Saxman Posted July 19 Posted July 19 The Model Viewer will not load. I've tried both the built-in viewer in both folders, and the most recent build of the stand-alone viewer. The built-in viewer shows this error in Windows Event Viewer: Faulting application name: ModelViewer2.exe, version: 2.9.17.12034, time stamp: 0x685d4d8d Faulting module name: ModelViewer2.exe, version: 2.9.17.12034, time stamp: 0x685d4d8d Exception code: 0xc0000005 Fault offset: 0x0000000000037b36 Faulting process id: 0x26e0 Faulting application start time: 0x01dbf85dade6236d Faulting application path: E:\David\Downloads\DCS\ModelViewer\bin\ModelViewer2.exe Faulting module path: E:\David\Downloads\DCS\ModelViewer\bin\ModelViewer2.exe Report Id: d2af1f0b-803f-4c0f-b5e7-39bdabddf526 Faulting package full name: Faulting package-relative application ID: There are no logs for it in the DCS Logs folder. Otherwise, there's no errors. it simply doesn't load. I've tried: Updating video drivers Updating and repairing the VC++ Redistributable Repairing the main DCS installation Clearing and rebuilding the shader folders When that didn't work, I downloaded the most recent standalone version. When launching it gives an error that three DLL files are missing (Scene, SceneRenderer, and ZLib). If I copy versions from the game's files and try to launch, I now get this error: What do I need to do to get the viewer working?
Rudel_chw Posted July 19 Posted July 19 2 hours ago, Saxman said: When that didn't work, I downloaded the most recent standalone version. When launching it gives an error that three DLL files are missing Looks like your Antivirus might be removing the files, check your AV log. For work: iMac mid-2010 of 27" - Core i7 870 - 6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz - ATI HD5670 - SSD 256 GB - HDD 2 TB - macOS High Sierra For Gaming: 34" Monitor - Ryzen 3600 - 32 GB DDR4 2400 - nVidia RTX2080 - SSD 1.25 TB - HDD 10 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Cougar Mobile: iPad Pro 12.9" of 256 GB
Saxman Posted July 19 Author Posted July 19 2 hours ago, Rudel_chw said: Looks like your Antivirus might be removing the files, check your AV log. Did that, too. Nothing in the AV.
silverdevil Posted July 21 Posted July 21 On 7/19/2025 at 12:18 PM, Saxman said: E:\David\Downloads\DCS\ModelViewer\bin\ModelViewer2.exe is there a reason you are running from this location? the EXE that comes with the game is located in folder INSTALL_FOLDER\DCS World OpenBeta\bin run it from there. the DLLs required are also there. AKA_SilverDevil Join AKA Wardogs Email Address My YouTube “The MIGS came up, the MIGS were aggressive, we tangled, they lost.” - Robin Olds - An American fighter pilot. He was a triple ace. The only man to ever record a confirmed kill while in glide mode.
Saxman Posted July 21 Author Posted July 21 16 minutes ago, silverdevil said: is there a reason you are running from this location? the EXE that comes with the game is located in folder INSTALL_FOLDER\DCS World OpenBeta\bin run it from there. the DLLs required are also there. I've tried it in the DCS install folder, (both bin folders) too. One of the troubleshooting steps I was recommended was copying to another location. No matter what location, the built-in install returns that error in the event logs, but never even starts on the front end.
silverdevil Posted July 22 Posted July 22 12 hours ago, Saxman said: I've tried it in the DCS install folder, (both bin folders) too. One of the troubleshooting steps I was recommended was copying to another location. No matter what location, the built-in install returns that error in the event logs, but never even starts on the front end. indeed. i tried running the EXE myself. the screen went black for a few seconds, did not start, and gave a brief error dissimilar to your error. however i found the error in windows events. Faulting application name: ModelViewer2.exe, version: 2.9.17.12034, time stamp: 0x685d4d8d Faulting module name: GraphicsCore.dll, version: 2.9.17.12034, time stamp: 0x6844afc7 Exception code: 0xc0000005 Fault offset: 0x0000000000015847 Faulting process id: 0x0x9E8 Faulting application start time: 0x0x1DBFA7B146C1E28 Faulting application path: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\bin\ModelViewer2.exe Faulting module path: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\bin\GraphicsCore.dll AKA_SilverDevil Join AKA Wardogs Email Address My YouTube “The MIGS came up, the MIGS were aggressive, we tangled, they lost.” - Robin Olds - An American fighter pilot. He was a triple ace. The only man to ever record a confirmed kill while in glide mode.
Saxman Posted Tuesday at 12:25 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 12:25 PM Could someone from ED please weigh in on this?
ED Team BIGNEWY Posted Tuesday at 12:32 PM ED Team Posted Tuesday at 12:32 PM Hi, ive just tried to reproduce but all seems ok for me, there was a slight pause while shaders loaded but then working as normal. I will ask the team and see what they say Forum rules - DCS Crashing? Try this first - Cleanup and Repair - Discord BIGNEWY#8703 - Youtube - Patch Status Windows 11, NVIDIA MSI RTX 3090, Intel® i9-10900K 3.70GHz, 5.30GHz Turbo, Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro, 64GB DDR @3200, ASUS ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming, PIMAX Crystal
Saxman Posted Tuesday at 02:43 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 02:43 PM (edited) Just to get everything in one place, full details: Event Viewer Error: Faulting application name: ModelViewer2.exe, version: 2.9.18.12722, time stamp: 0x687e5a6e Faulting module name: ucrtbase.dll, version: 10.0.19041.3636, time stamp: 0x81cf5d89 Exception code: 0xc0000005 Fault offset: 0x0000000000026e53 Faulting process id: 0x28ce4 Faulting application start time: 0x01dbfe93ea9288bb Faulting application path: D:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\DCSWorld\bin-mt\ModelViewer2.exe Faulting module path: C:\WINDOWS\System32\ucrtbase.dll Report Id: bc5e41a2-6eed-4ac5-92bd-c0e2ab94e185 Faulting package full name: Faulting package-relative application ID: Troubleshooting So Far: Tried launch from both \bin and \bin-mt Reinstalled VC++ runtimes Updated video drivers SFC Cleared shader cache Removed all aircraft mods Ran as Admin Ran from elevated CMD Ran in compatibility mode (Win7 and Win8) Tried with local install (generates error about missing DLLs) Verified no AV alerts or AV quarantining files Verified File Integrity/Repaired Game Files Force recreation of Model Viewer cfg file (it does not regenerate) No logs are being generated by the model viewer itself, and no error is appearing. The mouse pointer simply spins for a few moments then stops, and the only record is in the Windows event logs. System Info: OS: Win10 Pro x64 Video: RTX4090 RAM: 64GB Platform: Steam Edited Tuesday at 02:46 PM by Saxman
silverdevil Posted Wednesday at 09:13 AM Posted Wednesday at 09:13 AM 18 hours ago, Saxman said: and the only record is in the Windows event logs i concur that my experience is the same. only evidence is in event viewer. AKA_SilverDevil Join AKA Wardogs Email Address My YouTube “The MIGS came up, the MIGS were aggressive, we tangled, they lost.” - Robin Olds - An American fighter pilot. He was a triple ace. The only man to ever record a confirmed kill while in glide mode.
Saxman Posted yesterday at 01:55 PM Author Posted yesterday at 01:55 PM On 7/29/2025 at 7:32 AM, BIGNEWY said: Hi, ive just tried to reproduce but all seems ok for me, there was a slight pause while shaders loaded but then working as normal. I will ask the team and see what they say Just wanted to poke this to see if there's any update from the team.
silverdevil Posted 17 hours ago Posted 17 hours ago (edited) 6 hours ago, Saxman said: Just wanted to poke this to see if there's any update from the team. i tried today again. this time, though it took a hot minute to open, it did finally open. no changes to my computer other than restarting daily. i leave it off during the days i am at work. @BIGNEWY is onto something about the delay with shaders. i believe clearing those folders improves the performance. Edited 17 hours ago by silverdevil AKA_SilverDevil Join AKA Wardogs Email Address My YouTube “The MIGS came up, the MIGS were aggressive, we tangled, they lost.” - Robin Olds - An American fighter pilot. He was a triple ace. The only man to ever record a confirmed kill while in glide mode.
Saxman Posted 16 hours ago Author Posted 16 hours ago I'll try clearing the shaders again, but I've already done that a couple times now, and it's definitely not just taking a long time to load but is crashing out entirely (as shown by the Windows Event Logs).
Saxman Posted 13 hours ago Author Posted 13 hours ago No good, still crashing. In addition to the previous Windows Log, this is coming up in the App Logs: Fault bucket 1471811971782953361, type 4 Event Name: APPCRASH Response: Not available Cab Id: 0 Problem signature: P1: ModelViewer2.exe P2: 2.9.18.12899 P3: 687e5a6e P4: ucrtbase.dll P5: 10.0.19041.3636 P6: 81cf5d89 P7: c0000005 P8: 0000000000026e53 P9: P10: Attached files: \\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER789C.tmp.dmp \\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER792A.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml \\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER7969.tmp.xml \\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER7967.tmp.csv \\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\Temp\WER79E5.tmp.txt These files may be available here: \\?\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive\AppCrash_ModelViewer2.exe_b9aa88bf1a7d1fe49daf5c70c77b37d54ca59e90_28dd4121_c560fa4e-6d05-4ebc-9039-150d3124f1b1 Analysis symbol: Rechecking for solution: 0 Report Id: aa74877d-9096-449a-8bca-afd9ed25287d Report Status: 268435456 Hashed bucket: cb59a7844734223f346ced30ba4a4991 Cab Guid: 0 Report.wer attached Report.wer
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