09-12-2001 12:09									#241
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quote: Originally posted by Avahz_D Is it possible to change player civ? IE change from the Indian civ to a different AI controlled civ, and make it the new player controlled civ?

Not yet, but I'm working on it.

	11-12-2001 07:12									#242
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Gramphos:

First off, just want to thank you again for all the work you're doing on the CopyTool. It's really great


But I have one little request. Would it be possible to give the CopyTool a minimize button? Not terminating after each action is great, but getting the blasted thing out of the way so I can see my desktop is a bit annoying, and a minimize button would solve that.

Any reason it wouldn't be possible?


Thanks

	11-12-2001 17:50									#243
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quote: Originally posted by Plutarck Any reason it wouldn't be possible?

I'll see hat I can do. I don't remember what if you can make it minimize without handling resize.

	11-12-2001 17:56									#244
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When I edit a file using the save game editor, it seems to corrupt the file. Afterwards, if I try to load any saved game, there is a loading error which causes bugs (like ghost cities, alterations in production schedules, etc.) This didn't happen until after I loaded the patch (I'm not using any mods and I loaded CIII fresh before I patched it). Is anyone else having this problem?

Tx,

	11-12-2001 18:20									#245
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Can be minimized, and some copybugs fixed.
For the SGE sometihings hasd been changed, but it is not fully tested, so I'll keep the last version online.

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	11-12-2001 18:22									#246
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quote: Originally posted by Garrett When I edit a file using the save game editor, it seems to corrupt the file. Afterwards, if I try to load any saved game, there is a loading error which causes bugs (like ghost cities, alterations in production schedules, etc.) This didn't happen until after I loaded the patch (I'm not using any mods and I loaded CIII fresh before I patched it). Is anyone else having this problem? Tx,

Can you zip and attach some savs. Preferable before and after edit.
There might be changes in the SAVs that I haven't figured out yet.

	14-12-2001 12:58									#247
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	14-12-2001 16:01									#248
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I am trying to fix a savegame with the savegame editor but I have some problems.

When I try open any savegame "*.sav" in directory /Saves/ the editor say me: "The file is invalid"

I have tried open good savegames and it happens the same error.

I tested the 78.55 and the 78.91 version.

I am going to attach a savegame so you can help me.

Thanks!

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	14-12-2001 16:18									#249
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quote: Originally posted by larry239 I am trying to fix a savegame with the savegame editor but I have some problems. When I try open any savegame "*.sav" in directory /Saves/ the editor say me: "The file is invalid" I have tried open good savegames and it happens the same error. I tested the 78.55 and the 78.91 version. I am going to attach a savegame so you can help me. Thanks!

I'll look at it when I get home.

IIRC that error is when the CIV3 header isn't found. Do you use v1.16f or 1.07f?

	14-12-2001 19:05									#250
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This is the result of early checking:
* The file can be loaded in the Game (v1.16f) without errors.
* If one try to load the file with C3CT it tells there is a CITY error, and if I try to fix it the file generates a UNIT error.


I'll test more. This is interesting. but as you wanted to fix the file you probably doesn't have the patch. Try to get it.

	14-12-2001 19:46									#251
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There is indeed a CITY error, the problem is that it ain't the only error in that file, and the default sollution for the error doesn't work. I can't help you right now.

	14-12-2001 20:08									#252
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I was wrong.
The reason why you can't load the saves its that you try to load them in the CopyTool, not in the SaveGame editor.

	16-12-2001 03:56									#253
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Hi Gramphos, it me (yes, yes I know that Vonotar)

I still can't get this program to run, I've installed the OCX files refered to at the top of the thread and the MSVBVM50.exe and I still get the following error



Any idea's would be appreciated!

Vonotar

P.S. I'm running Windows XP Pro

	16-12-2001 04:03									#254
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quote: Originally posted by Vonotar Hi Gramphos, it me (yes, yes I know that Vonotar) I still can't get this program to run, I've installed the OCX files refered to at the top of the thread and the MSVBVM50.exe and I still get the following error Any idea's would be appreciated! Vonotar P.S. I'm running Windows XP Pro

As I've said I think this has something to do with VB5 and XP.
Did you get the empty app I posted at Civfanatics to work?
(If so the error is in one of the OCXs, otherwise the error is in the DLL.)

P.S. Do you still want to run this tool?

	16-12-2001 04:15									#255
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quote: Originally posted by Gramphos As I've said I think this has something to do with VB5 and XP. Did you get the empty app I posted at Civfanatics to work? (If so the error is in one of the OCXs, otherwise the error is in the DLL.) P.S. Do you still want to run this tool?

The empty app works (and my kid brother's tic-tac-toe project for his A-level computing works too). So I can only assume it's the OCX files, but I've freshly downloaded these today from the links at the top of this thread.

Just to clarify - no I didn't want to run this tool in conjunction with Marla's map as IMHO it was using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut to expect people to download this tool to correct civ start positions, I was looking for something to integrate seamlessly into Marla's map.

Yes I do want to run this tool now (In fact I used the first couple of versions on my previous 98SE system without a hitch). The change in interest come from a desire to move on to experimenting with new civs, units etc.

Vonotar

P.s. I've given your thread a 5 rating on the basis of what I saw before I installed XP, it's not that I ever disliked your program I!

	16-12-2001 04:46									#256
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I've made two other almost empty apps. One for each used OCX control. Can you check if any of them work. (or even worse if both work)

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	16-12-2001 05:01									#257
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COMDLG32.EXE causes the same error, so that tracks down which file is at fault. Humm tried re-installing the OCX still didn't work....

BUT WAIT!

In a separate flash of inspiration I downloaded the full FLICSter beta which comes with an install program which they claim idiot proof (they must have heard about me!). After installing that C3CT works! So either the OCX I downloaded is not XP compatible or the FLICSter install registers the OCX in a different/better way...

Who cares! It's now working and you can look forward to my comments and ideas now

Thanxs for putting up with me!

	16-12-2001 05:06									#258
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Glad to here you made it.
Can you check the fileversion of that control?
I want to know if it is a later control then the one i had.

To avoid this problem again I made should call the DLLs for the common dialogs (I do so in CPT, and I know how to call DLLs in VB, it is just some more lines to write.)
And I always tries to make the easiest solution (for me)

	16-12-2001 05:27									#259
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Now this is strange

It would appear that I now have two COMDLG32.OCX's

C:\Windows\System\COMDLG32.OCX (140,288 bytes, Timestamp 07 May 1999 19:24:32)

C:\Windows\System32\COMDLG32.OCX (140,488 bytes, Timestamp 23 May 2000 00:02:06)

Both have the same Version Number, Comments, Digital Signature etc

Having experimented with removing one, then the other the second file seems to be the correct one, where the first came from I don't know!

	16-12-2001 13:30									#260
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I have the first one. The second one must be the one that supports XP.
The second one is in the file at Microsoft.com, but I guess that it doesn't overwrite the first one, as they are the same version, and therefor your problem weren't fixed by it.

	16-12-2001 20:42									#261
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I've just rushed version 0.80. (I want to get it out before the end of this weekend to be able to track down any bugs)

This allows you to edit the production of cities.

(I've not added any filter function for cities yet, but as soon as I have found a good way of doing it (if I do) I will.

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	17-12-2001 00:10									#262
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If you still have problems with seek errors (I hope I've taken all of them out, but one can never be sure), you should wait for the next version. It will have a totally rewritten BIC-output routine that will write the full BICs without reading the original bics at the same time. I should also be able to keep more then one BIC in memory at the same time. (But I don't know if I can find it any useful)

	17-12-2001 04:54									#263
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hmm... no one else replied yet?

version 0.80 looks okay to me. Now there is a new cities tab which shows the entire city building queue! It does not yet show the owner of the city, but it shows the number of shields already put into production so far.

Everything there works! So even if you rushed, it seems there are no bugs

	17-12-2001 11:41									#264
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quote: Originally posted by yinyan8 Everything there works! So even if you rushed, it seems there are no bugs

I did only test very few things to see that the city write code worked. And I don't know if there is a risk of updating the citydata of the first city in the wrong way when somethings are done with units I have fixed one such thing before that version, but I don't know if there are any other.

Also there are some things I didn't get ready. For example I couldn't find a good way to allow the user to change how many items that are in the queue.

	18-12-2001 06:53									#265
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Actually - the newest version does not work on my XP system.

The editor runs rightly enough and alters the civ3mod.bic file. Unfortunately - the .bic file is not editable afterwards there being no listing for the Units (the part I tried adding to).

Could this be because I have not patched the game? I wonder because version .78 did the same thing.

	18-12-2001 18:22									#266
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quote: Originally posted by Elowan Actually - the newest version does not work on my XP system. The editor runs rightly enough and alters the civ3mod.bic file. Unfortunately - the .bic file is not editable afterwards there being no listing for the Units (the part I tried adding to). Could this be because I have not patched the game? I wonder because version .78 did the same thing.

You are right. The current version does only write post patch bics. That will be fixed with the new and improved BIC output system, that I'm almost done with.

	18-12-2001 22:55									#267
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New BIC output in use!

I've rewritten the copy function to use the new BIC output system.

The Import and Export function still uses the old system, wherefore they will only work with Civilization III v1.16f.


Also, the full unit directory will no longer be copied, only the ini, which will be edited.

These new things might cause bugs, so please report them, and keep backups.

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	20-12-2001 18:44									#268
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Okay, I decided to give this version out now, even thou it isn't perfect, but I need help with testing to see what doesn't work.

It has more function for the cities, and some bugs with the earlier version has been taken out. Still no filter for Cities, but if I can figure out "the best" way to have it interact with the Unit filter, I will be able to add it soon. Also how some fields should be compared, could be a problem. I'm open for suggestions.

Also if anyone could tell me how the best way of allow editing of the full queue list, when it isn't set...


Now to the known not yet in features:
- When adding a wonder to a city the city will get the benefits of the wonder, as if it was i city improvement, and the wonder can still be constructed in other cities to gain the full bonus, and lock it.

- You can select really ridiculous stuff to be constructed, with the only result that you can't build it any more. (I think I'll leave it as is)

- Borders aren't edited when culture and/or owner civ changes. However this is updated the next turn.

- Pollution isn't summed (I just realized that I had a field for it, and forgot to sum it)

- No modifications in maintenance are made. (It is calculated the right way when you save the file)

And to the good at last:
- The total city-culture is summed from the culture of each improvement.
- The maintenance is calculated from the improvements. (So that you won't have no maintenance in a city with all buildings )

Almost there (the file), but first some more words: I want to know everything that isn't summed correctly, and other stuff from improvements that doesn't work. What do you think about an override box for the pollution, and maybe also maintenance? I see no need for a such thing for the culture.

Finally:

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	21-12-2001 13:40									#269
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Might I start off by thanking you for all your efforts in the civ3copyt tool. Without it we would all be SOL! I've use it for all sorts of application. Works like a charm. One thing, whenever I copy a resource, all the terrain association with all resources disapear! I then have to manualy imput all the associations manualy? Just thought you might want to know.

	21-12-2001 15:20									#270
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I noticed that when copying a civ, I have to go down the unit list and highlight each unit Otherwise the new civ can't build anythig

Thank's again.

Happy holidays!