DeaDBeaT

Check your eq2.ini it should only contain:

cl_movie_enabled 0
cl_ui_skinname DeaDBeaTs
cl_ui_subdir UI/

The loadui is case sensitive ie. - DeaDBeaTs

Twiitch_Rat

Alright, I downloaded. Ran installer. First off, I get this error right off the bat:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...otos/error.jpg

Naturally I click CONTINUE. And the patcher window opens. Now, am I supposed to add an install path in the corresponding window? And do I add all the characters on my main server (since you can only select one server at time) which I want to use the interface? Not sure exactly what this is... Anyway, I ran the patcher on FULL INSTALL and let it do its thing. After a while it pops up with another error and (I assume) freezes up. I don't see any new additions to my UI folder or anything...which is why I was asking if I was supposed to add a path to the install path field.

The second error is identical to the first one (above link), save that where the one above states, "Object reference not set to an instance of an object.", the new one states, "Argument 'Path' is Nothing or Empty." I'm assuming that one was referring to the field I spoke of above regarding the Everquest II Install Path, as I'd ran the pather without entering anything.

Thanks.

DeaDBeaT

Here's the recipe for a full install:
-Download and extract
2 files setup,exe, DB's EQ2 Mod.msi
-run setup.exe
creates folder DBsMod, contains 6 files DBsEQ2ModInstaller.exe, eq2.ini, favicon.ico, listing.txt, readme.txt, version.txt
-run updater
tries to read eq2.exe install path from registry if not correct or blank use 'Browse'
-add and save character names and server for custom shutdown window (only works with 1 account)
-click full install
downloads and installs mod

Only known issue is a rare permissions issue on Vista, fix is to run as administrator.

If after a complete uinstall and reinstall you still get errors please let me know.

Siafore

Deadbeat can you help me. I seem to be having trouble with the default Ui interface on EQ2 so I was trying to upload yours to see if it would work. Instead I received this error message. Can you please help? I am new at trying to use a different UI so I am definately a Noob at this and need some detailed instructions...Thanks

Siafore

ee the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Unable to find the specified file.
at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError()
at System.IO.File.Replace(String sourceFileName, String destinationFileName, String destinationBackupFileName, Boolean ignoreMetadataErrors)
at DBsEQ2ModInstaller.frmMain.copyDo()
at DBsEQ2ModInstaller.frmMain.installMe()
at DBsEQ2ModInstaller.frmMain.btnInstall_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///c:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
DBsEQ2ModInstaller
Assembly Version: 1.0.2982.18560
Win32 Version: 1.0.2982.18560
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Sony/EverQuest%20II/UI/Tomsui/DBsEQ2ModInstaller.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.VisualBasic
Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Design
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Design/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Design.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

Twiitch_Rat

Ok. I redid everything as per your instructions. Upon running the updater I got my usual first error. Details as follows...

I clicked "Continue". The loader window opened. This time I pointed the install path to...

C:\Program Files\Sony\EverQuest II\EverQuest2.exe

...(the .exe was EverQuest2.exe, and not EQ2.exe).

I clicked "Full Install". I let it install and it goes for a while and I get that other error when it gets to a certain point. THAT error's details are as follows...

So basically the same thing is happening. Your thoughts? Am I supposed to be doing anything with the UI folder? Oh, and I also updated my windows via Windows Update and installed SP 3 as I was setting up. Lastly, I'm using Windows XP Pro, not Vista.

DeaDBeaT

Ok I think this is still a path error, I am uploading a new installer/updater that will fix that. Give the admins a day or 2 to approve, until then if you want to try something..

Create a new text file called eq2path.reg, we're going to manually enter your install path into the registry.

Into your new file copy/paste and then save the following:
(you might need to change the highlighted parts to match your path)

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\Everquest2.exe]
@="c:\\program files\\sony\\everquest II"
"Path"="C:\\program files\\sony\\Everquest II"


Now rerun the updater and see if it goes.

DeaDBeaT

I am uploading a new installer/updater that should fix your error, give the admins a day or so to approve then uninstall the old and install the new.

Siafore

Thanks I will try on Sat. I am looking forward to play again..I've been gone much too long. by the way is there some sort of command to disable Norton Internet security. I believe this may also be having an effect on my CPU

Siafore

DeaDBeaT

I think you can right click the taskbar icon to disable - not sure I don't use it.

Twiitch_Rat

Ok that seemed to have worked. It updated successfully. Now when I click the Play EQ2 button on the updater window it pops up with an error:

Two questions. 1) Does it matter whether I play via the updater button or through clicking the EQ2.exe icon? And 2), if it does matter, will the new updater windo fix this?

Thanks again.

EDIT: Ok the usual icon works fine. Now i can ejoy1 Thanks a lot for your assistance.

DeaDBeaT

As you found, it doesn't matter. Still a pathing error tho..

Oh well glad it works

bzt

I am having an issue.. I didnt get it to install correctly.. I got the same two errors as the other people.. It installed to a different directory, I just copied it to a new one. Thats not the issue.

I can not for the life of me get the little 4 arrowed pointer to pop up for me to move my hotkeys. I can get the 2 arrowed ones to resize the hotkeys, but not move it.. The window is unlocked.. this is driving me nuts. It works just fine in the default ui, but not this one.

DeaDBeaT

The easiest way to move a hotbar is to 'Show Spinner' then use the spinner as a handle to place it where you want it.

bzt

I am having the exact same issues with the new one labeled 5-22. It give me the same .net framework error when starting. It insists on finding eq2.exe when I only have an Everquest2.exe. Then it puts in deadbeats folder on the root of the drive and I have to copy it over. Then as its 'installing' about 1/2 way thru, I get the other error message.

DeaDBeaT

If it's still looking for eq2.exe then it's an old version, I will re-upload the correct one until then here's a direct link to the newest version

DBsEQ2ModInstaller.zip

Uninstall the old one first, let me know if you still get errors.