Adultery Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 {DECOMISSIONED}GameExLaunch 1.0.5 What is it?A simple EXE that is made to be launched instead of GameEx.exe on startup for folks that don't use Instant Sheller and still use their dedicated gaming machine as a PC from time to time.This EXE is for registered users because the registry path of GameEx is needed for it to function properly, and GameEx only writes these values when you register.How do I use it?Click on the EXE or set it to launch on startup.WINDOWS 7 USERS: Couldn't be easier to get it going! Simply make a shortcut to GameExLaunch and drop it in the START>Startup folder and the EXE will launch after Windows boots up.You can also specify command-line arguments like so:GameExLaunch.exe -timer 60 -login-Timer {value}Set the value to whatever you'd like for the timer to be in seconds.-LoginLaunch GameEx in Login Mode.-LiteLaunch GameEx in Lite Mode.-ResetRest all user-defined settings back to their original state.What does it do?The EXE launches GameEx after a user defined number of seconds or if ENTER is pressed, or aborts if CANCEL or ESCAPE are pressed.You can also quickly launch in GameEx Login mode or GameEx Lite, or many of the setup utilities included in GameEx (ie Setup Wizard, Plugin Manager, Log Viewer, Weather Select, and the Artwork Download Utility) and returns you to normal launching procedure afterwards. There is also a pause button if you have an update or your system is slower than normal to load.Wow that's super easy! What if I find a bug?Report it here! Any questions? Ask away. Feel free to offer suggestions on how I can make it better. NOTES:I whipped this up in about an hour, but it does what it needs to as well as I could ask for. GameEx's install location is picked up from the registry so no settings are currently needed (other than the timer, which defaults to 30 seconds).You may need to add this to your antivirus software's "safe" list (Avast always tried to open mine in sandbox mode, damn them!). I think that's about it. CHANGELOG:1.0.5Fixed a bug when login mode was selectedSpeed up for process launchingA few code tweaks and optimizations1.0.4Fixed TopMost setting issuesAdded minimize button (can't believe I forgot it! LOL!)Minor code fixes1.0.3Updated link on Hep/About to point to my project page: http://gameexlaunch.hfc-essentials.com"]http://gameexlaunch.hfc-essentials.comAdded a pause buttonBIG update to my Process class1.0.2Added command-line args:-reset-lite-login-timer {value}Added new banners courtesy of http://www.gameex.info/forums/user/5872-draco1962/"]Draco1962 (launch form banner) and http://www.gameex.info/forums/user/9120-krc/"]KRC (Help/About banner)Added GameEx Launch Mode which supports the following:GameEx Login UIGameEx LiteAdded a Quick Launch menu to quickly load the following:Artwork Download UtilitySetup WizardLog File ViewerPlugin ManagerWeather SelectPrettied it up some1.0.1Added adjustable timer1.0.0Initial Release 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 If not too much trouble, an adjustable timer may a good thing. If one is using a multipurpose PC, depending on their load times and other programs pre-loading (some of which the user may require loaded prior to GameEx), being able to tweak it from 30 seconds to as much as 3 minutes might not be a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaUMi Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 My compliments for this release, Adultery!!!I can imagine ClassicGMR's face when he'll find this thread!!!If not too much trouble, an adjustable timer may a good thing. If one is using a multipurpose PC, depending on their load times and other programs pre-loading (some of which the user may require loaded prior to GameEx), being able to tweak it from 30 seconds to as much as 3 minutes might not be a bad idea.I completely agree with you, Draco. I don't have a dedicated gaming machine, and use GameEx with my personal pc laptop: waiting for startup program to load, services etc, I have to wait at least 3 minutes before the system is completely responsive. If it isn't a complication for Adultery, I would suggest to give the user the maximum flexibility about the remaining time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Another quality release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Your wish is granted! LOL!Version 1.0.1 is out, and includes an adjustable timer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaUMi Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 @Adultery:YOU ARE GREAT MAN!Your readiness is with no equals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Aww shucks. It was nothing really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 ThisisAWESOME! :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:Thank you very much Adultery. This is EXACTLY what I'd hoped it would be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Glad to be of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Awesome job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 I might do a cosmetic update to this (nothing major, was thinking of using GameEx's logo font for the launching label and maybe adding the GameEx logo or a banner if Drac or KRC will make me one... 450px by 200px PNG would be stellar) and may also add a setting to launch GameEx Lite as an alternative if the user desires, maybe even a link to the Setup Wizard, but other than those small things I think this is as good as it's gonna get.I never finished a project so fast! Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Check your PM - also posting here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 You guys are grrrrrreat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Here is mine, A completely different approach to Draco's.Btw, Great Banner Draco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 See my original response for corrected text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 These are both tasty!I'm gonna add code to alternate between them each launch if'n ya guys don't mind!Stellar work gentlemen! DracLabs thanks you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Here's another 1 with Hanzel Extended for launch font. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 I like #3 the best. I'll be adding these in as soon as I get home. Thanks again fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRequEnCy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Great job my friend! Keep up the coding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adultery Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Updated to 1.0.2!Added command-line argsYeah you heard right, the EXE now accepts command-line options! Here's a list:-resetReset all user configurable settings to defaults-liteLaunch GameEx Lite-loginLaunch GameEx's Login UI-timer {value}Add the number of seconds to the {value} switch[*]Added new banners courtesy of Draco1962 (launch form banner) and KRC (Help/About banner)Thanks you guys! They look GREAT![*]Added GameEx Launch ModeSelect the way you'd prefer GameEx to launch! Your options are:GameEx Login UIGameEx Lite[*]Added a Quick Launch menuQuickly launch several of GameEx's utilities without having to leave the EXE!Artwork Download UtilitySetup WizardLog File ViewerPlugin ManagerWeather Select[*]Prettied it up someOK, a lot! LOL!I also updated the snaps to reflect the changes. Thanks, and enjoy this, the final release of a great idea!EDIT: Oh and very special thanks to ClassicGMR for the awesome idea! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Looks Great, Excellent work Adultery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco1962 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Great go0gly-m0ogly! Good job, Adultery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullPointer Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Awesome work Adultery! This release is really cool! Also great work to Draco and KRC! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaUMi Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 @Adultery:It was too short, bare, and simple as it was in v1.0.1, isn't it man? OK, so now I have a challenge for you: I WANT a feature that automagically turns on my coffee machine and makes me a coffee while waiting for the countdown to finish... !!!!@Draco & KRC:Really, both of you are very talented and imaginative! GameExLaunch is sooo eye candy thanks to you!!!Now GameExLaunch has become from being a simple, though effective, pop up window, a little useful utility that, keeping its original purpose, adds a little range of features...Great work guys!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Awesome work Adultery! This release is really cool! Also great work to Draco and KRC!Thanks null @Adultery:It was too short, bare, and simple as it was in v1.0.1, isn't it man? OK, so now I have a challenge for you: I WANT a feature that automagically turns on my coffee machine and makes me a coffee while waiting for the countdown to finish... !!!!@Draco & KRC:Really, both of you are very talented and imaginative! GameExLaunch is sooo eye candy thanks to you!!!Now GameExLaunch has become from being a simple, though effective, pop up window, a little useful utility that, keeping its original purpose, adds a little range of features...Great work guys!!! Thanks AlphaUMi,Always love doing my bit for the community,I had a feeling that Draco was going to use some sort of rocket, so I chose a different path and went with something techno looking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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