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

kaltokri · October 8, 2019

Kill the process and delete the settings file. Or replace it by an older version.

I'm not at my home computer so I'm not able to paste the path here. But you can find it in this thread. I've already posted the solution before.

Tonkenna · October 8, 2019

Right click on the system tray icon, and select the 'restore window' option...

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SkateZilla · October 9, 2019

1.1.0.1026 and newer builds going forward will only be available here in the forum thread.

Attached to First Post:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2666866&postcount=1

Changelog for v 10.8.2019/1.1.0.1026:

-Added F-16CM Assets

-Added Worlds Apart Campaign Assets

-Adjusted code for SRS Path saving

-Adjusted Tool Tips for several items

-Adjusted code for some launch routines

-Added checkbox for Oculus Mirror to Enable Mirror w/ "Broadcasting / Streaming" Settings

-Adjusted Tab Indexes

-Removed/Disabled Auto-Update Process (Server/Webhost Issues)

-Adjusted Version Numbers Fetching Function (Shifted back to old server)

Oculus Mirror Broadcasting Settings:

It will override any set settings for Oculus Mirror with settings below recommended by Oculus, I will play with it a little bit to optimize size etc

--Size 1280 1280

--FovTanAngleMultiplier 1.3 1.3

--DisableTimewarp

--SymmetricFov

--RightEyeOnly

--DisableFovStencil

--IncludeSystemGui

--IncludeNotifications

Main focus for now will be making Exception Catches for Presets and Form Location being > Screen Resolution on by Position.X and Position.Y.

rick66 · October 9, 2019

Oculus Mirror Broadcasting Settings:
It will override any set settings for Oculus Mirror with settings below recommended by Oculus, I will play with it a little bit to optimize size etc
--Size 1280 1280
--FovTanAngleMultiplier 1.3 1.3
--DisableTimewarp
--SymmetricFov
--RightEyeOnly
--DisableFovStencil
--IncludeSystemGui
--IncludeNotifications

Thank you for this, do you know what resolution needs to be inside DCS so the FOV stencil does not affect the screen?

SkateZilla · October 10, 2019

DCS Resolution Setting has no Affect when using VR.

protea1 · October 11, 2019

LogFile of Malwarebytes picking up DCS updater as: TROJAN fyi SkateZilla during todays update....

just a heads up

be well!

Malwarebytes

http://www.malwarebytes.com

-Log Details-

Protection Event Date: 10/11/19

Protection Event Time: 5:05 PM

Log File: 8cb92da5-ec38-11e9-b9e8-00d8613593ce.json

-Software Information-

Version: 3.8.3.2965

Components Version: 1.0.629

Update Package Version: 1.0.12843

License: Premium

-System Information-

OS: Windows 10 (Build 18362.418)

CPU: x64

File System: NTFS

User: System

-Blocked Website Details-

Malicious Website: 1

, , Blocked, [-1], [-1],0.0.0

-Website Data-

Category: Trojan

Domain:

IP Address: 5.196.74.210

Port: [6881]

Type: Outbound

File: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\bin\DCS_updater.exe

(end)

Edited October 11, 2019 by protea1

Shimmergloom667 · October 12, 2019

So, as far as I understand it, the Updater Utility should switch between two different Options.lua files, when I start with or without VR.

While the Utility DOES create the various Options.lua.backup, Options.lua.PRESET1 etc. files, it never updates them when I use one to start DCS with and edit settings, it always takes the basic Options.lua

What am I doing wrong?

SkateZilla · October 13, 2019

So, as far as I understand it, the Updater Utility should switch between two different Options.lua files, when I start with or without VR.

While the Utility DOES create the various Options.lua.backup, Options.lua.PRESET1 etc. files, it never updates them when I use one to start DCS with and edit settings, it always takes the basic Options.lua

What am I doing wrong?

VR On and VR Off Launch Modes dont control presets, user must change them on yhe Preset Dropdown menu.

Shimmergloom667 · October 14, 2019

Ah okay, thanks for clarifying that!

So best practice would be:

- select default preset

- start VR off

- set up Monitor settings

- quit game

and then

- select default VR preset

- start VR on

- set up VR settings

- quit game

and then

- select appropriate profile and start either VR on / off

(I mean, I will send back my Rift S anyway because it sucks, but that's another matter)

Still: thanks so much vor your good work, SkateZilla! :)

SkateZilla · October 15, 2019

Ah okay, thanks for clarifying that!

So best practice would be:

- select default preset
- start VR off
- set up Monitor settings
- quit game

and then

- select default VR preset
- start VR on
- set up VR settings
- quit game

and then

- select appropriate profile and start either VR on / off

(I mean, I will send back my Rift S anyway because it sucks, but that's another matter)

Still: thanks so much vor your good work, SkateZilla! :)

Correct,

In a few versions, at first it would AutoSelect a VR Preset when Launching w/ VR, but Users didnt like having no control over which preset they wanted to use.

SkateZilla · October 15, 2019

I'm still weighing options of re-integrating the JSON Parser back into the App, which will require a few extra files to be present (.dlls) meaning the App will likely need to be moved from the desktop to a folder (ie /Saved Games/DCS Updater Utility/DCS Updater Utility.exe).

The JSON Parser DLL and code will allow me to expand on some features a bit more, in regards to Version Numbers, Branches Etc.

It was integrated and working cleanly at one point about a year ago, but I didn't want to force more files in the distribution package.

But seeing how the App now Makes a whole /Saved Games/ Folder for itself and files it generates, I might as well include it and have the app run from that folder w/ the DLL now.

Edited October 16, 2019 by SkateZilla

Caput_58 · October 24, 2019

Hey Skatezilla,

I'm still having issues with launching SRS from the app. Currently I'm getting an unhandled exception error, "The system cannot find the file specified." I've correct located the SRS directory, and the launcher button isn't greyed out. I've unchecked "launch as administrator" for srs, and added it to DCS Updater in case it was a permissions issue. I've also tried moving the SRS dir to C:\. I've double checked the config file, it reflects the current SRS directory, and updates when I change it. Other external apps, like TrackIR launch without a problem.

Windows 10, DCS OB, latest SRS build, AMD processor, if that's any help.

Thanks!

SkateZilla · October 24, 2019

Hey Skatezilla,

I'm still having issues with launching SRS from the app. Currently I'm getting an unhandled exception error, "The system cannot find the file specified." I've correct located the SRS directory, and the launcher button isn't greyed out. I've unchecked "launch as administrator" for srs, and added it to DCS Updater in case it was a permissions issue. I've also tried moving the SRS dir to C:\. I've double checked the config file, it reflects the current SRS directory, and updates when I change it. Other external apps, like TrackIR launch without a problem.

Windows 10, DCS OB, latest SRS build, AMD processor, if that's any help.

Thanks!

I will double check on my end, SRS May havr made changes since I wrote the code.

Tonkenna · October 25, 2019

Hi Skatezilla,

I've been using your updater for a long time now, on a number of computers, it's been a real help, so, many thanks. I'm having a bit of an issue just now though, perhaps you can explain?

Currently, when I load the updater (new download, new 'install', new shortcut), the splash screen comes up, and the icon appears in the system tray, but not in the Task Manager / Task List. Then it disappears when I mouseover the icon.

I think it may be something to do with a recent W10 update, but I can't say for sure. It still works on my laptop, which is configured identically, and also has the most recent W10 update.

Any clues?

Cheers,

Phil

MAXsenna · October 25, 2019

Hi Skatezilla,

I've been using your updater for a long time now, on a number of computers, it's been a real help, so, many thanks. I'm having a bit of an issue just now though, perhaps you can explain?

Currently, when I load the updater (new download, new 'install', new shortcut), the splash screen comes up, and the icon appears in the system tray, but not in the Task Manager / Task List. Then it disappears when I mouseover the icon.

I think it may be something to do with a recent W10 update, but I can't say for sure. It still works on my laptop, which is configured identically, and also has the most recent W10 update.

Any clues?

Cheers,

Phil

Try this. (It happens to me if I restart Windows without closing the app.

The app is running just outside the desktop).

Click on the icon on the Taskbar, press left alt + Space, a menu should appear. Use arrow keys down to "Move". Use arrow keys left or right to move "into desktop".

It will then "stick" to b the mouse cursor and you can drag it into focus.

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Tonkenna · October 25, 2019

Thanks for the suggestion - unfortunately it's that the app is shutting down, not that it isn't visible. It's almost like Bullguard is treating it like a virus, but it is on the whitelist...

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MAXsenna · October 25, 2019

Thanks for the suggestion - unfortunately it's that the app is shutting down, not that it isn't visible. It's almost like Bullguard is treating it like a virus, but it is on the whitelist...

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Ahh... Misread that. I thought it was just sort of minimized. Well, bummer.

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SkateZilla · October 25, 2019

Try this. (It happens to me if I restart Windows without closing the app.
The app is running just outside the desktop).

Click on the icon on the Taskbar, press left alt + Space, a menu should appear. Use arrow keys down to "Move". Use arrow keys left or right to move "into desktop".
It will then "stick" to b the mouse cursor and you can drag it into focus.

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Right Click the App's System Tray Icon and Choose Restore Window from the menu options.

As for App Shutting Down, Try and Delete the Config File /USERNAME/AppData/Local/Skate_Zilla_Graphics_Stud/

MAXsenna · October 25, 2019

Right Click the App's System Tray Icon and Choose Restore Window from the menu options.

As for App Shutting Down, Try and Delete the Config File /USERNAME/AppData/Local/Skate_Zilla_Graphics_Stud/

I never enters the System Tray for me. Probably because I've turned outs System Tray notifications. But now I've set it to normal startup behavior, as that was empty. But it's not an issue for me, as my PC is on 24/7 anyway.

Thanks for a great app, I use it everyday!

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Tonkenna · October 25, 2019

Right-oh, will do. It'll be a day or two until I can try it, but I'll let you know if it works. Cheers.

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SkateZilla · October 25, 2019

I never enters the System Tray for me. Probably because I've turned outs System Tray notifications. But now I've set it to normal startup behavior, as that was empty. But it's not an issue for me, as my PC is on 24/7 anyway.
Thanks for a great app, I use it everyday!

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The icon will always populate the tray, the nofications are the windows messages (Win10) and balloons (Win7)

MAXsenna · October 25, 2019

The icon will always populate the tray, the nofications are the windows messages (Win10) and balloons (Win7)

Okay, cool. Just never saw it then.

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emc · October 31, 2019

SRS Client option:

I set it to: S:\Program Files\DCS-SimpleRadio-Standalone where SR-ClientRadio.exe is but when I click Launch got this:

See the end of this message for details on invoking

just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************

System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception (0x80004005): The system cannot find the file specified

at Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.Symbols.Container.InvokeMethod(Method TargetProcedure, Object[] Arguments, Boolean[] CopyBack, BindingFlags Flags)

at Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.NewLateBinding.CallMethod(Container BaseReference, String MethodName, Object[] Arguments, String[] ArgumentNames, Type[] TypeArguments, Boolean[] CopyBack, BindingFlags InvocationFlags, Boolean ReportErrors, ResolutionFailure& Failure)

at Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.NewLateBinding.ObjectLateCall(Object Instance, Type Type, String MemberName, Object[] Arguments, String[] ArgumentNames, Type[] TypeArguments, Boolean[] CopyBack, Boolean IgnoreReturn)

at Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.NewLateBinding.LateCall(Object Instance, Type Type, String MemberName, Object[] Arguments, String[] ArgumentNames, Type[] TypeArguments, Boolean[] CopyBack, Boolean IgnoreReturn)

at DCSUpdaterUtility.Form_Main.Button_LAUNCH_SRS_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

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