[chief1983]

No you're right, there's a bit of a disconnect with a lot of that information, and I totally missed that Step 2 only mentioned Windows launcher for some reason.  I need to fix that.  I'm not sure what to do about the rest of the disconnects though.

[134th Barracudas]

Can't open the launcher at all.
This is the extended crash report

Code: [Select]

Date/Time:      2009-06-20 18:49:54.117 +0200
OS Version:     10.4.11 (Build 8S165)
Report Version: 4

Command: FS2_Launcher
Path:    /Volumes/500K/Giochi 500K/Freespace 2/FS2_Launcher.app/Contents/MacOS/FS2_Launcher
Parent:  WindowServer [67]

Version: ??? (3.1)

PID:    312
Thread: 0

Exception:  EXC_BREAKPOINT (0x0006)
Code[0]:    0x00000001
Code[1]:    0x92c10490


Thread 0 Crashed:
0   com.apple.Foundation  0x92c10490 _NSRaiseError + 264
1   com.apple.Foundation  0x92c101cc +[NSException raise:format:] + 40
2   com.apple.Foundation  0x92cd86a0 mutateError + 172
3   com.apple.Foundation  0x92c05820 -[NSCFString setString:] + 100
4   com.soulstorm.MMST2_3 0x000044e8 identifyExe(NSString*) + 456
5   com.soulstorm.MMST2_3 0x000062dc -[GeneralHandler getFlagFile] + 68
6   com.soulstorm.MMST2_3 0x00006e58 -[GeneralHandler reloadAll] + 148
7   com.soulstorm.MMST2_3 0x00005d24 -[GeneralHandler awakeFromNib] + 60
8   com.apple.Foundation  0x92bff9a8 -[NSSet makeObjectsPerformSelector:] + 164
9   com.apple.AppKit      0x938006c0 -[NSIBObjectData nibInstantiateWithOwner:topLevelObjects:] + 864
10  com.apple.AppKit      0x937ec8ec loadNib + 240
11  com.apple.AppKit      0x937ec344 +[NSBundle(NSNibLoading) _loadNibFile:nameTable:withZone:ownerBundle:] + 716
12  com.apple.AppKit      0x93843814 +[NSBundle(NSNibLoading) loadNibFile:externalNameTable:withZone:] + 156
13  com.apple.AppKit      0x938d364c +[NSBundle(NSNibLoading) loadNibNamed:owner:] + 344
14  com.apple.AppKit      0x938d33ec NSApplicationMain + 344
15  com.soulstorm.MMST2_3 0x000021d8 _start + 760
16  com.soulstorm.MMST2_3 0x00001edc start + 48

Thread 0 crashed with PPC Thread State 64:
  srr0: 0x0000000092c10490 srr1: 0x000000000202f030                        vrsave: 0x0000000000000000
    cr: 0x24000442          xer: 0x0000000000000007   lr: 0x0000000092c10468  ctr: 0x0000000092bd221c
    r0: 0x0000000000000000   r1: 0x00000000bffff560   r2: 0x00000000a2bcf508   r3: 0x00000000bffff110
    r4: 0x0000000000000000   r5: 0x0000000092bd1b44   r6: 0x00000000bffff194   r7: 0x00000000000000ff
    r8: 0x00000000bffff180   r9: 0x000000000051e9d0  r10: 0x0000000090a3f628  r11: 0x0000000024000442
   r12: 0x0000000092bd221c  r13: 0x0000000000000000  r14: 0x0000000000000000  r15: 0x0000000000000000
   r16: 0x0000000000000002  r17: 0x00000000a381c078  r18: 0x00000000a381c078  r19: 0x00000000a381c078
   r20: 0x00000000a381c078  r21: 0x0000000000000000  r22: 0x0000000000010000  r23: 0x00000000005542c0
   r24: 0x0000000000010000  r25: 0x0000000000010000  r26: 0x00000000000137f8  r27: 0x0000000090ab4f74
   r28: 0x0000000000589a60  r29: 0x00000000a2bd71c8  r30: 0x00000000005542c0  r31: 0x0000000092c10398

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Model: PowerMac10,1, BootROM 4.8.9f4, 1 processors, PowerPC G4  (1.2), 1.42 GHz, 512 MB
Graphics: ATI Radeon 9200, ATY,RV280, AGP, 32 MB
Memory Module: DIMM0/J11, 512 MB, DDR SDRAM, PC3200U-30330
AirPort: AirPort Extreme, 405.1 (3.90.34.0.p18)
Bluetooth: Version 1.9.5f4, 2 service, 1 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Ethernet integrata, Ethernet, en0
Parallel ATA Device: ST9808210A, 74.53 GB
Parallel ATA Device: MAT****ACD-RW  CW-8124
USB Device: USB2.0 Hub, Up to 480 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: LaCie Desktop Hard Drive, LaCie, Up to 480 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: Logitech USB Headset, Logitech, Up to 12 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, Apple, Inc., Up to 12 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: Hub in Apple Pro Keyboard, Mitsumi Electric, Up to 12 Mb/sec, 500 mA
USB Device: Apple Pro Keyboard, Mitsumi Electric, Up to 12 Mb/sec, 250 mA


[Soulstorm]

 Try deleting the preferences, and deleting the FS2_Open Folder inside your library as well. Does it still have the same problem? Was it working before, and suddenly stopped?

Also, the report you have submitted, will not help me, as the real report I want resides in the console application, in the file called system.log and also in the file called "console messages". That's where the Launcher writes its output.

[134th Barracudas]

Try deleting the preferences, and deleting the FS2_Open Folder inside your library as well. Does it still have the same problem? Was it working before, and suddenly stopped?

Also, the report you have submitted, will not help me, as the real report I want resides in the console application, in the file called system.log and also in the file called "console messages". That's where the Launcher writes its output.

I fixed it, just deleted command_line.pxo. I'll post you the console message as soon as I get back home

[Soulstorm]

Please let me know if that problem appears again. If that happens, then please post the EXACT (even if a file appears to be empty, there might be spaces in it ) contents of the file, even its size (in the Finder's get info window).

[chief1983]

I've had this happen before, and another thread in cross platform development was just started that I think is the same problem.  I think it has something to do with the existence or lack of a hanging new line or space at the end of the file, but I haven't run the launcher recently myself to double check.

[Soulstorm]

There might be such a problem, although I think I have fixed that in one of the latest versions. If that problem still exists, I think I will have to look into the code once again, and release a patch.

[chief1983]

I seemed to recall it being fixed as well, so I was surprised to see it cropping up, unless it's just because a non-updated version was used.  Could be, since I don't believe the version I last downloaded from the website was the latest version at the time.

[Soulstorm]

I seemed to recall it being fixed as well, so I was surprised to see it cropping up, unless it's just because a non-updated version was used.  Could be, since I don't believe the version I last downloaded from the website was the latest version at the time.

It isn't. To get the most updated version, you must hit the "check for updates" button.

[Galemp]

Can anyone point me in the direction of the LATEST version of the launcher? Soulstorm's website isn't current, and the only links I've found are ones to deleted attachments.

[chief1983]

That's what he was just talking about, get the website version, and then do an update from within the program.  I'm not aware of any direct link to the latest version.

[Androgeos Exeunt]

Can anyone point me in the direction of the LATEST version of the launcher? Soulstorm's website isn't current, and the only links I've found are ones to deleted attachments.

Wait ... you use a Mac?

[chief1983]

He seems to be asking a few mac related questions recently, my guess is he just stumbled across one recently.

[Soulstorm]

Can anyone point me in the direction of the LATEST version of the launcher? Soulstorm's website isn't current, and the only links I've found are ones to deleted attachments.

As I posted previously, if you use an outdated version of the Launcher, and hit the "Check for Updates" button in the application's "File" menu, you will be able to download the newest version without having to search anywhere.

But, since you still have problems, and since I imagine that many people are in the same situation as you, I have updated the link in my website. No need to visit it, though. Click here.

Next time, though, hit the Check For Updates button. Chances are that I release a new version, while having my website link unchanged.

[Galemp]

Oh there we go. I was asking because the bloody thing wouldn't even launch--I had to delete the command line cfg file, then it would launch, and then I could update.

And I've been asking Mac and Linux questions because I'm switching over to Ubuntu, while my friend here has a Mac and we're trying to play local multi.

[Soulstorm]

All of you who are using the Launcher for OS X and check in this thread often, please go here. It is important to read.

[Soulstorm]

Well, the Launcher gets hosted elsewhere now, and the check for Updates button will stop working, unless you read this post.

I have also updated the read me which is also hosted into a new location with clarifications and how-to regarding the support of additional standalone mods, and some other things.

[wolf123450]

When I try to start the launcher, it just quits.  It was working before, but after I changed the application path, it stopped working.  Even after successive redownloads, reinstallation of FS2 itself, and removal of the FS2_Open folder in my Library.  I found the console messages log and it is here:

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7/27/09 11:27:38 AM FS2_Launcher[1500] 1
7/27/09 11:27:38 AM FS2_Launcher[1500] adsasdasdasFS2_Open
7/27/09 11:27:38 AM FS2_Launcher[1500] parsing file at: /Users/clint/Library/FS2_Open/fs2_open.ini for screen properties...
7/27/09 11:27:38 AM FS2_Launcher[1500] found mod folder: /Users/clint/Library/FS2_Open
7/27/09 11:27:38 AM FS2_Launcher[1500] 1
7/27/09 11:27:38 AM FS2_Launcher[1500] /Applications/FS2_Launcher.app
7/27/09 11:27:38 AM FS2_Launcher[1500] Unable to identify Exe at the given location
7/27/09 11:27:38 AM FS2_Launcher[1500] Making User Interface...
7/27/09 11:27:38 AM [0x0-0xc20c2].com.soulstorm.MMST2_3[1500] sh: /Applications/FS2_Launcher.app/Contents/MacOS/: No such file or directory
7/27/09 11:27:38 AM [0x0-0xc20c2].com.soulstorm.MMST2_3[1500] FS2_Launcher(1500) malloc: *** mmap(size=2684354560) failed (error code=12)
7/27/09 11:27:38 AM [0x0-0xc20c2].com.soulstorm.MMST2_3[1500] *** error: can't allocate region
7/27/09 11:27:38 AM [0x0-0xc20c2].com.soulstorm.MMST2_3[1500] *** set a breakpoint in malloc_error_break to debug
7/27/09 11:27:40 AM com.apple.launchd[85] ([0x0-0xc20c2].com.soulstorm.MMST2_3[1500]) Exited abnormally: Bus error
The location of my freespace folder is /Applications/Freespace2
I'm using Max OS X Version 10.5.7
Any ideas?

EDIT: When looking back over the command line to when I first started the launcher, I realize I made some stupid mistakes. Anyway, I started fiddling with the launcher before I had FS2 installed.  This was a problem, since I directed it to look for itself in my /Applications folder.  Which also explains why it opens up 300 of itself when I open it from the Applications folder.  Silly me.  I know just enough about computers to get me into trouble and then figure out why.  Getting back out again? Not so easy.  

Anyway, how do I fix that, when it won't open anymore?

EDIT2:
I'm using the FS2_launcher version 3.1.1

Further attempts to fix the problem include: I removed the com.soulstorm.MMST2_3.plist file, reinserted it, edited said file to not point at itself, and reremoved it and now the only change is that It tells me it is going to select default preferences before it crashes/quits.

new console message log:

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7/27/09 2:19:10 PM FS2_Launcher[2211] 1
7/27/09 2:19:11 PM FS2_Launcher[2211] found mod folder: /Users/clint/Library/FS2_Open
7/27/09 2:19:11 PM FS2_Launcher[2211] 1
7/27/09 2:19:11 PM FS2_Launcher[2211] adsasdasdasFS2_Open
7/27/09 2:19:11 PM FS2_Launcher[2211] parsing file at: /Users/clint/Library/FS2_Open/fs2_open.ini for screen properties...
7/27/09 2:19:11 PM FS2_Launcher[2211] /Users/clint/Applications/FS2_Open.app
7/27/09 2:19:11 PM FS2_Launcher[2211] Unable to identify Exe at the given location
7/27/09 2:19:11 PM FS2_Launcher[2211] Making User Interface...
7/27/09 2:19:11 PM [0x0-0x12b12b].com.soulstorm.MMST2_3[2211] sh: /Users/clint/Applications/FS2_Open.app/Contents/MacOS/: No such file or directory
7/27/09 2:19:11 PM [0x0-0x12b12b].com.soulstorm.MMST2_3[2211] FS2_Launcher(2211,0xa05e2720) malloc: *** mmap(size=2684354560) failed (error code=12)
7/27/09 2:19:11 PM [0x0-0x12b12b].com.soulstorm.MMST2_3[2211] *** error: can't allocate region
7/27/09 2:19:11 PM [0x0-0x12b12b].com.soulstorm.MMST2_3[2211] *** set a breakpoint in malloc_error_break to debug
7/27/09 2:19:13 PM com.apple.launchd[85] ([0x0-0x12b12b].com.soulstorm.MMST2_3[2211]) Exited abnormally: Bus error

[chief1983]

There are solution(s) for the launcher won't start bug in this thread, you might have to look for a little while.  I can't remember them off the top of my head.  If you've found a new cause (and are running the most up to date version) I'm sure Soulstorm will be around shortly to help you out.

[Soulstorm]

Sorry for not replying earlier, I was on vacation. So, let's see, one thing at a time.

From the looks of your bug report, seems there is a major problem with the Launcher trying to find the actual executable inside the FS2_Open Application. Normally, the Launcher would complain, and it would start up with no menus being displayed whatsoever. I am trying to reproduce the behavior you mention, with no luck. Of course, pointing the Launcher into itself resulting in 300 copies of the launcher being launched, which will be surely fixed.

First of all, I recommend you use the latest version of the Launcher. You said you had 3.1 version, but the latest version is 3.1.1. Due to server changes, the latest one will not be shown via the "Check for Updates" button. You must head over to my site to download version 3.1.1. From then on, you will be able to update properly.

Now, on to your problem. I must admit, that this is strange, because I can't reproduce the bug no matter what I do. So, since you seem a bit disoriented, we will do it one step at a time.

First, delete the file named com.soulstorm.MMST2_3.plist in your user's preferences folder. Do not alter it, do not put it back. just delete it. Start up the application.

If that does not work, then delete the preferences file again, but this time, also delete the folder named "FS2_Open" inside your user's Library.

That should do it. If not, post back the crash log again, as you did before, and also post a screenshot with the entire contents of your Freespace2 folder (only the first level). The Launcher had some problems with mod.ini parsing in the past, and maybe not all of those problems were eliminated. Perhaps it is a filename issue? We'll see.

If I am able to reproduce the bug, I will be able to fix it in a day or two.