Lockup when importing XML orbats in SM

[Lieste]

I'm trying to import a formation into the SM - specifically 2 PzD (but also tried other formations as well), but when I do so I get an XML error, and an unexpected termination message. The Program locks up and needs to be killed in Task manager.

My system is XP-SP2, using Firefox 3.6

Before I start 'fixing' anything, can someone confirm that this formation is actually loadable?

[Arjuna]

I take it you exported the 2PZD. From what scenario? Can you attach the xml file here? What scenario are you trying to import it to? Can you attach that too?

[Lieste]

No, using the 'existing' 2PzD or other file - it does look like there should be some existing orbats from what is displayed into the dialogue.
The Scn is a new blank one with just the map and new/blank on map boss.

However, when I fire up SM next, I'll explicitly export from one of the templates, and re-import (using a new filename to preserve the current data in case it is important/broken).

[Arjuna]

Good idea. You may be right. The xml file might no longer function properly since the latest patch. I'd need to check that out but would prefer to leave this till after BFTB is out.

[simovitch]

There is a rare bug associated with outdated msxml4.dll file registry that will cause a crash when importing a force list. We have a patch but it is too big to upload here (690kb[8|])

Assuming your system has the correct file already , just run the following command from your "run" prompt to register it.

regsvr32 %WINDIR%\system32\msxml4.dll

Please report back if this worked.

[Lieste]

I only have msxml.dll, msxml2.dll, msxml3.dll and msxml6.dll, plus the same file versions as *r.dll
Clipboard import/export via Excel is working.

I worked around the error by culling everything else from one of the templates, so I could tinker and roll over 2AD at Thermopylae using 2PzD. It all nearly went horribly wrong, but the flanking attack (to Palaikhorion by 304 Schutzen Regt) smashed through almost half the AI artillery, and finally held against the renewed counter-attack once the Pz Bn rallied.
A general collapse of morale (probably assisted by tanks in the rear, and greatly reduced supply) followed and over half the UK Arm'd division was lost in less than 24 hours. Mopping up took several days, with infantry and tanks scattered into the rough terrain east of Skamnos, but eventually the entire 2Pz division (less bridge and echelon elements who guarded the crossings and MSR) regrouped and exited on D4 - the remnants of 2AD base then blundered into a strongpoint and promptly surrendered.

Total losses 817 men, 27 AFV and 29 Guns, with three units disbanding or surrendering.
Total kills 8131 men, 513 AFV (roughly 50% tanks, 50% SC and Bren Carrier) and 122 Guns - all 61 units surrendered/destroyed/disbanded.

[Arjuna]

Lieste,

Try downloading and installing the XML4 pack from Microsoft here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta ... laylang=en

[Lieste]

Yep, that did it..

[Arjuna]

Terrific!