NZDN Very Sparse Autogen

[toprob]

I am having the same issue (sparse autogen). I just have FSX.

My AutogenConfigurationManager.log looks like this...

11:27:02 a.m. | AutogenConfigurationMerger 1.0.0.38791
11:27:02 a.m. | FSPath: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\VLC_Libraries\Tools
11:27:02 a.m. | Scenery.cfg not found

Is the Scenery.cfg not found entry normal?

That's interesting that the same thing is going on with FSX, Murray. I've posted a report with SceenryDesign.org, and we'll figure a solution.

If this happened during the installation, then you could try installing it yourself. You would need to do this via the 'run' box (Start | type 'run')

As Nick suggested, there's a single .exe which does the merge work plus the install. When it installs, it copies itself to a place where it is unlikely to be messed with -- %ProgramFiles(x86)% or for 32 bit, %ProgramFiles%.

So you can try a manual install, using a command line in the run box. The format of the command line is:

"Full path to autogencongurationmerger\AutogenConfigurationMerger.exe" install simtype

Where the simtype will be one of these:

fsx
fsxse
p3dv2
p3dv3

And the full path is the drive/path of one of the supplied AutogenConfigurationMerger.exe's, which are installed with Real NZ Dunedin. One is in the Godzone\OtherInstallers folder, and the other is in VLC_Libraries\Tools. Either would work, they are identical.

So, for me I'd use:
"I:\Godzone\OtherInstallers\AutogenConfigurationMerger.exe" install p3dv3

Note the quotes, and where they end!

[BruceR]

Been having a play with my Run folder as per your instructions. I've tried full path to VLC_Libraries, and also (x86) Godzone and neither worked. You may be interested to know I don't have a SceneryDesign.org folder in (x86). I can't find it anywhere.

Bruce R

[toprob]

Bruce, the SceneryDesign.org folder won't exist until it's installed, so don't worry about that.
What exactly happens when you use 'run'?
What's your path the AutogenConfigurationMerger.exe?
What's your 'run' command?

(You should be able to 'run' again, and the previous entry will be highlighted, so Ctrl-c should copy it ready to paste here.)

[BruceR]

I got it! I was putting the incomplete wording in the Run box. Now there’s plenty of firewood on the Taieri for the cold Dunedin winters.

This is what you suggested and it got me there.

"C:\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v3\VLC_Libraries\AutogenConfigurationMerger.exe" install p3dv3

There’s now an entry in the exe.xml file;

<Launch.Addon>
<Name>AutogenConfigurationMerger</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>False</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\Program Files (x86)\SceneryDesign.org\AutogenConfigurationMerger\AutogenConfigurationMerger.exe</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
</SimBase.Document>

Thanks for your help.


Bruce R

[Ian Warren]

I'm also going in with a Virgin OS WIN7 and two near Virgin programs FSX and P3DV3 ... so I maybe missing some VLC library addons but we will see

[toprob]

I've had a thought, which I'll need to explore. This explains P3D v3, but not FSX misbehaving, but I'll look a little deeper.

With Prepar3d v3, the Prepar3d.exe is called four times in quick succession, to remove any previous Scenery Library entries for each of the two folders, and puts them both back. In the past, I've asked the installer to wait for the first three calls to end, so as not to interfere with the next one, but not the fourth, so it may be that Prepar3d is still running when ACMT is called. A long shot, but worth a look. I know that Prepar3d v3 takes a long time to let go of all its files when it closes, so it is possible.

This doesn't explain FSX, as FSX.exe doesn't get called at all, this is a new feature of Prepar3d v3. But maybe something else like scenery.cfg is being locked just long enough to upset the system.

Damn today's fast bloody computers....

But one good thing about this is that those who have this problem should just be able to run the VLC Libraries installer again to fix it. Maybe.

[Ian Warren]

I've had a thought, which I'll need to explore. This explains P3D v3, but not FSX misbehaving, but I'll look a little deeper.

One thing I have found, with the installer for P3D when to change the directly, when click on the HD that is stored on , ..... when click F:/Program files(X-86) Lockheed Martin/ ... typical directly I did not change in the installer dialogue box, simply did not recognize it , I'm yet to look and see when I install into P3D were it went , currently just flying the area in FSX to study the scenery.

I really do like the photo real harbour water affects , there now I'll post a screen shortly .. quite amazing how you study the shipping channel for the cruise liners that stop in the season.

[toprob]

Not quite sure what you are saying here, Ian, but if you have installed any Subscription scenery in Prepar3d v3 before, Dunedin will use the same 'Godzone' location you chose before.

[toprob]

Can anyone who has this problem try running the VLC Libraries installer by itself again? You'll find the installer in Godzone\OtherInstallers\VLClibrariesV1.49, wherever you put your Godzone folder.
You can unselect 'add to library' as they will already be added.

[Ian Warren]

No Still have not installed any Subscription as yet in P3D , Installing Dunedin , in FSX found the directory on the 'G' Drive .. installed perfectly other than the tree issue, I ll look at that tomorrow.

Went installing to P3D , the Activation box to guide you to the HD , me the 'G' drive , it simply stayed and locked on 'C' drive , it did not know were the P3D was so I manually typed the directory.

I'm still yet to see the result , but files moved to a folder in 'G' program files /LM , I have a look tomorrow morning first thing ..... what I should do is install the Sub's to see if they find the directory.

[toprob]

Ah, ok, that makes sense.
With Prepar3d v3 you can choose anywhere you like to install addons, as the prepar3d folder is not recommended. So the Prepar3d install path defaults to the LM-recommended location, but you can choose anywhere, and a separate drive is recommended if available. This only happens once with Godzone scenery, unless you read the manual, and follow the directions there.

[Ian Warren]

Most all the scenery to LM has simply been simply copied across, being both installs since the OS decided it was to go still been slowly installing .. no Subs as yet , Scenery is easy to install when ya know were thing have to be , hence reason did not bother reading the manual , at this early stage ... still getting to learn the diff between the both but scenery, the freeware just simply plopped in .

[Ian Warren]

Last count here I have five independent HDs .. 'F' is called P3D , 'G' is FSX only , ... 'C' course OS and other is storage and Art work HD ... very handy .

[russhart]

Running P3D 3.4 in Win 10 64bit.

My exe.xml file has no entry to the tool.

My AutoGenConfigurationMerger log has the following entry -
10:02:33 AM | AutogenConfigurationMerger 1.0.0.38791
10:02:33 AM | FSPath: E:\Addon Scenery\Godzone\OtherInstallers\AutogenConfigurationMerger
10:02:33 AM | Scenery.cfg not found

No autogen trees showing as per Robs screenshot.

Russell

[toprob]

Thanks Russ, appreciate your feedback with this.

Could you try rerunning the VLC Libraries installer by itself, as detailed here?

Arno, the ACMT author, has supplied a new installer which gives more info in the log file, but I would first like to test whether my original theory that too much was trying to happen at once during the Dunedin install is the cause here.
Although you can manually install ACMT, it is fiddly, so it is easier to just reinstall the Libraries, which calls the ACMT installer.

There are currently two threads here, so if anyone is reading this and looking to help, then please jump to the other thread linked above.

Cheers!

[Ian Warren]

I'm going to install the Subscription Scenery and see if the ACMT works, with the FSX , starts install and is Ver:s 1.49 , then says it is already loaded, No install directory box , the scenery went in fine for FSX and P3Dv3 , currently going around in circles, It say's is already installed , I have a look a Sub 1a and see what happens there.

[toprob]

Ian, as I said earlier there is nothing you can do here, installing the Subscription doesn't install ACMT, the subscription doesn't use or know about ACMT, and the included VLC Libraries installer won't run if it finds a later version, to prevent it overwriting the correct libraries.

[Ian Warren]

I'll take Dunedin out, and start again, the scenery works perfect in both FSX and P3D but GZ trees or an install to what directory or sim did not show up.

[toprob]

Ian, please listen to me -- there is nothing you can do which will make a difference! Taking Dunedin out won't make any difference to this issue! Anything you do will make any difference, I am trying to figure a solution but it will involve a patch, so please just wait for the patch.

EDIT: sorry, just realised that there may be a good reason for you to reinstall, if you didn't choose the correct location initially. Please read the manual which details how to remove the Godzone xml file to start over with a new Godzone location. This won't make any difference to the autogen issue, but it will let you set up your P3D3 Godzone addon scenery with the correct location.

[russhart]

Rob,

Okay I ran the VLC Libraries 1.49 installer (in the Godzone folder) and it installed and then called for the AutogenConfigurationTool to run, but nothing happened. I tried the ACT installer (in the Godzone folder) again but it would not start?

I'll wait for the patch as otherwise the scenery is fabulous

Russ