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Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/27/2015 5:52:52 PM   
bretg80

 

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Status: offline 		I've been away for a while but it seems that people are still interested in using Combat Reporter. If so, let me know what issues you are having with it and I will bring it forward to Windows 8 / 10.


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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/27/2015 5:59:48 PM   
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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 5:17:00 AM   
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runs java 6 ... be nice to update to j8

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 5:35:42 AM   
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a staple for me.

runs java 6 ... be nice to update to j8


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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 5:53:54 AM   
Mac Linehan

 

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Combat Reporter and Tracker are two indispensable tools which have enabled me to logically and effectively work through an AE campaign turn (or at least that's the plan...<grin>).

Any area you feel inspired to improve (in an already outstanding utility) would be greatly appreciated.

Currently playing Babes Lite Scn 26 v15b as the Japanese, a very different feel than Andy Mac's Iron Man Nasty Nasty as the Allies. Love them both; am learning much.

Thank You for all that you have done, Sir!

Mac

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 10:09:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		I am running it with Java 8.66. Seems to work fine.

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 10:48:45 AM   
JocMeister

 

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 12:01:41 PM   
Anachro


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Status: offline 		When I try to setup a new install, the program keeps telling me I'm using an invalid time format, but it's correct according to what the program has written as the format. I fixed this once before, but have forgotten.

Great program though!

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 2:37:15 PM   
Mundy


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Status: offline 		I use it pretty heavily. I lean on it a lot for my AAR.

I've recently rebuilt my computer, and it was fussy to get going again. I managed to get through it.

It's been running on Win10 fine for me.

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 5:19:48 PM   
bretg80

 

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Status: offline 		I just did some work on the code to make it run with Java 8.65+ and 64 bit. It may run on earlier versions as well, but it should now be 64 bit compatible.

I have tested it on my Windows 10 machine and uploaded a new distribution at the following link.

https://sites.google.com/site/witpaecombatreporter/

Please test and let me know if you see any issues. Since many people are still using this I would be willing to be put some more time into it and add some more features.

One item I was working on before my work-life stole me away was putting some icons on the map representing air/sea contacts. Any other thoughts?

here is a list of things I had on the roadmap back in 2011.

1. New UI - Calendar will show the air/sea/land summary results - select a day and see details

2. Display sighted ships / planes with speed and direction vectors on the Map.

3. Show combat by location over a period of time to allow historical views. I have some ideas on how to do this using the map.

4. Enhance the readability of the reports through better organization.


Also, if anyone is a java/groovy developer and wants to join me in enhancing this tool - I am open to that as well.

Bret

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 6:09:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		I loved Combat Reporter and the graphic nature of the info ..... though I've seem to have misplaced my version during a 1-2 yr downtime ...
Tried downloading your updated version from the website but was getting some issue stating perhaps it had been moved or removed .... ?

Would love to load this up again .....

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 8:17:40 PM   
bretg80

 

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Status: offline 		I'm able to successfully download it many times with Chrome and Edge. Is anyone else having this download issue? If so, please let me know.

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 9:02:01 PM   
scout1


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Status: offline 		Finally got it ... not sure what the issue was ... probably my bad .....

Still working to get it to be functional on my PC (again, is my bad ...)

I've always loved the graphical nature of the material presentation .... much easier for this old guy compared to Tracker ....

Shameless plug for things to consider (if you're of the opinion, and can graphically implement) ...... Since you seem inclined to try to incorporate Tracker "available" info (but I'm sure in a more graphical manner)

I always seem to scatter commands across the Pacific and lose track of sub-components, ships needing upgrading and hate the hex search for them, air groups shot up needing pilots, etc ....

1) Ground units attached to a given command .... I always end up with deserters joining other fronts, the strategic map does this kinda, but is static and can't zoom
2) Where are my ships needing updates at the moment ?
3) Where are my understrength air groups at the moment ?
4) where are my ships / air groups / land units being deployed on the current turn ?
5) Where are my bases short on supplies, fuel, etc .... ?
6) Where is my industry slowly starving to death ?

Love the graphical nature .... I'm a picture sort of individual ..... ;>

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 9:27:23 PM   
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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 9:59:35 PM   
bretg80

 

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Status: offline 		Some of that info may be in the combat reports, but any info that isn't there I won't be able to get without those APIs. Let's see if they are willing to work with me this time. I didn't have much luck the last time I asked. I'm not sure why the guys who worked on tracker were given special permission, but they must have developed a rapport with the original author's that I haven't managed to do.

Bret

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 10:40:57 PM   
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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 10:54:02 PM   
Mac Linehan

 

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Am looking forward to trying out your new release; Thank You for your continuing support for this awesome tool. It is the first step I take when beginning a new turn; and is critical to play.

Edit: Evidently, I didn't have all my RAM activated; my earlier (now deleted) reference about JAVA parameters was mistakenly referring to Tracker, NOT Combat Reporter. Oh Well...

A chastened Mac

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/28/2015 11:05:27 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Mac Linehan

Thank You for your continuing support for this awesome tool. It is the first step I take when beginning a new turn;



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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/29/2015 1:52:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		Does combat reporter only work with the original map, or will it work with the extended map as well?

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/29/2015 4:40:08 AM   
JocMeister

 

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Status: offline 		Took a bit of fiddling with the .bat file to get it to run. Once I got it running I get stuck on the same location as last time!




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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/29/2015 5:42:04 AM   
Anachro


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ORIGINAL: JocMeister
Took a bit of fiddling with the .bat file to get it to run. Once I got it running I get stuck on the same location as last time!


I have the same problem.

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/29/2015 4:37:57 PM   
pontiouspilot


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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/29/2015 8:37:11 PM   
scout1


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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/30/2015 3:21:24 PM   
pontiouspilot


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Status: offline 		I replied to your e-m provided in PM but it was returned as having a permanent fatal error in address...hmm, never had that before, I'll respond here via PM too.

Thanks!

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/30/2015 4:50:59 PM   
Herrbear


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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/30/2015 7:06:26 PM   
bretg80

 

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ORIGINAL: JocMeister

Took a bit of fiddling with the .bat file to get it to run. Once I got it running I get stuck on the same location as last time!






Hmm, if you are having issues with the configuration properties, you can delete the combatReporter.properties file in the directory and restart the program. That should mitigate any issues you are having. What version of Java are you running?

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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/30/2015 7:08:19 PM   
bretg80

 

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ORIGINAL: paradigmblue

Does combat reporter only work with the original map, or will it work with the extended map as well?


I'm not sure what you mean by extended map, but it works with the hi-res map that comes in patch 3. If there is another map, I am not aware of it and the program will not look for it.


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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/30/2015 7:09:47 PM   
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ORIGINAL: pontiouspilot

I opened the link under this thread and it doesn't walk this fool though install. Is a kindergarten guide to install available?



there is an installation document (pdf) file that comes packaged in the zip file. That should help you through an install.


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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/30/2015 7:53:36 PM   
JocMeister

 

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ORIGINAL: bretg80
Hmm, if you are having issues with the configuration properties, you can delete the combatReporter.properties file in the directory and restart the program. That should mitigate any issues you are having. What version of Java are you running?


The problem seems to be actually generate the config file. Whenever I press Select Date/time I get that warning. I don´t seem to be able to set it manually either.

I can fill out the preference file without the tool but I can´t get this format right:

"startIntervalDate='' Could you post an example of how it should look?

Java 1.8.0_25.







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RE: Any new interest in Combat Reporter? - 11/30/2015 10:19:18 PM   
scout1


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ORIGINAL: pontiouspilot

I replied to your e-m provided in PM but it was returned as having a permanent fatal error in address...hmm, never had that before, I'll respond here via PM too.

Thanks!


tried email to the provided address ... bounced ..... can you set up a gmail acct and we can try that ?

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