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

[Badass1982]

Am I missing something is there a reason this utility no longer detects my build is there a way to manually tell DCS Updater Utility 2.0 where my game is installed, it would find my build in the legacy version but not in the new build.

[Dangerzone]

11 hours ago, Badass1982 said:

Am I missing something is there a reason this utility no longer detects my build is there a way to manually tell DCS Updater Utility 2.0 where my game is installed, it would find my build in the legacy version but not in the new build.

It's my understanding this has only occurred since DCS went to 2.9.10 (double digits in the subversion). Skatezilla is aware of this, and I believe it will be fixed when he releases the next update. However at present he hasn't been able to donate a lot of his personal time into the development of late due to other life matters - but watch this space. In the mean time, it falsely reporting an update available isn't going to cause any issues, as long as you're aware of it, just ignore it for now.

[Badass1982]

1 hour ago, Dangerzone said:

It's my understanding this has only occurred since DCS went to 2.9.10 (double digits in the subversion). Skatezilla is aware of this, and I believe it will be fixed when he releases the next update. However at present he hasn't been able to donate a lot of his personal time into the development of late due to other life matters - but watch this space. In the mean time, it falsely reporting an update available isn't going to cause any issues, as long as you're aware of it, just ignore it for now.

I wasn't aware of it until now but I guess I cant use this version until its updated so I will have to use the legacy version then, as I dont have a build setup on the new app, at least i know what's causing it now thanks!

[MAXsenna]

I wasn't aware of it until now but I guess I cant use this version until its updated so I will have to use the legacy version then, as I dont have a build setup on the new app, at least i know what's causing it now thanks!

Why? It works just fine if you point to the correct installation folders and Saved Games folders. It only reports the wrong build, if it does that at all. I have two parallel installations. One is reported correctly, the other one isn't.

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[SkateZilla]

On 1/28/2025 at 5:29 AM, Badass1982 said:

Am I missing something is there a reason this utility no longer detects my build is there a way to manually tell DCS Updater Utility 2.0 where my game is installed, it would find my build in the legacy version but not in the new build.

Right Click Build Slot, Set Sim Path, on the Sub Menu, Choose "Manually Set Sim Path", then set to the \DCS\ Root folder.

[VietGirl]

Hi Skatezilla , any news of when you will release newer version , thanks

[SkateZilla]

19 hours ago, VietGirl said:

Hi Skatezilla , any news of when you will release newer version , thanks

I have a new version in internal testing w/ the testers, so barring any major issues... end of the week... TM.

[VietGirl]

Thank you for letting us know

[SkateZilla]

Sorry guys/gals/fans, There's a slight delay, as the testers found some issues that needed to be fixed. 

For the most part everything was functioning as intended,
But I had to make revisions to the new version parsing system as I did not include provisions for Hotfixes or Assembly.PrivatePart version fields.

That fix plus a few other changes are now being testing, and I might have to adjust a few other things.

Hopefully Next weekend, or if I can get remote access from the Hotelli, mid-week.

[goldleader]

1 hour ago, SkateZilla said:

Sorry guys/gals/fans, There's a slight delay, as the testers found some issues that needed to be fixed. 

For the most part everything was functioning as intended,
But I had to make revisions to the new version parsing system as I did not include provisions for Hotfixes or Assembly.PrivatePart version fields.

That fix plus a few other changes are now being testing, and I might have to adjust a few other things.

Hopefully Next weekend, or if I can get remote access from the Hotelli, mid-week.

Thanks for the update.

[VietGirl]

Yes thanks

[jackd]

just looked at the old version .... i probably tried it when i started with DCS about 3 years ago ... it looks very very useful.

Thanks for all your work, Skate.

P{S was now looking for a tool to find and organize missions hidden all over the place, like in some obscure folder like some  .../tech folder

Edited February 20 by jackd

[Dentedend10]

Thanks for this work! Just letting you know that I’m having an issue with the graphics preset editor. Currently I can only run DCS when the MT switch is off (even though it runs DCS in MT). This however prevents me from setting DLSS in the graphics preset editor. Not sure if you are aware, just thought would let you know!

[SkateZilla]

DCS Updater Utility v 03.02.2025 / 2.0.0.41 Change Log:

Spoiler

- Revision to Threading for Post DCS Process Close Scans. 
    - If Issues persist, it will be moved back to UI Thread.
- Added DCS_MT_DISCONTINUED to Versions Chart.
- Added Variables for If Build Version >= DCS_MT_DISCONTINED to LAUNCH W/O CUSTOM MANIFESTS
    - Also Changed it to Launch from \bin\
    - Also Changed Scans to look in \bin\ if Version is >=
    - Also Changed MT Check to Lock MT On if Version is >=
- Finished integrating the Right Click build Menus on Mini UI.
- Multiple Corrections to Options Editor / VR Page Labels and ToolTips.    
- Added OpenXR EyeGaze and QuadViews Controls to Options Editor VR Page.

- Reverted Post DCS Close Scans from Thread 12 back to UI Thread 00.
- Updated Module Scan Manifests check.
- Updater MT Selection/Detection w/ auto-lock for MT >= ST DISC Version.
- Added Thread Menu w/ Status to Main Screen.
- Adjustments to Qt-Platform Detection.
- Added F-16C Dragon's Fury Campaign Assets 
- Added AH-64D Outpost Campaign Assets.
- Adjusted UH-60L Summary data string (was causing text box to render corrupted.)
- Adjusted Module Info Summary Box limits.
- Adjusted Launcher Detection w/ 2.9.10 Versions.
- Added Iraq UI Assets.
- Added F-5E Remaster Assets.
- Added F-16C Last Out Weasels Over Syria Campaign Assets.
- Added Artic Thunder Campaigns Assets
- Added Ability to Open Sim/Profile Folder for build from Right Click Menu.
- Added Sub Menu Items to Open DCS.log, and Commonly Used folders from the SG Folder.
- Added "ED Launcher" Color Theme (Some Elements are still WIP).
- New Global Versioning Check Functions, Checks Major, Minor, Patch, Revision Numbers individually.
    - Applied New Versioning Check to Unified Branch Check
    - Applied New Versioning Check for Update Available Checks for Each Build.
    - Applied to MT Mode and Launcher Mode Sub Functions
    - Applied to Module Functions (Module Scan and Module Info Panel Scan Functions.)
    - Applied to various sub functions that check versioning for enable/disabling items.
    - Applied to Preset Editor Load/Save/Read/Compare Functions.
- New Global / Merged Build and Module Version Check Function, Merged Into Module and Build Scans.    
- Added User Textbox for user direct input of FPS for MaxFPS Setting in Options Editor.
- Added Volumetric Lighting to Lighting Page of Preset Editor.
- Added New Drop Down menu for New Spotting Dots system.
- Added SZS Youtube Channel to Links Menu.
- Updates/Revisions to About-Credits Text.
- Split Servers | Versions Tab into separate Tabs.
- Added SSAO Quality to Version Chart.
    - Added SSAO Quality Combobox.
- Added Rescan Builds button to home screen builds tab control.
- Added Variable, if Build_Selected = False, then Module Scan is not launched.

- Revisions to Update Check and Unified Build Check.
    - Additional Code to remove Minor.Revision From Unified Build Check.
    - Additional Code to remove / split Minor.Revision to separate version for update check.
    - Added DCS_Updater Version Check to Update Check, will prompt UPDATE AVAILABLE if Newer Updater is Available.

- Added Separate Version Parser for DCS_Updater.
- Changed Splash Graphic 06 to Hornet/Flanker D.

- Fixed Missing Version Parse for Build Select Function. 
    - Fixed in 02.08.2024 Build
- Added "Updater Update" badges to build buttons.
- Adjusted Logging for Versioning Parser.
- Adjusted Vertical Positioning of Update Badges on each Build Button.
- Adjusted Vertical Positioning of Rescan Builds button.
- Revision to Default DCS_ICON Graphic for Modules, Updated DCS Logo.
- Revision to UH-60L Graphic.
- Revision to Splash Disclaimer.

- Corrected Version parser sending nil strings when no Hotfix/Private version was detected.
- Added SSAO High/Low Option Release Version to Versions Table.
- Added Afghanistan East Release Date and Version to Versions Table.

 

[MAXsenna]

@SkateZilla Excellent! Thank you!

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[speed-of-heat]

Thank you @SkateZilla!

[SkateZilla]

Please note, there still maybe "Drag/Drop" Exception Errors.

These are caused by a sub function of a sub thread, trying to invoke changes on the UI thread incorrectly or without permission.

I've scanned through most of the functions and fixed a bunch, but there definitely still may be some hiding.

I'd ask if you get one, as soon as it comes up, click continue, and then right click the Apps log dialog, choose open, copy contents and paste here, or save into a new txt and attach, so I can get a rough idea of what function is running when it trips.

[Hammer1-1]

quick question, how do I delete old profiles?

[SkateZilla]

2 hours ago, Hammer1-1 said:

quick question, how do I delete old profiles?

Graphics profiles?
I never put a delete option, but \Saved Games\DCS\Config\Presets,

Should be a Backup, Default, Preset 01->05, PresetVR.

Just delete the folders, and re-launch the app and it should re-populate.

[Hammer1-1]

just looked in that folder and deleted them, and yes Im assuming these are the graphics profiles, mostly for swapping monitors. Deleted the presets in the config folder and I cant find where my Ark+WinwingONLY profile is located at.

[VietGirl]

Hi Skatezilla , I thank you for your new update , also Vector1 and Bunyip billy thank you !

[SkateZilla]

17 hours ago, Hammer1-1 said:

just looked in that folder and deleted them, and yes Im assuming these are the graphics profiles, mostly for swapping monitors. Deleted the presets in the config folder and I cant find where my Ark+WinwingONLY profile is located at.

The monitor Profiles are in \Config\MonitorSetup\

[Hammer1-1]

2 hours ago, SkateZilla said:

The monitor Profiles are in \Config\MonitorSetup\

its not there either which is weird...I cant find it anywhere, honestly. Its the only one too!

Edited March 3 by Hammer1-1

[SkateZilla]

On 3/3/2025 at 3:24 PM, Hammer1-1 said:

its not there either which is weird...I cant find it anywhere, honestly. Its the only one too!

there's 2 profile folders, one in Saved Games, one in DCS Root.

App Scans both.

But the setting itself is populated based off what's set in the options.lua under ["graphics"], then ["multiMonitorSetup"]

Edited March 5 by SkateZilla

[majorandme]

nullGood morning

Having issues with Windows update not allowing VR headset to recognize cable.  During a reset of the PC, I lost DCS and Updater apps and had to reinstall.  I copied over my logbook from old to new install, and it shows up when game is flashed up, but the installer does not show any data.  Did I screw up selecting the path )?

Cheers