[DECOMISSIONED] GameExLaunch

[Adultery]

{DECOMISSIONED}
GameExLaunch 1.0.5

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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.

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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.

-Login

Launch GameEx in Login Mode.

-Lite

Launch GameEx in Lite Mode.

-Reset

Rest all user-defined settings back to their original state.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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CHANGELOG:

1.0.5

• Fixed a bug when login mode was selected
• Speed up for process launching
• A few code tweaks and optimizations

1.0.4

• Fixed TopMost setting issues
• Added minimize button (can't believe I forgot it! LOL!)
• Minor code fixes

1.0.3

• Updated link on Hep/About to point to my project page: http://gameexlaunch.hfc-essentials.com"]http://gameexlaunch.hfc-essentials.com
• Added a pause button
• BIG update to my Process class

1.0.2

• Added 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 UI
  • GameEx Lite
• Added a Quick Launch menu to quickly load the following:
  • Artwork Download Utility
  • Setup Wizard
  • Log File Viewer
  • Plugin Manager
  • Weather Select
• Prettied it up some

1.0.1

• Added adjustable timer

1.0.0

• Initial Release

[Draco1962]

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.

[AlphaUMi]

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.

[KRC]

Another quality release

[Adultery]

Your wish is granted! LOL!

Version 1.0.1 is out, and includes an adjustable timer.

[AlphaUMi]

@Adultery:

YOU ARE GREAT MAN!

Your readiness is with no equals!

[Adultery]

Aww shucks. It was nothing really.

[ClassicGMR]

This

is

AWESOME! :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:

Thank you very much Adultery. This is EXACTLY what I'd hoped it would be.

[Adultery]

Glad to be of service.

[Draco1962]

Awesome job!

[Adultery]

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!

[Draco1962]

Check your PM - also posting here.

[Adultery]

You guys are grrrrrreat!

[KRC]

Here is mine, A completely different approach to Draco's.

Btw, Great Banner Draco

[Draco1962]

See my original response for corrected text.

[Adultery]

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!

[KRC]

Here's another 1 with Hanzel Extended for launch font.

[Adultery]

I like #3 the best. I'll be adding these in as soon as I get home. Thanks again fellas!

[fRequEnCy]

Great job my friend! Keep up the coding.

[Adultery]

Updated to 1.0.2!

• Added command-line args
  Yeah you heard right, the EXE now accepts command-line options! Here's a list:
  
  • -reset
    Reset all user configurable settings to defaults
    
  • -lite
    Launch GameEx Lite
    
  • -login
    Launch 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 Mode

  Select the way you'd prefer GameEx to launch! Your options are:

  • GameEx Login UI
    
  • GameEx Lite
    

  [*]Added a Quick Launch menu

  Quickly launch several of GameEx's utilities without having to leave the EXE!

  • Artwork Download Utility
    
  • Setup Wizard
    
  • Log File Viewer
    
  • Plugin Manager
    
  • Weather Select
    

  [*]Prettied it up some

  OK, 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!

[KRC]

Looks Great, Excellent work Adultery

[Draco1962]

Great go0gly-m0ogly! Good job, Adultery!

[nullPointer]

Awesome work Adultery! This release is really cool! Also great work to Draco and KRC!

[AlphaUMi]

@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!!!

[KRC]

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.