SLeuth is ready for testing

Hi guys,

in earlier threads concerning large permanent storage I mentioned the technique that I use to store large amounts of data by using llSay and llOwnerSay to store the data in my SL chat log (chat.txt), then extract the data I want by using a little windows app I developed using Visual Basic Express 2005.

Several asked for a copy of the app, so I have tidied it up, added a small help file, and it is ready for testing.

It works fine on my XP machine, and it requires Framework (but not sure which version, so feedback on what you have and whether it installs successfully or not, and works or not, would be most welcome.

The file (400K) can be downloaded from this link:

http://www.woldspublications.com/temp/setup.exe

Rock

Pretty clever. I'll test that.

I would love to test, but the install doesn't work for me

What happens when you try to install Beverly? Could you also let me know which flavour of Windows you are using, and which version of Framework is installed.

Thanks

Rock

Has anyone successfully installed this utility?

Please guys, give me some feedback.

Rock

Attached is the log file, I'm running XP sp2 and have 2.0 framework installed.

The following properties have been set:
Property: [AdminUser] = true {boolean}
Property: [ProcessorArchitecture] = Intel {string}
Property: [VersionNT] = 5.1.2 {version}
Running checks for package '.NET Framework 2.0', phase BuildList
Running external check with command line "C:\DOCUME~1\Phils\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSDCD.tmp\DotNetFX\dotnetchk.exe"
Process exited with code 1
Setting value '1 {int}' for property 'DotNetInstalled'
Reading value 'Version' of registry key 'HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer'
Read string value '6.0.2900.2180'
Setting value '6.0.2900.2180 {string}' for property 'IEVersion'
The following properties have been set for package '.NET Framework 2.0':
Property: [DotNetInstalled] = 1 {int}
Property: [IEVersion] = 6.0.2900.2180 {string}
Running checks for command 'DotNetFX\instmsia.exe'
Result of running operator 'ValueExists' on property 'VersionNT': true
Result of checks for command 'DotNetFX\instmsia.exe' is 'Bypass'
Running checks for command 'DotNetFX\WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe'
Result of running operator 'ValueExists' on property 'Version9x': false
Result of running operator 'VersionLessThan' on property 'VersionNT' and value '5.0.3': false
Result of running operator 'VersionGreaterThanOrEqualTo' on property 'VersionMsi' and value '3.0': true
Result of checks for command 'DotNetFX\WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe' is 'Bypass'
Running checks for command 'DotNetFX\dotnetfx.exe'
Result of running operator 'ValueNotEqualTo' on property 'DotNetInstalled' and value '0': true
Result of checks for command 'DotNetFX\dotnetfx.exe' is 'Bypass'
'.NET Framework 2.0' RunCheck result: No Install Needed
Launching Application.
Running command 'C:\Documents and Settings\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\6VK3SJMN\Sleuth.application' with arguments ''
ShellExecuteEx failed with error code 2
Error: The following error occurred attempting to install 'C:\Documents and Settings\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\6VK3SJMN\Sleuth.application':
"The system cannot find the file specified. "

Many thanks for that Beverly. I suspect it is the help file I attached. Will work on it.

Rock

Yeah, I have to work tonight, but I'll be testing this tomorrow. Nice idea. I tried to do some xml retention/extraction from chat a while back, but hell I'm an old-style db programmer lol. I couldn't get it to work. Always thought it was a decent idea though.

i wish i could be more help, but i know nothing about vb

i'm an old fashioned 3 gl programmer

Problems here too, I get a "could not find the file specified" message
.NET v3 on XP SP2

OK guys,

Everything *should* be fine now. It was the referencing for the help file that was causing it not to deploy correctly.

I have now included all the references via manifest files.

You can download the zipped folder from this link:

www.woldspublications.com/temp/publish.zip

Inside the zip file is the publish folder, save this anywhere convenient on your hard disk, then go into this folder and run the setup.exe file.

This does not place a shortcut on your desktop, but you will find the utility in your Start menu Programs, SLeuth, Sleuth

Please let me know if you install ok, or if you have any problems, and what you think of the utility.

Rock

Well I got it to work, or atleast you did . In so far as it downloaded and installed just fine, but it dosn't apper to do anything.

I set a Parse value as per the help text and hit the parse button, but my entiere chat log sits there as if I had it open in notepad, but without the find capability. I am not trying to be negative here, I love what you are trying to achive and would like to use it as part of my systems. Let me know if there is any help I can give, I am keen to see this work.

Hi Very,

you are not alone. I was so cock-a-hoop over finally getting it to deploy with the help file, I din't recheck the functionality. My copy on my work PC also behaves the same way. I shall check it all this evening when I get in from work, and hopefully get a fully functioning version up this evening. I shall post when I have got it working on my other PCs OK.

Rock

Thanks Rock,

My intrest stems from the fact that I am dumping Data into the chat log, in a format that can be cut and pasted into a notecard, as a form of backup. This could save a lot of time finding the data.