"SH3Gen" Campaign enhancement (version 0.6.0)

[GlobalExplorer]

Important Update:

Today I have released a second version 0.7.1 that runs with .Net 2.0

http://www.global-explorer.de/Sh3Gen....1%20(2.0).zip

Apart from the runtime version, it's identical to the .Net 1.1 version.

It appears there are zero problems running under 2.0, in fact it looks and runs a bit slicker. But as any piece of software, there needs to be some time for testing, so please report anything unusual to me.

[bigboywooly]

Originally Posted by Rilder

Im right in assuming this works with GW right?

I ran it with GW1.0 and am using the latet version in GW1.1A
Works great

[GT182]

Working fine, no problems GE.

Just a bit confused setting up for the first time but got it sorted out after a bit.

[zzsteven]

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

I ran it with GW1.0 and am using the latet version in GW1.1A
Works great

It also works with GW1.0, GW1.1 update, GW bearing overlay fix, and UC-GW. My current set up.

zz

[kapitanfred]

Originally Posted by GlobalExplorer

This is adressed to NKVD-crazyivan and kapitanfred.

Every time you use Sh3Gen it must read the whole campaign files before it can prepare your patrol report, meaning that if there is a single problem in one of the files there will be an error. I am not handling this kind of error because that would mean wiping problems under the carpet, and prevent me from seeing what went wrong on the users end side. People would tell me that it works fine while in fact the parser is throwing up 90% of the campaign data.

One thing I can guarantee you is that if you get it to run once, you will be able to generate 100s of patrol reports in succession, and without problem. This is because the first time it runs, it has parsed the whole data, and has found no problem with it. The kind of problem you are having is not a bug per se, rather Sh3Gen not being able to handle some new form of data.

OK after the confusing introduction we can try to work out a solution to your problems. First the usual questions:

- Do you use DotNET 1.1 or 2.0?
- can you send me the exact error message? (it can be copied from the debugger window, look at page 1 of this thread how people did it since day 1)
-which campaign mod are you using?
- have you tried with different savegames, different Sh III installations, different campaign layers?
- when does the error occur - when you start Sh3Gen or when you run "Generate"?


This problem is almost certainly caused by a new modification to one of the campaign files. I don't need to know any other mods you are using besides ones that change one of the following three files:

Campaign.LND
Campaign.RND
Campaign.SCR

Installing a mod package without any smaller, or self made modifications should do the trick. Always keep a backup copy of stock ShIII+Grey Wolves before you start experimenting with SHIII.

Don't hesitate to ask me questions. I will try to help.

GE

Thanks for the quick response GlobalExplorer. To answer your questions, The SH3Gen won't even run. The error occurs as soon as I start it.

The only mods that I use are the GW1.1a and the Environment mod. But I did change the weather component in the Campaign.rnd file of the GW1.1a mod using CB's guidance but surely that shouldn't have a bearing on running SH3Gen DotNET 1.1 is used.

[zzsteven]

Originally Posted by GlobalExplorer

Important Update:

Today I have released a second version 0.7.1 that runs with .Net 2.0

http://www.global-explorer.de/Sh3Gen....1%20(2.0).zip

Apart from the runtime version, it's identical to the .Net 1.1 version.

It appears there are zero problems running under 2.0, in fact it looks and runs a bit slicker. But as any piece of software, there needs to be some time for testing, so please report anything unusual to me.

Uhmmm does 0.7.1 also run with Net1.1 which I installed in order to run previuos versions of SH3Gen or do I need to install Net 2.0 now?

zz

[NKVD-crazyivan]

Thanks G E for the reply
i am running GW 1.1a and SH3 Commander i have not altered any files as yet no other mods. tried your lastest SH3gen i dont get the run time jit debugging any more but i get a Microsoft window saying Sh3gen has encountered a probblem and needs to close......................

i am starting the game then i save it still in the game i alt-tab out run SH3gen but get nothing but this mesage is this the right way to run the programe.

thanks for your help

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

I ran it with GW1.0 and am using the latet version in GW1.1A
Works great

aight thanks m8

[GlobalExplorer]

Originally Posted by zzsteven

Uhmmm does 0.7.1 also run with Net1.1 which I installed in order to run previuos versions of SH3Gen or do I need to install Net 2.0 now?zz

No problem mate. For 0.7.1 I have released 2 exectutables, one is for .NET 1.1, the other for .NET 2.0

See it?

http://www.global-explorer.de/contentpage_download.htm

[GlobalExplorer]

Originally Posted by kapitanfred

Thanks for the quick response GlobalExplorer. To answer your questions, The SH3Gen won't even run. The error occurs as soon as I start it.

The only mods that I use are the GW1.1a and the Environment mod. But I did change the weather component in the Campaign.rnd file of the GW1.1a mod using CB's guidance but surely that shouldn't have a bearing on running SH3Gen DotNET 1.1 is used.

The weather mod could have an influence because it makes changes to Campaign_RND, the file that defines radio traffic. However, this would happen only after you have clicked the "generate" button.

To give a definite answer to your and crazyivans problem I have looked into the sourcecode and check what happens on startup. Besides the read from Sh3Gen\parameters.ini everything critical at startup is error handled. So if you delete Sh3Gen\parameters.ini it will make Sh3Gen crash at startup but there is no other way I can think of. That means, either the file is missing from the Sh3Gen directory, or maybe:

- your download was corrupt
- something is broken within dotNET or the OS

etc ..

Have you tried downloading and installing a second time?

Are you sure you have .NET 1.1? Should you maybe try the 2.0 version instead?

The behaviour is very unusual and I have never seen it before.

I will try to help with your problem.

[Fangschuss]

Running Sh3Gen the first time, absolutely great stuff

a big Thx for this great improvement

[U2222]

I've been running with SH3 Gen since v 0.6.0 was released.
Wondered today if by chance any update was available - and wow - what timing.
Set up v 0.7.0 and enjoying the experience.
Many thanks.
Regards
U2222

[GlobalExplorer]

Glad you are giving it a try.

Originally Posted by U2222

I've been running with SH3 Gen since v 0.6.0 was released.
Wondered today if by chance any update was available - and wow - what timing.
Set up v 0.7.0 and enjoying the experience.
Many thanks.
Regards
U2222

I strongly recommend you get v0.7.1 as in 0.7.0 there was a bug with one of the missions.

[kapitanfred]

Originally Posted by GlobalExplorer

The weather mod could have an influence because it makes changes to Campaign_RND, the file that defines radio traffic. However, this would happen only after you have clicked the "generate" button.

To give a definite answer to your and crazyivans problem I have looked into the sourcecode and check what happens on startup. Besides the read from Sh3Gen\parameters.ini everything critical at startup is error handled. So if you delete Sh3Gen\parameters.ini it will make Sh3Gen crash at startup but there is no other way I can think of. That means, either the file is missing from the Sh3Gen directory, or maybe:

- your download was corrupt
- something is broken within dotNET or the OS

etc ..

Have you tried downloading and installing a second time?

Are you sure you have .NET 1.1? Should you maybe try the 2.0 version instead?

The behaviour is very unusual and I have never seen it before.

I will try to help with your problem.

Thanks for your continued support. I've installed NET 2.0, installed NET 2.0 version of SH3Gen, ran SH3Gen after I did an alt-tab out of SH3, absolutely nothing happens I'm at a loss. I don't receive the JIT debugger now but the SH3Gen.exe will not excecute meaning it does nothing. No screen comes up or anything.

[dbf574]

Originally Posted by GlobalExplorer

No problem mate. For 0.7.1 I have released 2 exectutables, one is for .NET 1.1, the other for .NET 2.0

See it?

http://www.global-explorer.de/contentpage_download.htm

Should I delete the 0.6 before loading the 0.7.1 or could I just load on top of it? The 0.6 was the first time I've used this program and I've got to tell you... some of it's missions are down-right suicidal (ie: enter Portsmouth... are they crazy ? That place has only one way in and the same out with plenty of V&Ws around the only entrance . Right now I'm trying to decide whether to go in or count my blessings that the 3 V&Ws steaming around me haven't detected me and leave well enough alone ). But, I LIKE IT !!

Thank you