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Post subject: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Program - VERSION 0.1.3  Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:27 am |
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NOTE: Before responding to this thread, make sure you've reviewed this thread for a few reminders... Hello all! I'd like to introduce you all to my first Sims 3 program, the 3Viewer! Purpose:The 3Viewer aims to be a Sims3Pack Installer, Editor, and overall Download Manager all without using the Launcher provided by EA. Think of it as the Sims 3 version of the Clean Installer with additional content management capabilities. This is necessary in my mind due to several reasons that will be expounded on in a separate post (link to be added here in a while after I post it). Current Features:Note that the 3Viewer is currently in a very rudimentary state. However, given that time is of the essence and I want to get on top of finding bugs and getting existing features working as soon as possible. - View any type of Sims3Pack file, including content from the store.
- Properly install the following types of Sims3Pack files: Sims, Households, Lots, Patterns, Objects and CASParts.
- Ability to integrate program into the Windows explorer shell, allowing you to associate .Sims3Pack files with the program to open them with it instead of the Launcher by default.
- Extract content from any other type of Sims3Pack for experimenting.
- Download management capabilities, including properly uninstalling content.
Planned Features:This is a list of features that I plan on implementing. Indeed, most of this is already partway there, it's just a matter of further experimentation and testing. - Full installation capabilities for all types of content without using the Launcher.
- Editing capabilities for Sims3Pack files, allowing you to delete content and re-save the Sims3Pack files initially, then add content as a later feature.
Current Known Issues:- It's kinda ugly. I know. Working on it.
- Lot's more, I'm sure...
Requirements:The program requires that you have the Java Runtime Environment installed to run. InstructionsDownload the 3Viewer0.1.3.zip file and extract it into a folder somewhere. Doesn't matter where. Windows Users: You may launch the program via either 3Viewer.exe or Sims3PackViewer.jar. Both should function identically. Let me know if there are problems that prevent you from using either. Mac Users: Launch the program using the Sims3PackViewer.jar file. Let me know if there are problems as I don't have a Mac to test on. Bugs, Suggestions and Other Problems:There are bound to be a lot of them at this stage. Please post them in this thread and this thread only! Final Notes:One of the biggest problems I've had with making this so far has been lack of content to test with. As a result, most of the installation process was designed and implemented today (I've been working on this non-stop for about 5 hours now, before that I had about a 3 hour break, and before that I worked on it for another 4 hours) so there are bound to be problems. However, now that the game is out, we're sure to see a flood of content. I'll continue to work on this as I get more to test with. I just got to see store content briefly and haven't been able to install it via the Launcher yet. Therefore any information about how that process works would be VERY much appreciated. Discussion on the subject can be found HERE. That said, enjoy the program. Hopefully it works fine for you all, so far anyhow... 
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:28 am |
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Changelog:Changes Between Version 0.1.2 and 0.1.3 (Not released yet...): - FEATURE: Initial Download Management tool added. Includes:
- Fetching and quick parsing of Sims3Pack files from Downloads directory.
- List of installed Sims3Pack files with thumbnail preview.
- Filter for the Sims3Pack list.
- FEATURE: Can choose specific options for Batch Installation.
- FEATURE: Uninstallation enabled.
- BUG FIX: Sims3Packs without images will no longer cause the program to hang.
- BUG FIX: Pattern Sims3Packs now actually trigger the pattern tab.
- BUG FIX: Error logger is now viewable.
- BUG FIX: Options dialog can be brought up again after initial setup.
- BUG FIX: Hide Install Results option now actually works.
- GUI CHANGE: Introduction updated to reflect current knowledge about custom content.
- GUI CHANGE: Images added for Uninstall button.
Changes Between Version 0.1.1 and 0.1.2 (Released June 4th at 11:22 PM): - FEATURE: CAS Parts and Objects can now be installed.
- FEATURE: Batch installation added.
- BUG FIX: Content type of packages from a Sims3Pack containing multiple files now correctly determined.
- BUG FIX: Automatic detection of encrypted DBPP files (IE Store content) to prevent installation via the 3Viewer (store content is specially encrypted and must be run through the Launcher to be installed).
- BUG FIX: Incorrectly formatted options.txt will make program ask you to reconfigure your options.
- BUG FIX: Launching 3Viewer.exe will no longer leave multiple javaw.exe files running in the background when it is closed.
- BUG FIX: Initial setup will ask before overwriting Resource.cfg.
- GUI CHANGE: A window will now appear showing the results of the installation.
- GUI CHANGE: Option to view the Install Log added.
- GUI CHANGE: Default image on About tab replaced.
- GUI CHANGE: Splash screen added that will show while loading a Sims3Pack you've associated with the 3Viewer.
Changes Between Version 0.1 and 0.1.1 (Released June 3rd at 11:55 PM): - FEATURE: Sims3Pack files can now be associated with the 3Viewer via Windows Explorer.
- FEATURE: Can now choose a custom installation location.
- FEATURE: Support for multiple files added.
- BUG FIX: 3Viewer now compiled with Java 1.5 so Mac users can actually use it.
- BUG FIX: Large Sims3Pack files such as Riverview no longer cause an Out of Memory Exception.
- BUG FIX: Dialog boxes will now show up at the proper size.
- BUG FIX: CAS Part tab will no longer be permanently disabled.
- GUI CHANGE: Renaming files now done under the Packed Files tab.
- GUI CHANGE: SHINY ICON! (For the Windows EXE)
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:28 am |
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:49 am |
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BAWW!  In Mac it quits immediatly. My specs are: Code: iMacIntel:~ Marhis$ java -version
java version "1.5.0_16"
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0_16-b06-284)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0_16-133, mixed mode, sharing)
on MacOS X 10.5.7 Note: That version of java is the highest possible to install on Macs, at this moment, because Apple considers the 1.6.x still a beta and it doesn't allow installation by default; only with the developers program.
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:02 am |
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Marhis wrote: BAWW! In Mac it quits immediatly. My specs are: Code: iMacIntel:~ Marhis$ java -version
java version "1.5.0_16"
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0_16-b06-284)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0_16-133, mixed mode, sharing)
on MacOS X 10.5.7 Note: That version of java is the highest possible to install on Macs, at this moment, because Apple considers the 1.6.x still a beta and it doesn't allow installation by default; only with the developers program. Oh geeze, I bet I compiled with 1.6 instead of 1.5. I'll recompile ASAP. EDIT: Marhis (or any other Mac users) please try the attached version and let me know if it works. It was a pain to convert everything back to 1.5. Macs really need to get 1.6 soon.  EDIT 2: Get new version attached to first post. _________________ I wrote a book! Get it free at http://www.strangefuture.com/
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:21 pm |
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The Fix posted for MAC opens now it seems to be working
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:22 pm |
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hobbitgrl wrote: The Fix posted for MAC opens now it seems to be working Excellent, thank you very much! _________________ I wrote a book! Get it free at http://www.strangefuture.com/
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:30 pm |
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Yeah! It opens! A weird issue too, maybe: the introductiory splash screen doesn't show - I know it exists because I've ran 3Viewer in Windows too. It is displayed only by a window bar segment; see the screenshot below. Attachment: 
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I can close the broken window, but the main windows remains unresponsible (both File and Help menu are disabled).
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:42 pm |
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Marhis wrote: Yeah! It opens!
A weird issue too, maybe: the introductiory splash screen doesn't show - I know it exists because I've ran 3Viewer in Windows too. It is displayed only by a window bar segment; see the screenshot below.
I can close the broken window, but the main windows remains unresponsible (both File and Help menu are disabled). Yeah, I've fixed that in the next build. It was a side effect from the downgrade to Java 1.5. You should be able to drag it to fill up the screen though. _________________ I wrote a book! Get it free at http://www.strangefuture.com/
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:47 pm |
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Ok so I tried to use this program as a download manager from the official store. For whatever reason it failed (more on that in a minute) but now I have no idea how to restore the java path in the official store back to the Launcher! Please help!
(the program said it failed to create directories, and didn't open anything when I tried to download the dress.)
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:53 pm |
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Trystan wrote: Ok so I tried to use this program as a download manager from the official store. For whatever reason it failed (more on that in a minute) but now I have no idea how to restore the java path in the official store back to the Launcher! Please help!
(the program said it failed to create directories, and didn't open anything when I tried to download the dress.) The 3Viewer does NOT work as an installer for Store content. As said in the initial post, it only works for Sims, Lots, Households, and Patterns. I don't know what you're talking about with restoring the java path. The current version I have uploaded will not let you open files directly via the shell, just double click the Sims3Pack and it'll open with the Launcher. If it failed to create directories, you selected the wrong folder. Reread the instructions that show up when you first run the program. _________________ I wrote a book! Get it free at http://www.strangefuture.com/
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:59 pm |
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I let it use the default directories.
Sorry, I should have read the intro better.. when I first downloaded content from the store, it let me choose a download manager (thus creating a file association) and now it won't go back to using the Launcher. So I wondered if you knew how to change it back.
Thanks!
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:08 pm |
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Trystan wrote: I let it use the default directories.
Sorry, I should have read the intro better.. when I first downloaded content from the store, it let me choose a download manager (thus creating a file association) and now it won't go back to using the Launcher. So I wondered if you knew how to change it back.
Thanks! The default directories weren't default directories at all. They were just placeholders telling you where the directories should be located. I have no idea about the store, sorry, I've not used it. I didn't know that the EA Download Manager did anything that ridiculous. You'll probably have to reinstall at this point. That or try right clicking a Sims3Pack file, choose "Open With..." and browse to the location of the launcher. No idea if that'll work but try it. _________________ I wrote a book! Get it free at http://www.strangefuture.com/
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:51 pm |
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on linux it gets stuck loading...
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:54 pm |
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cary123 wrote: on linux it gets stuck loading... You can play The Sims 3 on linux? _________________ I wrote a book! Get it free at http://www.strangefuture.com/
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:43 pm |
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jfade wrote: cary123 wrote: on linux it gets stuck loading... You can play The Sims 3 on linux? under wine or cedega, yes.
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:01 pm |
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jfade wrote: Yeah, I've fixed that in the next build. It was a side effect from the downgrade to Java 1.5. You should be able to drag it to fill up the screen though. I have no luck :/ It's still the same. I can't drag the window, though: I can drag the main window, but the message window doesn't have the handle.
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:28 pm |
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cary123 wrote: jfade wrote: cary123 wrote: on linux it gets stuck loading... You can play The Sims 3 on linux? under wine or cedega, yes. Whoa. I'll have to boot into my Ubunutu side and see what's up then. I wasn't going to bother but if you can actually run the sims 3 properly on linux, why not? Marhis wrote: jfade wrote: Yeah, I've fixed that in the next build. It was a side effect from the downgrade to Java 1.5. You should be able to drag it to fill up the screen though. I have no luck :/ It's still the same. I can't drag the window, though: I can drag the main window, but the message window doesn't have the handle. Oooh, I bet I set the cannotBeResized property. Heh...... OK, well it's fixed now anyhow, I'll be uploading the new version tonight. _________________ I wrote a book! Get it free at http://www.strangefuture.com/
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:53 am |
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Post subject: Re: BETA: The 3Viewer - A Sims3Pack Viewing Program Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:55 am |
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Trystan wrote: when I first downloaded content from the store, it let me choose a download manager (thus creating a file association) and now it won't go back to using the Launcher. Are you using Firefox? I believe this is something you can change in the Preferences menu under "Applications" (I use a Mac, so sorry if it is named differently--look around, you'll find it). You just need to point it back to the Sims 3 Launcher in there and that should fix it. Sorry for the OT-ness, Jfade. 
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