[1.4.1] Dev Thread - KSP-AVC Add-on Version Checker Plugin - MiniAVC - KSP-AVC

[linuxgurugamer]

KSP-AVC Plugin 1.1.6.9

KSP Add-on Version Checker

This system is a spawn from @cybutek's work on this thread, which itself was a spawn of Tyrope's endevours on this thread

@cybutek has done a great job over the years with this and other mods.  Unfortunately, it seems that for whatever reason he isn't willing or able to update this.

This is the development thread, the release thread is here:

There are several long-standing errors, to the point which is beginning to make it unreliable.

So I'm going to be adopting this for the foreseeable future.  If @cybutek ever comes back, I'll be very happy to return control to him

So, first the forum requirements:

• Source code:  https://github.com/linuxgurugamer/KSPAddonVersionChecker
• License:  GPLv3
• Jenkins server, where new unreleased builds will appear:  https://jenkins.spacetux.net/job/G-L/job/KSPAddonVersionChecker/

I've copied all the open issues from the original thread to keep track of them.

I will NOT be creating or supporting a web site to build and maintain the AVC files.  I don't have the time for that, especially since the current one is still working

Beta Download

https://github.com/linuxgurugamer/KSPAddonVersionChecker/releases/tag/1.1.6.9

License: CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

https://www.patreon.com/linuxgurugamer
 

Current issues (some fixed)

• when the KSP_VERSION is lower than the version of the game, it doesn't check the VERSION at all. (fixed)
• follow symlinks
• Exception when trying to view installed mods on the loading screen (fixed)
• AVC window stuck in the middle of the screen with firewall
• KSP-AVC not detecting my local KSP Version against local .version files (fixed)
• KSP-AVC not detecting a new version
• Show parse error when .version JSON file has wrong syntax? (somewhat fixed)

 

Edited March 28, 2018 by linuxgurugamer

[Twingobango]

@linuxgurugamer

Hi, I just signed up to say thanks, you continue to take up and maintain mods that people both enjoy and rely upon. Whilst I imagine that it's a thankless task at times I suspect there's plenty of gamers (like me) that have assumed you're regularly praised for your efforts and subsequently don't bother to say thank you. I assure you the effort is appreciated and I wanted to make a point of saying so on behalf of the silent appreciators (hopefully I'll have inspired more to say thanks).

Thanks! 

[t12213roy]

Thanks for this update, really appreciated for all the hard work.

[linuxgurugamer]

41 minutes ago, t12213roy said:

Thanks for this update, really appreciated for all the hard work.

Please keep in mind that it is a beta, and may have bugs.

please report any bugs ASAP 

thanks

[t12213roy]

Toolbar displays however when you click show addons the lower part of bar disapears and does not show the addon list. 1.1.6.5v, I am testing beta2 now will report back.

 

Update: This is also happening with the 1.1.6.6v as well. Please let me know if there is anything that I can provide for further help.

Edited March 23, 2018 by t12213roy

[linuxgurugamer]

18 hours ago, t12213roy said:

Toolbar displays however when you click show addons the lower part of bar disapears and does not show the addon list. 1.1.6.5v, I am testing beta2 now will report back.

 

Update: This is also happening with the 1.1.6.6v as well. Please let me know if there is anything that I can provide for further help.

Pics, please

also, how many mods do you have installed?

And what OS are you on?

And the game screen dimensions.

Log file would also help

Edited March 24, 2018 by linuxgurugamer

[t12213roy]

 

3 hours ago, linuxgurugamer said:

Pics, please

also, how many mods do you have installed?

And what OS are you on?

ok I am getting the information your requesting. One question is it redundant to run both toolbar, and toolbar controller? I have both installed but not sure if they do t he same thing, Also I have 58 addons installed. I will update oncw I get the screen shots. Also using Windows 10 Enterprise 1709 fully updated, 32gb ram, intel i7 6600 4core processor on a nvidia 1080 with 8gb memory.

 

Edited March 24, 2018 by t12213roy
update to give more information as requested

[linuxgurugamer]

15 minutes ago, t12213roy said:

ok I am getting the information your requesting. One question is it redundant to run both toolbar, and toolbar controller? I have both installed but not sure if they do t he same thing, Also I have 58 addons installed. I will update oncw I get the screen shots. Also using Windows 10 Enterprise 1709 fully updated, 32gb ram, intel i7 6600 4core processor on a nvidia 1080 with 8gb memory.

The Toolbar Controller uses the toolbar, they are not the same.  You don't need the toolbar, if you don't want to use it

And I still need:

• also, how many mods do you have installed?
• And what OS are you on?

[t12213roy]

10 minutes ago, linuxgurugamer said:

The Toolbar Controller uses the toolbar, they are not the same.  You don't need the toolbar, if you don't want to use it

And I still need:

• also, how many mods do you have installed?
• And what OS are you on?

  I have 59 mods installed. using Windows 10 Enterprise 1709 fully updated, 32gb ram, intel i7 3.4ghrz  4core processor with a nvidia 1080 with 8gb memory.

Edited March 24, 2018 by t12213roy

[linuxgurugamer]

2 minutes ago, t12213roy said:

  I have 59 mods installed. using Windows 10 Enterprise 1709 fully updated, 32gb ram, intel i7 3.4ghrz  4core processor with a nvidia 1080 with 8gb memory.

and a log file, please

[t12213roy]

11 minutes ago, linuxgurugamer said:

and a log file, please

Output.log? or the log in your mod folder? here is  the Output log

output_log.7z

Edited March 24, 2018 by t12213roy

[linuxgurugamer]

7 minutes ago, linuxgurugamer said:

and a log file, please

You are most likely getting an exception from a bad .version file.  I need to identify that file so I can catch whatever case is being hit.

It works for me in my tests, so I really need to see that log file

1 minute ago, t12213roy said:

Output.log? or the log in your mod folder?

output_log.txt, please

[linuxgurugamer]

Please delete the MissionController from your install and try it again

I'm not sure if thats the problem, but it was the only thing with multiple errors in the file

[t12213roy]

Same result once you click show addons looks like the before screenshot in my previous post.

[linuxgurugamer]

Is that log from a time when you tried to show the addon list?

[t12213roy]

its the very last log dated today.. there is no other log, ill delete it and rerun game to see

[linuxgurugamer]

1 minute ago, t12213roy said:

Same result once you click show addons looks like the before screenshot in my previous post.

I know, but I need a log from when you clicked the button to show the addons, otherwise that code won't get executed.

1 minute ago, t12213roy said:

its the very last log dated today.. there is no other log, ill delete it and rerun game to see

thanks.  If this doesn't show anything, I may get you a test dll later on with some additional debugging

[t12213roy]

Her you go sir,

output1_log.7z

[linuxgurugamer]

1 hour ago, t12213roy said:

Her you go sir,

output1_log.7z

Ok, there are exceptions there.

I had to step away, but if you could zip up all the files ending in .version and send that to me, it would be very helpful

[t12213roy]

From all the mods? I'll have to gather those once I return from the ER my daughter got hurt. 1-2 hours or so. Sorry for the delay.

[t12213roy]

here is the zip containing all the .version files that I could find. There are some mods that did not have and I have included a txt file within  the zip that lists those mods.

 

ModVersion.7z

[linuxgurugamer]

Great.

 

6 minutes ago, linuxgurugamer said:

Great.

 

I was able to do a remote test, and it failed, so when I get home, Ill be able to track this down.

Thanks

[t12213roy]

44 minutes ago, linuxgurugamer said:

Great.

 

I was able to do a remote test, and it failed, so when I get home, Ill be able to track this down.

Thanks

Thanks for your time,

[linuxgurugamer]

16 minutes ago, t12213roy said:

Thanks for your time,

The problem is the OldPartsReduxAlpha.version file, it is badly written and has multiple syntax errors:

{
    "NAME":"Old Parts Redux Alpha",
    "URL":"https://spacedock.info/mod/1744/Old%20Parts%20Redux",
    "DOWNLOAD":"https://spacedock.info/mod/1744/Old%20Parts%20Redux/download/0.6.3",
    },
    "VERSION":
    {
        "MAJOR":1,
        "MINOR":0,
        "PATCH":0,
        "BUILD":0
    },
    "KSP_VERSION":
    {
        "MAJOR":1,
        "MINOR":4,
        "PATCH":0
    },
    "KSP_VERSION_MIN":
    {
        "MAJOR":1,
        "MINOR":4,
        "PATCH":0
    },
    "KSP_VERSION_MAX":
    {
        "MAJOR":1,
        "MINOR":4,
        "PATCH":9
    }
}

Specifically, there is a closing brace with a comma right after the DOWNLOAD line, which causes no end of problems

If you could contact the author of the mod, I'll work on preventing this from causing errors

[t12213roy]

ill post a message to the mod author, thanks again you rock my friend