ChatGPT analyzing files

[Hootman9104]

While troubleshooting some issues with OBS and launching DCS since forced windows update to Windows 11 Version 24H2, I ran across a suggestion from someone to utilize GhatGPT to analyze files. I was a bit surprised that ChatGPT does a pretty amazing job at analyzing log files and making recommendations specific to the application. For instance, the OBS log file, it told me exactly where I had some things that needed correcting and looking at and made recommendations, and it was pretty spot on. I made the corrections recommended (still didn't fix the OBS / DCS issue, but anyways, found other things). 

I also ran the DCS log file through it, and it didn't show many errors, but it noted some things in the log file, like some conflicting and/or outdated files in DCS. For instance, it noted an issue with negative drag weight value:

negative drag of payload "{BRU-32 GBU-12}" (etc.)
negative weight of payload "{LAU-7_AIM-9L_Right}"

Now, maybe this is a problem, maybe not. But it also noted some things like different and/or outdated or possible conflicting parameters for the OH-58. I assume this may be because I bought the OH-58D, so there may also be a folder in there for an AI OH-58D if you don't own it, and when you buy it maybe there is something amiss.

It also made took me down a road of talking about the mods and mods folders, and made some suggestions there, even so far as recommending and describing OVGME, JSGME, and Skatezilla, describing each one, what it did, and what was probably best (Skatezilla). It even offered to help me set up each one, and how to best arrange mod folders, things like that.

I guess my point here is if anyone hasn't utilized this tool, it appears it can be pretty helpful looking at all kinds of files. My thoughts immediately go to instances where people might be having problems with mods not working correctly. You could for instance load your DCS.log, have it look at it, and it may find your issue, and probably even find issues with the actual code in the mod itself. Just attach a file for it to analyze, and type in "analyze this log file for me".

It's pretty neat, think I'll be using it a lot. I was a bit surprised, as up until now I haven't really been much of an "AI" fan, but I can see how things like this could be of help when I'm trying to figure out what's broken with my stuff

[GunnerFlyboy]

I've been using Claude 4 Sonnet with extended thinking. Many of the errors are in modules that aren't mods. I had a box that needed tuning and OC and undervolting to be able to run most scenarios. It actually goes and reading the forums and other sites that have data related troubleshooting data. It took test flights in three different scenario sizes large (~2000 objects), medium (~1000), and small (~500). It was able to determine not only what errors mattered, it could give guidance on OC and undervolting the CPU and GPU. I even asked it the build components for a new machine. Now I use it for all flights where there is any issue.