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

[Baz62]

Just downloaded this and although the paths to DCS and Saved Games check out as correct I find that the Update and Repair buttons aren't clickable. Clean is plus launch etc. In the log it has: "Open Beta: Unable to detect branch." Also it shows "Disabling Updater buttons" so that explains that one.

Is this because it's the Steam version? Makes sense for the updating but why disable the repair? Or Steam again?

[MAXsenna]

Just downloaded this and although the paths to DCS and Saved Games check out as correct I find that the Update and Repair buttons aren't clickable. Clean is plus launch etc. In the log it has: "Open Beta: Unable to detect branch." Also it shows "Disabling Updater buttons" so that explains that one.
Is this because it's the Steam version? Makes sense for the updating but why disable the repair? Or Steam again?

Screenshot? Did you select it, top left, after you configured the paths?
Cheers!

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[Baz62]

Hi there. Yes I selected it. Did you want a screen shot of the log? or the utility?

 

[MAXsenna]

Hi there. Yes I selected it. Did you want a screen shot of the log? or the utility?
 

Yeah, I meant utility. Just, re-read your first post. You have two greens?

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[Baz62]

This is the log (Well the important parts:

11:35:55 am: :Scanning DCS Installs
11:35:55 am: :Scanning Build Slot #1
11:35:55 am: :Open Beta DCS Detected
11:35:55 am: :Installed Version: 2.7.1.67090
11:35:55 am: :Open Beta Updater Not Detected
11:35:55 am: :Open Beta ModelViewer Not Detected
11:35:55 am: :Open Beta ModelViewer 2.0 Detected
11:35:55 am: :Installed Version: 2.7.1.67090
11:35:55 am: :Open Beta: Unable to Detect Branch
11:35:55 am: :Slot #2 Path Empty, Skipping
11:35:55 am: :Slot #3 Path Empty, Skipping
11:35:55 am: :Slot #4 Path Empty, Skipping
11:35:55 am: :Slot #5 Path Empty, Skipping
11:35:55 am: :Slot #5 Path Empty, Skipping
11:35:55 am: :Scan Complete
11:35:55 am: :Scanning Saved Games
11:35:55 am: :Open Beta Saved Games Detected
11:35:55 am: :Open Beta Checking Presets
11:35:55 am: :Open Beta Done
11:35:55 am: :Saved Games Path 2 Empty, Skipping
11:35:55 am: :Saved Games Path 3 Empty, Skipping
11:35:55 am: :Saved Games Path 4 Empty, Skipping
11:35:55 am: :Saved Games Path 5 Empty, Skipping
11:35:55 am: :Saved Games Path 6 Empty, Skipping
11:35:55 am: :Scan Complete
11:35:55 am: :Open Beta Build Selected
11:35:55 am: :Enabling Launch Buttons
11:35:55 am: :Disabling Updater Buttons
11:35:55 am: :Disabling ModelViewer Button
11:35:55 am: :Enabling ModelViewer2 Button
11:35:55 am: :Checking For Saved Games
11:35:55 am: :Saved Games Detected
11:35:55 am: :Presets Enabled
11:35:55 am: :DCS_Updater.exe Not Found
11:35:55 am: :Setting Version to 0.0.0.0
11:35:55 am: :DCS HAWK No Longer Supported after 2.5.3
11:35:55 am: :Disabling HAWK Button/Checkbox
11:35:55 am: :Video Training No Longer Supported After 1.2.10
11:35:55 am: :Module IDs No Longer Supported After 2.2.0
11:35:55 am: :Disable Video Training
11:35:55 am: :Updater Settings Requires Updater v2.9.4.76+
11:35:55 am: :Updater Settings Requires Updater v2.9.10.0+
11:35:55 am: :Updater Settings Requires Updater v2.10.0.23+

[MAXsenna]

Not sure, but it seems to complain about updater version.
Mibe updated this week. We'll, the updater that is, and then DCS version.
You have two greens?

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[Baz62]

All green.

Yeah I'm thinking it's something to do with the updater. I wonder if it was because being Steam it updates normally through my Steam app?

 

[MAXsenna]

Well sorry. I don't know if it's Steam or not. I thought they were compatible.
But clearly complains about not finding the updater. Can you manually check it?

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[Baz62]

Probably. I was having some crashes and thought I would try the repair function but seems I cant. Game still works and only crashes when choosing something else to try but a restart usually sorts it. Cant complain as it is Beta! 

Thanks for your help though.

 

[MAXsenna]

Sorry@Baz62
At the first page:

Application Goal is to Provide a GUI for Users as an Alternative to Complex Command Prompt Command Lines.
(Note: this utility is for the Eagle Dynamics' Distribution of DCS World, It will not function w/ the Steam Distribution)

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Probably. I was having some crashes and thought I would try the repair function but seems I cant. Game still works and only crashes when choosing something else to try but a restart usually sorts it. Cant complain as it is Beta! 
Thanks for your help though.
 

To repair in Steam, use the integrity checker.
Select DCS in the left row, right click and select properties, select Local Files and click verify integrity of game files
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[Baz62]

Funnily enough I did just that. However I am crashing just about all the time now so it might be time for a reinstall.

 

[SkateZilla]

3 hours ago, Baz62 said:

Just downloaded this and although the paths to DCS and Saved Games check out as correct I find that the Update and Repair buttons aren't clickable. Clean is plus launch etc. In the log it has: "Open Beta: Unable to detect branch." Also it shows "Disabling Updater buttons" so that explains that one.

Is this because it's the Steam version? Makes sense for the updating but why disable the repair? Or Steam again?

 

Steam Version of DCS does not have the DCS_Updater.exe, which is the file used for the Update/Repair/Clean functions.

Steam Uses it's own file management.

[Baz62]

15 hours ago, SkateZilla said:

 

Steam Version of DCS does not have the DCS_Updater.exe, which is the file used for the Update/Repair/Clean functions.

Steam Uses it's own file management.

Thanks I suspected that. Maybe I should move to the stand alone version although there are a lot of people having crashes so probably be no different. 

[mr_mojo97]

Getting this when I try and load the program. Any ideas what I can do please?

[SkateZilla]

2 hours ago, mr_mojo97 said:

Getting this when I try and load the program. Any ideas what I can do please?

 

Make sure all files in the zip are in the same folder, seems to be missing the newtonsoft.json dll, which is in the zip file

[mr_mojo97]

Ok, got it. I was just being stupid. Cheers, Skate

[harf4ng]

This app worked fine until today.

Today I had an Oculus crash, airlink did not work anymore, had to use cable link instead.

But now I'm unable to launch this app again, even without my vr headset.

I have the app title display then the app closes itself without the main window appearing.

 

Any idea why and what I can do?

 

I have of course the latest app version. Just downloaded it again to be sure.

 

Thanks

[MAXsenna]

This app worked fine until today.
Today I had an Oculus crash, airlink did not work anymore, had to use cable link instead.
But now I'm unable to launch this app again, even without my vr headset.
I have the app title display then the app closes itself without the main window appearing.
 
Any idea why and what I can do?
 
I have of course the latest app version. Just downloaded it again to be sure.
 
Thanks

Look in the right lower corner of your desktop. Next to the clock. find the icon, right click and restore.
Cheers!

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[Lange_666]

Check these settings:

 

[MAXsenna]

Check these settings:
 

Good point, but I guess he has to see the main GUI before he can check those settings.

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[SkateZilla]

If App Crashes that involves enabling/disabling other screens (ie VR, Extended Monitors, Eyefinity, nVidia Surround, etc etc), then Coordinates will be corrupt, and the restore window option should be used, if the failsafe does not automatically move the app back to the main page,

Outside of that, if Presets were used, or if other items were running, the app settings file may have been corrupted, see 1st post for cleaning those settings.

[harf4ng]

On 6/5/2021 at 2:20 AM, MAXsenna said:

Look in the right lower corner of your desktop. Next to the clock. find the icon, right click and restore.
Cheers!

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I do not have any icon. I mean, when I launch the app I have the splash screen and the icon, but as soon as I go over the icon it disappears. As if the app crashes without any error message.

 

Thanks

11 hours ago, SkateZilla said:

Outside of that, if Presets were used, or if other items were running, the app settings file may have been corrupted, see 1st post for cleaning those settings.

 

Ok it worked, deleting the user folder for the app.

Now have to configure it back

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

Feature wish: an option to start the application with Windows.

[MAXsenna]

Feature wish: an option to start the application with Windows.

But you know how right?

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[SkateZilla]

48 minutes ago, VFGiPJP said:

Feature wish: an option to start the application with Windows.

 

This function is already handled by Windows Core, it'd be a waste of code space to integrate on an app level.