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(Yet another) SimSig Launcher 14/10/2012 at 08:48 #36466
alvinhochun
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249 posts 		I am just writing a program to launch SimSig :P

I remember there is a program called "The Fiddle Yard" (http://www.SimSig.co.uk/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&catid=14&id=31072&Itemid=0&limitstart=0) to do that, although it is unsupported now. Though I've never tried it.

This program will not be simply a launcher though. I will be implementing "launch sim from jumplist" so that for those who uses Windows 7 can start a sim from the taskbar. I will also try to implement the Uninstal function. If SimSig site can provide some kind of XML file I will also implement an install/update function.

As said in the screenshot, there is no way to show multiplay sessions in the program, unless SimSig website provide a multiplay session manager.





Currently implemented function:
- Search and launch sim
- Shout box on the left panel (requires logging in with Internet Explorer)

I should be able to add some more function in a few days.
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(Yet another) SimSig Launcher 14/10/2012 at 13:27 #36482
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359 posts 		This is brilliant I've also noticed that you can get the SimSig website up.
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(Yet another) SimSig Launcher 14/10/2012 at 14:04 #36483
MJD
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149 posts 		I use Firefox will it work?
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(Yet another) SimSig Launcher 17/10/2012 at 11:41 #36594
alvinhochun
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249 posts 		I've made an update to it.





Currently supported:
- Windows 7 (x86/x64)

Need to test on Windows XP


Functions:

- List all simulations that has an icon in the start menu
- Attempt to hunk for the uninstaller path of simulations so that they can be uninstalled from the launcher
- Attempt to detect System Files version
- Provides function to detect external IP address in the interface
- List all simulations in the Jumplist to act as a shortcut
- Provides a shout box frame


Installation:

Just extract all files to a directory.


Then when you started it, you can pin it to the Taskbar, so the shortcuts will be available.



Using the shout box:

The cookies aren't shared with Internet Explorer, so you need to sign in inside the frame.


Source code:

Not available yet. Should be available later.
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Last edited: 17/10/2012 at 11:42 by alvinhochun
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(Yet another) SimSig Launcher 18/10/2012 at 10:36 #36639
alvinhochun
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249 posts 		Hi, there seems to be a limit to the number of tasks that can appear on the jumplist. On my machine the limit is 17, can you guys please help testing on your machine and report how many items you see in the Jumplist and your number of installed sims?
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(Yet another) SimSig Launcher 23/10/2012 at 11:30 #36830
alvinhochun
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249 posts 		I've made another update to it.

Currently supported:
- Windows XP (x86/x64)
- Windows Vista (x86/x64) (not confirmed)
- Windows 7 (x86/x64)
- Windows 8 (x86/x64) (not confirmed)


Functions:

- List all simulations that has an icon in the start menu
- Attempt to hunk for the uninstaller path of simulations so that they can be uninstalled from the launcher
- Attempt to detect System Files version
- List all simulations in the Jumplist to act as a shortcut
- Provides a shout box frame
- Detects external IP address in the interface
- Test port redirection (for multiplay)




Installation:

Just extract all files to a directory.

Then when you started it, you can pin it to the Taskbar, so the shortcuts will be available.


Using the shout box:

The cookies aren't shared with Internet Explorer, so you need to sign in inside the frame.


Source code:

Not available yet. Should be available later.


[attachment=850]SimSigLauncher_2012-10-23.zip[/attachment]


I've also uploaded it to the download section, but it is yet to be approved.
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(Yet another) SimSig Launcher 18/02/2013 at 09:35 #41609
alvinhochun
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249 posts 		(bump)

SimSig Launcher 1.0.1.0

Finally another update:

Release Notes:

  • The ability to select items to be shown on the Jumplist (if supported) is added. Users can select one or multiple Simulations, right-click and choose to show/hide the item on the Jumplist.

  • (Minor) Changed the URL of the IP/Port test server.



Source code is also available which you are allowed to do anything with it (i.e. Public Domain).

[attachment=1612]SimSigLauncher_2013-02-18.zip[/attachment]

[attachment=1613]SimSigLauncher-src.zip[/attachment]
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(Yet another) SimSig Launcher 18/02/2013 at 16:26 #41615
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307 posts 		Alvin, that multiplayer sessions box at the bottom of the launcher - what is it supposed to do? As I've not got anything appearing there, even after completing many sessions on MP, both hosting and as a client.
Username TIM in multiplayer
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(Yet another) SimSig Launcher 22/02/2013 at 10:24 #41698
alvinhochun
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249 posts 		" said:
Alvin, that multiplayer sessions box at the bottom of the launcher - what is it supposed to do? As I've not got anything appearing there, even after completing many sessions on MP, both hosting and as a client.

Nothing. It is a reserved space, but may not be useful at all in near future.
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