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[RMXPirate]

Lol it means a servicepack for .netframework not the version of XP or Vista you have . Sorry for not making that clear

Also


4.0b1 is finally out!! It has a few more features like those listed in the post above minus a few. Below is a list of bugs and a things to do list. If you find any bugs please post them here, I will be adding a bug report function in the next beta version as well. So without further ado here is Scrive 4.0b1! http://scrive.110mb....crive%204b1.zip

Scrive 4.01b (Build 12) Buglist:

-> Database responsiveness times out ocassionally on slower connection speeds. 
This really isn't a bug, but I thought I might as well list it in case some feedback occurs where the database times out.

-> Adding Scripts results in a "Critical Error" message box. 
This means there is something wrong with the script format, not the actual script. 
This is an error in how MySQL processes the queries, and the fact that I don't clean up the input before it is submitted. 
Because of this, MySQL throws a big hissy fit and says %&#* you.
It is an official error, that has no future of being fixed just yet.

-> Random Crash at runtime occured once for me. It may have been a one time thing, but I don't know...so it's on the list.

-> screenshots(which are now done through image hosts instead of through the program) come up with error so they have been taken out of this beta version.
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To-Do Features(in random order):

-> Add working Automatic updates feature
-> Fix add script bugs.
-> Fix up the options menu so it can adjust program settings easily.
-> Optimize most of the coding to Strict Standards, to ensure smooth speeds.
-> Reduce load time.
-> Install correct update system, and move off of clickonce.
-> Correct any GUI glitches.
-> Add Settings
-> Add VX Scripts and all scripts to database
-> Fix screenshots

Note: As of now there is only one script in the databse, we will add more as we go through the beta phase.

[formlesstree4]

Be sure to post all bugs that you find in here, so we can keep an accurate list and can X them off as its fixed.

In case you didn't realize yet, I'm formlesstree4, and I am working on Scrive now with RMXPirate!

The Buglist is the most accurate with this build. I'm sure we have missed a few bugs here and there, but hopefully, all have been fixed by now. If you have any questions about Scrive, or using it, leave it here, or shoot me a PM.

[Chief]

doesnt work for me... it encounters a problem when i try to run it... got some answers?

[formlesstree4]

I need a little more than that. What is the exact error.

[Chief]

it didnt say... the message popped up ad said Scrive 4 has encountered a problem and needs to close... I submitted the report but it didnt have any info on why or how... so I have no idea whats goin on... Ill just talk to pirate about it later if you cant help me...

[formlesstree4]

Did the previous versions of Scrive work for you? If so, I may need to give you a few files to make it work.

[Polraudio]

The other versions worked for and i keep getting this error.

It allows me in the porgram but the only thing i can do is exit it.
i even have .net 3.5

[formlesstree4]

That error...looks like a database error. It means the database is being unresponsive, but that error box shouldn't show up. It's definitely not a coding error, because the coding itself conforms to Strict and Explicit standards (In laymans terms, the coding is professional).

That message inside the textbox, paste it in for me. It will determine whether its a MySQL error, or something worse.

[Polraudio]

Alright here then

See the end of this message for details on invoking 
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.TypeInitializationException: The type initializer for 'Scrive4.Functions' threw an exception. ---> System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'MySql.Data, Version=5.2.3.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=c5687fc88969c44d' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
File name: 'MySql.Data, Version=5.2.3.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=c5687fc88969c44d'
   at Scrive4.Functions..cctor()

WRN: Assembly binding logging is turned OFF.
To enable assembly bind failure logging, set the registry value [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Fusion!EnableLog] (DWORD) to 1.
Note: There is some performance penalty associated with assembly bind failure logging.
To turn this feature off, remove the registry value [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Fusion!EnableLog].

   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---
   at Scrive4.Functions.Loadtable()
   at Scrive4.main.Form1_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
	Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
	Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
	CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
Scrive 4
	Assembly Version: 4.0.0.2
	Win32 Version: 4.0.0.2
	CodeBase: file:///E:/Scrive%204.exe
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.VisualBasic
	Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
	Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
	CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
----------------------------------------
System
	Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
	Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
	CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
	Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
	Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
	CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
	Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
	Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
	CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Runtime.Remoting
	Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
	Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
	CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
	Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
	Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
	CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
	Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
	Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
	CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
	<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

[Bahamut]

I get that error too. In fact I got that error with the previous version as well.

[RMXPirate]

Hmm im sorry this is happening guys we will fix this right away!! Also, if you get that on the previous vrsion it must be because you don't have .net framework. do you have .net framework 3.5 installed?

[formlesstree4]

Pirate, that error message is a missing file error. I'm working on it right now with Polraudio to see if its fixed.

[RMXPirate]

Alright a bit of an update it seems that a file was missing from the program, I am posting a new .zip now with Scrive.exe and the file needed in it so Scrive will work. All who have had that error message, you can download the file needed here: http://Scrive.110mb.com/MySql.Data.zip so you dont have to download the new Scrive all over again. Just place that file wherever Scrive.exe is and it will work fine. For those who are just downloading Scrive the download is: http://Scrive.110mb....crive%204b1.zip

[formlesstree4]

Some sad news: I don't know about RMXPirate, but I haven't been able to update Scrive in a while...been grounded, long story, and I'll get back to you guys when I'm no longer grounded.

Till next time

[Polraudio]

I can wait. Like they say good things happen when you wait. But see ya till then.

[formlesstree4]

not grounded, which is nice, need to get in touch with pirate so i can get up to date on Scrive.

[RMXPirate]

Scrive 3.0(Stable): I am releasing a new version of the stable version of Scrive(Scrive version 3.0) the download is still the same as usual http://scrive.110mb.com/Scrive.zip. I added a few scripts and bug fixes including your script polraudio! If the download doesnt work right away give it about two minutes as it is still uploading to the servers most likely.


Scrive 4.0 beta(not very stable, still a few bugs): There is no update for version 4.0 yet but me and my team are working very hard to release the next version soon. I will be releasing Scrive in a 3 step beta. The 1st which you have already been given is simple and shows you what you can expect, the second is a major update adding lots of features like scrive organizer and more, final will be the full complete Scrive 4.0 with a few features still needing to be added etc. Thanks to all who helped make Scrive what it is today!

[formlesstree4]

Hey guys! Got some more news about Scrive 4.0!

Currently, we have fixed the whole image loading issue, as well as getting the information bar to work correctly. Along with that, the mode switcher for XP and VX now works, and reads from separate tables. Scrive 4 is finally coming together

Thank you for your patients, and we hopefully will have another beta out for you guys soon!

[Kiriashi]

Cool, sounds great!

[formlesstree4]

Update notes:
1. Scrive now has a fully working Update Detection System.

A. Run the Update Window
B. Look in the RTB window to see patch news
C. Press the button to download the text file to determine the latest version
D. Press OK if you need to download the new MSI file.
E. Scrive will terminate and the installer will run.

2. Completed the bug report system.
All you put in is your name, email address, and how the bug occured.
The program will pull:
A. Operating System
B. OS Version
C. OS Platform
D. Total Ram
E. Available Ram
F. Number of Processors
It takes that all into a text file, and submits it to us, so we can look at it. There will be a php backend soon to all of this soon, so we can manage the bug reports.

3. Fixed several bugs.
4. Refined some code to make scrive run faster, as well as load the Scrive Archive (2nd program) successfully.
5. Release will be done when I fully iron out the loose ends on the 4.0 Updater code, and it's GUI gets a facelift.

Images:
1. The Update window


2. The Bug Report Window


3. The error report layout (aka, the file we get)


Phew...that about raps it up for now!

[RMXPirate]

All this thanks to formless who I now made the head programmer of Scrive . He has helped a lot and is still willing to work on Scrive for a long time .

[formlesstree4]

Scrive 4.0 Beta 2 is now officially released!

Along with the release of Scrive, is an official forum for scrive.

Download links:
Installer

http://myscrive.net/files/Updates/executables/scrive.msi

Non Installer (Zip Archive Only)

http://myscrive.net/files/Scrive_4b2.zip

Forums:

http://myscrive.net/forums/

Along with this update will come more scripts in the database. We are currently tired, since its 12:42am here, and who knows what time at Pirate's place. Either way, enjoy and find all those @#!# bugs!

[RMXPirate]

Also formless forgot to say that window vista users have to run the .exe as admin in this version for it to work. You can also fix this by turning off UAC(User account control)

Disable UAC(Click Here to find out how)

We will release an update that may not need this for vista users if we can. Until then just run it as admin

Also here is a changelog for you to see what we have done:

4.0b2 Update 

>> Added Program Chooser.
Major!! >> Added Scrive Organizer to the program!
>> Added the credits window to the program.
>> Fixed script info to show in the info window
>> Added bug report and feedback(may not be functioning right)
>> Several minor bug fixes
---------------------------------------------------
>> Added autoupdater
>> Added bug reporter
>> Finally got an installer!
>> Adding scripts debugged permanently.
>> Did lots of debugging around functions.
>> Program now utilizes two databases: One for XP Scripts, and one for VX Scripts!
>> Scripts being added, bear with us!

4.0b1 Update October 28, 2008

>> Database added to bring down program file size.
>> Added Auto-updates to stop users from having 
download updates all the time.
>> Changed program GUI (will not be final look will 
change drastically through beta).
>> Add script option adds scripts directly to database 
to bring down file size and allow for less downloading 
of new versions.
>> My script option taken out for now as a new feature

[Polraudio]

RMXPirate, on Feb 24 2009, 02:55 AM, said:

Also formless forgot to say that window vista users have to run the .exe as admin in this version for it to work. You can also fix this by turning off UAC(User account control)

Disable UAC(Click Here to find out how)

We will release an update that may not need this for vista users if we can. Until then just run it as admin

Also here is a changelog for you to see what we have done:

4.0b2 Update 

>> Added Program Chooser.
Major!! >> Added Scrive Organizer to the program!
>> Added the credits window to the program.
>> Fixed script info to show in the info window
>> Added bug report and feedback(may not be functioning right)
>> Several minor bug fixes
---------------------------------------------------
>> Added autoupdater
>> Added bug reporter
>> Finally got an installer!
>> Adding scripts debugged permanently.
>> Did lots of debugging around functions.
>> Program now utilizes two databases: One for XP Scripts, and one for VX Scripts!
>> Scripts being added, bear with us!

4.0b1 Update October 28, 2008

>> Database added to bring down program file size.
>> Added Auto-updates to stop users from having 
download updates all the time.
>> Changed program GUI (will not be final look will 
change drastically through beta).
>> Add script option adds scripts directly to database 
to bring down file size and allow for less downloading 
of new versions.
>> My script option taken out for now as a new feature

I like the Scrive Organizer cant wait till its finished.
Does the Auto-Updater work?

[RMXPirate]

Yes the auto updater does work . Were working on the Scrive Organizer now, making a new version and everything.

[formlesstree4]

Scrive Organizer Status:

[][][][][][][][][][]

You will be notified by the autoupdater when there is a new version released.
Of course, you also need to pay attention to the patch notes, for I could start leaving hints for when it will be completed.


Yeah..this will take a while, cause I have to reteach myself to use the SDF database format, and not a MySQL one...*facepalm*, which is what the main application uses...

This will be a long while till an update guys, but I will slowly start patching out updates.


Update:

Scrive 4b3 out!
This release does absolutely nothing visible to the program, but Scrive Organizer now works! It uses an offline database. I included some bogus crap inside the databases so you can do whatever you want. However, the Organizer is nowhere near completed, so just stick around for the next release.

Links

Installer: http://myscrive.net/...bles/scrive.msi
Zip: http://myscrive.net/.../Scrive_4b3.zip

[formlesstree4]

Beta 4 released, due to a major bug in Beta 3.

If you already updated to beta 3, and found it broken, please update to beta 4:

Zip: http://myscrive.net/.../Scrive_4b4.zip

Installer: http://myscrive.net/...bles/scrive.msi

[formlesstree4]

Possible bug in 4.0b4:

Loading on a clean Windows XP MCE computer doesn't load the offline database. I need people to confirm if the offline database loads for them or if it doesn't.

Known bug:
If you don't have framework 3.5, the MSI tries to have you download it. Hopefully in the next release, I'll have this fixed up.

[Kiriashi]

MCE mean Media Center Addition, right? That is the only MCE Windows XP I know.

[formlesstree4]

Right, but that's just the PC i loaded it on, and I realized that the compressed (zip) version is not as updated as it should be. So if you downloaded the ZIP, please delete it and use the installer for now. I forgot to fix that build up. Currently, I'm out of town at my cousins, and will be back.

Information you should know:

There will be no more 4.0 Beta builds. Period. All bugs will be fixed for the final 4.0 release.

You should also know that 4.5 is in a WiP.
Some information for you:
1. DBNull error fixed in 4.5, it's a rare error involving any script missing information, or a blank slot in the Database. That error 'should' be solved.
2. Install System fixed, should be easier to release updates now.
3. Update System works more efficiently now if you happen to get a newer version than me. Currently, if you get a newer version than the server has, the program will not start for unknown reasons. That has been fixed in 4.5.
4. Random crash involving hyperlinks in the rich text box control has been fixed by negating the ability to detect hyperlinks. Later on, I'll work on this, so we can have hyperlinks inside the RTB, because its a nice feature to incorporate.
5. A new bug report system:
A. When there is a program exception, a dialog loads saying 'Do you want to submit a report?'. You select yes, and the error report dialog loads, requesting your name and email address. The bug, in an easy to read format will be automatically loaded into the Rich Text Box so you don't have to type it in.
B. If you do happen to get a nasty error with long descriptions, send me a PM, as the new Bug Reporting System doesn't allow you to manually file a bug report.

6. Completely rewrote the Functions backend. Moved down from 300+ lines to ~150 lines , not including comments ()
7. Scrive Organizer (offline scrive) database functions improved. Wrapped bug report system into it. Should be more stable.
8. Current and future builds shouldn't request *.dll, but if it does, let us know, and we'll post a download for it.
[New] 9. Options menu will be redone. Final 4.0 version options menu is not started yet, but the end result will be polished in 4.5
[New] 10. Support for Scrive 3.x series will continue, but database inside it will not be managed by me. If you want a script in the 3.x line, contact RMXPirate.

Keep a watch of the patch notes that download when loading the program. The notes are forcefully updated by the program, so there is no chance of you missing anything!

Any questions about 4.5, let me know. Any questions on 4.0BX (X being a number), let me know as well.