Mapper Doesn't Work. Need Help.

[Superbacon 380]

I downloaded SC4 Mapper earlier today so I could just download some regions and get more unique with my city building. Only problem is the program doesn't work. It installed normally and is in my Program Files folder. I'll open the application, and the logo pops up on the screen, then disappears. Nothing else happens. The Process is running according to my Task Manager. Running as Administrator does not work, either.

I did download the small 10Kb patch for it. But for some reason was stopped from being added to the Mapper file/folder. The .PYO file type.

I am using Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium. And play with SC4 Deluxe Edition.

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

That program is written in Python, which is an interpretive language. You need the Python run time. Just Google for it. It is free.

[blunder 1,079]

I don't have a direct link handy, but the fix to this is on the forum at SC4D. Basically:

1. Create a text file in your SC4Mapper installed directory

2. Create a line of text that does something with file path pointers, the exact text you'll have to go find on sc4devotion, i don't remember it off hand.

3. Create a second line goes something like -run SC4Mappe.exe, again you'll have to go over to sc4d.

4. Save that text file as a .bat file and run the .bat.

Again, sorry i don't remember the exact code handy. Mapper does that on vista and 7; it's something about the program not being able to handle spaces in the filepath. Once you find it though it's super quick and easy.

  Edited September 12, 2012 by blunder  

[chimeran 208]

did you try the debug version that's included ? i find that it's more stable

[nukeu123 307]

i dont use sc4 mapper, but it is a known fact that sc4 mapper will not run with Windows 7 or vista.... well not with out tweaking with the files

[TheDoctor88 1]

try terraformer.

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

If it won't run with only the Python run time library, set it to run as an XP program.

[Superbacon 380]

Nothing that was suggested is working. I downloaded Python and the debug version to no avail. Tried XP mode, still doesn't work. If I could find the code lines to type into the text document I could still try that.

[blunder 1,079]

OK found it. copy/paste these two lines into a blank txt file in the sc4mapper directory, save it as a .bat, then double click the .bat.

set USERPROFILE=%USERPROFILE:Users=Documents And Settings%

SC4Mapper.exe

edit: also, did you make sure you have the .dll file listed in the documentation?

  Edited September 13, 2012 by blunder  

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

I am beginning to think that, since maintenance is not longer done on these Python programs, they should be withdrawn. It is like trying to maintain a moving target. Does anyone have the source code for these?

[Superbacon 380]

I am beginning to think that, since maintenance is not longer done on these Python programs, they should be withdrawn. It is like trying to maintain a moving target. Does anyone have the source code for these?

I'll see if that works, and I have several .dll files here.

gdiplus.dll

msvcp71.dll

MSVCR71.dll

python24.dll

Okay so as I was typing that I tried what you suggested and had an issue. It won't let me save the file as a .bat in the Mapper's general folder, saying I must contact the Administrator for permission. And offers to save elsewhere.

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

If you are running as administrator, give yourself permission. Permissions on software are usually limited to read/execute, but not write. It applies to the folders as well as the files.

Oh, and if you don't know how to do this, it is time to walk through the help system on windows explorer. it's called reading the manual.

  Edited September 13, 2012 by A Nonny Moose  

[Superbacon 380]

If you are running as administrator, give yourself permission. Permissions on software are usually limited to read/execute, but not write. It applies to the folders as well as the files.

Oh, and if you don't know how to do this, it is time to walk through the help system on windows explorer. it's called reading the manual.

Sadly that didn't work either. I fear all hope is lost.

I am the PC's Administrator. And changed permissions to full control for my account. Ran as Admin. Nada.

Thank you for trying. But I think I'm going to go wallow in sorrow now.

[jdenm8 362]

I am beginning to think that, since maintenance is not longer done on these Python programs, they should be withdrawn. It is like trying to maintain a moving target. Does anyone have the source code for these?

No, we don't have the source code, the original writer, Wouanagaine at SC4D if I remember correctly, was very uptight about distributing it and then "lost" it and taking them down is plain dumb.

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

Sitting one day at the keyboard

I was nervous and ill at ease.

My restless fingers moved over the silent keys

I know not what I was thinking,

Nor what I was doing quite,

But I coded one piece of Python

Then cast it into the night.

with apologies to Sir. Arthur Sullivan.

  Edited September 14, 2012 by A Nonny Moose  

[Superbacon 380]

Lovely you're a poet.

[drunkapple 1,743]

G'Day Superbacon,

You do not need the python library, you do need to run in XtraPatience mode, you do need to run as the admin, you do not need to change any permissions.

What you do need to do is move My Documents from the Users directory or trick it into thinking you have moved it, this is what Epic was talking about. There is a batch file kicking around. Me I prefer to move the directory and move any data out of windows onto a separate drive.

Anyhow, to move My Docs.

Navigate to C:\Users\Yourusername\ and right click My Documents.

Click Properties at the bottom of the menu.

In the Dialogue select the Location Tab and then click the Move button.

In the pane that opens navigate to C:\, create a new folder and name it My Documents.

Select it and then click Apply.

Doze will move all you stuff to the new folder, other proggies will find it ok etc, but best of all now mapper will run like a scalded cat and you can import maps to your heart's content.

Nukeu mapper and terra were written on vista I think you'll find.

Cheers

drunk(always)