Theater Changer utility
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I like that idea, and will do so! (in more ways that one! )
Thanks for the feedback
I like that idea, too.
And while you’re at it, would it be much work to add an option to choose differently BMS installs?
So it would become a install switcher as well, similar to that old “MultiFalcon” tool, where the differently
installs are written into a *.ini. (looks like this)ins.ini
[FreeFalcon 3 F4-BMS] DIRECTORIO=C:\MicroP\Falcon4 EJECUTABLE=C:\MicroP\Falcon4\F4-BMS.exe CONFIGURAR=C:\MicroP\Falcon4\FF3-BMS Config Editor.exe PARAMETROS= COMENTARIO=Tous les Theaters installés sauf Israël [Falcon4 OCI] DIRECTORIO=C:\MicroP2\Falcon4 EJECUTABLE=C:\MicroP2\Falcon4\F4-BMS.exe CONFIGURAR=C:\MicroP2\Falcon4\F4-BMS config editor.exe PARAMETROS= COMENTARIO=SP4 + BMS 2.03
it was also able to copy the logbook
Now I’ve found the readme of Multifalcon
Multifalcon v1.1 This program allow you run all installations as you have in the puter. Multifalcon management all your instalation easy,secure and fast. Don't worried for the register, Multifalcon v1.0 will be that!! I. FALCON 4.0 INSTALLATIONS 1\. Basic Install: Falcon cd + 1.08 + SP4 patches + Skins, escenaries, cockpits. 2\. Copy Basic Install into C:\Microprose\ all times as you want. (one, two or more installations) 3\. Install Addons for once installations, for example: Basic Install = C:\Microprose\falcon4 BMS Install = C:\microprose\falcon4bms FF2 + BMS Install = C:\microprose\falcon4ff2bms II.MULTIFALCON v1.0 1\. Install Multifalcon 2\. Run Multifalcon 3\. Write the install name in "Name", Ex.: "Falcon BMS" for C:\microprose\falcon4bms. 4\. Select path where is the falcon installed. Ex.: C:\microprose\falcon4bms 5\. Select path where is the executable file. Ex.: BMS.exe for C:\microprose\falcon4bms\bms.exe. 6\. Select path where is de config editor. Ex.: BMSconfigeditor.exe for C:\microprose\falcon4bms\bmsconfigeditor.exe. 7\. Into "Parameters" write special parametres. Ex.: -hostidx 1\. It is optional. 8\. Into "Commentaries" you can write any commentary. 9\. Click on "Save" to save the configuration. 10\. Click on "Active" to make active the instalation. 11\. Click on "Play" to run the game. 12\. Other install, go to step 3. III. Run Multiples Falcons 1\. Run multifalcon v1.0 2\. "Name" Choose the install you want to run. 3\. Click on "Play" 4\. Enjoy!! Questions to: [email protected] Autor : Adolfo "Adcoma" Correa Text and Betatesters: Rodolfo "Octopus" Lazo, Walter "Pantera" Günther FCH7 Falcon Chile www.falconchile.cl
I’m sure such a tool will come in handy especially for modders and devs.
Cheers,
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Hi Malc,
I’m getting an error message when I try to run the program:
THEATER.LST has file not found.
Check file is present in the directory:
C:\Falcon BMS 4.32\data\terrdata\theaterdefinition\I checked and the theater.lst file is in the correct location.
I get the same win 7 64 gr lang.
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Same error with my XP install.
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Run as admin could solve, maybe.
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tried it also as xp sp3 compatibility mode, but nope same error
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Opening post edited. I’ll have a look at multiple installs later, once I get this fix and start launcher bit done.
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1.0.1 released with improved THEATER.LST processing, and also option to start LAUNCHER.EXE on change/exit.
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Malc,
why aren’t you working on the Kuwait theater? :wfish: (j/k)
I am waiting on that theater! -
Malc,
why aren’t you working on the Kuwait theater? :wfish: (j/k)
I am waiting on that theater!
Give this good lad a break from theater deving and let him finish this usefull utility first,.Ohh, and there is always anybody waiting on any theater.
… like it was, is, … and ever will be,
BUT I don’t have to tell YOU that, LOL.Cheers,
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Hi
The link to the utility on the first post needs changing.
I just tried to download the file and it said:
“The requested URL /share/Theater_Changer_1.0.2.zip was not found on this server”I had to change it to http://www.bms4.com/share/Theater_Changer_1.0.1.zip
to download it.Regards,
Chris -
This is something that’d I’d asked if was available not too long ago. It’s been working great. Thank you very much for this, outstanding job.
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handy …thanks
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I got the same error message as above. Where do you place the program?
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Hi
The link to the utility on the first post needs changing.
I just tried to download the file and it said:
“The requested URL /share/Theater_Changer_1.0.2.zip was not found on this server”I had to change it to http://www.bms4.com/share/Theater_Changer_1.0.1.zip
to download it.Regards,
ChrisSorry about that - the 102 zip didn’t have capitals in. Have fixed the link.
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I got the same error message as above. Where do you place the program?
Running Win7 64xAnywhere you like - I place the .exe right on the desktop. DL the 102 and try it again please.
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I’m just curious… Way back in the SP3 (maybe earlier) we were first switching theaters externally, and they a major break through happened when we were able to change the theaters internally. Why are we going backwards?
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I’m just curious… Way back in the SP3 (maybe earlier) we were first switching theaters externally, and they a major break through happened when we were able to change the theaters internally. Why are we going backwards?
since you have to reboot the sim anyway, why not switch before you run the game?
i wasnt around before when you had to switch externally, but this is a neat tool.
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Every time you switch theater you must go back to desktop and then re-launch the game to properly work. The reason is that the registry keeps a value of the active theater path, so since this value is not updated real time (from when in game) you have to move away and re-enter in order to see the change > newly selected theater. Not a game issue, Microsoft’s.
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I’m just curious… Way back in the SP3 (maybe earlier) we were first switching theaters externally, and they a major break through happened when we were able to change the theaters internally. Why are we going backwards?
I wrote this for two reasons -
1. To allow me to check WITHOUT going into the UI to see the current active theatre, and
2. To allow me to change theaters without the need to go into the UI, change the theater, back out to desktop, the go back into the UI.Both, for me at least and it was seem some others too, saves a bit of time and unnecessary back and forth from the desktop/UI. If I wanted to be really anal, I could also add it saves on HD access, thus saving power and in my own little way saving the planet* too! If you consider this a backward step then of course you are entitled to your opinion, but can I ask, have you actually tried it yet?
- The planet doesn’t actually need saving, it’ll do fine and well without us. We’re the ones that need saving
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It’s came to light that it’s necessary for users to keep their theater.lst file clean - uninstalled theaters which don’t remove their entries from the list means there is still a problem with the parsing of the list and will cause it to fail. If you’re having problems getting it to run, first off make sure all the entries in your list are still valid. Remove any that are no longer needed.
I’ll continue to try to fix this so obsolete entries are ignored.
Thanks to all who have offered feedback and helped me identify this issue