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AutogenConfigurationMerger Not Installed?

Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:58 am
by catplace
In AutogenConfigurationMerger.log, I see this:

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5:42:03 PM | AutogenConfigurationMerger 1.0.6391.34614
5:42:03 PM | Starting install of EXE for FS version Prepar3Dv4
5:42:03 PM | Error! Stopping...
5:42:03 PM | Value cannot be null.
Parameter name: path1
5:42:03 PM |    at System.IO.Path.Combine(String path1, String path2)
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.Installer.AlreadyInstalled()
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.Installer.PerformInstall()
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.AutogenConfigurationMerger.InstallExe()
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.AutogenConfigurationMerger..ctor(String[] args)

I can't find AutogenConfigurationMerger.exe in any folder, and there's rather a lot of default autogen in Tahiti.

Is the installer not installing AutogenConfigurationMerger correctly? Can this be fixed, or can I install it manually?

Thanks!

Re: AutogenConfigurationMerger Not Installed?

Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:42 pm
by admin
Can you post a screenshot of the autogen.

Check the registry under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SceneryDesign.org\AutogenConfigurationMerger. What is the path of the install folder?

Re: AutogenConfigurationMerger Not Installed?

Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:44 pm
by catplace
Thanks (again) for your quick reply!

That registry entry doesn't indicate an install folder, but only a Version (1.0.6391.34614). If an install folder should have been indicated there, perhaps that didn't happen because the installation failed.

The actual installation folder appears to be "C:\Users\Peter\AppData\Roaming\SceneryDesign.org\AutogenConfigurationMerger". This only contains AutogenConfigurationMerger.log and a backup1 folder.

I've attached a couple of screenshots. If there are better locations that should show off your custom autogen, let me know and I'll resubmit.

Re: AutogenConfigurationMerger Not Installed?

Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 12:41 pm
by admin
Download the autogen config merger from here:

http://www.scenerydesign.org/latest-rel ... Merger.zip

Save the exe file to a folder then start the command prompt.

Type in the drive your folder is on, for example -> d: then press enter.

install the tool by typing -> d:\the_folder_you_saved_it_to\autogenconfigurationmerger.exe install and press enter. You should get a window pop up asking you what version of P3D to install to.

Run P3D once, then close and restart. See if the autogen is installed or not.

Re: AutogenConfigurationMerger Not Installed?

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 3:39 am
by catplace
When trying "AutogenConfigurationMerger.exe install" (from the correct folder), no popup appeared. AutogenConfigurationMerger.log became:

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2:30:48 PM | AutogenConfigurationMerger version 1.1.6531.37127 rev cab4a053 date 19-Nov-17 6:34:49 AM
2:30:48 PM | Starting install of EXE for FS version unknown
2:30:48 PM | Error! Stopping...
2:30:48 PM | Value cannot be null.
Parameter name: path1
2:30:48 PM |    at System.IO.Path.Combine(String path1, String path2)
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.Installer.AlreadyInstalled()
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.Installer.PerformInstall()
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.AutogenConfigurationMerger.InstallExe()
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.AutogenConfigurationMerger..ctor(String[] args)


I then tried "AutogenConfigurationMerger.exe install p3dv4". AutogenConfigurationMerger.log became:

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2:32:40 PM | AutogenConfigurationMerger version 1.1.6531.37127 rev cab4a053 date 19-Nov-17 6:34:49 AM
2:32:40 PM | Starting install of EXE for FS version Prepar3Dv4
2:32:40 PM | Error! Stopping...
2:32:40 PM | Value cannot be null.
Parameter name: path1
2:32:40 PM |    at System.IO.Path.Combine(String path1, String path2)
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.Installer.AlreadyInstalled()
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.Installer.PerformInstall()
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.AutogenConfigurationMerger.InstallExe()
   at ASToFra.AutogenConfigurationMerger.AutogenConfigurationMerger..ctor(String[] args)

The null value seems to be the common factor.

The scenery was no different in the sim.

Re: AutogenConfigurationMerger Not Installed?

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 12:17 pm
by admin
Try deleting all registry entries under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SceneryDesign.org\AutogenConfigurationMerger and try the installation again.

Re: AutogenConfigurationMerger Not Installed?

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:06 pm
by catplace
Thanks; that was it! You're amazing.

I gather that AutogenConfigurationMerger isn't removed on uninstallation (and I can understand why this would be problematic). However, this may result in subsequent reinstallations failing. I can't think of an elegant solution. Perhaps a 'force' option during uninstallation or reinstallation? FAQ?