Stand-Alone Modules for AutoPatcher

[perspectivism]

Another question.

I'm creating standalone module for poweroff, all ok, but for detection?

These are the lines of poweroff.amc:

[AutoPatcher 5.0 Module]

[Configuration]

Name=Poweroff 3.0.1.3

Author=Jorgen Bosman

Description=Poweroff ? uno strumento che consente di spegnere o riavviare automaticamente il pc.

ParentID=STAND_ALONE_ENU

UniqueID=Stand_alone

URL=

Default=False

Expand=False

PicturePath=

ETA=5

NeedsRestart=False

Language=1040

TargetOS=ANY_2K_VERSION,ANY_XP_VERSION

TargetIE=ANY_IE

Priority=20051110

[Detection]

RegistryKey=

RegistryData=

RegistryValue=

[install With Backups]

md "%programfiles%\PowerOff"

copy "Module:\poweroff.exe" "%PROGRAMFILES%\PowerOff\poweroff.exe"

[install Without Backups]

same:

[+theblazingangel MVC]

@Massimiliano2

you need to delve into your registry and find something that can identify the version of the software.

- right click the registry key path (think of it as a folder) and select 'copy key name'. paste it after 'registrykey='. Note use shorthand for the hives (e.g. 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER' should be 'HKCU')

- copy the value (think of this as a file) name and paste after 'registrydata='

- copy the data in the value, and paste after 'registryvalue='

note, either me or raptor have got the terms 'data' and 'value' mixed up, but what i mean by 'value' is like a file, and 'data' the data in the file (value).

also, i note this module is for LCID 1040.

if the same setup file can be used for english windows, you need to follow AIO rules (see translation documentation). the .amc file should be named like 'poweroff_ita.amc', the folder 'poweroff', and the setup instructions should use 'autopatcher:\modules\stand_alone_mods\poweroff\poweroff.exe'.

this means there isnt two copies of the setup/program file in two seperate folders, and the one folder is shared with one or more .amc files of different languages.

[perspectivism]

The problem is that poweroff is an utility standalone... there is a file poweroff.exe. :unsure:

[+theblazingangel MVC]

The problem is that poweroff is an utility standalone... there is a file poweroff.exe. :unsure:

can poweroff.exe be use on english windows and not just italian (1040) ?

if its just specifically for itallian windows then have:

poweroff_ita.amc

poweroff_ita.amc_files / poweroff.exe

if it can be used on multiple language versions of windows, have:

poweroff_ita.amc (containg the ita translation)

poweroff / poweroff.exe (containing the shared file)

in the first instance, because the folder name is the same as the .amc (ignore the '_files' bit), you would use 'module:\poweroff.exe' in the setup instructions.

in the second instance, the folder name is not the same, so you would have to use 'autopatcher:\modules\stand_alone_mods\poweroff\poweroff.exe' to access it (note 'autopatcher:\' refers to autopatcher.exe's location).

[perspectivism]

It's the second istance, done!

But the real problem is detection.

Autopatcher can detect the folder of installation specified (example, c:\program files\poweroff\poweroff.exe)??

What's the command line or condition?

[+theblazingangel MVC]

It's the second istance, done!

But the real problem is detection.

Autopatcher can detect the folder of installation specified (example, c:\program files\poweroff\poweroff.exe)??

What's the command line or condition?

AP 5.1 doesnt have file detection, just registry detection. file detection will come in AP 6.x

if theres nothing in the registry to use, do this:

1) create a setup file called 'inst.apf' and include it alongside poweroff.exe

2) in inst.apf past the following code

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

;AutoPatcher Detection
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AutoPatcher]
"PowerOff"="3.0.1.3"

3) use the following detection

RegistryKey=HKLM\SOFTWARE\AutoPatcher
RegistryData=PowerOff
RegistryValue=3.0.1.3

note, if it only applies to the current user, replace 'HKLM' with 'HKCU' and 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE' with 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER'.

[perspectivism]

Works!

Final lines of poweroff_ita.amc:

[AutoPatcher 5.0 Module]

[Configuration]

Name=Poweroff 3.0.1.3

Author=Jorgen Bosman

Description=Poweroff ? uno strumento che consente di spegnere o riavviare automaticamente il pc. Guida: http://www.megalab.it/articoli.php?id=295

ParentID=STAND_ALONE_ENU

UniqueID=Stand_alone

URL=

Default=False

Expand=False

PicturePath=

ETA=5

NeedsRestart=False

Language=1040

TargetOS=ANY_2K_VERSION,ANY_XP_VERSION

TargetIE=ANY_IE

Priority=20051110

[Detection]

RegistryKey=HKLM\SOFTWARE\AutoPatcher

RegistryData=PowerOff

RegistryValue=3.0.1.3

[install With Backups]

md "%programfiles%\PowerOff"

copy "autopatcher:\modules\stand_alone_mods\poweroff\poweroff.exe" "%PROGRAMFILES%\PowerOff\poweroff.exe"

regedit /s "autopatcher:\modules\stand_alone_mods\poweroff\inst.apf"

[install Without Backups]

same:

[+theblazingangel MVC]

Works!

Final lines of poweroff_ita.amc:

(Y)

[perspectivism]

Now, exists a command to copy folder?

Example, instead of this line:

copy "autopatcher:\modules\stand_alone_mods\poweroff\poweroff.exe" "%PROGRAMFILES%\PowerOff\poweroff.exe"

I want a line to copy directly a folder and eventual subfolders.

[+theblazingangel MVC]

@Massimiliano2, well all your really doing is writing a batch file (.bat or .cmd).

autopatcher copies the install instructions to a .bat or .cmd file in your temp directory, replaces the relative paths using 'module:\' and 'autopatcher:\' with the full direct paths paths, runs the batch file, and deletes it again.

you could use:

copy "autopatcher:\modules\stand_alone_mods\poweroff\subfolder\*.*" "%PRORAMFILES%\poweroff\subfolder\*.*"

to copy everything in a subfolder of the power off folder across.

im not 100% sure if it'll also copy subfolders of the subfolder.

you should still use the other command to specifically copy poweroff.exe, else using *.* in that folder will also copy inst.apf which you dont want!

[perspectivism]

Please can you verify if these standalone modules are ok for an official release?

I'm with dkdk_it for pubblication of italian release.

These are few megabytes:

http://rapidshare.de/files/14133733/modules.rar.html

Edited February 25, 2006 by Massimiliano2

[+theblazingangel MVC]

@Massimiliano2,

there were a few problems, but ive fixed them and encrypted your mods.

problems:

1) not all .amc files had '_ita' in the name, meaning if and when combined with english copies, the'd over write them instead of existing side by side. ive renamed them and altered the install paths.

2) optimised regseekers install instructions, swapping out about 11 lines with a single one! (using *.* to copy all files in the subfolder!).

3) replaced tweaks_ita.amc with the official one from the upcomming italian release.

delete your copies before extracting mine so you get rid of the stuff i renamed!

http://rapidshare.de/files/14140814/modules_enc.rar.html

ive spotted a few slight AIO mistakes in the few mods i downloaded to look at. i think i'll soon go through all the ones on the front page and correct any mistakes.

[perspectivism]

Please read my message about update release, thanks:

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...iew=getlastpost

Edited February 27, 2006 by Massimiliano2

[perspectivism]

Standalone modules are ok, but why appears "non ufficiale" (in english not official), where there is the first group?

See attachment:

[perspectivism]

In the meantime, I've done other corrections, encryption required:

http://rapidshare.de/files/14302722/modules.rar.html

Please see also the problem above this post. (the color is black, therefore the module is encrypted, but still appears not official).

Edited February 27, 2006 by Massimiliano2

[+theblazingangel MVC]

@Massimiliano2

sorry, it took so long for me to get round to. here are your new modules. extract to autopatcher/modules/

http://rapidshare.de/files/14597810/modules2_enc.rar.html

i havent got a clue why thats happening in the above image...

[gandolas]

Added new updated modules:

- 7zip PTG

- Paint.NET 2.6 ENU

- Paint.NET 2.6 PTG

- Unlocker 1.8.1 ENU

- Unlocker 1.8.1 PTG

- Mozilla Firefox 1.5 pt-BR

Edited March 6, 2006 by gandolas

[ChrisbyBoy]

Can you add in for next month IE7

[dkdk_it]

Can you add in for next month IE7

NO... becouse it's still a BETA version... Is it right, gandolas?!?

[+theblazingangel MVC]

IE7 will not be included unitl it goes final, and it wont appear here but in the main xp release.

[gandolas]

As dkdk_it and TheBlazingAngel said, it won't be included until it's labled as final (and stable).

[ShadowSystems]

Hello.

First off, I'd just like to thank you *whole-heartedly* for all the effort you & the dev team / contributors have put into making this an *awesome* way for us to keep new systems in tip-top-shape without having to muck about grabbing everything from MS the slow way... ::D:

Second, a note about the "MegaUpload" site you've got your stuff hosted by - they're pushing porn pop-up's. :blink: :blush: :no: :angry:

I clicked the little red X to close the floating flash ad (grrr), waited the five seconds for it to show the "download here" link, and noticed a new window come up.

Thinking it might be a system notice (like "It'll be a few minutes for us to serve you this file - there are only 32,987,556 people ahead of you in line." or some such) only to stare at a "Click here to see live cam ######!" ad! Complete with NSFW / NSF-Minors images of graphicly-depicted actions that are DEFINITELY not legal in the United States...

Any chance you can point me to a repository that *doesn't* serve up porn ads?

Heck, send the latest stand-alone to me via email (it's Google, they don't care - use .RAR max compression if you like) and I'll grep a copy that way...

But having to dive for [CONTROL]+[W] (hot key to close the open tab) so my boss doesn't think I'm trying to get my butt fired... Nearly gave me a heart attack! :woot: :rofl: :devil:

[+theblazingangel MVC]

^ moved to rapidshare ;)

[Angelico_Payne]

But having to dive for [CONTROL]+[W] (hot key to close the open tab) so my boss doesn't think I'm trying to get my butt fired... Nearly gave me a heart attack! :woot: :rofl: :devil:

Nah, quit naggin, you download this great product for free + you get some free action :devil: . And if your boss

catches you up, excuse yourself by saying this download is essential for profit :), and that guys that make it are dirty old geezers :laugh:

Cheers and enjoy!

[kickarse]

Nah, quit naggin, you download this great product for free + you get some free action :devil: . And if your boss

catches you up, excuse yourself by saying this download is essential for profit :), and that guys that make it are dirty old geezers :laugh:

Cheers and enjoy!

^^ Your a retard... Besides most people who use this are in a business/corporate environment and aren't using WSUS currently or can't get out of the firewall for WUS. You my friend fail to see that most employers are quick to take action against anything that is deemed derrogatory and crude. Especially something of the nature of half naked woman. They most likely don't work at a auto shop where this is something that could be put up without a flinching of the upper management.

I myself work at a hospital with mostly woman. They would have my head and kill my firstborn if I were to put up a picture of a half clad woman. Probably because they could only dream of being that hot. :shifty:

Don't get me wrong though the female body is a site to behold and can be the most beautiful thing to lay eyes and *cough* hands on. :woot:

Unless your just being sarcastic and in the case :blink: :p :D

Yes I am a troll with only 1 post... so?!?!? heh... Great program and I've used it since it came out.

:whistle: