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[[File:Launcher_0.18.png|thumb|400px|[http://www.nilllzz.tumblr.com/DownloadGame Download the launcher here]]]
[[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.
The '''[[Pokémon 3D]] launcher''' is a download manager and information source.
It downloads the latest game files and unzips them automatically. In order to play the game you have to start the launcher which provides the option to start the game by clicking a button. It also informs the [[player]] about the current version of the game and shows up a popup if the game got updated. One can also get the latest game files manually by clicking the "Download latest version" button.
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.


== Pages ==
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.
=== [[Version history]] ===
The launcher starts up with this page. It shows the last five versions from the [[version history]]. On the right side of this page, one can find links that go to various webpages that have to do with Pokémon 3D, including a link to this wiki.


=== [[Future versions|Future version]] ===
The new launcher's development can be followed at any time by viewing its [https://github.com/P3D-Legacy/P3D-Legacy-Launcher GitHub page].
To access this page, one has to click on the link on top of the version history page.
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 ===
== Features ==
This page can be accessed by clicking on the top link saying "Troubleshoot".
=== Profiles ===
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.
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 [http://pokemon3d.net/forum/news/ 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 ==
== 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 and up


'''Version 1.0.0'''
'''Version 1.0.0'''
* .NET Framework 4.0
* .NET Framework 4.0.


== 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"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Version
! Version
! Release date
! Release Date
! Summary
! Summary
|-
|-
|1.1.1
|
|7. February 2013
===1.3.2.1===
|'''Bug fixes'''
|08.03.2017
* Fixed update button text
|
* Fixed launcher page sometimes opens in browser
====Bug Fixes:====
* Fixed launcher update not moving and renaming files
*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.
|-
|-
|[http://pokemon3d.net/downloads/3/download 1.1.0]
|
|6. February 2013
===1.1 Beta===
|'''New features'''
|11.12.2016
* Added stopping of download
|
* Added version on main window
====Changes:====
* Added settings
*Implemented the launcher updater.
* Added automatic check for requirements
*Moved Folder and File contents into FileSystemInfo.
* Added possibility for launcher updates
'''Bug fixes'''
* Fixed stretched logo on main window
* Fixed some spelling
* Fixed web browser for non-IE Windows
'''Other'''
* Now requires .NET 3.5 instead of 4.0
* Changed website to another server
* Changed text on buttons on main window
* Resized main window
* Minor UI changes
'''Tested on:'''
* Windows 8
* Windows 7
* Windows XP
|-
|-
|[http://pokemon3d.net/downloads/1/download 1.0.0]
|6. November 2012
|
|
* Intilital release
===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"
|-
! 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 [[Pokémon 3D|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:====
*{{Forum|1620}} Fixed error messages generating more times than they should be.
|-
|
===1.1.2===
|13.02.2013
|
====New Features:====
*[[http://pokemon3d.net/forum/threads/1601/#post-13929 1601]] '''Launcher''' no longer announces if the [[Pokémon 3D|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 [[Pokémon 3D|game]] through the main window.
*Implemented a ''Settings'' window.
*Implemented an automated system for checking for software requirements to run the '''launcher''' and the [[Pokémon 3D|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.
|}
{{Pokemon3D}}
{{Pokemon3D}}

Latest revision as of 13:40, 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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