Combat Reporter - report monitoring tool

[Adseria]

This thing is really annoying me. It resolutely refuses to load the reports, even if I specifically tell it which save file to load. The worst bit is, it's loading old saves (from a couple of months ago) just fine, but the one I saved literally about 5 minutes ago is apparently too hard. Yes, I double-checked (and triple-checked) the settings; I have the right save location, the right install location, the right date and time, I picked the correct side, the settings are all correct. It's just refusing to load.

Looking in the command line, it seems to be throwing an error. I tried copying it out here, but the forum didn't like it for some reason, so I can't. Sorry.

[PaxMondo]

it is a bit finicky, be sure you have a clean java load. also, one bad text file will pooch it. what you are describing, I would point it at a new game start and see how it runs.

In my current game, I have had intervals where turns wouldn't load, but I could always trace it back to one text file that had something funny in it and was causing it to fail. deleting the file fixed it.

[Adseria]

ORIGINAL: PaxMondo

it is a bit finicky, be sure you have a clean java load. also, one bad text file will pooch it. what you are describing, I would point it at a new game start and see how it runs.

In my current game, I have had intervals where turns wouldn't load, but I could always trace it back to one text file that had something funny in it and was causing it to fail. deleting the file fixed it.

This was a new game. I literally saved as soon as the turn resolution ended on 8th December.

Pretty sure my Java install is fine; Combat Reporter loads other saves fine, it just seems to be a problem with these newest saves.

What kind of text files are you referring to? Ones generated by the game, or by Combat Reporter? What should I be looking for?

[David Clark]

Hi Bret. Thanks for your hard work throughout the years.

I've downloaded and extracted version 1.1. Launching the .bat file briefly shows the splash screen, then gives me the following:


D:\Games\Combat Reporter\combatReporter>java -splash:UV1024.jpg -Xmx1024m -jar combatreporter.jar
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: groovy/lang/GroovyObject
at java.base/java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass1(Native Method)
at java.base/java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass(ClassLoader.java:1016)
at java.base/java.security.SecureClassLoader.defineClass(SecureClassLoader.java:151)
at java.base/java.net.URLClassLoader.defineClass(URLClassLoader.java:515)
at java.base/java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(URLClassLoader.java:423)
at java.base/java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(URLClassLoader.java:417)
at java.base/java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(AccessController.java:689)
at java.base/java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:416)
at java.base/java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:588)
at java.base/java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:521)
at java.base/java.lang.Class.forName0(Native Method)
at java.base/java.lang.Class.forName(Class.java:415)
at org.eclipse.jdt.internal.jarinjarloader.JarRsrcLoader.main(JarRsrcLoader.java:56)
Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: groovy.lang.GroovyObject
at java.base/java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:436)
at java.base/java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:588)
at java.base/java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:521)
... 13 more


I'm running 64-bit Windows 10, and java --version gives me:
openjdk 12.0.2 2019-07-16
OpenJDK Runtime Environment (build 12.0.2+10)
OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM (build 12.0.2+10, mixed mode, sharing)

[David Clark]

A follow up - I installed the Java 8 jre, and specified that version to run combat reporter, and everything works great.

Thanks again for your program

[NigelKentarus]

Old age must be catching up to me. How do I change the base.csv file to show I use DBB with extended map? I must be brain dead this morning.

[clamel]

I'm totally lost. I got Java 1.8 on my Win 8.1 and placed this combatreporter inside the WiTP tools folder. Starting up the *.bat file gives
Error: Unable to access jarfile combatreporter.jar.
All this happens in a command window

Not sure if I got Java jre too, but stumbling in on Oracles site gives me hundreds of DL suggestions. It's like a needle in a haystack. Which one to DL, actually if any.
When opening the commandprmpt and running javar -version I get the notion I got correct versions.
Java Version 1.8.0_211
SE Runtime environment (build same 1.8)
64-bit server (build 25.211-b12, mixed mode)

That's Greek to me so appreciate any help on how to get this CombatReporter to work on my new game.
It sounds and looks like almost a must

[Evoken]

As far as i am aware combat reporter comes with the required Java in the zip file , just extract the whole folder to anywhere you want , setup the preferences part properly and it should work

[clamel]

Yes I see a java file in the zipfile but nothing on properties.
That file combatreport.properties was not in the zip I DL.

I tried to create such a file but same message, so I'm confident that might not be the issue here.

[MrG]

Hi.

I've been using Combat Reporter successfully for the last 6 months, but i've just opened it after running my last turn and it no longer shows the Operations for the last turn or any of the past turns either.

Does anyone have any idea what I need to do to put this right? I appreciate any help you can give.

[Axe1999]

Hi, looking for some help troubleshooting CR issues. After Windows reinstall I downloaded latest version, downloaded Java update, reinstalled WITP and tried to get CR going. I manage to get the map loaded but I cant get actual reports to load, not even when manually loading save. I triple checked and all paths and settings seem to be correct.

[Trugrit]

You might try this.

I had trouble the last time I installed.

My computer did not like the Apostrophe in Admiral’s.

I added a backslash after the L.

If you are using Archive you have to add it.

[Tanaka]

ORIGINAL: MrG

Hi.

I've been using Combat Reporter successfully for the last 6 months, but i've just opened it after running my last turn and it no longer shows the Operations for the last turn or any of the past turns either.

Does anyone have any idea what I need to do to put this right? I appreciate any help you can give.

Most likely ran out of memory. You have to clear out all of the old reports and restart over...

[Axe1999]

ORIGINAL: Trugrit

You might try this.

I had trouble the last time I installed.

My computer did not like the Apostrophe in Admiral’s.

I added a backslash after the L.

If you are using Archive you have to add it.

Thanks for the input but unfortunately it isnt the issue, I dont have apostrophe in my game path. Archive switch is active

[GazBot]

Hello Chaps,

Trying to get the COmbat Reporter wroking and the reports are working. However the Maps are blank....I think I need the maps from Patch 3 - but what version is patch 3???

Cheers

Gaz

[Kull]

ORIGINAL: GazBot

Hello Chaps,

Trying to get the COmbat Reporter wroking and the reports are working. However the Maps are blank....I think I need the maps from Patch 3 - but what version is patch 3???

Cheers

I'm not quite sure what Patch 3 is, but you should be using the latest version of WitP-AE anyway (see attached). If you have something different, this thread will help you upgrade.

That said, it sounds like this is your real problem:

1. The map is no longer included and you need to tell Combat Reporter where you installed WitPAE so it can find the WitPAE map. You will set this in the preferences when you start the application.

That came from post #1 in this thread, where he also mentions a "black map" problem which has a different solution (see top of his post). That's not what you reported, but there it is.

[GazBot]

Thanks for the reply Kull,

I have managed to get it working using the info in this forum.

I had to do the following;

Edit the; combatreport.bat report file as below

set JAVA_HOME=C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_311
set PATH=C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_311\bin\
java -splash:UV1024.jpg -Xmx768m -jar combatreporter.jar
pause

setting the JAVA path - cleared up the initial error on loading.

changing the resolution to "768" in the .bat file fixed the issue with the black map.

Lastly becasue I dont want to change by date / time setting to US format you do have to initially manually enter this when you do the initial preferences setup....

After you first setup the CR app creates a new config file; "combatReport.properties" Im guessing you can then edit this directly to change the date for your most recent game.

I had all the correct versions and now also understand how to set the paths so I can use ChemKids maps but ref the old stock maps in a backup folder.

I can see this being a very helpful tool, Ill be looking to get WitPE Tracker up and running next to see what this does - though Im still a long way away from the production and meaty logistics side of the game, yet.....

Thanks.

[ETF]

Any chance I could get someone to help maybe via Team Viewer to set this up for myself? I would certainly make it worth your effort! Tried years ago but just couldn't get it to work

[USSAmerica]

Hi.

I've been using Combat Reporter successfully for the last 6 months, but i've just opened it after running my last turn and it no longer shows the Operations for the last turn or any of the past turns either.

Does anyone have any idea what I need to do to put this right? I appreciate any help you can give.

Hey MrG, did you or anyone else figure out what happened with this issue? I just ran into it tonight after CR working great for me for months. I'm only at January 24, 1942 in the game, so I don't think it's too much data. Perhaps one of the new turn files was corrupted?

[Axe1999]

I could use some help, my CR worked just fine then just stopped loading turns without me altering anything. This is what I get in CMD window when I start it:

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D:\Games\WITP Vanilla\combatReporter_1.1\combatReporter>java -splash:UV1024.jpg -Xmx1024m -jar combatreporter.jar
Exception in thread "Thread-3" java.lang.NumberFormatException: For input string: "Penang"
        at java.lang.NumberFormatException.forInputString(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.Integer.parseInt(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.Integer.valueOf(Unknown Source)
        at java_lang_Integer$valueOf.call(Unknown Source)
        at com.bret.witpae.Report.setLocation(Report.groovy:61)
        at sun.reflect.GeneratedMethodAccessor48.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.reflection.CachedMethod.invoke(CachedMethod.java:90)
        at groovy.lang.MetaMethod.doMethodInvoke(MetaMethod.java:324)
        at groovy.lang.MetaClassImpl.setProperty(MetaClassImpl.java:2699)
        at groovy.lang.MetaClassImpl.setProperty(MetaClassImpl.java:3746)
        at com.bret.witpae.Report.setProperty(Report.groovy)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.ScriptBytecodeAdapter.setGroovyObjectProperty(ScriptBytecodeAdapter.java:530)
        at com.bret.witpae.Report.processHeader(Report.groovy:269)
        at sun.reflect.GeneratedMethodAccessor46.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.reflection.CachedMethod.invoke(CachedMethod.java:90)
        at groovy.lang.MetaMethod.doMethodInvoke(MetaMethod.java:324)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.metaclass.ClosureMetaClass.invokeMethod(ClosureMetaClass.java:382)
        at groovy.lang.MetaClassImpl.invokeMethod(MetaClassImpl.java:1016)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.PogoMetaClassSite.callCurrent(PogoMetaClassSite.java:66)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.AbstractCallSite.callCurrent(AbstractCallSite.java:171)
        at com.bret.witpae.Report$_readreport_closure1.doCall(Report.groovy:153)
        at sun.reflect.GeneratedMethodAccessor35.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.reflection.CachedMethod.invoke(CachedMethod.java:90)
        at groovy.lang.MetaMethod.doMethodInvoke(MetaMethod.java:324)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.metaclass.ClosureMetaClass.invokeMethod(ClosureMetaClass.java:292)
        at groovy.lang.MetaClassImpl.invokeMethod(MetaClassImpl.java:1016)
        at groovy.lang.Closure.call(Closure.java:423)
        at groovy.lang.Closure.call(Closure.java:439)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.DefaultGroovyMethods.callClosureForLine(DefaultGroovyMethods.java:5233)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.IOGroovyMethods.eachLine(IOGroovyMethods.java:484)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.ResourceGroovyMethods.eachLine(ResourceGroovyMethods.java:270)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.ResourceGroovyMethods.eachLine(ResourceGroovyMethods.java:236)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.dgm$942.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.PojoMetaMethodSite$PojoMetaMethodSiteNoUnwrapNoCoerce.invoke(PojoMetaMethodSite.java:271)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.PojoMetaMethodSite.call(PojoMetaMethodSite.java:53)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.AbstractCallSite.call(AbstractCallSite.java:122)
        at com.bret.witpae.Report.readreport(Report.groovy:85)
        at com.bret.witpae.Report$readreport.call(Unknown Source)
        at com.bret.witpae.CombatReport$_main_closure3$_closure17.doCall(CombatReport.groovy:77)
        at sun.reflect.GeneratedMethodAccessor63.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.reflection.CachedMethod.invoke(CachedMethod.java:90)
        at groovy.lang.MetaMethod.doMethodInvoke(MetaMethod.java:324)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.metaclass.ClosureMetaClass.invokeMethod(ClosureMetaClass.java:292)
        at groovy.lang.MetaClassImpl.invokeMethod(MetaClassImpl.java:1016)
        at groovy.lang.Closure.call(Closure.java:423)
        at groovy.lang.Closure.call(Closure.java:439)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.DefaultGroovyMethods.each(DefaultGroovyMethods.java:2027)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.DefaultGroovyMethods.each(DefaultGroovyMethods.java:2012)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.DefaultGroovyMethods.each(DefaultGroovyMethods.java:2053)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.dgm$162.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.PojoMetaMethodSite$PojoMetaMethodSiteNoUnwrapNoCoerce.invoke(PojoMetaMethodSite.java:271)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.PojoMetaMethodSite.call(PojoMetaMethodSite.java:53)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.CallSiteArray.defaultCall(CallSiteArray.java:45)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.AbstractCallSite.call(AbstractCallSite.java:110)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.AbstractCallSite.call(AbstractCallSite.java:122)
        at com.bret.witpae.CombatReport$_main_closure3.doCall(CombatReport.groovy:77)
        at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
        at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.reflection.CachedMethod.invoke(CachedMethod.java:90)
        at groovy.lang.MetaMethod.doMethodInvoke(MetaMethod.java:324)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.metaclass.ClosureMetaClass.invokeMethod(ClosureMetaClass.java:292)
        at groovy.lang.MetaClassImpl.invokeMethod(MetaClassImpl.java:1016)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.PogoMetaClassSite.call(PogoMetaClassSite.java:39)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.CallSiteArray.defaultCall(CallSiteArray.java:45)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.AbstractCallSite.call(AbstractCallSite.java:110)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.AbstractCallSite.call(AbstractCallSite.java:122)
        at com.bret.witpae.FileWatcher.processFiles(FileWatcher.groovy:112)
        at com.bret.witpae.FileWatcher$processFiles$0.callCurrent(Unknown Source)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.CallSiteArray.defaultCallCurrent(CallSiteArray.java:49)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.AbstractCallSite.callCurrent(AbstractCallSite.java:151)
        at com.bret.witpae.FileWatcher.fileMonitorExecutor(FileWatcher.groovy:83)
        at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
        at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.reflection.CachedMethod.invoke(CachedMethod.java:90)
        at groovy.lang.MetaMethod.doMethodInvoke(MetaMethod.java:324)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.metaclass.ClosureMetaClass.invokeMethod(ClosureMetaClass.java:382)
        at groovy.lang.MetaClassImpl.invokeMethod(MetaClassImpl.java:1016)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.PogoMetaClassSite.callCurrent(PogoMetaClassSite.java:66)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.CallSiteArray.defaultCallCurrent(CallSiteArray.java:49)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.AbstractCallSite.callCurrent(AbstractCallSite.java:151)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.callsite.AbstractCallSite.callCurrent(AbstractCallSite.java:155)
        at com.bret.witpae.FileWatcher$_run_closure1.doCall(FileWatcher.groovy:50)
        at com.bret.witpae.FileWatcher$_run_closure1.doCall(FileWatcher.groovy)
        at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
        at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.reflection.CachedMethod.invoke(CachedMethod.java:90)
        at groovy.lang.MetaMethod.doMethodInvoke(MetaMethod.java:324)
        at org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.metaclass.ClosureMetaClass.invokeMethod(ClosureMetaClass.java:292)
        at groovy.lang.MetaClassImpl.invokeMethod(MetaClassImpl.java:1016)
        at groovy.lang.Closure.call(Closure.java:423)
        at groovy.lang.Closure.call(Closure.java:417)
        at groovy.lang.Closure.run(Closure.java:504)
        at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)