Wax Savage Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Hello, On the main forum screen I noted that today there is a new downloadable scenario. I downloaded the updated scenario "Heavy CT Delay v Tank Battalion FD v2.3 (4.161).rar" The map UID cannot be found located on the server by my copy of SB 4.161 UID # d87bfd19-f78d-4153-ab4c-d7c9935c454b any thoughts? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jartsev Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 14 minutes ago, Wax Savage said: Hello, On the main forum screen I noted that today there is a new downloadable scenario. I downloaded the updated scenario "Heavy CT Delay v Tank Battalion FD v2.3 (4.161).rar" The map UID cannot be found located on the server by my copy of SB 4.161 UID # d87bfd19-f78d-4153-ab4c-d7c9935c454b any thoughts? Probably downloaded scenario is based on custom map package(base or delta), while at this moment map server only contains packages delivered with 4.1 update(e.g. very same maps as installed with Maps Installer). So you have two options: -replace the scenario map with more-or-less similar one -to ask maker of scenario to provide proper map package 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Sean Posted September 22, 2019 Administrators Share Posted September 22, 2019 Hi, Ive already contacted the author of the scenario, and asked him to post the map. Stay tuned! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax Savage Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Thanks for the insights. Hopefully the scenario author will contribute the map program. Cheers! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer_Leader Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Yes, apologies, this was an oversight of the new 4.1x scenario requirements on my part and the need to upload an unpublished underlying map separately (it’s hard teaching an old dog new tricks!). I’m intending to upload the relevant map tomorrow evening my time so hopefully it’s available to associate with the scenario by mid-week latest and you can enjoy it after that. Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted September 23, 2019 Members Share Posted September 23, 2019 Please don't upload unpublished maps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakefan Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I have downloaded the latest version of the file and I still cannot get the Map Package Installer to recognise the UID. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted September 30, 2019 Members Share Posted September 30, 2019 What do you mean "not recognize the UID"? That it doesn't show up in the list of available maps? If it is a delta map, it's probably in the wrong folder. You may think that it is in the correct location, but it isn't. Also, why do you write that you expect the map package installer to "recognize" the map UID? Once that the map packages have been installed, the installer should never be needed again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer_Leader Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 There’s another report of this in another thread: I’m trying to troubleshoot the issue for users and have a theory. On the relevant page of the Downloads section where you upload ‘Map Packages 4.1+’ it says: “If it is a delta map, then Zip/RAR the appropriate delta map folder inside the base map's "deltas" folder. If it is a new base map (ie. if its a completely new height map), then Zip/RAR the base map folder.”, per: https://www.steelbeasts.com/files/category/137-map-packages-41/ The map used for this scenario is a Delta map so I followed the Delta map process but, if the user doesn’t have the Base map installed, will the Delta map process still work when trying to play the scenario? Obviously I have both Base and Delta installed, otherwise the scenario wouldn’t work for me, but the map is not a default map offered with Steel Beasts so most other users won’t (other than some potentially in BG ANZAC). Perhaps I misunderstood the instructions and need to upload Base and Delta in some combination? Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jartsev Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Yes, delta map only hold changes relative to the base map, and you cannot use deltas without base maps. So if you are going to distribute custom delta made on custom base, you need to provide them both, or map downloader will not be able to download anything. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Panzer_Leader said: The map used for this scenario is a Delta map so I followed the Delta map process but, if the user doesn’t have the Base map installed, will the Delta map process still work when trying to play the scenario? Obviously I have both Base and Delta installed, otherwise the scenario wouldn’t work for me, but the map is not a default map offered with Steel Beasts so most other users won’t (other than some potentially in BG ANZAC). Perhaps I misunderstood the instructions and need to upload Base and Delta in some combination? Cheers Panzer_Leader, Yes you'll need to upload the whole package since its not a part of the default installation. Certainly I haven't given it to eSim to be added to the installation bundle. Edited September 30, 2019 by Gibsonm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer_Leader Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Jartsev said: Yes, delta map only hold changes relative to the base map, and you cannot use deltas without base maps. So if you are going to distribute custom delta made on custom base, you need to provide them both, or map downloader will not be able to download anything. Thanks @Jartsev, to confirm, and ensure I get the upload correct this time, do I include the Base map and Delta map as a single upload (e.g. Base map folder > Delta map folder) or two separate uploads: Base map file plus Delta map file (already uploaded)? Apologies if this should be clearer to me but I'm definitely muddling my way through this one... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted September 30, 2019 Members Share Posted September 30, 2019 Separate uploads won't hurt. A complete upload is probably also okay; at this point all uploads are added manually to the eSim map server (and we may keep this habit, even once the upload software of the SB Map Tools has been completed, simply because it's out official site and we want to curate its content. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakefan Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 15 hours ago, Ssnake said: What do you mean "not recognize the UID"? That it doesn't show up in the list of available maps? If it is a delta map, it's probably in the wrong folder. You may think that it is in the correct location, but it isn't. Also, why do you write that you expect the map package installer to "recognize" the map UID? Once that the map packages have been installed, the installer should never be needed again. Thank you for your very polite and comprehensive reply. I only came here looking for some assistance. 12 hours ago, Panzer_Leader said: There’s another report of this in another thread: I’m trying to troubleshoot the issue for users and have a theory. On the relevant page of the Downloads section where you upload ‘Map Packages 4.1+’ it says: “If it is a delta map, then Zip/RAR the appropriate delta map folder inside the base map's "deltas" folder. If it is a new base map (ie. if its a completely new height map), then Zip/RAR the base map folder.”, per: https://www.steelbeasts.com/files/category/137-map-packages-41/ The map used for this scenario is a Delta map so I followed the Delta map process but, if the user doesn’t have the Base map installed, will the Delta map process still work when trying to play the scenario? Obviously I have both Base and Delta installed, otherwise the scenario wouldn’t work for me, but the map is not a default map offered with Steel Beasts so most other users won’t (other than some potentially in BG ANZAC). Perhaps I misunderstood the instructions and need to upload Base and Delta in some combination? Cheers Panzer Leader, thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to look into this issue. Best regards Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer_Leader Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 8 hours ago, Ssnake said: Separate uploads won't hurt. Thanks @Ssnake. I have separately uploaded the Base map 'OTW AI [autocreated base]' as suggested: The previously uploaded Delta map 'OTW Beaudesert ver 3' (UID d87bfd19-f78d-4153-ab4c-d7c9935c454b) needs to be installed as the /deltas folder to this Base map for the scenario 'Heavy CT Delay v Tank Battalion FD' to work correctly (as I currently understand it). I will continue to troubleshoot if this still does not work as hoped. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakefan Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) Hi Panzer Leader. I have deleted all the files related to this scenario and redownloaded it all including the Base map 'OTW AI [autocreated base] and followed your installation instructions to the letter. However when I enter the UID d87bfd19-f78d-4153-ab4c-d7c9935c454b into the Map Package Downloader nothing happens. If I go to the downloader in the game and enter the UID and press "Download Package" again nothing happens, If I press "Query Package" the search bar comes up and would probably run indefinitely looking for it. The file structure I have is " This PC / OSC / Program Data / E-SIMGames / Steel Beasts / Maps / Packages / OTW AI [Autocreated Base]" , for the new base map and " This PC / OSC / Program Data / E-SIMGames / Steel Beasts / Scenarios / Single" for the Heavy CT Delay..... files. Hope this is of some help. Steve PS I have just checked the "Maps / Height" folder and there are two files "OTW AI .hgt" and "OTW AO .hgt " Edited October 2, 2019 by Brakefan Added PS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormrider_sp Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 37 minutes ago, Brakefan said: Hi Panzer Leader. I have deleted all the files related to this scenario and redownloaded it all including the Base map 'OTW AI [autocreated base] and followed your installation instructions to the letter. However when I enter the UID d87bfd19-f78d-4153-ab4c-d7c9935c454b into the Map Package Downloader nothing happens. If I go to the downloader in the game and enter the UID and press "Download Package" again nothing happens, If I press "Query Package" the search bar comes up and would probably run indefinitely looking for it. The file structure I have is " This PC / OSC / Program Data / E-SIMGames / Steel Beasts / Maps / Packages / OTW AI [Autocreated Base]" , for the new base map and " This PC / OSC / Program Data / E-SIMGames / Steel Beasts / Scenarios / Single" for the Heavy CT Delay..... files. Hope this is of some help. Steve PS I have just checked the "Maps / Height" folder and there are two files "OTW AI .hgt" and "OTW AO .hgt " Same here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jartsev Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Well, I just checked(literally a couple of minutes ago)- both in-game downloader and map download manager are able to download base and delta packages of Beaudesert map. So it seems that base package was finally uploaded to the server. Could you try download this map again, and see what happens? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer_Leader Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 46 minutes ago, Jartsev said: Well, I just checked(literally a couple of minutes ago)- both in-game downloader and map download manager are able to download base and delta packages of Beaudesert map. So it seems that base package was finally uploaded to the server. Yes, @Sean confirmed earlier today via PM that both Base and Delta maps should now auto-download from the server when the scenario is loaded. That's the theory. I'm not sure if earlier or incorrect download attempts have the ability to corrupt that process? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jartsev Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Panzer_Leader said: Yes, @Sean confirmed earlier today via PM that both Base and Delta maps should now auto-download from the server when the scenario is loaded. That's the theory. I'm not sure if earlier or incorrect download attempts have the ability to corrupt that process? In theory they should't. Probably one thing worth to do is to click blue "Refresh map package folder" button before trying to query or download package with Map Download Manager. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakefan Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Success, Thanks guys. I tried the "Refresh Map Package Folder" but that didn't work. In frustration I shut down and restarted my PC and tried the download manager again and ……. It worked! Thanks for your perseverance. Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer_Leader Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Brakefan said: Success, Thanks guys. I tried the "Refresh Map Package Folder" but that didn't work. In frustration I shut down and restarted my PC and tried the download manager again and ……. It worked! Thanks for your perseverance. Steve Great result! It took input from a number of people to troubleshoot and resolve (thanks!) but we got there in the end. Hopefully @stormrider_sp, and anyone else affected, has similar success. Cheers Edited October 2, 2019 by Panzer_Leader 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssidiver Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I got it to work, looks like nice work. Even though the download manager still will not run for me. I get 'Unable to execute more than one instance simultaneously' even after I have stopped Steel Beasts Map Package Download Service, and yes that starts when the PC starts. And there is no little icon in the windows tray. It is not an issue for me yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jartsev Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 52 minutes ago, ssidiver said: Even though the download manager still will not run for me. I get 'Unable to execute more than one instance simultaneously' even after I have stopped Steel Beasts Map Package Download Service, and yes that starts when the PC starts. And there is no little icon in the windows tray. Plese try to delete C:\ProgramData\eSim Games\Steel Beasts Map Tools\IPC\PackageDownloadManagerMutex file, this may help. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSe419E Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Also, use the red “x” button that looks like a stop sign rather than the “x” in the upper right corner of the window. Doing this will keep you from getting that error message. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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