Easy WCG_config - Page 3

Chicken Patty · Oct 21, 2009, 10:32 PM

just ran the latest one, works like a charm. Thanks to everbody who helped out

Thanks to Mindweaver for having this crazyyyyy idea

Mindweaver · Oct 21, 2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

just ran the latest one, works like a charm. Thanks to everbody who helped out

Thanks to Mindweaver for having this crazyyyyy idea

Thanks bro!

Chicken Patty · Oct 21, 2009, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindweaver

Thanks bro!

anytime

FordGT90Concept · Oct 22, 2009, 08:01 PM

So, are there any changes I need to make to that exectuable?

Mindweaver · Oct 22, 2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordGT90Concept

So, are there any changes I need to make to that exectuable?

Sorry bro I've been busy.. hehehe I tested your file with issues my batch file encountered . One scenario, I deleted the content out of the cc_config.xml ,and I received an error (See Error Pic Below). Second scenario, I deleted the cc_config.xml file, and ran your file. It did not create the file or prompt me that it didn't complete successful. Both scenarios tested on Vista x64.

It looks good thought! What software are you using to create the exe?

FordGT90Concept · Oct 22, 2009, 09:51 PM

Visual Studio 2008

I fixed the first scenario. That may have also fixed the second scenario but, if it didn't, it now displays the default directory. Maybe I have the default directory for Vista wrong.

Mindweaver · Oct 22, 2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordGT90Concept

Visual Studio 2008

I fixed the first scenario. That may have also fixed the second scenario but, if it didn't, it now displays the default directory. Maybe I have the default directory for Vista wrong.

Great! This is the directory "%SYSTEMDRIVE%\ProgramData\BOINC\" for vista.

I think you're starting from the "ProgramData" correct?

FordGT90Concept · Oct 22, 2009, 09:57 PM

It is using the equivilent of:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\BOINC\

Mindweaver · Oct 22, 2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordGT90Concept

It is using the equivilent of:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\BOINC\

Yea, should work then.

I just like painting the whole picture for M$... lol

FordGT90Concept · Oct 22, 2009, 10:02 PM

Try the beta 2 I uploaded. See if it properly creates the cc_config.xml if it is not present.

Mindweaver · Oct 22, 2009, 10:07 PM

I just tried beta 2. Scenario one is fixed, but two is still an issue.

FordGT90Concept · Oct 22, 2009, 10:32 PM

What's the path it displays and what is wrong with it?

Mindweaver · Oct 23, 2009, 03:09 AM

"Second scenario, I deleted the cc_config.xml file, and ran your file. It did not create the file or prompt me that it didn't complete successful."

It says update successful.. but when you press any key... I doesn't create the file.

FordGT90Concept · Oct 23, 2009, 03:13 AM

It should say the full path to the file it created just above that. Is that path correct? If so, is the file sitting where it says it is?

Mindweaver · Oct 23, 2009, 03:18 AM

Ok over looked the path.. It's pointing to C:\Program Files (x86)\BOINC\cc_config.xml. Change that path to "%SYSTEMDRIVE%\ProgramData\BOINC\".

FordGT90Concept · Oct 23, 2009, 03:26 AM

If it has always been finding that file, it won't create the file in %ALLUSERSPROFILE%.

You can type "echo %ALLUSERSPROFILE%" in cmd if you want to double check that it points to C:\ProgramData

Mindweaver · Oct 23, 2009, 03:30 AM

So, if the user has to uninstall the manager and reinstall. Then run the Ez config it won't update?

Yea i know %allusersprofile% works.. you don't need to echo.

You're pointing to the Programs folder (x86), not the %allusersprofile%. Sorry, not trying to be a smart a$$.. I'm just tired

... Been writing SQL queries... :d

FordGT90Concept · Oct 23, 2009, 03:51 AM

It does impose a problem, yeah, because without knowing the version of BOINC, I don't know where BOINC expects the xml file. I suppose I could always create the file (in %allusersprofile%) even it doesn't exist but that leaves those who have it in the program files high and dry.

Or, maybe I should go with what the registry says?

Edit: 5.# doesn't even have a registry key.

Mindweaver · Oct 23, 2009, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordGT90Concept

It does impose a problem, yeah, because without knowing the version of BOINC, I don't know where BOINC expects the xml file. I suppose I could always create the file (in %allusersprofile%) even it doesn't exist but that leaves those who have it in the program files high and dry.

Or, maybe I should go with what the registry says?

I would always use the "%allusersprofile%", because the user may have mult users/family members with different logins. You could use the registry, but we have confirmed it works in XP, Vista, Win7 from the "%allusersprofile%\BOINC\" folder. What do you think?

FordGT90Concept · Oct 23, 2009, 04:02 AM

I think I will always make it always create it in %allusersprofile%. It will be hit or miss with older versions of WCG but it should always work for 6.1 and newer.

Mindweaver · Oct 23, 2009, 04:09 AM

Sounds good! That's how i left my batch file to work. I thought about it after you told me about 6.0 and under, but I figured if they were using the older file for a server. Then most likely they wouldn't have any problem configuring there cc_config.xml file.

Add the new version and I'll add it to the first of the post with the batch files.

Good Job!

FordGT90Concept · Oct 23, 2009, 04:20 AM

Here it is. I tested and it appears to work...

Edit: I can make it blue/green if you want me to. Or I could add a command in the startup arguments so a shortcut can change the color.

Or maybe a different name?

Mindweaver · Oct 23, 2009, 04:40 AM

Nice! Yea I just tested and it works!

I'm off to bed.... hehehe

I'll upload it tomorrow and add it! Good job!

Edit: Startup arguments would be nice. Let the user pick.

FordGT90Concept · Oct 23, 2009, 05:36 AM

I added three commandline arguments (all optional):

-backcolor (color) - Sets the background color.*
-forecolor (color) - Sets the foreground color.*
-dir (directory) - Will create update or create a cc_config.xml in this directory overriding the search algorithms.

* Available colors (capitalization is important):

Black
DarkBlue
DarkGreen
DarkCyan
DarkRed
DarkMagenta
DarkYellow
Gray
DarkGray
Blue
Green
Cyan
Red
Magenta
Yellow
White

Command line example:

Code:

-backcolor "Green" -forecolor "White" -dir "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\BOINC"

Mindweaver · Oct 23, 2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordGT90Concept

I added three commandline arguments (all optional):

-backcolor (color) - Sets the background color.*
-forecolor (color) - Sets the foreground color.*
-dir (directory) - Will create update or create a cc_config.xml in this directory overriding the search algorithms.

* Available colors (capitalization is important):

Black
DarkBlue
DarkGreen
DarkCyan
DarkRed
DarkMagenta
DarkYellow
Gray
DarkGray
Blue
Green
Cyan
Red
Magenta
Yellow
White

Command line example:

Code:

-backcolor "Green" -forecolor "White" -dir "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\BOINC"

Cool.. but it kind of takes the easy out of the Easy WCG config..lol

Oct 21, 2009, 10:32 PM	#51
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Oct 22, 2009, 08:01 PM	#54
FordGT90Concept "I go fast!1!11!1!" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IA, USA Posts: 10,575 (6.29/day) Thanks: 1,755 Thanked 2,596 Times in 1,960 Posts System Specs	So, are there any changes I need to make to that exectuable? __________________ Golden Rule of Programming: Never assume. try { SteamDownload(); } catch (Steamception ex) { RageQuit(); }

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Oct 22, 2009, 09:51 PM	#56
FordGT90Concept "I go fast!1!11!1!" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IA, USA Posts: 10,575 (6.29/day) Thanks: 1,755 Thanked 2,596 Times in 1,960 Posts System Specs	Visual Studio 2008 I fixed the first scenario. That may have also fixed the second scenario but, if it didn't, it now displays the default directory. Maybe I have the default directory for Vista wrong. __________________ Golden Rule of Programming: Never assume. try { SteamDownload(); } catch (Steamception ex) { RageQuit(); } Last edited by FordGT90Concept; Oct 23, 2009 at 04:20 AM.

Oct 22, 2009, 09:57 PM	#58
FordGT90Concept "I go fast!1!11!1!" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IA, USA Posts: 10,575 (6.29/day) Thanks: 1,755 Thanked 2,596 Times in 1,960 Posts System Specs	It is using the equivilent of: %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\BOINC\ __________________ Golden Rule of Programming: Never assume. try { SteamDownload(); } catch (Steamception ex) { RageQuit(); }

Oct 22, 2009, 10:02 PM	#60
FordGT90Concept "I go fast!1!11!1!" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IA, USA Posts: 10,575 (6.29/day) Thanks: 1,755 Thanked 2,596 Times in 1,960 Posts System Specs	Try the beta 2 I uploaded. See if it properly creates the cc_config.xml if it is not present. __________________ Golden Rule of Programming: Never assume. try { SteamDownload(); } catch (Steamception ex) { RageQuit(); }

Oct 22, 2009, 10:07 PM	#61
Mindweaver Moderato®™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 3,651 (2.44/day) Thanks: 4,320 Thanked 2,319 Times in 1,150 Posts System Specs	I just tried beta 2. Scenario one is fixed, but two is still an issue. __________________ “As long as I feel the warmth from the sun and breathe precious air…. I must ask questions to feed the Mind!” Battletag: Mindweaver#1523

Oct 22, 2009, 10:32 PM	#62
FordGT90Concept "I go fast!1!11!1!" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IA, USA Posts: 10,575 (6.29/day) Thanks: 1,755 Thanked 2,596 Times in 1,960 Posts System Specs	What's the path it displays and what is wrong with it? __________________ Golden Rule of Programming: Never assume. try { SteamDownload(); } catch (Steamception ex) { RageQuit(); }

Oct 23, 2009, 03:09 AM	#63
Mindweaver Moderato®™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 3,651 (2.44/day) Thanks: 4,320 Thanked 2,319 Times in 1,150 Posts System Specs	"Second scenario, I deleted the cc_config.xml file, and ran your file. It did not create the file or prompt me that it didn't complete successful." It says update successful.. but when you press any key... I doesn't create the file. __________________ “As long as I feel the warmth from the sun and breathe precious air…. I must ask questions to feed the Mind!” Battletag: Mindweaver#1523

Oct 23, 2009, 03:13 AM	#64
FordGT90Concept "I go fast!1!11!1!" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IA, USA Posts: 10,575 (6.29/day) Thanks: 1,755 Thanked 2,596 Times in 1,960 Posts System Specs	It should say the full path to the file it created just above that. Is that path correct? If so, is the file sitting where it says it is? __________________ Golden Rule of Programming: Never assume. try { SteamDownload(); } catch (Steamception ex) { RageQuit(); }

Oct 23, 2009, 03:18 AM	#65
Mindweaver Moderato®™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 3,651 (2.44/day) Thanks: 4,320 Thanked 2,319 Times in 1,150 Posts System Specs	Ok over looked the path.. It's pointing to C:\Program Files (x86)\BOINC\cc_config.xml. Change that path to "%SYSTEMDRIVE%\ProgramData\BOINC\". __________________ “As long as I feel the warmth from the sun and breathe precious air…. I must ask questions to feed the Mind!” Battletag: Mindweaver#1523

Oct 23, 2009, 03:26 AM	#66
FordGT90Concept "I go fast!1!11!1!" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IA, USA Posts: 10,575 (6.29/day) Thanks: 1,755 Thanked 2,596 Times in 1,960 Posts System Specs	If it has always been finding that file, it won't create the file in %ALLUSERSPROFILE%. You can type "echo %ALLUSERSPROFILE%" in cmd if you want to double check that it points to C:\ProgramData __________________ Golden Rule of Programming: Never assume. try { SteamDownload(); } catch (Steamception ex) { RageQuit(); }

Oct 23, 2009, 03:30 AM	#67
Mindweaver Moderato®™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 3,651 (2.44/day) Thanks: 4,320 Thanked 2,319 Times in 1,150 Posts System Specs	So, if the user has to uninstall the manager and reinstall. Then run the Ez config it won't update? Yea i know %allusersprofile% works.. you don't need to echo. You're pointing to the Programs folder (x86), not the %allusersprofile%. Sorry, not trying to be a smart a$$.. I'm just tired ... Been writing SQL queries... :d __________________ “As long as I feel the warmth from the sun and breathe precious air…. I must ask questions to feed the Mind!” Battletag: Mindweaver#1523 Last edited by Mindweaver; Oct 23, 2009 at 03:38 AM.

Oct 23, 2009, 03:51 AM	#68
FordGT90Concept "I go fast!1!11!1!" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IA, USA Posts: 10,575 (6.29/day) Thanks: 1,755 Thanked 2,596 Times in 1,960 Posts System Specs	It does impose a problem, yeah, because without knowing the version of BOINC, I don't know where BOINC expects the xml file. I suppose I could always create the file (in %allusersprofile%) even it doesn't exist but that leaves those who have it in the program files high and dry. Or, maybe I should go with what the registry says? Edit: 5.# doesn't even have a registry key. __________________ Golden Rule of Programming: Never assume. try { SteamDownload(); } catch (Steamception ex) { RageQuit(); }

Oct 23, 2009, 04:02 AM	#70
FordGT90Concept "I go fast!1!11!1!" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IA, USA Posts: 10,575 (6.29/day) Thanks: 1,755 Thanked 2,596 Times in 1,960 Posts System Specs	I think I will always make it always create it in %allusersprofile%. It will be hit or miss with older versions of WCG but it should always work for 6.1 and newer. __________________ Golden Rule of Programming: Never assume. try { SteamDownload(); } catch (Steamception ex) { RageQuit(); }

Oct 23, 2009, 04:09 AM	#71
Mindweaver Moderato®™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 3,651 (2.44/day) Thanks: 4,320 Thanked 2,319 Times in 1,150 Posts System Specs	Sounds good! That's how i left my batch file to work. I thought about it after you told me about 6.0 and under, but I figured if they were using the older file for a server. Then most likely they wouldn't have any problem configuring there cc_config.xml file. Add the new version and I'll add it to the first of the post with the batch files. Good Job! __________________ “As long as I feel the warmth from the sun and breathe precious air…. I must ask questions to feed the Mind!” Battletag: Mindweaver#1523

Oct 23, 2009, 04:20 AM	#72
FordGT90Concept "I go fast!1!11!1!" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IA, USA Posts: 10,575 (6.29/day) Thanks: 1,755 Thanked 2,596 Times in 1,960 Posts System Specs	Here it is. I tested and it appears to work... Edit: I can make it blue/green if you want me to. Or I could add a command in the startup arguments so a shortcut can change the color. Or maybe a different name? __________________ Golden Rule of Programming: Never assume. try { SteamDownload(); } catch (Steamception ex) { RageQuit(); } Last edited by FordGT90Concept; Oct 23, 2009 at 05:37 AM. Reason: Removed attachment

Oct 23, 2009, 04:40 AM	#73
Mindweaver Moderato®™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 3,651 (2.44/day) Thanks: 4,320 Thanked 2,319 Times in 1,150 Posts System Specs	Nice! Yea I just tested and it works! I'm off to bed.... hehehe I'll upload it tomorrow and add it! Good job! Edit: Startup arguments would be nice. Let the user pick. __________________ “As long as I feel the warmth from the sun and breathe precious air…. I must ask questions to feed the Mind!” Battletag: Mindweaver#1523

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