[REL] S3D - Silent 3ditor

swdw · 03-16-08, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skwasjer

WARNING: DO NOT USE THE 'UNINSTALL' OPTION OF v0.6 and v0.6.1.

Unfortunately, I have just received a message from longam telling me something went terribly wrong while he uninstalled S3D, losing files/data unrelated to S3D. I don't know why this has happened to him at this point and will have to investigate it to be able to confirm it.

Hmm, I can use total install to run the installer and send you the post install scan results if that would help.

skwasjer · 03-16-08, 11:00 AM

No need, I can do that to. Plus, I don't want anyone else risking their system to an unidentified problem (if any).

Other than that, everyone is free to do as they choose. If you want to analyze it go ahead...

I will test it using my virtual machines...

Anvart · 03-16-08, 03:28 PM

!!!
Do not clutter up OS register and system folders ...

Digital_Trucker · 03-16-08, 03:46 PM

Well, I recently uninstalled in order to intall the latest version and had no problems whatsoever.

Thanks for erring on the safe side and warning us of a possible problem, skwas.

The best possible thing we could all do, is not to jump to conclusions and ass-u-me anything.

skwasjer · 03-16-08, 04:31 PM

Thanks, appreciate it. Without having had time to look at the problem (will do in a bit), I have thought about it the past hours, and can't really come up with why the uninstaller (or maybe even installer, as he updated to v0.6.1) would have caused this to happen. He had mentioned to me that it may have been one of his kids as well, but I really wouldn't want him to accuse his kid. If the poor kid hasn't done anything wrong that makes the situation only worse. I feel really bad over this...

Anyway, I will get to it, and will post the results and a new version when I feel comfortable enough. Maybe tonight, maybe later. I was about to release a new version anyway, so I will take a good look at the installer, and possibly provide an alternative uninstall option to upgrade from v0.6.x. I may even ditch the current installer software and find something else.

Bleh...

skwasjer · 03-16-08, 08:39 PM

longam has confirmed (by testing it again) that the uninstall procedure of S3D was indeed the problem. Unfortunately, I have not been able to replicate it. I do have identified a piece of code that possibly is the offending bit. I have modified it and will send a test release to longam. When he confirms the problem is gone, I will release v0.7, together with a couple of new features.

My recommendation to not use the uninstall procedure by v0.6 and v0.6.1 still stand, as I can't pinpoint the exact cause and thus cannot guarantee it will not cause similar problems to you. I will provide a complete manual uninstall instruction in the next days. Otherwise, you can remove all files by hand, and use a registry cleaner to remove keys/info related to S3D.

Just to emphasize, S3D itself is safe to use.

longam · 03-16-08, 09:52 PM

Beta Version SP1 for window Vista build 6001 is screwing up all of my installations. I have removed it and now this problem has resolved itself.

I totally apologize to all in this mater yet I feel it was a necessary to report for those who need it.

EDIT:It was so confusing to uninstall a program and have it delete a whole drive. I have never had this problem and could only report to the inventor.

Sorry for the confusion but I hope that I have helped individuals in the future.

03-16-08, 11:00 AM	#2
skwasjer The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,547 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 3	No need, I can do that to. Plus, I don't want anyone else risking their system to an unidentified problem (if any). Other than that, everyone is free to do as they choose. If you want to analyze it go ahead... I will test it using my virtual machines... __________________ S3D - Silent 3ditor (v0.9.9) - S3D homepage - Open sourced S3D file parser API's - SUBSIM thread SH5 mods: Speech Recognition for SH5 \| Digital UI Clock Tutorials: [TEC] Import/export 3D models to/from game using S3D [TEC] How to work with the model viewer in S3D - VIDEO

03-16-08, 03:28 PM	#3
Anvart Admiral Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Russia ® Posts: 2,492 Downloads: 122 Uploads: 1	!!! Do not clutter up OS register and system folders ... __________________ Alex ® Moses said: "Don't create yourself an idol"...

03-16-08, 03:46 PM	#4
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	Well, I recently uninstalled in order to intall the latest version and had no problems whatsoever. Thanks for erring on the safe side and warning us of a possible problem, skwas. The best possible thing we could all do, is not to jump to conclusions and ass-u-me anything. __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

03-16-08, 04:31 PM	#5
skwasjer The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,547 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 3	Thanks, appreciate it. Without having had time to look at the problem (will do in a bit), I have thought about it the past hours, and can't really come up with why the uninstaller (or maybe even installer, as he updated to v0.6.1) would have caused this to happen. He had mentioned to me that it may have been one of his kids as well, but I really wouldn't want him to accuse his kid. If the poor kid hasn't done anything wrong that makes the situation only worse. I feel really bad over this... Anyway, I will get to it, and will post the results and a new version when I feel comfortable enough. Maybe tonight, maybe later. I was about to release a new version anyway, so I will take a good look at the installer, and possibly provide an alternative uninstall option to upgrade from v0.6.x. I may even ditch the current installer software and find something else. Bleh... __________________ S3D - Silent 3ditor (v0.9.9) - S3D homepage - Open sourced S3D file parser API's - SUBSIM thread SH5 mods: Speech Recognition for SH5 \| Digital UI Clock Tutorials: [TEC] Import/export 3D models to/from game using S3D [TEC] How to work with the model viewer in S3D - VIDEO

03-16-08, 08:39 PM	#6
skwasjer The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,547 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 3	longam has confirmed (by testing it again) that the uninstall procedure of S3D was indeed the problem. Unfortunately, I have not been able to replicate it. I do have identified a piece of code that possibly is the offending bit. I have modified it and will send a test release to longam. When he confirms the problem is gone, I will release v0.7, together with a couple of new features. My recommendation to not use the uninstall procedure by v0.6 and v0.6.1 still stand, as I can't pinpoint the exact cause and thus cannot guarantee it will not cause similar problems to you. I will provide a complete manual uninstall instruction in the next days. Otherwise, you can remove all files by hand, and use a registry cleaner to remove keys/info related to S3D. Just to emphasize, S3D itself is safe to use. __________________ S3D - Silent 3ditor (v0.9.9) - S3D homepage - Open sourced S3D file parser API's - SUBSIM thread SH5 mods: Speech Recognition for SH5 \| Digital UI Clock Tutorials: [TEC] Import/export 3D models to/from game using S3D [TEC] How to work with the model viewer in S3D - VIDEO

03-16-08, 09:52 PM	#7
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Beta Version SP1 for window Vista build 6001 is screwing up all of my installations. I have removed it and now this problem has resolved itself. I totally apologize to all in this mater yet I feel it was a necessary to report for those who need it. EDIT:It was so confusing to uninstall a program and have it delete a whole drive. I have never had this problem and could only report to the inventor. Sorry for the confusion but I hope that I have helped individuals in the future.