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

[Holton181]

For some reason, when I try to switch my 1.5.8 to the Open Beta, regardless if it is from command prompt or GUI app, I get: "The installed version 1.5.8.12823.414 is up to date". I get the same info popup if I try to switch to release. Seems I am unable to switch to the Open Beta for unknown reason.

Because they are the same...

Try first to revert back to an earlier 1.5.8 release, guess it only has to be the one before latest to get minimum change, then update to the beta 1.5.8.12823.414. Might work.

[Astronut]

Without wanting to sound stupid, how do you take a screenshot from the mirror when DCS is running (and the focused app) ?

[Gearbox]

Apologies if this was answered earlier in the 36-page thread, but when I quit out of it it doesn't retain the paths of the installed DCS versions the next time I open it. I didn't see a save button anywhere though.

[SkateZilla]

Apologies if this was answered earlier in the 36-page thread, but when I quit out of it it doesn't retain the paths of the installed DCS versions the next time I open it. I didn't see a save button anywhere though.

 

It should save automatically to a file in your /Users/AppData/Local/Skate_Zilla_Graphics_Stud/<APP NAME>/<VERSION>/user.config and load it automatically.

 

Try Running as admin, but verify it's saving that file.

 

I'm still trying to find the source of the user.config error that some users are getting in the last few builds, I cant seem to isolate it, as I don't have the problem on my testing systems.

Edited January 24, 2018 by SkateZilla

[SkateZilla]

I have debugged and found the conflicting line of code that causes the user.config .net crash / Settings not being loaded/saved properly

 

(Main Symptom is the App Loads w/ all Highlights active on modules etc etc, after a .net prompt)

 

This should be resolved in the next release version, but that wont be till after 2.5 is released, and will require deleting the previous user.config file (instructions will be included when update is released).

 

Till Then, Use Any Version PRIOR to the Oculus Mirror Option Being added.

Edited January 24, 2018 by SkateZilla

[SkateZilla]

v.1.30.2018:

-Debugged My.Settings Code, Resolved Error in .Net instructions

-Added Launch Steam VR Mode Button

-Added Caucasus 2.5 Assets

-Added Legacy Build Option

 

If you are still getting the .net error and corrupted settings save.

 

Delete:

 /Users/AppData/Local/Skate_Zilla_Graphics_Stud/<APP NAME>/<VERSION>/user.config 

 

 

Edited January 30, 2018 by SkateZilla

[Dingo_Bob]

Hey SkateZilla,

 

not sure if this was asked yet?

Is there any way (other than using OvGME to load a modified option.lua) to have the VR/On & VR/Off buttons choose a different graphics.lua / option.lua depending if you want to run VR or not, currently if running VR it'll load with whatever normal options you use for 2d monitor and FPS will tank if left unattended, so have to go in menus at startup in VR and lower each time the game runs, then turn them back up if/when going back to 2d

[SkateZilla]

Hey SkateZilla,

 

not sure if this was asked yet?

Is there any way (other than using OvGME to load a modified option.lua) to have the VR/On & VR/Off buttons choose a different graphics.lua / option.lua depending if you want to run VR or not, currently if running VR it'll load with whatever normal options you use for 2d monitor and FPS will tank if left unattended, so have to go in menus at startup in VR and lower each time the game runs, then turn them back up if/when going back to 2d

 

you can script a batch file to do it, but as far as which options.lua to load when launching DCS i dont think there is a command to do so.

 

 

I may expand the VR/On, VR/Off and SteamVR options to include a similar method,

Where user will launch DCS and it will copy a options-VR lua to replace options.lua at launch, and maybe copy back options.lua to options-vr upon closing.

That would require expanding the Updater to Monitor the /Saved Games folders for EVERY DCS install.

 

See:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2819005&highlight=Options-VR#post2819005

Edited January 31, 2018 by SkateZilla

[McDaniel]

Hey SkateZilla,

 

not sure if this was asked yet?

Is there any way (other than using OvGME to load a modified option.lua) to have the VR/On & VR/Off buttons choose a different graphics.lua / option.lua depending if you want to run VR or not, currently if running VR it'll load with whatever normal options you use for 2d monitor and FPS will tank if left unattended, so have to go in menus at startup in VR and lower each time the game runs, then turn them back up if/when going back to 2d

 

This would be so awesome!:thumbup:

[sobe]

SkateZilla

 

Today I downloaded openbeta 2.5 and the latest version of your software and deleted old user config file.

Even though I place the right builds in the build list on the left side, the lights remain red and will not go to green.

Edited February 1, 2018 by sobe

[SkateZilla]

SkateZilla

 

Today I downloaded openbeta 2.5 and the latest version of your software and deleted old user config file.

Even though I place the right builds in the build list on the left side, the lights remain red and will not go to green.

 

Click Verify Builds Button.

[Kadin]

Enjoying this amazingly versatile utility and I have a request. Would you consider adding links to the in-game manuals?

Thank you, your work is much appreciated.

[pepin1234]

Amazing app. Thanks a lot!!

[SkateZilla]

Enjoying this amazingly versatile utility and I have a request. Would you consider adding links to the in-game manuals?

Thank you, your work is much appreciated.

 

in progress, done for Aircraft Modules, need to add for Campaigns and stuff. again, lots of re-design under the hood and in the GUI part.

Edited February 4, 2018 by SkateZilla

[Kadin]

Impressed again :)

[Gearbox]

It should save automatically to a file in your /Users/AppData/Local/Skate_Zilla_Graphics_Stud/<APP NAME>/<VERSION>/user.config and load it automatically.

 

Try Running as admin, but verify it's saving that file.

 

I'm still trying to find the source of the user.config error that some users are getting in the last few builds, I cant seem to isolate it, as I don't have the problem on my testing systems.

 

It wasn't saving the file, but the new version updated for DCS 2.5 cured it.

[SkateZilla]

It wasn't saving the file, but the new version updated for DCS 2.5 cured it.

 

Yes v1.30.2018 had the fix for a problem Introduced in v1.10.2018:

Change Log for v.1.30.2018:

-Debugged My.Settings Code, Resolved Error in .Net instructions

-Added Launch Steam VR Mode Button

-Added Caucasus 2.5 Assets

-Added Legacy Build Option

 

Also,

 

Prelim Change Log for next Version:

-Art / Lauyout Adjustments

-Added PDF Buttons for All Modules

-Adjusted some more Detection Code

-Pre-coding for future expansion ideas

-Changed Background Graphics

-Adjusted Module Detection to Auto-Run on launch

-Adjusted Module Detection to Auto-Run when switching builds

 

 

Future Expansion Plans (not anytime soon but in the works):

Near Future:

-Moving Folders/Paths Settings to a Separate Settings Screen

-Add Setting/Importing Saved Games Folders/Paths for Each Install

 

Extended Future:

-Parsing Options.lua and Providing GUI for Viewing and Changing Settings w/o launching DCS

-Ability to Save/Load/Set Graphics Profiles Externally from DCS

 

I'd like to integrate all the new stuff into the same App, but if I have to make it separate it would be DCS_Settings GUI Utility. And they will both be updated and packaged together and work together.

Edited February 15, 2018 by SkateZilla

[Holton181]

Future Expansion Plans (not anytime soon but in the works):

May I come with a suggestion? Something I never thought of would fit in the usefulness of this app?

Merging of logbooks. Not just copy profiles from one to another as new pilots, but actually merge pilots with the same names in different logbooks. Add all different kinds of flight times to each other and campaign progress. Dates like pilot creation the oldest would be selected.

 

Only a friendly suggestion.

[SkateZilla]

May I come with a suggestion? Something I never thought of would fit in the usefulness of this app?

Merging of logbooks. Not just copy profiles from one to another as new pilots, but actually merge pilots with the same names in different logbooks. Add all different kinds of flight times to each other and campaign progress. Dates like pilot creation the oldest would be selected.

 

Only a friendly suggestion.

 

That would be a useful option for users, but not for this application.

 

Even the options.lua parsing is stretching the application function past it's intended design, but it would allow for more user control over graphics profiles without having to launch dcs numerous times.

Depending how testing goes, the options.lua parsing may never be integrated, as there would be many variables to take into account, it's planned, but I'd have to see how it goes functionality wise.

[Holton181]

...

Worth asking ;-)

[BlacleyCole]

From my understanding the utility will work with 2.5, correct?

[SkateZilla]

Yes

[RogCamp]

Updating to 2.5

 

Can your utility be used to update to 2.5?

I have Release build 1.5.8.12667 and Open Alpha 2.2.0.12448 installed.

 

I have read the post on the DCS forums on how we are supposed to update many times now and it is still not clear to me what has to be done?

 

I just tried to update my Release build 1.5.8 to the 2.5 open beta but all it wanted to do was update to a newer version of 1.5.8?

 

From their post on the forums about the update they mention 1.5.8 Open Beta not Release Build?

 

So does that mean I can not update to 2.5 open beta?

Do I need to update from within DSC once it is running?

 

I am really in need of help understanding what to do.

 

The 30 paged on the forum really did not clarify it for me.

 

 

Hoping some kind soul can help guide me in the right direction.

 

Thanks

[SkateZilla]

Can your utility be used to update to 2.5?

I have Release build 1.5.8.12667 and Open Alpha 2.2.0.12448 installed.

 

I have read the post on the DCS forums on how we are supposed to update many times now and it is still not clear to me what has to be done?

 

I just tried to update my Release build 1.5.8 to the 2.5 open beta but all it wanted to do was update to a newer version of 1.5.8?

 

From their post on the forums about the update they mention 1.5.8 Open Beta not Release Build?

 

So does that mean I can not update to 2.5 open beta?

Do I need to update from within DSC once it is running?

 

I am really in need of help understanding what to do.

 

The 30 paged on the forum really did not clarify it for me.

 

 

Hoping some kind soul can help guide me in the right direction.

 

Thanks

 

Select Open Alpha Build to Manage, Click Adv. Update Options, then Click Update to Latest Open Beta

[Katmandu]

Great utility, many thanks for making it! The VR/Non Vr switch and being able to easily update to any version from an intuitive GUI is super useful.

 

I've also got one problem: I've updated via this utility to Open Beta 2.5 and everything works perfect there. But, the separate 1.58 install can not run at all and gives this error message

 

Using the repair function in the Utility always repairs the 2.5 despite me choosing the "Custom Build" in the drop menu. Any ideas as to what may have gone wrong with the 1.58?