Release [Explorer's Application] Captain's Log

Again, thanks Armored and D3vNu11 -- and Genar-Hofoen, obviously as well -- for the quick replies.

I edited my XML file with one of those two versions but my problem wound up being the update to 64-bit changing the folder of the log files. At least troubleshooting this gave me some insight as to how this app and E : D play along.
 
Again, thanks Armored and D3vNu11 -- and Genar-Hofoen, obviously as well -- for the quick replies.

I edited my XML file with one of those two versions but my problem wound up being the update to 64-bit changing the folder of the log files. At least troubleshooting this gave me some insight as to how this app and E : D play along.

Hey, i'm using Captain's Log with E:D Horizons 64bit and it's working well. No need to edit xml file, because the tool itself (if you start it before E:D Launcher) check if it's all ok in the configuration file.
You only need to tell Captain's Log where E:D Horzons 64bit is installed on your computer:
something like this example:

C:\users\admin\appdata\Local\Frontier_Developments\Products\elite-dangerous-64

Please note: above is a typical Win10 installation of E:D where the user is "Administrator", note the "underscore" between "Fronter" and "Developments".
 
Hey, i'm using Captain's Log with E:D Horizons 64bit and it's working well. No need to edit xml file...


Hehe, yeah checking the log files location was the obvious thing I didn't check before running freaking out and posting for help here. :D

I'm so glad it was easy enough to get running again. I've been out in the black since June, and it's been off-and-on again lately regarding getting flight stick time in. I still have a bit of history with the Captain's Log that I really enjoy -- especially seeing a few undiscovered Earth-like worlds I found only about 50 jumps from the bubble back then that have since been claimed. It's fun bookmarking and noting things and being able to track them while you're still out.
 
Sneak Peek...

I've moved most of the configuration-related windows into one Configuration Manager window, with the relevant bits in their own tabbed area. Makes for a tidier main window and an easier life for me and you ;)

A new feature in the upcoming new version of Captain's Log is it's now capable of converting your game-created screenshots into JPG/PNG format, and will rename them into a filename format of your choice. You'll not have to worry about what all those % thingies mean - the Format Helper contains buttons which when clicked will add those into the format for you. You can also add the System name in front, behind, or not have it there at all. The Subdirs option will create a sub-directory in the destination directory, based on the name of the system you're currently in.

I realise there are already utilities which do a similar thing to this, but it was something I wanted to include from the start but never got around to it.

And yes, that is an Imgur section in there - more on that at a later date ;)

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Regards o7
 
Great work Genar-Hofoen, looking forward to the next release i can't wait! Do you think it will be ready by the 14th? Hope to have these new features and changes when i set off with 500 other commanders for the distant worlds expedition :D

Again thank you for all the hard work you have put into CL. o7
 
Great work Genar-Hofoen, looking forward to the next release i can't wait! Do you think it will be ready by the 14th? Hope to have these new features and changes when i set off with 500 other commanders for the distant worlds expedition :D

Again thank you for all the hard work you have put into CL. o7

I'll try to get it release-ready before the 14th. No promises, Soon[tm] etc. ;)
 
Hows it going Genar-Hofoen, how is that new update going? So very excited and can't wait! Again just want to say awesome work and thank you for all your efforts in creating this amazing app! :)
 
Hows it going Genar-Hofoen, how is that new update going? So very excited and can't wait! Again just want to say awesome work and thank you for all your efforts in creating this amazing app! :)

Hi Armored o7

Still working on it - got a few more things to do to get the Imgur stuff working, and iron out a few wrinkles here and there.

Time has been the enemy as usual, and I have paying customers to write programs for etc. :)

It'll be Soon[tm]


Regards o7
 
Hi Armored o7

Still working on it - got a few more things to do to get the Imgur stuff working, and iron out a few wrinkles here and there.

Time has been the enemy as usual, and I have paying customers to write programs for etc. :)

It'll be Soon[tm]


Regards o7

Thanks Genar-Hofoen for your efforts on this useful tool.
 
LOVE this program Genar!! Finally downloaded for DW, couldn't wait for the update. It has transformed exploration. Just Brilliant!

I was never a completionist, and used to just scan the high value targets, but now I am scanning EVERYTHING just so I can use the program fully, haha. Is there any way to get the scientific scan data entered as well? Or would that require some kind OCR?
 
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For some reason I'm getting intermittent errors on start up. Usually starting the program a 2nd or 3rd time is successful. I'm on win 10 if that makes a diff
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For some reason I'm getting intermittent errors on start up. Usually starting the program a 2nd or 3rd time is successful. I'm on win 10 if that makes a diff
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Yes it's not handling a connection issue checking for updates - fixed in the next and upcoming version (which will be Soon[tm])

Regards

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LOVE this program Genar!! Finally downloaded for DW, couldn't wait for the update. It has transformed exploration. Just Brilliant!

I was never a completionist, and used to just scan the high value targets, but now I am scanning EVERYTHING just so I can use the program fully, haha. Is there any way to get the scientific scan data entered as well? Or would that require some kind OCR?

Hi Ziljan :)

Would need some kind of OCR I'm afrraid - there's no in-game API either, so...

Glad you like the app so far though ;)

Regards
 
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A request to users or potential users :) (and some update news)

Can I please ask that if you have a question about Captain's Log, that you do so in this thread?

That way, anyone who has a similar question or problem can see if the question they have has already been answered here :)

(And I don't get a bazillion private messages in my forum inbox ;) )

On a related note...

Version 1.3.0 of Captain's Log will be ready Real Soon[tm] Now...

There are one or two things to do before release. I have to update the documentation to add the New Things in it, how to use 'em etc. This is going to be what takes up the most time from now on - all new features are completed and seem to work ;)

Stay tuned!

Regards o7

Genar
 
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There are one or two things to do before release. I have to update the documentation to add the New Things in it, how to use 'em etc. This is going to be what takes up the most time from now on - all new features are completed and seem to work ;)

Stay tuned!

Regards o7

Genar

I hadn't seen the forum for this app.. I wen't straight to the website from your sigfile... so I kinda spammed your inbox.
Might add a link to the forum address as well for support added to the sig :) :)

Note request to be able to move the little CL to other screen locations :)
 
Greetings. I have installed Captain's Log and have properly configured it:

- VerboseLogging is set to 1.
- The logs directory is properly pointed to.
- I have started Captain's Log prior to running the E:DH launcher.


The problem is simple. The database is not populating with jumps, whether done manually (scanning previous logs) or automatically. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!

DaFlea

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Greetings. I have installed Captain's Log and have properly configured it:

- VerboseLogging is set to 1.
- The logs directory is properly pointed to.
- I have started Captain's Log prior to running the E:DH launcher.


The problem is simple. The database is not populating with jumps, whether done manually (scanning previous logs) or automatically. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!

DaFlea

Well that's odd. New one on me!

Have you tried exiting the game and restarting?

If you examine open up those netlog files in Notepad, you should see lots of logging lines in them.

The one that Captain's Log looks for looks like

{21:28:13} System:27(Apurui) Body:73 Pos: (754.103,306.94,580.618) NormalFlight

If that line containing the word System: is not present, then verbose logging doesn't appear to be working.

If those types of entries do exist, then Something Else Is Happening that I can't yet explain...

Regards
 
Well that's odd. New one on me!

Have you tried exiting the game and restarting?

If you examine open up those netlog files in Notepad, you should see lots of logging lines in them.

The one that Captain's Log looks for looks like

{21:28:13} System:27(Apurui) Body:73 Pos: (754.103,306.94,580.618) NormalFlight

If that line containing the word System: is not present, then verbose logging doesn't appear to be working.

If those types of entries do exist, then Something Else Is Happening that I can't yet explain...

Regards


I have tried exiting and entering the game multiple times. At least three. From the log, System entries are, indeed, present:

Code:
{16:12:49} EnterLocation: Activity=EnterLocationFinalStep&note=aborted&Start=0.00&Duration=1.73
{16:12:49} System:0(LP 665-21) Body:2 Pos:(1.45867e+008,-4.55261e+008,-3.63564e+007) NormalFlight
{16:13:05} System:0(LP 665-21) Body:2 Pos:(1.45864e+008,-4.55262e+008,-3.63549e+007) NormalFlight
{16:13:16} System:0(LP 665-21) Body:2 Pos:(1.45862e+008,-4.55263e+008,-3.63535e+007) NormalFlight
{16:13:27} System:0(LP 665-21) Body:2 Pos:(1.4586e+008,-4.55264e+008,-3.63521e+007) NormalFlight
{16:13:39} System:0(LP 665-21) Body:2 Pos:(1.45858e+008,-4.55266e+008,-3.6351e+007) NormalFlight
{16:14:20} ILeftSession(3): 0x0000055f179daae4: 70570709174997 x 58 Name Unknown
 
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I have tried exiting and entering the game multiple times. At least three. From the log, System entries are, indeed, present:

Code:
{16:12:49} EnterLocation: Activity=EnterLocationFinalStep&note=aborted&Start=0.00&Duration=1.73
{16:12:49} System:0(LP 665-21) Body:2 Pos:(1.45867e+008,-4.55261e+008,-3.63564e+007) NormalFlight
{16:13:05} System:0(LP 665-21) Body:2 Pos:(1.45864e+008,-4.55262e+008,-3.63549e+007) NormalFlight
{16:13:16} System:0(LP 665-21) Body:2 Pos:(1.45862e+008,-4.55263e+008,-3.63535e+007) NormalFlight
{16:13:27} System:0(LP 665-21) Body:2 Pos:(1.4586e+008,-4.55264e+008,-3.63521e+007) NormalFlight
{16:13:39} System:0(LP 665-21) Body:2 Pos:(1.45858e+008,-4.55266e+008,-3.6351e+007) NormalFlight
{16:14:20} ILeftSession(3): 0x0000055f179daae4: 70570709174997 x 58 Name Unknown

Really weird!

I can't explain it.

The only odd thing I can see which might cause trouble is your folder name "[ Steam ]". Now, I realise that the "[" and "]" aren't necessarily illegal filename characters for Windows, but I can kind of foresee something like that causing some bother in some way. Not saying that's what's causing it, but so far you're the only one to be reporting that CL isn't working in the manner in which it isn't working for you.

Certainly seems that you've configured everything correctly, and I can't see any obvious problems in the screenshots you've provided.

So the only thing I can see which might be causing this oddity, is the square brackets (even though technically speaking they're not illegal folder name characters.)

...

In fact, after a bit of research, I'm absolutely convinced the square brackets in your folder name are what's causing problems for Captain's Log. I use a certain function in Python (called glob) which, it turns out - can't really handle square brackets in folder names in the "normal" way...

This StackOverflow article explains the problem;

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2595119/python-glob-and-bracket-characters

There are two ways in which your problem can be fixed...

Either you rename that folder and remove the square brackets - which should get CL up and running properly,
Or you wait until the next version of CL is released. I will try to get a fix in for that for this next version.

Renaming that folder might not be an option for you, as there is the possibility that other games or applications might be expecting the folder name to be the same, and might not work after you rename that folder.

So it looks like you might just have to wait for the next version of CL.

Well, you learn something new every day!

Incidentally, even Microsoft Excel had problems trying to save Excel worksheets in folders which had square brackets in their name ;)

To be honest, in my almost 3 decades of being in IT, I've never put square brackets in a folder name on any operating system. I've always had it in my head that those are illegal filename characters, along with others like * and " for example. But it really seems like [ and ] are legal characters.

Like I say, you learn something new every day ;)
 
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