[Official]BETA EQ2MAP Updater

[Arcol]

I'm running a resolution of 1280x1024. When I start the updater it looks like the image attached. How do I fix this? BTW this doesnot affect any of its functions, I would just like to get a cleaner look.

Thanks

[ger]

Originally Posted by Arcol

I'm running a resolution of 1280x1024. When I start the updater it looks like the image attached. How do I fix this? BTW this doesnot affect any of its functions, I would just like to get a cleaner look.

Thanks

If I remember right, I believe it has to do with your font size settings in the windows control panel. Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Display Properties -> Settings -> Advanced -> General and verify that your DPI setting is Normal (96 DPI). If it isn't, that's why you're getting that problem.

[Arcol]

Thx Ger ... that took care of it!

[Sinbad]

Taco Man,

This is a great little utility, but ... I have two questions that are burning in my brain after seeing what looks like irresponsible programming from someone who obviously seems to know what they are doing.

1. WHY are you writing files in my hard drive's root directory?! No program except a system program has any business using the root directory of my hard drive for storage! After 30 years of programming, I know the evils of doing this. I understand why you don't want to overwrite the existing files, but put them in a subdirectory under your program. Then copy them from there to the final destination as needed. In my opinion, this is a major problem and needs to be fixed immediately.

2. If people are having problems or it will cause problems for them to install this program in certain locations, then just tell them that in the installation notes. For example, if installing it in the Sony\EverQuest II\UI folder is a really bad idea, then tell them NOT to put it there. On the other hand, it would be nice if it were to look for the Sony\EverQuest II folder and offer to at least put it in the Sony folder. Still, this is not a gripe, just a suggestion.

[taco-man]

to #1

i was not aware that it was writing to the root directory, i will have to look at the code for it today when i get home from school. any although i do appreciate the comment of seeming to know what i am doing im still in high school and am self taught in vb .net and this was the first useful program that i wrote (in any language) besides the zonerect calculator. it would be great if you could tell me what files it is writing to the root directory so that it helps me track down the error in my code. i agree that it is a bad thing and will do my best to track it down asap.

to #2

do you mean installing the program or the files it downloads?

thanks for bringing this to my attention.

[pheebau]

First, many many thanks for this wonderful mod/project - you guys rock!

I did install it and it seems to work great - the only thing I'm not seeing and I want to make sure if it is expected or not is the 'Select Map' tab which I used to see in a previous incarnation...

I mean I get new maps being updated along with the various POI's but I no longer see this tab so I was wondering if this is normal - am assuming so since the maps changes automatically therefore this tab would become somewhat obsolete...

Thanks for letting me know - if it is not expected then how could I fix it?

ALSO - am not seeing any files copied to the root directory of the hard-drive so am nto sure what happened to the other person who posted the issue...everything is copied where I was expecting it too...just wanted to let you know..

[Itanius]

Select Map tab: This was removed when they coded the POIs to load for each map as you zone in. It used to exist so you could place the POI overlay over the current default map.

Root Directory: I don't have any files in my hard drive's root directory, either...

[Eloora]

Just wanted to come by and say thank you for this great mod .
I really love how intuitive and easy this program makes the map installation process.

Regards,

[Humudce]

Originally Posted by Sinbad

Taco Man,

This is a great little utility, but ... I have two questions that are burning in my brain after seeing what looks like irresponsible programming from someone who obviously seems to know what they are doing.

1. WHY are you writing files in my hard drive's root directory?! No program except a system program has any business using the root directory of my hard drive for storage! After 30 years of programming, I know the evils of doing this. I understand why you don't want to overwrite the existing files, but put them in a subdirectory under your program. Then copy them from there to the final destination as needed. In my opinion, this is a major problem and needs to be fixed immediately.

2. If people are having problems or it will cause problems for them to install this program in certain locations, then just tell them that in the installation notes. For example, if installing it in the Sony\EverQuest II\UI folder is a really bad idea, then tell them NOT to put it there. On the other hand, it would be nice if it were to look for the Sony\EverQuest II folder and offer to at least put it in the Sony folder. Still, this is not a gripe, just a suggestion.

In Question #1, when is it writing to the Root Directory of your hard drive? During the Installation or when running the Updater? Please clarify.

I know that the Installer is looking to the following registry entry on your system.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\EverQuest2.exe]
@="C:\\Program Files\\Sony\\EverQuest II\\EQ2.exe"
"Path"="C:\\Program Files\\Sony\\EverQuest II"

This path was set when you installed EQ2. The only time I have seen this path not be were it's supposed to be is when someone copied the game install across a network because their computer either didn't have a DVD or CD-ROM drive. I have been writing installers for many years, and helped with a little bit of the installer code to check for the path of EverQuest 2. Where my personal installers (for my Guild) differ from this installer, is I also check for the EQ2.exe file in the path before I allow my users to install the mods I have created Installers for. On my installers you can not continue to install unless the path also contains EQ2.exe, as I install my mods into a custom folder within the UI folder. If I remember correctly the Updater also checks this registy key too, so it knows where to look for your EQ2.ini file. As designed the Updater uses the EQ2.ini file to read the location of your Custom UI folder so that it can install the files into the correct folders.


Sinbad,
What files are being written to your Root?
Do you have that Registry Entry in your Registry?
When right clicking on the EverQuest 2 shortcut do you have "C:\Program Files\Sony\EverQuest II" in the Start In box on the properties for the Shortcut, or something else like "C:\"?
Again is this the Installer or Updater writing to your Root folder?
During installation did the installer appear blank when it came to the Destination or did it show "C:\Program Files\Sony\EverQuest II" or similar folder?
Do you have an EQ2.ini file in your EverQuest 2 folder?
If it's the Updater please delete the "eq2map_config.cfg" file, and re-running the updater. This should force the Updater to locate your EverQuest 2 folder again. You should get an EQ2 Directory Confirmation Message asking if that is the correct path or not, with the options of Yes or No. If you choose Yes, it records the folder in the eq2map_config.cfg file, and if you choose no, it brings up a Browse Dialog that is looking for the Everquest2 executable.

[Akufen]

first of all, great program and thanks for all the hard work.
I was happy to see a new version of the updater that didn't require any digging in the eq dir.. the sad part is that this one doesn't work for me.

It installs fine, shows me the correct EQ2 directory, etc.
The program runs without any errors but updating just doesn't work, it says there are 0 updated zones, and doesn't download any new ones.

This was when I already had the map in my ui folder from a previous version, so I thought maybe it gave me a wrong message because I already had everything (I just updated before installing this version).

SO, removed the eq2map directory from my ui dir, ran the updater again but to no avail.
Any idea what could be wrong ?

[taco-man]

are there any other folders in your ui directory besides default and fonts?

[Akufen]

yes, the folder of my ui "spekui"

edit: just tried again and it seems to be working. I don't get it, but

[bluja000]

I notice, for example, that there are many maps on the official EQ2map website that I can index and look at, such as the Tomb of Night I, II, and III. HOWEVER, in game I am unable to see the maps for those zones.

Are my shortcuts pointing to the wrong folders? What EXACTLY do I need to configure to get this to work? I have the latest Fetish UI which is supposed to include EQ2map, and I do indeed get POI's on the screen for many of the common zones in Qeynos or whatever, but I am seeing nothing for all the new zones, etc.

I can't find anything to clarify this anywhere, but then I'm probably missing something right in front of my nose. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[vzqvst]

I have downloaded the static files (eq2map.zip) and unzipped them to my custom UI folder. All works great within the game. Great work.

Today I decided to go for the auto updater. Downloaded EQ2MAP_Updater_0.97_Setup.exe and installed to the "C:\Program Files\Games\EQ2MAP Updater" directory. I now have the following files:

AxInterop.SHDocVw.dll
EQ2MAP_Updater.exe
Interop.SHDocVw.dll
uninst.exe

When I run the program is verifies the EQ2 exe location and then nothing. I have checked in Task Manager and there is a EQ2MAP_Updater.exe running but I dont see the UI for the application.


I have .NET Framework 1.1 Version 1.1.4322 SP1 installed.

Any ideas or have i just missed something?

[taco-man]

i think i can get it to work for you, go to the shortcut you use to open the updater and add:
/noautoscan
to the end of the target line, so that it look like:
"C:\Program Files\EQ2MAP Updater\EQ2MAP_Updater.exe" /noautoscan
Your path may be different if you installed it somewhere else besides the default location. i *think* that may fix it for you, however you will have to click the update button when it opens, it wont start updating when its opened. let me know wether it fixes it or not for you.

[vzqvst]

i think i can get it to work for you, go to the shortcut you use to open the updater and add: /noautoscan
to the end of the target line, so that it look like:
"C:\Program Files\EQ2MAP Updater\EQ2MAP_Updater.exe" /noautoscan

Thanks for the quick reply but that made no difference.

There is nothing in the event log either.

Any other ideas?

[alexv2]

this doesent work in windows xp 64 bit edition

[ger]

Originally Posted by alexv2

this doesent work in windows xp 64 bit edition

You have to install the .NET Framework 64 bit beta for it to work. There are links to it earlier in this thread.

[taco-man]

Originally Posted by vzqvst

Thanks for the quick reply but that made no difference.

There is nothing in the event log either.

Any other ideas?

no, i really dont know what else you can try besides just restarting your computer and make sure that there isnt any cpu intensive processes running in the background. also can you go check and see ifit made an eq2map folder in your custom folder and if there are any files in there?

[Kasmar]

I run EQ2 on two computers. On my desktop PC and my laptop. EQ2updater is fine on my laptop, but on my desktop the runtime screen only displays about 1/4 of the screen. I have not found a way to expand the screen. Does anybody know what would be causing the partial screen display of EQ2updater??

[taco-man]

does it look something like the picture below?

[Kasmar]

Thats it exactly.

Is there anyway to fix it. I am thinking there is some setting or parameter on my system that is set incorrectly?

[taco-man]

see the first two posts up at the top of this page, the one by arcol describes your problem (thats where i got the picture from) and the next one by ger says how to fix it.

[SleepyOwl]

Originally Posted by taco-man

see the first two posts up at the top of this page, the one by arcol describes your problem (thats where i got the picture from) and the next one by ger says how to fix it.

it`s not real solution to problem. i set dpi to 120 as i really need this setting, all other programs handle this change correctly.
i see no problem if developers make program window able to resize by hands. it`s only beta and why it calls beta.

[Kasmar]

Yep, setting my DPI to 96 fixed it. But the font on my desktop is sooooo small at 96 DPI. Hopefully we will be able to set to 120 down the road.