Query -- Diagnosing or Trace Utility Wanted --

jxyn · 05-31-10, 10:25 PM

Hello,
is there a diagnostics, Tracing or debug utility that anyone knows of that is applicable to this game ?
I have an instance when a CTD takes place when selecting the hydrophone to listen.
I don't see anything in the event logs, I have recent NVidia drivers on and I'm sure the problem is related to the app or the mods.

Am wondering which DLL might be called when selecting the hydrophone and whether there is a mod that might be causing the crash. Would like to pin this one down if I could, before doing anything else.

Can anyone provide me with relevant info, software ? Thanks in advance.

SteelViking · 05-31-10, 10:36 PM

I know of some simple fixes that sometimes works. Every once in a while I will CTD on the same thing, and a registry cleanup with a computer utility program I have fixes it. Also, you could uninstall all of your mods, and reinstall them, being careful to watch for conflicts. Most conflicts are simple overwrites that do no real harm, but sometimes they do cause problems.

If neither of those help, please post your list of mods so we will know your situation better.

jxyn · 06-01-10, 01:20 AM

Hello SV,
here is a list of my activated mods. There are no conflicts between them. There will be a clean in the meantime. Will return with results tomorrow. Thanks.

Conus' Graphic Mod 1.0
EnhancedFunnelSmoke
Lighter night somewhat
NewUIs_TDC_2_7_0_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_2_7_0_AllDials_TDC
sobers multi color mod
Reduced Mission Tonnage v02
RemoveLogoIntroTheDarkWraith
Menu - Das Boot Alarm Theme
Loading Screens Mod
BRF 1.3 full
BRF 1.1 HP balance
Torpedo_Speed_Abilitie_Fix_for_TDC_SH5_v120
Environment_MOD_2.2_LighterNights_by_W_clear
Old Style Explosions V1.1
Critical hits 1.1 Torpedos

jxyn · 06-01-10, 01:23 AM

Might also point out that I will remove Lighter Night Somewhat, as this is merged into the more recently installed Environment Mod. Though I doubt if it is a problem.

06-01-10, 06:02 PM

The only one I know of that does the job correctly is IDA Pro.
It costs roughly $850 U.S. Bucks!

There is a Freeware version that does do a very good job to actually trace SH problem!

It will give you the EXACT line of code that is the problem.
It's not for the average user however!
So be warned.
It's version 4.9
http://www.hex-rays.com/idapro/idadownfreeware.htm

jxyn · 06-01-10, 08:49 PM

Thanks guys

06-01-10, 08:51 PM

It has a STEEP learning curve!
But is well worth it if you really want to see how things work.
I use it and know it well!

jxyn · 06-02-10, 01:21 AM

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05-31-10, 10:25 PM	#1
jxyn Bosun Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 65 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Query -- Diagnosing or Trace Utility Wanted -- Hello, is there a diagnostics, Tracing or debug utility that anyone knows of that is applicable to this game ? I have an instance when a CTD takes place when selecting the hydrophone to listen. I don't see anything in the event logs, I have recent NVidia drivers on and I'm sure the problem is related to the app or the mods. Am wondering which DLL might be called when selecting the hydrophone and whether there is a mod that might be causing the crash. Would like to pin this one down if I could, before doing anything else. Can anyone provide me with relevant info, software ? Thanks in advance.

05-31-10, 10:36 PM	#2
SteelViking The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: U.S.A.-East Coast Posts: 1,587 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 4	I know of some simple fixes that sometimes works. Every once in a while I will CTD on the same thing, and a registry cleanup with a computer utility program I have fixes it. Also, you could uninstall all of your mods, and reinstall them, being careful to watch for conflicts. Most conflicts are simple overwrites that do no real harm, but sometimes they do cause problems. If neither of those help, please post your list of mods so we will know your situation better. __________________ He sank 198,650 tons....who you ask?....Erich Topp, that's who!

06-01-10, 01:20 AM	#3
jxyn Bosun Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 65 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Hello SV, here is a list of my activated mods. There are no conflicts between them. There will be a clean in the meantime. Will return with results tomorrow. Thanks. Conus' Graphic Mod 1.0 EnhancedFunnelSmoke Lighter night somewhat NewUIs_TDC_2_7_0_ByTheDarkWraith NewUIs_TDC_2_7_0_AllDials_TDC sobers multi color mod Reduced Mission Tonnage v02 RemoveLogoIntroTheDarkWraith Menu - Das Boot Alarm Theme Loading Screens Mod BRF 1.3 full BRF 1.1 HP balance Torpedo_Speed_Abilitie_Fix_for_TDC_SH5_v120 Environment_MOD_2.2_LighterNights_by_W_clear Old Style Explosions V1.1 Critical hits 1.1 Torpedos

06-01-10, 01:23 AM	#4
jxyn Bosun Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 65 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Might also point out that I will remove Lighter Night Somewhat, as this is merged into the more recently installed Environment Mod. Though I doubt if it is a problem.

06-01-10, 06:02 PM	#5
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	The only one I know of that does the job correctly is IDA Pro. It costs roughly $850 U.S. Bucks! There is a Freeware version that does do a very good job to actually trace SH problem! It will give you the EXACT line of code that is the problem. It's not for the average user however! So be warned. It's version 4.9 http://www.hex-rays.com/idapro/idadownfreeware.htm

06-01-10, 08:49 PM	#6
jxyn Bosun Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 65 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys

06-01-10, 08:51 PM	#7
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	It has a STEEP learning curve! But is well worth it if you really want to see how things work. I use it and know it well!

06-02-10, 01:21 AM	#8
jxyn Bosun Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 65 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	ta privateer