.

I plan to have a PDF for Instructions done soon,

Also, Monday's are the Days when I commit new builds, barring a major issue or simply nothing has been changed.

57 minutes ago, Hammer1-1 said:

you mean to tell me I havent paid attention to the launch of the new version? I must be getting old...and I have a little question. How do I save new presets? When I click the save button, all it does is revert everything back to default.

 

Select Preset, Goto Preset Editor Tab, 

Now, IF you Choose one of the Global Presets or Import Options, You have to Click Save before moving any controls in the sections below (*will be fixed soon).

if not you should be able to click and edit controls and click save.

Now if the options.lua does not have a value for that control already in the file, it will not save it.

45 minutes ago, SkateZilla said:

Select Preset, Goto Preset Editor Tab, 

Now, IF you Choose one of the Global Presets or Import Options, You have to Click Save before moving any controls in the sections below (*will be fixed soon).

if not you should be able to click and edit controls and click save.

Now if the options.lua does not have a value for that control already in the file, it will not save it.

I go to the Graphics Preset Editor; I click on Preset #1, input my options for rendering, shaders, VR, terrain, etc...then I click on the disk icon. When I click the save button, everything reverts back to its values before I changed anything..now I see these are from the import from profile, so none of these are legitimate presets to save over? It does the same thing when I click on the save icon too when editing the global presets...just reloads its default values.

Also, Im trying to add custom apps to launch in external applications and no .exe files are being shown when browsing for one. For example: Im trying to add Sim Shaker in Custom App #1. Click on Browse, head to the default location C:\Program Files (x86)\SimShaker\SimShaker for Aviators Beta\, and the only thing I see in the folder is two more folders.

@SkateZilla, is there a way to make it launch an app in Administrator Mode?  Am I missing an easy Windows command?  The app in question launches fine when I use a shortcut on the desktop, or taskbar with the proper box checked in 'Properties', but when I use the your app to launch it, it doesn't run as administrator.