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

SkateZilla · August 23, 2017

Preliminary Changelog for Next Version:

-Shifted Version Number back to MONTH.DAY.YEAR

(Originally Changed it for Update Checks, but it checks version number difference instead of Version > Version)

-Added F-15C Georgian War Campaign Button

-Added F-15C Georgian War Campaign DRM Button

-Added F-15C Georgian War Campaign Checkbox

-Merged File and Utility Information into Single Application Information Menu

-Removed Quit Option

-Renamed Useful Links to Official Sites / Links Added More ED/ED Partner Links

-Added Community Youtube Channel Links Menu w/ Links

-Added Community Websites / Links Menu w/ Links

-Moved Verify DCS Installs and Install Information/Boxes to Left Side under Modules Buttons.

-Moved License Language Type to left Side under Category Buttons.

-Moved Select Build to manage to Left side 3rd row Before scan / re-scan button

-Moved Build, Scan, Install, uninstall, adv. menu buttons row up.

-Adjusted Positions of Options in Adv. Update Panel.

-Minor Adjustments to Panel Positions to Further Condense and make room for future modules.

Testing but might not make it into the next build:

Added Text under each build showing latest Version available on server.

EDIT: This will make it into the next version.

Preview:

Edited August 23, 2017 by SkateZilla

imacken · August 24, 2017

Skate, don't know if it's been suggested before, but a really great enhancement would be buttons for starting head tracking software as well, i.e. Opentrack and TrackIR.

Save even more icons on the desktop!

SkateZilla · August 24, 2017

^Functions are restricted to DCS_Updater or DCS Functions only.

Adding TrackIR and other Options would require even more under the hood coding as not everyone installs those apps in the same location.

It's not the apps responsibility to remind the user to launch headtracking or any external apps before launching DCS.

imacken · August 24, 2017

It's not the apps responsibility to remind the user to launch headtracking or any external apps before launching DCS.

Good grief! Sorry, it was just meant as a helpful suggestion! Forget I mentioned it.

SkateZilla · August 24, 2017

no disrespect intended, the app has already outgrown the original scope of what it was designed to do, however those functions (vr on/vr off/modelviewer) are already part of DCS Core.

imacken · August 24, 2017

That's fine. I just thought that the excellent way your app tidies things up in terms of icons all over the desktop would suit having a couple of icons for the apps that most people probably use when they load up DCS, but I totally see where you're coming from! (The install location issue could be easily solved by the same method as how you identify the location for the DCS installs.)

Keep up the great work!

Buckeye · August 29, 2017

I can't get this to recognize my build or that I have DCS installed at all, what am I doing wrong?

I opened and moved the .exe into the DCS World folder, then launched...the program launches, but it doesn't have a Build recognized whatsoever?

SkateZilla · August 29, 2017

I can't get this to recognize my build or that I have DCS installed at all, what am I doing wrong?

I opened and moved the .exe into the DCS World folder, then launched...the program launches, but it doesn't have a Build recognized whatsoever?

Buckeye · August 29, 2017

Thanks, Skate. You're the man! I'll give that a try later tonight.

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Muskoka · September 1, 2017

Hi guys, need some help/info. New Dcs user and having a blast. Using this utility to launch Dcs with or without my vr headset, all is fine. What I'd like to know, and can't seem to find an answer to, is how do I update a stable version to a beta or alpha? I'm currently on version 1.5.7.8899. I just don't understand the process. Can I update my existing stable version, meaning it only downloads the files required to update, or do I have to download the "full" program again, I'm confused. And, can I bounce back and forth, from stable to beta, to alpha, all from the same install directory? Can I go from 1.5.7 to 2.1 or whatever is the very latest from the same install directory? I come from the world of Xplane where all I need to do is check or uncheck the "beta box", and it adds or removes the files automatically. I don't need multiple installs, although you can, and I do, it's just a matter of copying the whole folder to another location. I'm on very limited internet data, and if a update only downloads "some data", fine, otherwise I guess I have to pass. I had to go to my buddies place to do the initial program download in the first place, don't want to bother him if not necessary. My monthly cap is 20gb, so I don't have much play room. Thanks for any guidance.

Edited September 1, 2017 by Muskoka

SkateZilla · September 1, 2017

shifting some code around for next build likely,

identified Exception Crash when launching w/ no internet connection, as the APP tries to scan online for Version Numbers.

SkateZilla · September 5, 2017

Prelim. Changelog for Next Version: (as of 09/222/2017)

-Renamed "Check for Update" to "Check for Update, Refresh DCS World Server Versions"

(Clicking will check version number for app and prompt, and will check DCS World Server Versions)

-Removed Auto Version Check on Form Load for App and DCS Server Versions

(Was Causing a Crash if application was run when user was offline/no internet connection).

-Adjusted Background Code for Module Groups

-Adjusted Scanning for Modules Code, Added Parameters for Future Use.

-Added NS430 Module Button

-Added NS430 Module DRM Button

-Added NS430 Module Checkbox

-Added SU-33 Module Button

-Added SU-33 Module DRM Button

-Added SU-33 Module Checkbox

Edited September 22, 2017 by SkateZilla

SkateZilla · September 22, 2017

09.22.2017 Released:

-Renamed "Check for Update" to "Check for Update, Refresh DCS World Server Versions"

(Clicking will check version number for app and prompt, and will check DCS World Server Versions)

-Removed Auto Version Check on Form Load for App and DCS Server Versions

(Was Causing a Crash if application was run when user was offline/no internet connection).

-Adjusted Background Code for Module Groups

-Adjusted Scanning for Modules Code, Added Parameters for Future Use.

-Added NS430 Module Button

-Added NS430 Module DRM Button

-Added NS430 Module Checkbox

-Added SU-33 Module Button

-Added SU-33 Module DRM Button

-Added SU-33 Module Checkbox

98abaile · September 23, 2017

Skate could you make it so that when selecting the build to manage, only the modules that work in that build are shown? I understand that it would be redundant once 2.5 comes out, but I hate having to remember which campaigns work in which version.

SkateZilla · September 24, 2017

the ones w/ map icons (NTTR or Normandy), are for 2.x

lasvideo · September 25, 2017

Anyone use the NEWEST version (I just updated it) of The DCS Updater GUI Utility to start NTTR? I get an generic error message to repair. I ran the repair and it still wont get started by the DCS Updater GUI Utility , BUT the same utility starts 1.5 just fine. Since its exe resides in the DCS folder (and is not installed into windows) I just removed it. I can start 1.5 and NTTR just fine from their RUN icons e. Anyone else bump into this?

SkateZilla · September 25, 2017

dont place the app in the DCS World/ folders. place in a generic Location (ie Desktop).

lasvideo · September 25, 2017

Thank you! Nice job on this helpful utility.

AKA_Clutter · October 15, 2017

+10 for this app. Thanks much.

v81 · October 23, 2017

Tried this app for the first time today and look promising.

I could offer some ideas to make it appear cleaner if they're welcome?

Tabs are the go!

Stick the different functions into different tabs!

Got a donate link?

Just closed it and got an error, as follows...

See the end of this message for details on invoking 
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
  at DCSUpdaterUtility.Form1.Form1_FormClosing(Object sender, FormClosingEventArgs e)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnFormClosing(FormClosingEventArgs e)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmClose(Message& m)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Form.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)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2115.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
DCS Updater Utility
   Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 09.22.2017
   CodeBase: file:///D:/Games/DCS%20Updater%20Utility.exe
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.VisualBasic
   Assembly Version: 10.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 14.7.2046.0 built by: NET47REL1
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/v4.0_10.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
----------------------------------------
System
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2110.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Core
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2116.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2110.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2046.0 built by: NET47REL1
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2046.0 built by: NET47REL1
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2102.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Runtime.Remoting
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2114.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
   <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

Opening and closing the app after the error gives no further error so looks all good now.

A glitch in the matrix?

Just noticed it no longer detects my installs, do i need to configure that each run or is it supposed to be remembered?

Possibly related to the error above?

Can someone pls clarify purposes of the A-10C and Ka-50 licence drop boxes?

SkateZilla · October 23, 2017

Tried this app for the first time today and look promising.

I could offer some ideas to make it appear cleaner if they're welcome?

Tabs are the go!

Stick the different functions into different tabs!

Got a donate link?

Just closed it and got an error, as follows...

See the end of this message for details on invoking 
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
  at DCSUpdaterUtility.Form1.Form1_FormClosing(Object sender, FormClosingEventArgs e)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnFormClosing(FormClosingEventArgs e)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmClose(Message& m)
  at System.Windows.Forms.Form.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)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2115.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
DCS Updater Utility
   Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 09.22.2017
   CodeBase: file:///D:/Games/DCS%20Updater%20Utility.exe
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.VisualBasic
   Assembly Version: 10.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 14.7.2046.0 built by: NET47REL1
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/v4.0_10.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
----------------------------------------
System
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2110.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Core
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2116.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2110.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2046.0 built by: NET47REL1
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2046.0 built by: NET47REL1
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2102.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Runtime.Remoting
   Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
   Win32 Version: 4.7.2114.0 built by: NET47REL1LAST
   CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
   <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

Opening and closing the app after the error gives no further error so looks all good now.

A glitch in the matrix?

Just noticed it no longer detects my installs, do i need to configure that each run or is it supposed to be remembered?

Possibly related to the error above?

Can someone pls clarify purposes of the A-10C and Ka-50 licence drop boxes?

I'm still tracking the source of this error, as I do not receive it on any of my test systems.

It appears to be an error in the Save Settings command that is set to run when form closes. Possibly File Access Error in /Application Settings/ Folder, could try running as Admin, but I'm not sure until I'm able to accurately re-produce on my end w/ debugger running.

Since that Error Occured, your folder paths were not saved, there for when you launch and close again there will be no error as there is no paths to save.

It may be directly tied to text boxes used to enter paths for installs, but I'm not sure yet, I'll Likely re-code the save/load part w/ different name to see if it resolves the error.

Simply Put, when Closing the Program,

The Following Items are Saved in a File on the App Data Folder /Users/App Data/Local/

5 text Box Values for Install Paths, Text Boxes

A10CLicense Setting Drop Down Box

KA50License Setting Drop Down box

Vid Training LANG Setting Drop Down Box

Selected BUILD Setting Drowdown Box

So If the text boxes are loading up blank they arent being saved,

What I'd need to know is if the values for the Drop down boxes are being saved or not, which will tell me it's a App.Config /My Settings Code error for the entire App Settings or a Code error for the text boxes.

As the text box save code pre-dated the rest, and may be conflicting w/ the new settings saves.

AS for "Tabs", please explain further, as Right now, the Modules are Divided by groups / menu's which would be the same functionality as "tabs"

Edited October 23, 2017 by SkateZilla

schurem · November 11, 2017

Thing throws an error when launching DCS open alpha (2.1) about the dcs.exe file being broken. In folder /dcs alpha/bin the file is named DCS.exe. perhaps case sensitivity brings on the error?

edit: nope that wasnt it. I renamed it lower case dcs.exe but it stil is convinced the thing is broken and needs repair. If i click it from explorer, the sim runs just fine.

SkateZilla · November 29, 2017

Prelim. Changelog for Next Release:

-Changed the Way Textbox Data for Paths is stored/saved (Hopefully resolving discussed crash)

-Added Selection/Highlight box around Checked Modules

-Revamped Module Detection and DRM File Detection for Future Use.

-Small Visual Tweaks/Alignments

-Changed Background

-Added AV-8B Checkbox

-Added AV-8B Button

-Added AV-8B DRM Button

SkateZilla · November 29, 2017

11.29.2017 Released:

-Changed the Way Textbox Data for Paths is stored/saved (Hopefully resolving discussed crash), Will Also Require User to Re-Enter the Paths

-Added Selection/Highlight box around Checked Modules

-Revamped Module Detection and DRM File Detection for Future Use w/ ED's new DRM

-Small Visual Tweaks/Alignments

-Changed Background

-Added AV-8B Checkbox

-Added AV-8B Button

-Added AV-8B DRM Button

Edited November 29, 2017 by SkateZilla

CoBlue · November 29, 2017

Thanks SkateZilla :thumbup:.

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