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{{InfoV2|The [[Pokémon 3D]] launcher is obsolete. Please do not use it for any version after Indev 0.53.2.}}
[[File:Launcher.PNG|thumb|400px|Launcher Version 1.3.2.1's appearance during Indev 0.54.1]]
The '''[[Pokémon 3D]] launcher''' is a download manager and information source.
Its primary function is to download the latest game files and unzip them in the right location automatically. Prior to Indev 0.53.3, the '''launcher''' was mandatory in opening the [[Pokémon 3D|game]], but has now become an optional feature for easier [[Pokémon 3D|game]] loading. In order to play the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] you have to start the '''launcher''', which provides the option to start the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] by clicking the ''Start game'' button. It also informs the [[player]] about the current version of the game by showing a popup if the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] got updated. One can also download the latest [[Pokémon 3D|game]] files manually by clicking the ''Check for Updates'' button.


[[File:2.4.0.0 Launcher During Indev 0.52.1.PNG|thumb|400px|Launcher Version 2.4.0.0's appearance during Indev 0.52.1]]
For Indev 0.53.3, the '''launcher''' was dropped in support of the official GameJolt Launcher. For Indev 0.54, all launcher support was scraped; the game would now instantly open when clicked on. From Indev 0.54.1 onwards, players had the option of using the new '''launcher''' to automatically run the [[Pokémon 3D|game]], check for updates, and manage profiles.
The '''[[Pokémon 3D]] launcher''' is a download manager and information source.
Its primary function is to download the latest game files and unzip them in the right location automatically. In order to play the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] you have to start the '''launcher''', which provides the option to start the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] by clicking the ''Start game'' button. It also informs the [[player]] about the current version of the game by showing a popup if the [[Pokémon 3D|game]] got updated. One can also download the latest [[Pokémon 3D|game]] files manually by clicking the ''Download latest version'' button.


For Indev 0.53.3, the '''launcher''' was dropped in support of the official GameJolt Launcher. For Indev 0.54, all launcher support was scraped; the game will now instantly open when clicked on.
The new launcher's development can be followed at any time by viewing its [https://github.com/P3D-Legacy/P3D-Legacy-Launcher GitHub page].


== Features ==
== Features ==
=== Profiles ===
The new launcher has support for different profiles, for seamless version transition.
=== Update news ===
=== Update news ===
The launcher starts up on this page. It shows the last several news posts regarding [[Pokémon 3D]]. On the right side of this page, one can immediately access the [http://pokemon3d.net/ main website], [http://pokemon3d.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page this wiki], [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnilllzz.tumblr.com%2F&ei=B2W5VJO8A5WvyATJwILACQ&usg=AFQjCNEjmzbx4zaRNsnpbytOwMkqzimBTw nilllzz' Blog], [https://twitter.com/nilllzz nilllzz' Twitter], and [http://kolbengames.net/ Kolben Games' main website]. Below the main heading include links to (insert first two links here), [http://pokemon3d.net/forum/ the official forum], [http://gamejolt.com/games/adventure/pok-mon3d/10545/ Pokémon 3D on GameJolt], and [http://www.indiedb.com/games/pokmon-3d Pokémon 3D on IndieDB].
The launcher starts up on this page. It shows the last several news posts regarding [[Pokémon 3D]], transcribed from the [http://pokemon3d.net/forum/news/ official website].


=== Logger ===
=== Logger ===
The other main tab for the launcher is the logger, which displays in detail what the launcher has done and is currently doing.
The next main tab for the launcher is the logger, which displays in detail what the launcher has done and is currently doing.


=== [[Future versions|Future version]] ===
=== FAQ ===
To access this page, one has to click on the link on top of the version history page.
The next tab is for an FAQ, though as of right now the page has not been built yet.
This page contains the features and bugfixes that will be added with the next version of the game.
It also contains the release date of the next version.
This page gets update when a new feature is added to the game. You can find the content of this page on the [[Future versions]] page of the wiki, too.


=== Troubleshoot ===
=== Settings ===
This page can be accessed by clicking on the top link saying "Troubleshoot".
The launcher can be adjusted to the user's liking here. Options exist for checking for game updates automatically, setting the language, and remembering GameJolt login credentials.
This page helps with getting the game started. It lists all requirements to play [[Pokémon 3D]]. It also provides contact links and ways to fix the game.
 
=== About ===
The last tab featured on the launcher is reserved for the information behind the launcher itself, including credits and disclaimers.


== Launcher Requirements ==
== Launcher Requirements ==
 
'''Version 1.1.x'''
'''Version 1.1.x (Current)'''
* .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5.
* .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5.
* Windows XP operating system and up.
* Windows XP operating system and up.
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== Launcher Version History ==
== Launcher Version History ==
=== Aragas' Launcher ===
Releases for this launcher can be found [https://github.com/P3D-Legacy/P3D-Legacy-Launcher/releases/ here].
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Version
! Release Date
! Summary
|-
|
===1.3.2.1===
|08.03.2017
|
====Bug Fixes:====
*Minor anonymous fixes.
|-
|
===1.3.2===
|07.03.2017
|
====New Features:====
*Implemented Servers support.
*GitHub Token can be used now for bigger API limit.
*Implemented German and Netherlands translations.
|-
|
===1.3.1===
|06.03.2017
|
====Bug Fixes:====
*Fixed Profile moving.
*Fixed version comparison.
|-
|
===1.3.0===
|06.03.2017
|
====New Features:====
*Implemented new language support.
*Added GameJolt support for a future Indev 0.55 version of the [[Pokémon 3D|game]].
====Changes:====
*Improved overall stability.
|-
|
===1.2.7===
|18.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Version update.
|-
|
===1.2.6===
|18.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Replaced WebBrowser with HtmlRenderer.
|-
|
===1.2.5===
|17.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Version update.
====Bug Fixes:====
*Anonymous bug fix.
|-
|
===1.2.4===
|17.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Moved DL section to Settings.
*Renamed ProfileIndex to SelectedProfileIndex.
*Disabled "Up to date" notification on startup.
*Version update.
|-
|
===1.2.3===
|17.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Removed unused assets from release.
|-
|
===1.2.2===
|16.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Replaced Icon.ico.
====Bug Fixes:====
*Fixed Settings and Update check bug.
|-
|
===1.2.1 Beta===
|14.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Version update.
|-
|
===1.2 Beta===
|14.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Fixed Invocations.
*CustomUpdaterForm is now parallelized.
|-
|
===1.1.6 Beta===
|13.12.2016
|
====New Features:====
*Implemented new project that is building UpdateInfo.yml.
*Implemented Polish translation.
====Changes:====
*Improved kinda the UI control in downloaders, but still needs some improving.
*Removed NAppUpdate.
|-
|
===1.1.5 Beta===
|11.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Removed NotInstalled.
*Removed Update check if profile is not downloaded.
|-
|
===1.1.4 Beta===
|11.12.2016
|
====New Features:====
*Implemented German translation.
|-
|
===1.1.3 Beta===
|11.12.2016
|
====New Features:====
*Implemented Spanish and Dutch translation.
|-
|
===1.1.2 Beta===
|11.12.2016
|
====Bug Fixes:====
*Fixed the GitHub API limit.
|-
|
===1.1.1 Beta===
|11.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Updated the Lithuania translation.
*Renamed DirectDownloaderForm to DirectUpdaterForm.
|-
|
===1.1 Beta===
|11.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Implemented the launcher updater.
*Moved Folder and File contents into FileSystemInfo.
|-
|
===1.0.1 Beta===
|11.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*GitHub releases are now cached, resulting in faster app response time.
*Checking for updates is now true by default.
|-
|
===1.0 Beta===
|11.12.2016
|
====Changes:====
*Initial release for the new launcher.
|}
=== Original Launcher ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|
===(No Launcher)===
===(No Launcher)===
|''Unknown Date''
|09.12.2016
|
|
====Changes:====
====Changes:====
*All launcher support was dropped. The game is now directly opened.
*All launcher support was dropped. The game was now directly opened.
|-
|-
|
|
===[https://n3b6p5n5.ssl.hwcdn.net/data/client/releases/v0.10.4/GameJoltClientSetup.exe GameJolt Launcher]===
===Game Jolt Launcher===
|''Unknown Date''
|16.01.2016
|
|
====Changes:====
====Changes:====
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|-
|-
|
|
===[http://s.pokemon3d.net/ohpll 2.4.0.0]===
===2.4.0.0===
|22.12.2014
|22.12.2014
|
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*Implemented a ''Map View'' mode in the '''launcher'''.
*Implemented a ''Map View'' mode in the '''launcher'''.
*Implemented a new icon.
*Implemented a new icon.
====Bug Fixes:====
====Bug Fixes:====
*Fixed ''Read-Only'' files causing the '''launcher''' to crash.
*Fixed ''Read-Only'' files causing the '''launcher''' to crash.
|-
|-
|
|
===[http://s.pokemon3d.net/j3641 2.3.0.0]===
===2.3.0.0===
|14.05.2014
|14.05.2014
|''Unknown Changes''
|''Unknown Changes''
|-
|-
|
|
===[http://s.pokemon3d.net/cinhd 2.2.0.0]===
===2.2.0.0===
|18.09.2013
|18.09.2013
|''Unknown Changes''
|''Unknown Changes''
|-
|-
|
|
===[http://s.pokemon3d.net/mbtvo 2.1.0.0]===
===2.1.0.0===
|07.05.2013
|07.05.2013
|''Unknown Changes''
|''Unknown Changes''
|-
|-
|
|
===[http://s.pokemon3d.net/5be0y 2.0.0.0]===
===2.0.0.0===
|11.03.2013
|11.03.2013
|''Unknown Changes''
|''Unknown Changes''
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====Bug Fixes:====
====Bug Fixes:====
*[[http://pokemon3d.net/issues/pokemon3dlauncher/issues/P3DL-1 P3DL-1]] Fixed ''Clear launcher temp files'' not deleting the ''UpdateInfo.config-file''.
*P3DL-1: Fixed ''Clear launcher temp files'' not deleting the ''UpdateInfo.config-file''.
*[[http://pokemon3d.net/issues/pokemon3dlauncher/issues/P3DL-2 P3DL-2]] Fixed the auto-start function not operating properly.
*P3DL-2: Fixed the auto-start function not operating properly.
*[[http://pokemon3d.net/issues/pokemon3dlauncher/issues/P3DL-3 P3DL-3]] Fixed updating the game not stopping the auto-start function.
*P3DL-3: Fixed updating the game not stopping the auto-start function.


|-
|-
|
|
===[http://s.pokemon3d.net/zafok 1.1.3]===
===1.1.3===
|13.02.2013
|13.02.2013
|
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|-
|-
|
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===[http://s.pokemon3d.net/7m1c- 1.1.2]===
===1.1.2===
|13.02.2013
|13.02.2013
|
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|-
|-
|
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===[http://s.pokemon3d.net/c22vx 1.1.1]===
===1.1.1===
|7.02.2013
|7.02.2013
|
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|-
|-
|
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===[http://s.pokemon3d.net/378lu 1.1.0]===
===1.1.0===
|6.02.2013
|6.02.2013
|
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*Fixed some spelling errors.
*Fixed some spelling errors.
*Fixed the web browser compatibility for Windows computers not operating Internet Explorer.
*Fixed the web browser compatibility for Windows computers not operating Internet Explorer.
|-
|-
|
|
===[http://s.pokemon3d.net/0uy63 1.0.0]===
===1.0.0===
|6.11.2012
|6.11.2012
|
|
====New Features:====
====New Features:====
*First release.
*First release.
|}
|}
{{Pokemon3D}}
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Latest revision as of 14:40, 22 January 2021

Launcher Version 1.3.2.1's appearance during Indev 0.54.1

The Pokémon 3D launcher is a download manager and information source. Its primary function is to download the latest game files and unzip them in the right location automatically. Prior to Indev 0.53.3, the launcher was mandatory in opening the game, but has now become an optional feature for easier game loading. In order to play the game you have to start the launcher, which provides the option to start the game by clicking the Start game button. It also informs the player about the current version of the game by showing a popup if the game got updated. One can also download the latest game files manually by clicking the Check for Updates button.

For Indev 0.53.3, the launcher was dropped in support of the official GameJolt Launcher. For Indev 0.54, all launcher support was scraped; the game would now instantly open when clicked on. From Indev 0.54.1 onwards, players had the option of using the new launcher to automatically run the game, check for updates, and manage profiles.

The new launcher's development can be followed at any time by viewing its GitHub page.

Features

Profiles

The new launcher has support for different profiles, for seamless version transition.

Update news

The launcher starts up on this page. It shows the last several news posts regarding Pokémon 3D, transcribed from the official website.

Logger

The next main tab for the launcher is the logger, which displays in detail what the launcher has done and is currently doing.

FAQ

The next tab is for an FAQ, though as of right now the page has not been built yet.

Settings

The launcher can be adjusted to the user's liking here. Options exist for checking for game updates automatically, setting the language, and remembering GameJolt login credentials.

About

The last tab featured on the launcher is reserved for the information behind the launcher itself, including credits and disclaimers.

Launcher Requirements

Version 1.1.x

  • .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5.
  • Windows XP operating system and up.

Version 1.0.0

  • .NET Framework 4.0.

Launcher Version History

Aragas' Launcher

Releases for this launcher can be found here.

Version Release Date Summary

1.3.2.1

 08.03.2017

Bug Fixes:

  • Minor anonymous fixes.

1.3.2

 07.03.2017

New Features:

  • Implemented Servers support.
  • GitHub Token can be used now for bigger API limit.
  • Implemented German and Netherlands translations.

1.3.1

 06.03.2017

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed Profile moving.
  • Fixed version comparison.

1.3.0

 06.03.2017

New Features:

  • Implemented new language support.
  • Added GameJolt support for a future Indev 0.55 version of the game.

Changes:

  • Improved overall stability.

1.2.7

 18.12.2016

Changes:

  • Version update.

1.2.6

 18.12.2016

Changes:

  • Replaced WebBrowser with HtmlRenderer.

1.2.5

 17.12.2016

Changes:

  • Version update.

Bug Fixes:

  • Anonymous bug fix.

1.2.4

 17.12.2016

Changes:

  • Moved DL section to Settings.
  • Renamed ProfileIndex to SelectedProfileIndex.
  • Disabled "Up to date" notification on startup.
  • Version update.

1.2.3

 17.12.2016

Changes:

  • Removed unused assets from release.

1.2.2

 16.12.2016

Changes:

  • Replaced Icon.ico.

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed Settings and Update check bug.

1.2.1 Beta

 14.12.2016

Changes:

  • Version update.

1.2 Beta

 14.12.2016

Changes:

  • Fixed Invocations.
  • CustomUpdaterForm is now parallelized.

1.1.6 Beta

 13.12.2016

New Features:

  • Implemented new project that is building UpdateInfo.yml.
  • Implemented Polish translation.

Changes:

  • Improved kinda the UI control in downloaders, but still needs some improving.
  • Removed NAppUpdate.

1.1.5 Beta

 11.12.2016

Changes:

  • Removed NotInstalled.
  • Removed Update check if profile is not downloaded.

1.1.4 Beta

 11.12.2016

New Features:

  • Implemented German translation.

1.1.3 Beta

 11.12.2016

New Features:

  • Implemented Spanish and Dutch translation.

1.1.2 Beta

 11.12.2016

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed the GitHub API limit.

1.1.1 Beta

 11.12.2016

Changes:

  • Updated the Lithuania translation.
  • Renamed DirectDownloaderForm to DirectUpdaterForm.

1.1 Beta

 11.12.2016

Changes:

  • Implemented the launcher updater.
  • Moved Folder and File contents into FileSystemInfo.

1.0.1 Beta

 11.12.2016

Changes:

  • GitHub releases are now cached, resulting in faster app response time.
  • Checking for updates is now true by default.

1.0 Beta

 11.12.2016

Changes:

  • Initial release for the new launcher.

Original Launcher

Version Release Date Summary

(No Launcher)

 09.12.2016

Changes:

  • All launcher support was dropped. The game was now directly opened.

Game Jolt Launcher

 16.01.2016

Changes:

  • Original launcher support was dropped.

2.4.0.0

 22.12.2014

New Features:

  • Implemented the ability for the launcher to self-update.
  • Implemented the support to start the game in Force Graphics mode.
  • Implemented a Map View mode in the launcher.
  • Implemented a new icon.

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed Read-Only files causing the launcher to crash.

2.3.0.0

 14.05.2014 Unknown Changes

2.2.0.0

 18.09.2013 Unknown Changes

2.1.0.0

 07.05.2013 Unknown Changes

2.0.0.0

 11.03.2013 Unknown Changes

1.1.4

 Unknown Date

New Features:

  • Made several alterations to the Settings window:
  • Applied copyright information under the About tab.
  • Implemented a check for Content Packs for Debug.
  • Enlarged the Settings window.
  • Moved the disclaimer to its own tab.
  • Minor alterations to the launcher update window.

Bug Fixes:

  • P3DL-1: Fixed Clear launcher temp files not deleting the UpdateInfo.config-file.
  • P3DL-2: Fixed the auto-start function not operating properly.
  • P3DL-3: Fixed updating the game not stopping the auto-start function.

1.1.3

 13.02.2013

Bug Fixes:

  • [1620] Fixed error messages generating more times than they should be.

1.1.2

 13.02.2013

New Features:

  • [1601] Launcher no longer announces if the game is already up to date by itself.
  • The launcher update window will no longer show when there is no update available.
  • Implemented the option to display launcher updates in the Settings window.
  • Applied minor adjustments to the user interface.

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed the temporary files folder not being deleted when a download is cancelled.
  • Fixed the text on the Update button...again.

1.1.1

 7.02.2013

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed the text on the Update button.
  • Fixed the launcher page occasionally opening in the browser.
  • Fixed launcher updates not being able to move and rename files.

1.1.0

 6.02.2013

New Features:

  • Launcher now requires .NET 3.5 instead of 4.0.
  • Implemented the ability to halt downloads.
  • Implemented the ability to view the version of the game through the main window.
  • Implemented a Settings window.
  • Implemented an automated system for checking for software requirements to run the launcher and the game.
  • Implemented easier launcher updating capability.
  • Altered the target website to a different server.
  • Altered the text on the buttons of the main menu.
  • Altered the default window size.
  • Applied minor adjustments to the user interface.

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed the Kolben Logo appearing stretched.
  • Fixed some spelling errors.
  • Fixed the web browser compatibility for Windows computers not operating Internet Explorer.

1.0.0

 6.11.2012

New Features:

  • First release.

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