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[GekkeR]

Seeing as I can reinstall this thing very fast , I decided to get beta2 to test the install.

But , where is it ?

It probably takes time for the mirrors to update ?
Just making sure

[Ascension64]

Seeing as I can reinstall this thing very fast , I decided to get beta2 to test the install.

But , where is it ?

It probably takes time for the mirrors to update ?
Just making sure

Yeah, it takes time. Haven't heard from 'the tertiary industry of SHS' yet? That is, TheWizard has not PMed me back since the announcement I have uploaded the files to him.

[King Diamond]

And on KDs Baldurdash: As Ascension64 mentioned before, you do not NEED it. But you pretty sure WANT it

Sounds good! So, at what point is it best to install it?

At any moment, but I'd recommend it to be the last mod in line....

Edited by King Diamond, 01 July 2005 - 06:34 AM.

[Ascension64]

BGT-WeiDU 0.99 BETA 2 is up on the servers. Again, please let me know how the installation goes on Win95/98/ME machines.

[GekkeR]

it must have something to do with the space and perhaps the ' in the dir name , try renaming it to c:\games\baldurs and try again

Edited by GekkeR, 03 July 2005 - 01:15 PM.

[marty]

Hi guys, I just thought i'd add that maybe its about time that we make consolidating existing mods a new official "modding project".

I mean all the forums are getting so clogged with installation questions, and I personally find myself spending more time installing the Mods than playing them!

Things are getting more confusing with the WeiDu versions now being worked on, I propose:

1) We make an "official install guide" that Ascenion64, Sir Billybob, Hlidsklaif, Horred all agree on. This would be THE install procedure that any forum questions would based on. The guide will cover installation from the base games to big mods and finally the compatible small mods. All the peices for this guide are floating around and I think it would be a HUGE help for ppl to have this all brought together finalized and made official.

2) We make an seperate Installation Forum, specifically for addressing install problems and compatiblilty. Maybe we can even make a FAQ for what areas each mod affects so that bug/compatiblity testing can be done in a more systematic manner AND any ppl who are installing new mods will know the major areas/dialogues/scripts are being affected by each mod.

3) Really push having a consolidated WeiDU version of all the large mods SoS-TTD-TS-BGT-NeJ-Ctb-DSotSC-NotSC-BH. It will be one heck of a file, but at least everyone will know they are getting all they need and noone will have to look for an elusive .tp2 or have to wonder about 4 different versions of the same mod. After this is done, the install guide could be phased out. I realize this would be a monumental task, but a first step would be to stop working on the "classic" version and focus the community on testing and developing the WeiDU versions of the mods.

In short, I think its time that we cleaned up stray posts about installation into ONE install guide and forum. AND that we focus on the WeiDU version development eventually making the "classic" BP-BGT-NEJ obsolete.

Just my 2 cents
marty

oh BTW i'd be willing to put in time to help compile an install guide. I'm new to IE modding but I am a programmer and would be willingto learn some stuff to help make the ultimate WeiDu version a reality...

Edited by marty, 03 July 2005 - 02:31 PM.

[Ascension64]

Okay, when it asks for the directory of my BG1 install I type this in.

c:\games\baldur's gate
then hit ctrl+z and then enter

It then tells me there is a syntax error and kicks me out of the command prompt.

OK, remember the command prompt only supports 8 characters, so your baldur's gate directory might be C:\GAMES\BALDUR~1, which is not the best, but certainly try renaming the directory since apostrophes are not liked by these versions of the command prompt. And you can always rename it back at the end.

Edited by Ascension64, 03 July 2005 - 05:19 PM.

[Ascension64]

Unfortunately that doesn't work either.

I've tried shortening the names, different cases, with and without slashes, etc. Always with a syntax error. Rather infuriating

I'm sorry that you are the guinea pig here Cal, but can you open up BGT-Presetup.bat in <BGII install directory>\BGT\Language\English and DELETE "@ECHO OFF" at the top, run the installation again, then when you get the syntax error, post as much of the script as you can here. It might be easier if you just took a screenshot and registered on these forums, so you can just post a picture, but if you don't want to, write down all the script preceding the syntax error. Cheers.

[Dunderdon]

Okay, when it asks for the directory of my BG1 install I type this in.
c:\games\baldur's gate
then hit ctrl+z and then enter
It then tells me there is a syntax error and kicks me out of the command prompt.

If I remember correctly the new BGT-Weidu installation does not require you to hit ctrl+z.

[Ascension64]

Okay, when it asks for the directory of my BG1 install I type this in.
c:\games\baldur's gate
then hit ctrl+z and then enter
It then tells me there is a syntax error and kicks me out of the command prompt.

If I remember correctly the new BGT-Weidu installation does not require you to hit ctrl+z.

No actually, if you use Windows NT/XP/2000 you will never use Ctrl+Z because the command prompt detects your Windows version. If you use Windows 95/98/ME it will ask for the Ctrl+Z method because these older OS' do not support the SET /p command in DOS.

[Ascension64]

I've taken a look on the net, and found a couple of sites that may help with the Win98 problem.

This page gives an example program that reads from the keyboard and outputs to a variable. It seems to work, although you need quotes if your string includes spaces.

This one lists a number of things that can be done in Win95 dos. Note: I haven't tested any of this. There is an alternate version of the program in the link above included in this FAQ.

I hope this is helpful

Thanks. However, the script used for Win95/98/ME is Bardez's original and works on ME (since I've tried it before). The syntax error I believe is the existance of a function not supported, so it might be some of the newer code that is not recognised by the older versions of Windows. I need someone to track that down.

[ScuD]

So guys...
First of all, many thanks to Asc for making this great mod available!
Just have installed everything - all works well for now
About mods which are marked as untested - neither installed well, so I'm posting here the links to .DEBUG files and WeiDU.log as well:
SETUP-CHECKTHEBODIES V150.DEBUG
SETUP-DSOTSC.DEBUG
SETUP-BONEHILL.DEBUG
WeiDU.log
Hope this will help for future mods updates
Unfortunately, I have no time to learn how to work with WeiDU and everything, but I can make my contribution here as a tester

[Ascension64]

So guys...
First of all, many thanks to Asc for making this great mod available!
Just have installed everything - all works well for now
About mods which are marked as untested - neither installed well, so I'm posting here the links to .DEBUG files and WeiDU.log as well:
SETUP-CHECKTHEBODIES V150.DEBUG
SETUP-DSOTSC.DEBUG
SETUP-BONEHILL.DEBUG
WeiDU.log
Hope this will help for future mods updates
Unfortunately, I have no time to learn how to work with WeiDU and everything, but I can make my contribution here as a tester

Well done! The biggest concern I have are those people using Win95/98/ME, which is preventing me from working out what is actually wrong and is the roadblock to release of BETA 3. But let us know if you have bugs with your current installation anyway.

[Calantyr]

Unfortunately that doesn't work either.

I've tried shortening the names, different cases, with and without slashes, etc. Always with a syntax error. Rather infuriating

I'm sorry that you are the guinea pig here Cal, but can you open up BGT-Presetup.bat in <BGII install directory>\BGT\Language\English and DELETE "@ECHO OFF" at the top, run the installation again, then when you get the syntax error, post as much of the script as you can here.  It might be easier if you just took a screenshot and registered on these forums, so you can just post a picture, but if you don't want to, write down all the script preceding the syntax error.  Cheers.

Rightoh, here you go. It's probably something stupid that I've overlooked.

Before I enter my BG1 directory:
[img=http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3039/bgterror19oe.th.jpg]

After the fateful event!:
[img=http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3241/bgterror23bj.th.jpg]

[Ascension64]

Unfortunately that doesn't work either.

I've tried shortening the names, different cases, with and without slashes, etc. Always with a syntax error. Rather infuriating

I'm sorry that you are the guinea pig here Cal, but can you open up BGT-Presetup.bat in <BGII install directory>\BGT\Language\English and DELETE "@ECHO OFF" at the top, run the installation again, then when you get the syntax error, post as much of the script as you can here. It might be easier if you just took a screenshot and registered on these forums, so you can just post a picture, but if you don't want to, write down all the script preceding the syntax error. Cheers.

Rightoh, here you go. It's probably something stupid that I've overlooked.

Before I enter my BG1 directory:
[img=http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3039/bgterror19oe.th.jpg]

After the fateful event!:
[img=http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3241/bgterror23bj.th.jpg]

Oh, shite! the specific FOR command is not supported either. That really sucks. Looks like I'll have to find another way to do this.

UPDATE: Removed.

Edited by Ascension64, 06 July 2005 - 08:37 AM.