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There is a user guide that explains how to use CombatReporter. I know, we never read documentation, but it explains a lot.

As the author of the tool I can answer your two questions:

1) use the file menu to select preferences
2) the first field on the preferences is the location of the WITPAE install directory. The program will find the art directory from there to load the maps.
3) the second field on the preferences menu is the location of the save folder. The reason for this is that you might be archiving your reports and you will need to tell the program where they are saved, otherwise, just use the save folder.

4) the date/time is used to select all reports created on or after that date/time:

for example: if I pick 01/01/2010 12:00 AM
the program will find all reports created after that 01/01/2010 12:00 AM
if I played a game on 12/31/2009 9:00 AM and created a report, that report will not show up.

so, this date /time is used to filter how many combat reports you want to see at any time

5) The refresh interval is used to determine how often the program checks to see if a new set of reports has been created. The refresh you see will only happen if the files are being modified by the game and I would recommend setting the refresh to 60 secs.

Bret

In the folder where you installed CombatReporter you will find a file named combatreport.bat.
Double click that file to make CombatReporter run.
If you wish you can make a shortcut on your desktop pointing to that bat file.
How?
Open Explorer and navigate to the folder combatreport.bat is in.
Drag the file to the desktop.

That wont make for [:(]

the cmd window opens the line is;

Combatreporter>pause

then its closes the cmd, any idea?

thanks!

Apparently you open the file (combatreport.bat) with EDIT.
You have to run the file with OPEN.

If you're using Windows XP try this:

right click on the file, and from the pull down menu choose OPEN.

If the file then executes but not when you double click the file you have the wrong file association for the file type BAT in your windows system setup.

Thanks Rainer ( & Bret)

I was concerned as I saw the reports but not the map.

I logged out and back in and, et voila, maps showing me where the reports were relating too, fantastic.

I still get all of my save files showing, of course they aren't updated but it may be taking up space looking at each one.

I still get all of my save files showing

You will always see all saves beginning with the date set in combatreport.properties.
You can change the date of the first save to be shown with preferences.

Just downloaded and installed .

That's an awesome tool. [&o]

Thanks Bret.

ORIGINAL: Atilla60

Just downloaded and installed .

That's an awesome tool. [&o]

Thanks Bret.

More capabilities coming later this year when I have time to work on it. Enjoying the summer outdoor activities right now. Glad you like it [8D]

ORIGINAL: Rainer

I still get all of my save files showing

You will always see all saves beginning with the date set in combatreport.properties.
You can change the date of the first save to be shown with preferences.

Can you post a screen shot of your preference settings?

Can you post a screen shot of your preference settings?

Jeffk, he means you [;)]

I'd like to see a few more screenshots too...

watchDir="F:\\Matrix Games\\WITP AE\\SAVE"
startIntervalDate="07/04/2010 08:15 aM"
watchIntervalSecs=60
witpDir="F:\\Matrix Games\\WITP AE"
side="a"

It brings up combat reports dated back to 23/6/10.

But, they do relate to the same PWS file , is it looking at all of the combat reports which relate to my current game?? Even though they are older than the startIntervalDate??

damnyankees!

Put the date in backwards I think!!!!!

Bret,

Thanks so much for this wonderful tool. I've been using the earlier version and love it. What a time saver.

Regards,

Mozo

bump

Thank you for your work Bret.
I am using the "beta" a long time now and its the best must-have besides Tracker.

help requested .....

attached is the error message I get. any insight would be appreciated

got a question bout this fab tool.

ive just started a dec 7th scenario and im playin with 2 day turns. im on dec 11th but the only two reports i have are dec 7th and dec 9th.

im probably bein dense here but shouldnt i also have reports for dec 8th and dec 10th?

ORIGINAL: tonedog

got a question bout this fab tool.

ive just started a dec 7th scenario and im playin with 2 day turns. im on dec 11th but the only two reports i have are dec 7th and dec 9th.

im probably bein dense here but shouldnt i also have reports for dec 8th and dec 10th?

Because there aren't separate files for two day turns I guess the tool is just not smart enough yet. At least that's the problem we have with Tracker too ...