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

[SkateZilla]

2 hours ago, VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants said:

I mean, can the ext. app be on this page?

 

Left side panel, click on Ext. App Launchers.

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

5 hours ago, SkateZilla said:

Left side panel, click on Ext. App Launchers.

I want them on the same page, no need to click link…

[98abaile]

Just downloaded the new updater. Avast keeps flagging it and quarantining it. The threat name is given as IDP.Generic.

[MAXsenna]

Just downloaded the new updater. Avast keeps flagging it and quarantining it. The threat name is given as IDP.Generic.

Stop using Avast... Should probably have flagged it as IDK.jacks***

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[imacken]

13 hours ago, VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants said:

I want them on the same page, no need to click link…

Yes, it would be nice for that to be the way it used to be.

[SkateZilla]

They were moved to a separate tab because there are too many launch options to fit on a single panel, and there's more DCS related launch items coming.

[YSIAD_RIP]

I love the new Application Opacity: slider in App Settings!  I noticed that is does not remember the opacity setting when I exit, even if I Save User Settings?

Is there another way to save that setting? No big deal for me - either way. 

[SkateZilla]

Just now, YSIAD_RIP said:

I love the new Application Opacity: slider in App Settings!  I noticed that is does not remember the opacity setting when I exit, even if I Save User Settings?

Is there another way to save that setting? No big deal for me - either way. 

it was in the changelogs, that this particular value cannot be saved due to how the themes/forms work..

[Hammer1-1]

question: Im changing options in the preset editor, where did the save icons go?

On 7/15/2024 at 3:47 AM, 98abaile said:

Just downloaded the new updater. Avast keeps flagging it and quarantining it. The threat name is given as IDP.Generic.

 yeah, you should ditch Avast. They had some legal issues recently that got them into a bunch of trouble. not only that, but Windows Defender works just fine if not better.

[SkateZilla]

52 minutes ago, Hammer1-1 said:

question: Im changing options in the preset editor, where did the save icons go?

 yeah, you should ditch Avast. They had some legal issues recently that got them into a bunch of trouble. not only that, but Windows Defender works just fine if not better.

There's a Button on the top left that brings up the Save/Load/Import Options etc etc 

[Hammer1-1]

10 hours ago, SkateZilla said:

There's a Button on the top left that brings up the Save/Load/Import Options etc etc 

save settings to options.lua? I know you're trying to make things a little tidier, but can we just get a save button on the main page? It took me a good while to find it, and I would have never thought to look in the graphics settings button.

 

Edited July 19, 2024 by Hammer1-1

[SkateZilla]

5 hours ago, Hammer1-1 said:

save settings to options.lua? I know you're trying to make things a little tidier, but can we just get a save button on the main page? It took me a good while to find it, and I would have never thought to look in the graphics settings button.

 

 

I may put a "Save Settings" button for simplicity sake.

[SkateZilla]

Changelogs for 07.21.2024
- Added Quick Save button in options editor tab for convenience.
- Adjustments to Form loading and themes to fix value dumping of opacity.
- Adjustments to form open/close, Opacity is now persistent.
- Opacity Value changed from local to global, Applied to Form Mini.
- Form Mini Size Adjusted to Show/Hide DCS Launcher button.
- Revisions to splash screen art.

- UI testing panel hidden.
- Corrected F-5A fuel tank mod data block in other SZS Products panel.
- Enabled Launch Scripts function (was disabled by accident during Ext. Apps rewrite).
- Updated Gamblers, Four horsemen and Worlds Apart Stormfront campaign's data blocks w/ steam pages.
- Added FC'24 UI/Art Assets, Bundle detection function.
- Revision to module scan engine (added FC'24 variable).
- Revision to FC Depreciated Behavior, and FCS Modules Detection / Reporting Status.

[speed-of-heat]

Thanks as always!

[Blazkovitch]

Is it my configuration or is the IPD slider always disabled?

Edited July 22, 2024 by Blazkovitch

[SkateZilla]

30 minutes ago, Blazkovitch said:

Is it my configuration or is the IPD slider always disabled?

 

check the app logs, 
controls are only disabled if the parser returns a null value for the string.

[Aufpassen]

Hi there,

first of all, thanks for this great utility. Just to inform you, I noticed one small error (?). I have the WWII assets pack installed and functioning, but the utility says it is not installed.

Not a problem for me, but not correct either.

Anyway, lots of cheers

[Dauntless]

2 hours ago, Aufpassen said:

Hi there,

first of all, thanks for this great utility. Just to inform you, I noticed one small error (?). I have the WWII assets pack installed and functioning, but the utility says it is not installed.

Not a problem for me, but not correct either.

Anyway, lots of cheers

Same here! 

[SkateZilla]

Thanks for the report, I've Identified the issue, Should be fixed in next build.

[blihp]

hi - just wanted to say cracking app, many thanks for building. being able to run a heap of ext apps and options in one place has really made a big difference for me in finding the headspace to start DCS and all the other things i need and just relax and enjoy. i installed this at the same time as  DCSBiosBridge and having both is a game changer for me. keep up the good work. 

[Asger]

In a previous version there was a pop-up screen to confirm all external apps had been lauched correctly before launching DCS. Is this not an option anymore? Thanks for the update, it is really great

[Rolfez]

5 hours ago, Asger said:

In a previous version there was a pop-up screen to confirm all external apps had been lauched correctly before launching DCS. Is this not an option anymore? Thanks for the update, it is really great

I can't get the external apps to run at all since the update?

 

[fastf1nger]

Maybe i missed it. But how do i update the App and have all the previous settings restored? (I mean this app......not DCS)

[SkateZilla]

11 hours ago, Rolfez said:

I can't get the external apps to run at all since the update?

 

Advanced Launch Options,
Top Row, Click External Apps Launch Order, make Launch External Apps is checked, then set the order in each slot below that.

1 hour ago, fastf1nger said:

Maybe i missed it. But how do i update the App and have all the previous settings restored? (I mean this app......not DCS)

if the settings file is compatible, it updates itself on App launch and brings over the settings.

If you jumping from v1 to v2, settings are not compatible.

[fastf1nger]

vor 9 Stunden schrieb SkateZilla:

Advanced Launch Options,
Top Row, Click External Apps Launch Order, make Launch External Apps is checked, then set the order in each slot below that.

if the settings file is compatible, it updates itself on App launch and brings over the settings.

If you jumping from v1 to v2, settings are not compatible.

I just downloaded and opened the newest version and already had v2. 

But no settings were brought over. Had to set everything up manually again.