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

[Gasgett]

Thanks! That worked.

[Silver_]

I'm trying to make a backup copy of the presets, in the "Graphics Preset Settings" tab, when trying to recover them the configuration was deleted and I had to put it back in by hand. I didn't do something right. Basically what the correct process would be. I would also like to know if it is possible to make a Backup of the flight controls of each aircraft. Any help is appreciated.

[SkateZilla]

4 hours ago, Silver_ said:

I'm trying to make a backup copy of the presets, in the "Graphics Preset Settings" tab, when trying to recover them the configuration was deleted and I had to put it back in by hand. I didn't do something right. Basically what the correct process would be. I would also like to know if it is possible to make a Backup of the flight controls of each aircraft. Any help is appreciated.

The app doesn't touch the Input folder due to unique USB Names and Paths per machine.

If you backup the /Saved Games/ Folder or Saved Games/Config/ Folder entirely then it will contain the /Input/ folder.

[alismith]

Skatezilla wont allow me to load multi-thread it states that my binaries arent detected? Is there anyone who can locate my binaries? Thanks

[MAXsenna]

First og all you should post in Skatezilla's thread, and next time you want to screen shot something. LWin+LShft+S can be of help.

As for your problem. I'm sure I just set the correct paths the first time I setup the app, and then chose MT.

Cheers!

Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

[MAXsenna]

Minor issue of no consequence.

Even if Tacview has been "added/configured" in the app, it doesn't show the icon. It still starts by clicking it though.

 

One tiny tiny wish/hope. The thread is seriously long now, and I really hope you can get your own sub forum, because you and the app deservers it!

Cheers!

[SkateZilla]

There should be a Tacview Icon:

The app pulls the Icons directly from the file.

As for a dedicated Forum Section, that's unlikely to happen.

[MAXsenna]

There should be a Tacview Icon:



The app pulls the Icons directly from the file.
As for a dedicated Forum Section, that's unlikely to happen.

Yes, I get the icon when I select the TacView 64 exe, but as soon as I restart the app, it's gone, while TacView starts when I click on it. Well, it's no bother really, as it actually works.

VAICOM got its own sub forum, so unless you don't want it, don't really see why not.

Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

[Lange_666]

1 hour ago, MAXsenna said:

Yes, I get the icon when I select the TacView 64 exe, but as soon as I restart the app, it's gone, while TacView starts when I click on it.

I'm having the same. Also, selecting TacView.exe instead of TacView64.exe results in an error each time.

[MAXsenna]

I'm having the same. Also, selecting TacView.exe instead of TacView64.exe results in an error each time.

Yup, just tried again. Will check which version I'm on tomorrow. It just dawned on me that the app works so well I might not be on the latest.

Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

[MAXsenna]

10 hours ago, MAXsenna said:

Yup, just tried again. Will check which version I'm on tomorrow. It just dawned on me that the app works so well I might not be on the latest.

Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk
 

Latest version I guess.

[speed-of-heat]

same build as mine, and i have no problem with the tacview icon 

Edited September 8, 2023 by speed-of-heat

[SkateZilla]

20 hours ago, Lange_666 said:

I'm having the same. Also, selecting TacView.exe instead of TacView64.exe results in an error each time.

why would you launch the 32-bit version?

once the parser is re-written and cleaned up I'll check and add the 32-bit executable to the check, but IIRC, the 32-bit executable is meant for older 32-bit sims that still use tacview, DCS has long since been 64-Bit

Edited September 8, 2023 by SkateZilla

[MAXsenna]

2 hours ago, SkateZilla said:

why would you launch the 32-bit version?

To test if the icon was kept.

[Lange_666]

^^
This...

[SkateZilla]

I'll double check when I finish other parts,
But work this week is minimal as I am busy with job this week + other events.

[MAXsenna]

I'll double check when I finish other parts,
But work this week is minimal as I am busy with job this week + other events.

Take your time! It's a non-issue really, because it works. Just wanted to mention it.

Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

[SkateZilla]

IIRC, the function is coded for the 64.exe, so the "Check" looks for that exe, and if its there, it pulls the icon from it, since your pointing to the non 64.exe it's not pulling an icon, as the check is looking for a different file.

I'll have to double check it, but I'm confident that's the case, in which all I have to do is augment the "check" function for both the 32bit and the 64bit exe depending on which one the user selects.

Edited September 9, 2023 by SkateZilla

[MAXsenna]

IIRC, the function is coded for the 64.exe, so the "Check" looks for that exe, and if its there, it pulls the icon from it, since your pointing to the non 64.exe it's not pulling an icon, as the check is looking for a different file.

I'll have to double check it, but I'm confident that's the case, in which all I have to do is augment the "check" function for both the 32bit and the 64bit exe depending on which one the user selects.

I think we talked passed each other.
Obviously we chose the x64 exe in the first place. (Why would we prefer the x86?). And that does not show the Icon, while we still can launch TacView, even if the icon is not displayed. And because we're IT dudes, we wanted to check if the x86 made a difference. That's what we do! Well, that didn't work, so I just gave you a heads up. Nothing more!

Have a fantastic Saturday!

Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

[SkateZilla]

1 hour ago, MAXsenna said:

I think we talked passed each other.
Obviously we chose the x64 exe in the first place. (Why would we prefer the x86?). And that does not show the Icon, while we still can launch TacView, even if the icon is not displayed. And because we're IT dudes, we wanted to check if the x86 made a difference. That's what we do! Well, that didn't work, so I just gave you a heads up. Nothing more!

Have a fantastic Saturday!

Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk
 

Less memory usage in 32-Bit Mode?

Either way, a quick rewrite of the Check function may be needed, as Loading the Icon is part of that function, but if Logs say it's detected and installed, it's simply not able to access the file to pull the icon from it, however, if logs show its not detected as installed, then it's a "Check" function path issue. and the Launch Function is able to launch despite the Check Function not able to verify the file / directory exists.

 

[Lange_666]

The icon is presented when the path to TacView (64 bit) is set. However, when the updater/launcher app is closed and reopened, the icon is gone and stays gone but TacView still loads normal when selected through the app. The only option to bring the icon back is to re-select the TacView path. The icon then shows up again until the updater/launcher app is closed. That's all... 

[MAXsenna]

Less memory usage in 32-Bit Mode?

Either way, a quick rewrite of the Check function may be needed, as Loading the Icon is part of that function, but if Logs say it's detected and installed, it's simply not able to access the file to pull the icon from it, however, if logs show its not detected as installed, then it's a "Check" function path issue. and the Launch Function is able to launch despite the Check Function not able to verify the file / directory exists.

 

Haha! Good one! I see your point, but no, memory is not something I usually worry about. I'm used to just throwing more at it if it was a problem. Coming from oil and gas where they sometimes had to open a 100 GB seismic file, that was pretty much the only solution.
Like I wrote I'm an IT admin, I don't care about issues and problems. I just want to know how fix them. It works for me, except the icon. If you can give me a pointer to what to look for in the logs, it'd be much appreciated, if that will help you.

Cheers!

Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

[SkateZilla]

5 hours ago, Lange_666 said:

The icon is presented when the path to TacView (64 bit) is set. However, when the updater/launcher app is closed and reopened, the icon is gone and stays gone but TacView still loads normal when selected through the app. The only option to bring the icon back is to re-select the TacView path. The icon then shows up again until the updater/launcher app is closed. That's all... 

Are you using the default path \Program Files (x86)\Tacview\?

or another location, it might be a user path issue, like I said, I'll likely re-write it w/ a select folder dialog that way a user can choose 64/32 bit if they so choose.

5 hours ago, MAXsenna said:

Haha! Good one! I see your point, but no, memory is not something I usually worry about. I'm used to just throwing more at it if it was a problem. Coming from oil and gas where they sometimes had to open a 100 GB seismic file, that was pretty much the only solution.
Like I wrote I'm an IT admin, I don't care about issues and problems. I just want to know how fix them. It works for me, except the icon. If you can give me a pointer to what to look for in the logs, it'd be much appreciated, if that will help you.

Cheers!

Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk
 

in the log, during the startup checks, ~ line 135, you'll see:
 

09/09/2023 | 09:29:43 PM | CHECK    | Checking for Tacview Software
09/09/2023 | 09:29:43 PM | CHECK    | Checking Default Path

it should say whether or not it was detected,
As stated above, I think there might be something hinky with user paths / check and trying to pull the icon, if you are using a custom user path instead of the default install path.

[MAXsenna]

Thanks I'll check them. I have TacView through Steam when I think of it.

Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

[alismith]

Thanks for the reply I have no clue what you are talking about Im afraid?