[13.9 Beta Thread]

1 hour ago, C-Beats said:

Tools > Manage > Storefronts. Turn off automatic imports.

Thanks, as mentioned in my note I was aware of the workaround to turn it off to fix which I have done, but wanted to report the issue.

[13.9 Beta Thread]

I've been getting this error when using the automatic storefront updates checkbox turned on, every time I launch LB since v13.8, and is still present in v13.9 beta 1.

 

Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

App:     LaunchBox
Version: 13.9-beta-1
Theme:   Default
Type:    System.NullReferenceException
Site:    System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[System.String,Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Processes.AutoImportGame] ScanForGames(Boolean ByRef)
Source:  LaunchBox

   at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.Processes.Scanning.ScanForGames(Boolean& hasExpiredCredentials)
   at PoolRequest.ConnectSupportedInterceptor(Boolean& hasExpiredCredentials, PoolRequest )
   at LaunchBox.Definitions.MockSpecification.NewJmsSerializer(List`1& task)
   at MockTag.ConnectSupportedInterceptor(List`1& task, MockTag )
   at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Desktop.ViewModels.MainViewModel.<>c.ChangeJmsState()
   at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Threading.<>c__DisplayClass0_0.InterruptScopeHelper(Object )
   at Unbroken.LaunchBox.Windows.Threading.<>c__DisplayClass0_0.CancelAspectReg()
   at System.Threading.Thread.StartHelper.Callback(Object state)
   at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
--- End of stack trace from previous location ---
   at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
   at System.Threading.Thread.StartCallback()

Recent Log:

   9:15:34 AM Exception

 

I've also reported the bug through the regular channels.   Unchecking the box seems to prevent the error for now.

Thanks,

Rod

 

[Launchbox causing(?) irritating problems]

On 4/16/2020 at 7:09 AM, mrpetenorth said:

OK. I know I'm going to get a load of people telling me this isn't happening but it definitely is.

It began with BigBox, every time I closed it, my wireless mouse wouldn't work and I had to unplug and reattach the USB receiver to get it going again.

However, since yesterday when Launchbox is open, I get periodic (every 20mins or so) User Account Control requests to open a particular program (it was MusicBee, to the point I uninstalled it, now it's another program). Also, my mouse is randomly stopping and my (wireless Logitech) keyboard acts as though the ctrl button is pressed (this is solved by ctrl+alt+del and simply exiting again), but these things ONLY HAPPEN while Launchbox is open.

I can provide any more info you need, but this is very irritating as it happens while I am running emulators too.

I know this is an old post - but I thought I'd mention I have the exact same problem with usb attached devices, after a while running Launchbox my mouse and keyboard (keyboard especially) don't function properly.    Only occurs after Launchbox has been running for a while, and only fix is to reboot my machine as even unplugging/replugging doesn't seem to fix it when it occurs.   Its difficult to reproduce as it is not predictable what is causing it but it is for sure only when the program is running.

[Guide: How to Import Blizzard Games into LaunchBox]

37 minutes ago, kichi77 said:

Hello, could you tell me how to add overwatch 2?

If you follow this link they have a table near the center of the page.  Below I highlighted what I think you need.

 

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1113049716
 

Current

Publisher	Battlenet Game Title	Steam Shortcut Code	Notes
Blizzard	Blizzard Arcade Collection	--exec="launch RTRO"
	Diablo II: Resurrected	--exec="launch OSI"
	Diablo III	--exec="launch D3"
	Diablo IV		game still in development
	Diablo Immortal (PC)	--exec="launch ANBS"	mobile launch + PC Open Beta - June 2, 2022
	Hearthstone	--exec="launch WTCG"
	Heroes of the Storm	--exec="launch Hero"
	Overwatch 2	--exec="launch Pro"	Overwatch 2 has replaced Overwatch in BNet Launcher
	StarCraft	--exec="launch S1"	F5 toggles between SC legacy and Remastered
	StarCraft 2	--exec="launch S2"
	Warcraft III: Reforged	--exec="launch W3"
	World of Warcraft	--exec="launch WoW"
	Burning Crusade Classic Wrath of the Lich King Classic + World of Warcraft Classic	--exec="launch WoWC"	Burning Crusade Classic Wrath of the Lich King Classic/WoW Classic toggled in BNet Launcher
	Warcraft Arclight Rumble	--exec="launch GRY"	For mobile only; not available for PC
Activision	Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War	--exec="launch ZEUS"
	Call of Duty: Black Ops 4	--exec="launch VIPR"	Warning: see Overlay Overlap Bug section
	Call of Duty: MW 2019	--exec="launch ODIN"	Warning: see Overlay Overlap Bug section; known as Call of Duty: Warzone
	Call of Duty: MW 2	--exec="launch AUKS"
	Call of Duty: MW 2 Campaign Remastered	--exec="launch LAZR"
	Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time	--exec="launch WLBY"

 

Legacy

Publisher	Battlenet Game Title	Steam Shortcut Code	Notes
Blizzard	Diablo 3	battlenet://D3
	Hearthstone	battlenet://WTCG
	Heroes of the Storm	battlenet://Hero
	Overwatch	battlenet://Pro
	StarCraft	battlenet://S1
	StarCraft 2	battlenet://S2
	World of Warcraft	battlenet://WoW
Activision	Call of Duty: Black Ops 4	battlenet://VIPR

[Guide: How to Import Blizzard Games into LaunchBox]

26 minutes ago, Twisteddren said:

Has anyone figured out what the command would be to start Diablo Immortal yet? I would try but I’m not even sure how people found the other ones.

This is the table at the link https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1113049716

Did you try:   --exec="launch ANBS"

Blizzard Arcade Collection

--exec="launch RTRO"

Diablo II: Resurrected

--exec="launch OSI"

Diablo III

--exec="launch D3"

Diablo Immortal (PC)

--exec="launch ANBS"

Hearthstone

--exec="launch WTCG"

Heroes of the Storm

--exec="launch Hero"

Overwatch

--exec="launch Pro"

StarCraft

--exec="launch S1"

F5 toggles between SC legacy and Remastered

StarCraft 2

--exec="launch S2"

Warcraft III: Reforged

--exec="launch W3"

World of Warcraft

--exec="launch WoW"

Burning Crusade Classic +
World of Warcraft Classic

--exec="launch WoWC"

Burning Crusade Classic/WoW Classic toggled in BNet Launcher

Warcraft Arclight Rumble

--exec="launch GRY"

For mobile only; not available for PC

Activision

Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War

--exec="launch ZEUS"

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

--exec="launch VIPR"

Warning: see Overlay Overlap Bug section

Call of Duty: MW 2019

--exec="launch ODIN"

Warning: see Overlay Overlap Bug section;
known as Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: MW 2

--exec="launch AUKS"

Call of Duty: MW 2
Campaign Remastered

--exec="launch LAZR"

Call of Duty: Vanguard

--exec="launch FORE"

Crash Bandicoot 4:
It's About Time

--exec="launch WLBY"

[12.12 Beta Testing]

Just now, Jason Carr said:

Using Tools > Download > Update Metadata and Media.

Got it, thanks!

[12.12 Beta Testing]

On 5/12/2022 at 10:54 AM, faeran said:

Beta 3:

• New Feature: LaunchBox can now downloaded bezels for both MAME and RetroArch, during import and media downloads (courtesy of the Bezel Project)

For this one, how does one add bezels for already configured Retroarch emulator/games already imported?

[Significant delays trying to edit game properties.]

On 5/23/2022 at 2:13 PM, C-Beats said:

Can you do the following for me:

Go to Tools > Options and turn on Debug Logging (if not already). Then a few times just select a game, then press CTRL+E, wait for the Add/Edit window to show, then hit cancel. Open and close the window 3 or 4 times, then close LaunchBox and see me the log file produced. I'll review see if there anything obvious going on in that.

Here you go.   I tried editing/closing after switching between two titles, but also tried opening/closing the edit dialog on the same game as well.

Debug 2022-05-23 02-04-04 PM (1).zip

[Significant delays trying to edit game properties.]

The latter for sure.   After clicking 'edit metadata/media' in the context dialog box it disappears relatively quickly (and game details clears), but after that I see a spinning mouse cursor wheel for quite some time before the edit game metadata properties box actually appears.  I should mention though that it seems quite slow to refresh the game details when highlighting between different individual titles as well, but once the game details populates navigating the context menu seems to be ok until I try to bring up the edit metadata/media, like mentioned above.

[Significant delays trying to edit game properties.]

Correct.  The context menu pop up is reasonable.   It’s just when actually trying to open the edit dialog box itself to change metadata.

[Significant delays trying to edit game properties.]

Not sure if anyone else has experienced this but when right-clicking on a title, and clicking to edit game metadata/media it takes a long time for the menu to appear to edit the details.   Its been like this for some time I was hoping with newer version releases it would have been improved but so far it only seems to have gotten worse.    Tried CTRL-E shortcut and same problem.

I was using 12.11 and recently upgraded to 12.12 beta 2 (but has had this issue for many version back now).

It takes upwards of 15-20 seconds or longer for the Edit games properties window to appear.

Specs:

i7-2700k/16GB RAM/500GB SSD/Radeon R9 270x

[12.10 Beta Testing]

Just now, neil9000 said:

Yes, i reported this on the first page of this thread.

My apologies, must have overlooked that note... thanks!

[12.10 Beta Testing]

Trying the beta, not sure if this problem was present before but thought I should mention the Download Platform/Playlist Theme Videos dialog box takes an EXTREMELY long time to open/refresh.  Anyone else experiencing this?  Takes about 10+mins just to finish opening on my screen.

[Guide: How to Import Blizzard Games into LaunchBox]

Thanks!

[Guide: How to Import Blizzard Games into LaunchBox]

On 12/30/2021 at 2:30 AM, sundogak said:

You don't have to mess with the shortcuts, just make sure 

1. signed in and BattleNet running or it will just go to the launch screen but not actually run the game
2. that your application path for the game is pointed to the Battle.net.exe
3. root folder is set correctly to C:\Program Files (x86)\Battle.net  (assuming standard C drive install)
4. that you use the game specific code (first page ones still work) and place in Application Command-Line Parameters field. 

See example below:

For all Blizzard Games change Update Application Path and Root Folder (example shown in snapshot is for Diablo II Resurrection):

Application Path:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Battle.net\Battle.net.exe

Root Folder:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Battle.net

 

 

Then the game specific items are same as listed on first page:

Application Command Line- Parameters for Diablo Resurrection:

--exec="launch OSI"

Application Command Line- Parameters for Diablo III:

--exec="launch D3"

Application Command Line-Parameters for Overwatch:

--exec="launch Pro"

 

This seems to work well to launch the game, but is there a way to keep the launcher hidden when opening the game (as it seems to come to the foreground)?  And same with exiting once the game closes it just sits at the launcher instead of returning attention to Launchbox/Bigbox.....

[Mouse issue in Launchbox - Left or Right click returns to LB but emulator still running?]

No, I did not... not sure why this happens still...

[(404) Session has expired. Please login..]

Hmm well I’m using 11.12 beta 6 and it was still happening, I ran a scan last night and when I checked this morning had the same message and 2000+ errors.

 

[(404) Session has expired. Please login..]

I have this same issue...

[Whole load of gamesdbase errors]

Thanks just tested again looks like it’s working ok now!

[Whole load of gamesdbase errors]

Apologies for responding to an old thread but I seem to be having this exact issue as well.

 

Right now I'm up to >400 errors as per my attached screenshot.  Database connection error.   Seemed to just start happening recently as it was working earlier today?

[Launchbox keeps crashing updating media]

Still having this issue, was hoping perhaps someone had a suggestion...

[Launchbox keeps crashing updating media]

Message to Jason Carr if he is checking this forum... or perhaps LordMonkus if you see this and can pass the note along..

Is it possible to change the behavior of the above error dialog from completely quitting launchbox to allowing user input to at least 'Retry' the file/folder save attempt, or cancel/abort the job so the entire application isn't quitting out and having to be reopened again when this happens?   When you have thousands of files to load media for and have to start over at the very beginning again and again it becomes very frustrating.

 

I'm convinced my disk isn't the problem from everything I've checked and have yet to solve this issue, but at least being able to retry the job without starting again might help in the meantime for folks that hit this problem.

 

Thanks,

Rod

[Launchbox keeps crashing updating media]

I've been having difficulty getting my  media to update, I keep getting an error message like the one below, and then rather than giving me an option of retrying, Launchbox just quits.  However the file/folder is set to Full Control for all users and I can navigate to and access the path no problem through windows explorer.   I thought maybe it was  a power management issue (maybe putting the device to sleep - so I disabled everything like this in the power settings) but it still occurred while actively being monitored.  I tried running Launchbox as administrator as well just in case, but no dice.

I didn't have this issue until I updated recently to the newest versions of Launchbox (11.8) not sure if that has anything to do with it.   The drive is locally connected on a USB 3.0 port with a drive enclosure.   I ran disk scans/checks all came up clean (so I'm doubtful its a failing disk as the error suggests).  I also refreshed the file and folder permissions again on the entire folder structure to be sure, yet it still happens (takeown/icacls, etc.).

I do have the paths for the media saved in this folder as I have it shared out for a few computers to access in my home network.   So far it has occurred in different folders with the same error message, I even tried deleting them completely as they come up but I keep seeing new ones (this is the 3rd one so far).

 

[Mouse issue in Launchbox - Left or Right click returns to LB but emulator still running?]

Just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this and if there is some kind of workaround to prevent it.

Specifically, I'm finding that after launching a game, doesn't matter the platform/emulator... while it's running if I left or right-click anywhere it kicks back to the Launchbox screen with the 'Game Over' background, but the emulator is still running (I didn't press anything or type 'ESC' to get out). 

Has anyone else seen this?   I don't want to completely disable mouse support as some emulators/games need it, but I also don't want clicking on something to return back to LB either, it should only do this when I press the quit key, whatever it is set to.

[MAME Import Full Set Issues? 0.222]

Weird I went to edit an existing game, then it prompted me to download updated Metadata, now the import seems to be working again.....   Would this set have just been added to the Metadata recently?