[All OS][Java] MultiPlayer Part Manager v3.4 - 2/March/2014 [Old KMP Version for DMP]

[Koliko]

I had trouble with it skipping the part mediumDishAntenna and I had to dismantle my ship bit by bit to finally find it

[ozarkamax]

3.2 will not save/write a parts list file for me for some reason.

[CreationMe]

Sadly, I can't help anyone at the moment. Got an appointment at the apple store tomorrow. Hopefully they can fix my laptop. Have to wait for that. And on Wednesday my exams start so it will be 1,5 weeks from now until I can have another look at the problems. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[CreationMe]

3.2 will not save/write a parts list file for me for some reason.

Have you tried moving the application to your KSP folder?

And the update on my laptop: according the the genius bar (they actually did nothing, not even checked if they could recreate the issue) the logics board is broken and it is on repair now. Should have my laptop back in 7-10 days and by then I also finished my exams so I then I will continue the bug hunting and adding some new features.

Edited January 21, 2014 by CreationMe

[ozarkamax]

Have you tried moving the application to your KSP folder?

And the update on my laptop: according the the genius bar (they actually did nothing, not even checked if they could recreate the issue) the logics board is broken and it is on repair now. Should have my laptop back in 7-10 days and by then I also finished my exams so I then I will continue the bug hunting and adding some new features.

ok well i finally got it to write to a file. but i had to create the file first. and then once MPPM 3.2 had the file name via clicking on it after clicking SAVE it wrote another new file with the file name plus .txt. so i ended up with a second file called 32parts.txt.txt this had output from MPPM 3.2.

It looks like this :

http://imgur.com/aL0mcI9

hope this helps.

P.S. I'm on windows 8.1. wasnt sure if you needed the OS.

[CreationMe]

ok well i finally got it to write to a file. but i had to create the file first. and then once MPPM 3.2 had the file name via clicking on it after clicking SAVE it wrote another new file with the file name plus .txt. so i ended up with a second file called 32parts.txt.txt this had output from MPPM 3.2.

It looks like this :

http://imgur.com/aL0mcI9

hope this helps.

P.S. I'm on windows 8.1. wasnt sure if you needed the OS.

Thanks for the notice. I am aware of the .txt.txt problem in windows and I'll try to fix it in 3.3, the saving problem is kinda unknown at the moment but I'll look into it. However exams are still ongoing (even on a freaking Saturday). I finish exams next Wednesday and I am still waiting for my laptop fixed (apple said 7-10 days so that would be Wednesday at worst). After that I will develop the v3.3 update. Sorry for the major delay as most updates are released within a week or two.

[Brok3n]

When I save the file it puts all the parts at the bottom of the text file as one continuous sentence. Does each part need to be separated in the text file? I only ask because even though it saves the parts the multiplayer mod isn't allowing me to use those additional items in multiplayer.

Thanks.

[lumpman2]

The program doesn't work - my friend is trying to run in on a Linux but he says it doesn't open at all when he tries to run it. It was working fine before and he reportedly updated Java recently, but now it doesn't do anything when he tries to open it.

[CreationMe]

The program doesn't work - my friend is trying to run in on a Linux but he says it doesn't open at all when he tries to run it. It was working fine before and he reportedly updated Java recently, but now it doesn't do anything when he tries to open it.

Alright, it worked before. Did he tried a fresh copy? Did it stopped working after I upgraded to v.3.2? Is there a MPPM.log file that he/you/someone could send me.

When I save the file it puts all the parts at the bottom of the text file as one continuous sentence. Does each part need to be separated in the text file? I only ask because even though it saves the parts the multiplayer mod isn't allowing me to use those additional items in multiplayer.

Thanks.

Yes I noticed that it prints all the names at one line. This is a specific Windows problem I suppose, because I only came across this in Windows. However, if you open it with something else then notepad (or whatever Windows default text viewer is) it is printed on separate lines. Not sure if that causes any issues on Windows if you opened it in notepad. I'll try to find a way to make sure this won't happen in Windows as well.

I'll start working on the v3.3 now. Please do realize that this application will be less maintained after KMP 1.6 is released (unless there are many bugs there) because as of then they include their own part list generator. So I have more time for my other projects =].

The next update will include the old legacy feature and I'll try to do some bug hunting. I'll start developing as of now!

**Progress Update**

The reason why some parts are still missed by the Application is, as suspected, due to wrong encodings of some of the .txt files. I am now trying to find a way to scan the file, no matter what encoding.

The old legacy feature is already working and does not miss any parts I believe. It detects 19 parts more then my application currently does when including the mods: B9_Aerospace, DYJmisc, Firespitter, HullCameraVDS, IDiCEr1, MagicScmokeIndustries and obviously Squad stock parts. I will do my best to score a 100% accuracy before I release the update. However, it is always nice to have the Legacy feature as a backup.

**Progress Update 2**

So after fiddling with some parameters to check for part names I have now an above 100% accuracy. Not sure if that is good actually. The legacy mode detects 527 parts while my normal process detects 528 =]. This might be happening, because I added a part after I run KSP itself thus the KSP.log file is not fully updated. I think it is pretty safe for me to say that it now detects 'almost' everything.

However, when running some tests with the Legacy mode I noticed that KSP does not connect part names with spaces. This means that, I am making a coding mistake somewhere, or I should ignore spaces as well just like KSP. Will take a look at that before releasing. I also already take a look at the saving. I hopefully have fixed this. I will send some builds to some testers. So some might keep an eye on their inbox. If some people liked to apply just pm me.

Edited February 2, 2014 by CreationMe
Update

[CreationMe]

===Update Version 3.3===

I felt save enough to release v3.3 without testing it (fingers crossed).

Download it now on SpacePort MulitPlayer Part Manager v3.3

ChangeLog

v3.3

*Added 'Legacy' mode, scans the latest KSP.log file in the folder. It will copy all the, by KSP loaded, part names.

*Improved general scanning by changing some parameters and added scanning in multiple encodings.

*Changed the way part names are saved. In v3.2 they were read from the textArea, now, they are stored and read from the array itself. This will probably fix the problem where Windows would write every part name to 1 line.

[lumpman2]

Alright, it worked before. Did he tried a fresh copy? Did it stopped working after I upgraded to v.3.2? Is there a MPPM.log file that he/you/someone could send me.

For some reason, it randomly stopped working while he was using v3.2. No MPPM.txt, nothing. It just refused to start. I had him try 3.3 today, but same exact thing - didn't start and literally did nothing at all like before. I'm starting to think it's something on his end that's causing problems, but I have no idea what it could be.

[CreationMe]

For some reason, it randomly stopped working while he was using v3.2. No MPPM.txt, nothing. It just refused to start. I had him try 3.3 today, but same exact thing - didn't start and literally did nothing at all like before. I'm starting to think it's something on his end that's causing problems, but I have no idea what it could be.

The first thing the program does (even before initialising) is creating a log file. If there isn't even a log file, I, indeed, highly suspect a problem on his end. Nevertheless I am reinstalling my linux partition to double check. Will update this post later if it is or is not working for me in ubuntu. I actually tested the v3.2 on my raspberry pi as well and it ran without any problems. But better double check anyway =]

**Update**

I checked my v3.3 on my raspberry and, besides the fact that controlling it over wifi is pretty slow, it works fine. So please inform your friend that the problem is indeed on his end, probably. And as I am a complete Linux beginner I, sadly, can not help you with this. I was glad I remembered how to log in into my raspberry =]

Edited February 5, 2014 by CreationMe

[lumpman2]

Actually, I'm pretty sure he was using Java 6 when it worked. Then, it suddenly stopped working and didn't open after he said he updated to Java 7. As I don't know a lot about Java, I'm not sure if it has anything to do with that, but he tried running it with both v6 and 7 and it still didn't work. Is it possible that it could be his Java version? It seems like it should work if it's a later version, or even trying to run it with the version he was using when it worked.

[CreationMe]

Actually, I'm pretty sure he was using Java 6 when it worked. Then, it suddenly stopped working and didn't open after he said he updated to Java 7. As I don't know a lot about Java, I'm not sure if it has anything to do with that, but he tried running it with both v6 and 7 and it still didn't work. Is it possible that it could be his Java version? It seems like it should work if it's a later version, or even trying to run it with the version he was using when it worked.

I written all code when using java 7. And I actually have no clue how to help. I am a total Linux noob. My only tie to Linux is my raspberry and that's it. And I program that with java as well. I really am sorry that I can not help you and I advise you to ask someone else.

[HotSandwich]

Okay, perhaps I'm doing something wrong, but I can get MPPM to run, scan the KSP folder, add the parts to the list, but when I save to KMPModControl.exe, it says it succeeded but it never actually adds the parts to the file. What say you, oh Kings of Kerbin?

[HotSandwich]

Alright, I managed to get it to work by copying TEMP.txt over to KMPModControl.txt. For some reason, it's not copying the info on it's own. Still, nice to not have to copy all the parts to KMPModControl by hand.

[Godit]

Can anyone confirm that this works with KSP Mod Admin. I know that it writes the log file to a different directory than the default and it can cause problems with other mods/tools.

[CreationMe]

Alright, I managed to get it to work by copying TEMP.txt over to KMPModControl.txt. For some reason, it's not copying the info on it's own. Still, nice to not have to copy all the parts to KMPModControl by hand.

I have no clue how that is possible when going through my code. However, I am glad that you found your own 'quick fix'. I will probably not release an update for this as for one, you are the only known problem to me for now, and two, KMP 0.1.6 will include its own modgen command to generate files. I might give some small updates if people still prefer this, however, I also have some other projects to work on.

Can anyone confirm that this works with KSP Mod Admin. I know that it writes the log file to a different directory than the default and it can cause problems with other mods/tools.

I can not tell you, but what app causes problems with other mods? KSP Mod Admin or mine? Because mine should not cause any problems, at least that is not the intention.

[xZise]

I have no clue how that is possible when going through my code. However, I am glad that you found your own 'quick fix'. I will probably not release an update for this as for one, you are the only known problem to me for now, and two, KMP 0.1.6 will include its own modgen command to generate files. I might give some small updates if people still prefer this, however, I also have some other projects to work on.[...]

I actually have the same problem. And the problem appears to be that the original file is protected. When I tried to manually move the file I had to close MMPM.

Fabian

[CreationMe]

I actually have the same problem. And the problem appears to be that the original file is protected. When I tried to manually move the file I had to close MMPM.

Fabian

Thanks for confirming this, your remark that the file is protected gave me an idea what the problem is. I forgot to close the file scanner before deleting the file, thus the file is still open and used by the program when it is deleted. I made a quick fix, however, I am unsure if this really fixes the problem as the problem does not occur for me. I hope that it works for you guys. Please let me know.

===Update Version 3.4 Released===

Download version 3.4 now on Spaceport

v3.4

*An issue was found where the program could not overwrite the existing file. Hopefully fixed this by closing the file scanner before deleting the old file.

[Resinnhaze]

I dont understand what im doing wrong but everytime i try to run the .jar it just wants to unzip it am i doing it wrong or what am i missing help would be super

[CreationMe]

I dont understand what im doing wrong but everytime i try to run the .jar it just wants to unzip it am i doing it wrong or what am i missing help would be super

Firstly, you must have the latest JAVA installed. After that it kinda depends on your OS. For example, my OSX version can run them by just double clicking it like a normal program. However, I believe that for Windows and Linux you must run this by using the cmd/terminal with the command "java -jar <jar-file-name>.jar" (including path). This will start the app and from thereon you can continue with the applications GUI. I hope this helps you.

Sorry for the 2 day delay though, did not expected any replies anymore as the app was on the second page already. Glad to see someone still wants to use it.

[Zaknafien]

This program doesnt work on windows.

[CreationMe]

This program doesnt work on windows.

I have tested it in Win 7 and Win 8 and all worked there. I am sorry that it does not work for you, this obviously means that it will not work for some other either. However, I do not provide any updates or support any longer as KMP started to implement their own modgen.

[Ravant]

I have tested it in Win 7 and Win 8 and all worked there. I am sorry that it does not work for you, this obviously means that it will not work for some other either. However, I do not provide any updates or support any longer as KMP started to implement their own modgen.

Is there any chance you could at least upload it somewhere reachable? The Spaceport's gone. They moved to Curse.