WitpDecoder; Now providing some overview

[Cpt Sherwood]

Hi Woos, I started using your decoder on a BigB senario and I am getting this error. Can you shed some light on what is happening? The data base initializes and the program seems to run ok, but, there is this error.

[kaleun]

I am trying to initialize a game on the CHS mod.
I get this.
What should I do?

[Local Yokel]

Excellent tool, Woos!  However, I've hit a problem whilst monitoring Japanese in CHS Scenario 158, v2.03.  Tool worked fine from 7 Dec 41 to 2 Mar 42 approximately, but now get following in witpDecoder.log:
 
java.lang.NullPointerException
 at org.hsqldb.persist.DataFileCache.get(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.Table$RowStore.get(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.Table.setIndexRoots(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.Table.setIndexRoots(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.DatabaseCommandInterpreter.processSet(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.DatabaseCommandInterpreter.executePart(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.DatabaseCommandInterpreter.execute(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.Session.sqlExecuteDirectNoPreChecks(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.scriptio.ScriptReaderText.readDDL(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.scriptio.ScriptReaderBase.readAll(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.persist.Log.processScript(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.persist.Log.open(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.persist.Logger.openLog(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.Database.reopen(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.Database.open(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.DatabaseManager.getDatabase(Unknown Source)
 at org.hsqldb.DatabaseManager.newSession(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at org.hsqldb.jdbc.jdbcConnection.<init>(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at org.hsqldb.jdbcDriver.getConnection(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at org.hsqldb.jdbcDriver.connect(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at java.sql.DriverManager.getConnection(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at java.sql.DriverManager.getConnection(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at de.retsiemuab.witpDecoder.aW.<init>(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at de.retsiemuab.witpDecoder.Main.a(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at de.retsiemuab.witpDecoder.Main.a(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at de.retsiemuab.witpDecoder.Main.main(Unknown Source)
java.sql.SQLException: error in script file line: 56 S1000 General error java.lang.NullPointerException in statement [SET TABLE "LCUStatus" INDEX'135908488 135763704 135862808 135764288 135783736 135849176 135780048 135873280 135908488 135876680 135874984 135764288 135849176 0']
&nbsp;at org.hsqldb.jdbc.Util.sqlException(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at org.hsqldb.jdbc.jdbcConnection.<init>(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at org.hsqldb.jdbcDriver.getConnection(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at org.hsqldb.jdbcDriver.connect(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at java.sql.DriverManager.getConnection(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at java.sql.DriverManager.getConnection(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at de.retsiemuab.witpDecoder.aW.<init>(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at de.retsiemuab.witpDecoder.Main.a(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at de.retsiemuab.witpDecoder.Main.a(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at de.retsiemuab.witpDecoder.Main.main(Unknown Source)
Couldn't open DB. Exiting.
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
&nbsp;at de.retsiemuab.witpDecoder.Main.a(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at de.retsiemuab.witpDecoder.Main.a(Unknown Source)
&nbsp;at de.retsiemuab.witpDecoder.Main.main(Unknown Source)

Tool attempts to execute, apparently fails to open DB, then aborts execution without displaying screen interface.&nbsp; Process disappears from process list on XP.&nbsp; Any thoughts?

[kaleun]

It's a pity, but this tool seems to require more computer acumen than I have available in my noggin.
Great idea though!

[Roger Neilson II]

I'm getting a similar message with CHS, runs fine on normal game.

Roger

[EnricoR]

Hello kaleun,

have you tried what you can read in the error message?
In the second line you can read: java.sql.SQLException: Your Database is only partially initialized. Please delete all witp.* files in the directory and restart.
After you have deleted those files it should work fine.

I hope that helps.

Best regards
Enrico

[Roger Neilson II]

ORIGINAL: EnricoR

Hello kaleun,

have you tried what you can read in the error message?
In the second line you can read: java.sql.SQLException: Your Database is only partially initialized. Please delete all witp.* files in the directory and restart.
After you have deleted those files it should work fine.

I hope that helps.

Best regards
Enrico

It doesn't...... and therin lies the problem I feel.

[kaleun]

In what directory would I find those files?
I can't find them anywhere.

[siRkid]

Ok I'm going to jump in and give this a try.

[siRkid]

Is the link on the first post up to date?

[seydlitz_slith]

Hello,
I am having a problem getting the program to initialise, and it seems slightly different than the problems seen on the bulleting board. Hopefully this is very simple and someone will be able to help send me on my way.
Everything is installed per the instructions. When I try to run the witpdecoder.bat file, I was getting the dosbox that opened and closed faster than I could read it. So, I went and did a cmd line run so I could read the box.
It appears that my PC (running XP home with the required java run time installed) is not recognising the JAVA command in the batch file and therefore refuses to run the batch. Here is a screen print:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.


Directory of C:\Matrix Games\War in the Pacific\SAVE\decoder

04/08/2007 10:43 AM <DIR> .
04/08/2007 10:43 AM <DIR> ..
04/08/2007 10:16 AM 382,331 BigMainMap.jpg
11/19/2006 03:10 AM 3,956 clusterbases-example.csv
11/19/2006 03:10 AM 343 clusters-example.csv
11/12/2006 12:19 PM 641,570 hsqldb.jar
11/14/2006 09:52 PM 3,447 hsqldb_license.txt
04/08/2007 10:16 AM 117,050 MainMap.jpg
11/11/2006 11:01 PM 64 ships4history.csv
11/12/2006 12:28 PM 32,768 swt-awt-win32-3235.dll
11/12/2006 12:28 PM 73,728 swt-gdip-win32-3235.dll
11/14/2006 09:56 PM 4,725 SWT-license.html
11/12/2006 12:28 PM 40,960 swt-wgl-win32-3235.dll
11/12/2006 12:28 PM 323,584 swt-win32-3235.dll
09/21/2006 12:18 PM 1,490,613 swt.jar
04/08/2007 10:43 AM 16 witp.lck
04/08/2007 10:43 AM 0 witp.log
04/08/2007 10:43 AM 428 witp.properties
04/08/2007 10:43 AM 105 witp.script
12/11/2006 12:12 AM 499,700 witpDecoder-docs.pdf
04/08/2007 10:45 AM 141 witpdecoder.bat
04/08/2007 10:43 AM 0 witpDecoder.log
12/12/2006 01:28 AM 130,529 witpDecoder2.jar
21 File(s) 3,746,058 bytes
2 Dir(s) 191,144,714,240 bytes free

C:\Matrix Games\War in the Pacific\SAVE\decoder>witpdecoder.bat

C:\Matrix Games\War in the Pacific\SAVE\decoder>echo off
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
C:\Matrix Games\War in the Pacific\SAVE\decoder>

So, my problem is that I can not get the bat file to run, so I can not initialize the database.
Is there something in windows security or mcafee security settings that would be causing this?
I have the same problem with Andrews map switcher bat file on this PC.
FWIW the widpdecoder2.jar opens ok, but without an initialised database, I have no info.

[Cpt Sherwood]

It is too bad. This is a promising program, but without some support it will fall by the wayside.

[Roger Neilson II]

Ok guys, a longshot. If anyone can run witpload on Scenario 158 and send me the generated files I will try to get this to work with my CHS game.

It works fine with my standard games, but CHS is causing a problem and soem people say it won't work with CHS and others say it will.

Cheers

Roger

didactylos at bigfoot dot com

[Cpt Sherwood]

ORIGINAL: Roger Neilson II

Ok guys, a longshot. If anyone can run witpload on Scenario 158 and send me the generated files I will try to get this to work with my CHS game.

It works fine with my standard games, but CHS is causing a problem and soem people say it won't work with CHS and others say it will.

Cheers

Roger

didactylos at bigfoot dot com

You have mail Roger.

I did figure out my problem. Most likely I screwed up the update or install. I removed decoder and reinstalled from scratch and it worked fine on BigBs senario files. I still can not get Alaska Warriors French Gambit to initialize. I think I got CHS 158 to initialize.

[Cpt Sherwood]

ORIGINAL: seydlitz

Hello,
I am having a problem getting the program to initialise, and it seems slightly different than the problems seen on the bulleting board. Hopefully this is very simple and someone will be able to help send me on my way.
Everything is installed per the instructions. When I try to run the witpdecoder.bat file, I was getting the dosbox that opened and closed faster than I could read it. So, I went and did a cmd line run so I could read the box.
It appears that my PC (running XP home with the required java run time installed) is not recognising the JAVA command in the batch file and therefore refuses to run the batch. Here is a screen print:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.


Directory of C:\Matrix Games\War in the Pacific\SAVE\decoder

04/08/2007 10:43 AM <DIR> .
04/08/2007 10:43 AM <DIR> ..
04/08/2007 10:16 AM 382,331 BigMainMap.jpg
11/19/2006 03:10 AM 3,956 clusterbases-example.csv
11/19/2006 03:10 AM 343 clusters-example.csv
11/12/2006 12:19 PM 641,570 hsqldb.jar
11/14/2006 09:52 PM 3,447 hsqldb_license.txt
04/08/2007 10:16 AM 117,050 MainMap.jpg
11/11/2006 11:01 PM 64 ships4history.csv
11/12/2006 12:28 PM 32,768 swt-awt-win32-3235.dll
11/12/2006 12:28 PM 73,728 swt-gdip-win32-3235.dll
11/14/2006 09:56 PM 4,725 SWT-license.html
11/12/2006 12:28 PM 40,960 swt-wgl-win32-3235.dll
11/12/2006 12:28 PM 323,584 swt-win32-3235.dll
09/21/2006 12:18 PM 1,490,613 swt.jar
04/08/2007 10:43 AM 16 witp.lck
04/08/2007 10:43 AM 0 witp.log
04/08/2007 10:43 AM 428 witp.properties
04/08/2007 10:43 AM 105 witp.script
12/11/2006 12:12 AM 499,700 witpDecoder-docs.pdf
04/08/2007 10:45 AM 141 witpdecoder.bat
04/08/2007 10:43 AM 0 witpDecoder.log
12/12/2006 01:28 AM 130,529 witpDecoder2.jar
21 File(s) 3,746,058 bytes
2 Dir(s) 191,144,714,240 bytes free

C:\Matrix Games\War in the Pacific\SAVE\decoder>witpdecoder.bat

C:\Matrix Games\War in the Pacific\SAVE\decoder>echo off
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
C:\Matrix Games\War in the Pacific\SAVE\decoder>

So, my problem is that I can not get the bat file to run, so I can not initialize the database.
Is there something in windows security or mcafee security settings that would be causing this?
I have the same problem with Andrews map switcher bat file on this PC.
FWIW the widpdecoder2.jar opens ok, but without an initialised database, I have no info.

You need to make sure you have Java installed. Check the read me file.

[Cpt Sherwood]

Roger Neilson II, I did get CHS 158 to run properly( Did you know that Kondo is in charge of two things( 2nd Fleet and TF 5 )?

[siRkid]

Ok I give up back to paper and pencile.

[Cpt Sherwood]

ORIGINAL: Kid

Ok I give up back to paper and pencile.

What senario are you trying to use it with Kid? Maybe I can help. I have it running with stock, CHS 158 and BigBs senario.

[siRkid]

Stock Scenario 15 PBEM me as allies. I'm going to check and make sure I have the right version of Java then I'll get back to you.

[siRkid]

Steps I’ve done to Load WitpDecoder for a Stock Scenario 15 PBEM ame

1. Downloaded the witpdecoder.zip
2. Created a Subfolder for my PBEM game in the C:\Matrix Games\War In The Pacific\SAVE folder
3. Extracted the files into this folder
4. Opened up the batch file and edited “echo off REM java -Djava.library.path=%CD% -jar witpdecoder2.jar PasswordHere java -Djava.library.path=. -jar witpdecoder2.jar” replacing the “PasswordHere” with my password. Which does not match the instructions given in the witpDecoder-docs.pdf.
6. Installed latest Version of Java
7. Executed batch file
8. Selected File> Initialize Database
9. Entered the following information
· Scenario – 15
· Nationally – Allies
· Checked the PBEM box
10. Selected Initialize
11. Received error