NAM tool public BETA to download here

[GoaSkin]

see here: http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6171.msg216671#msg216671

[sithlrd98]

OK...problem. Although I could have sworn I already had msvcr80.dll and msvcp80.dll , I downloaded them. Now when I start the .exe , I get  "namconfig.exe-Aplication Error , The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000142). Ideas?

Jayson

[bluesinjid]

Yea it doesnt work either for me... It said some file was missing and try downloading it again

[ipp4ever]

I have these DLLs , but still can't launch this program   

[GoaSkin]

Because I work on a Macintosh, I let someone else compile the windows version (that I could not test myself). I will set a up a virtual machine and compile it myself.

[io_bg]

I downloaded it but when I launch the program it says ''the application has failed to start because MSVCP80.dll wa not found. Reinstalling this application may fix the problem''.
P.S. Will something  happen if I put the other file (NetworkAddonMod_Tunnels.dat) in the plugins folder?

[GoaSkin]

The tunnelmodels.dat is used for Simcity only to display other tunnel entrances for roads and railroads that can be selected in the program.

The EXE seems only to work on the builder's system.

Now, I set up a virtual machine with WIN2K and MinGW, beeing currently compiling the QT toolkit (needs a few hours). Then, I can recompile the program myself and check if it starts up - a version that does not need these DLLs. These are always required if you use MS visual C++ but not if using another C++ compiler.

[wouanagaine]

GoaSkin, unfortunatly Micro$oft decided for some unknown ( but stupid ) reasons to not support the debug version of any Visual program, even with the visual redist installed as it only install the release version of the msvc*.dll

[GoaSkin]

http://www.yousendit.com/download/TTZueEVSZEtkMnVGa1E9PQ

This version should work now without requiring DLLs. Beside my virtual machine, it started up well
- on an old machine with surely no SDK installed
- under Linux emulated with WINE

So I will hope this EXE will startup everywhere now.

[sithlrd98]

This version does work. However , I am not understanding why it is wanting to remove 3 .dats....
NetworkAddonMod_Custom_Rail_Menu_Plugin_Optional.dat
NetworkAddonMod_Custom_Highway_Menu_Plugin_Optional.dat
NetworkAddonMod_Custom_Misc_Transport_Menu_Plugin_Optional.dat

Is this going to cause issues with the NAM?

As far as I can tell , the UI is pretty straight forward and , once I mess with it some more I'll give results.

Jayson

[Andreas]

This version does work. However , I am not understanding why it is wanting to remove 3 .dats....
NetworkAddonMod_Custom_Rail_Menu_Plugin_Optional.dat
NetworkAddonMod_Custom_Highway_Menu_Plugin_Optional.dat
NetworkAddonMod_Custom_Misc_Transport_Menu_Plugin_Optional.dat

Is this going to cause issues with the NAM?

Those DATs are intended for reordering some menu icons. It won't affect the functionality of the NAM if you remove them.

[GoaSkin]

They need to be removed because in the program, you can define dynamicly which menu icons shall be re-ordered or not. If you keep these DATs, you always have these custom menu orders and the program setting may be ignored.

[sithlrd98]

OK , I got it! Just checking .


Jayson

[Pat]

OK I noticed a slight problem when trying to cancel out of "NAM Documentation" it goes into a endless loop of wanting to find the folder even if you want to cancel

[GoaSkin]

What happens if you really choose the NAM folder? Does the program accept it?

[sithlrd98]

It did for me.


Jayson

[homefryes]

See postings from 2008-12-08 to find a valid download link!

Hi, Goa -- just a suggestion: it might be better to reference "Reply 8" instead of the date, as it shows 7-Dec for me!  Just thought I'd mention it. Thanks!

— Don

[builderbuiltoff]

iwhat does it do? can someone tell me that plzzzz

[GoaSkin]

It may be possible that I will release an update today.

The program is used to configure the NAM by using a dialog instead of shuffling around with plugin files to change the MOD behavior. Furthermore it allows for some things more individual settings (like train lengths, tunnel layouts).

It is based on the former program SC4Config that allowed to configure many things regarding the game behavior dynamicly. But because you have to understand very much about the game algorithms to find out suitable setting combinations, in experience of the most users SC4Config exports resulted in bad game behavior. NAMConfig instead only reproduces the settings combinations that already exist by choosing one NAM automata, traffic and other NAM plugins.

[Vandy]

Hello, GoaSkin.

I can understand where NAMConfig will be a very useful tool for all NAM users.  Thanks to you and and anyone else working on this project for all of the effort you're putting into producing this tool.  You're producing a great resource!

Regards,

Gary