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MK_MDLC and MDLC for 64bit systems!

The only Caudron R11 is by Westfront is CFS2 Caudron R11.zip http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?catid=124&linkid=27953

As for the RE8 I'm guessing you mean Royal Aircraft Factor R.E.8. The search systems fails to find anything using "R.E.8" and "Royal Aircraft Factor" gives 101 pages so not much uses.

Could use links to both.

As for MK_MDLC saying conversion failed but MDLC is still working. MK_MDLC has what is I think a 5min timeout. This is set in the MDLC.ini DosTimeout=5 You could change this to be longer and see if that helps. I may make this longer before uploading as it seem likely DosBox running MDLC will work slower than MDLC would have on real 32 bit hardware (Ex: WinXP/Vista)

With the 3rd screen shot using IH_Mdlc.exe /a Re8.mdl. That is an MDLC error. Is the error really from MDLC or DosBox not emulating dos environment right? I don't know and the only way to know is to run MDLC on Win98 WinMe or WinXP and see if MDLC has the same error.

EDIT:
The R11 model you posted here? http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforu...by-Westfront?p=1257835&viewfull=1#post1257835

EDIT2.
Yup it hit the 5 min timer but took 8 mins to finish. Will change the DosTimeout= to 10 and see if that works.
 
Hello Allen
It works perfectly now with DosTimeout=10
Sorry not to be precise on the models, it is "CFS2 RAF Re8" and "CFS2 Caudron R11"

About the scasm conversion, scasm.exe must be added to the MK_MDLC_DosBox folder, it don't work on emulated systems as dosbox or virtual box, with both runtime errors, but works for me perfectly on a laptop fitted with XP.

Many thanks
Martin:jump:
 
Glad the DosTimeout=10 works. Think I will set it to DosTimeout=15 my self and I have noted this as a possible problem in MK_MDLC "Help" and "MDLC Info" buttons.

The 3rd screen shot shows you tried to convert the RE8 to .asm code. MDLC just sort of likes to give an runtime error like you got with converted models. The RE8 is a mdlc convert back to CFS2. Seen this style of runtime error back on XP.

Well scasm.exe is a 32bit program and doesn't need emulator but who knows what MS has removed since the XP days so if scasm.exe fails on Win7 and newer but works on XP, blame MS. I can't fix it.
 
Hello Allen
Don't worry with the scasm problem, I asked in case you had any idea about it, my intention isn't to blame anybody, I prefer to send you millions thanks to permit us to use this versatile tool again.
About the help and info, the soft search for it in the main "mk_mdlc_Dosbox" folder, not in the "MDLC and MK MDLC Read_Me" one.

Cheers
Martin :jump:
 
Test version 3 added below!!

The patched/updated MDLC.exe that was in post 13 now included.

Inside MDLC.ini the DosTimeout=5 changed to DosTimeout=15. This will get undone if you delete the MDLC.ini. Done to stop false "Conversion Failed" from MK_MDLC. The 5 min time limit to convert a model was fine in 2004 but with today's complex models it will need more time.

New readme.txt and updated mk_help.txt added back to the main MK_MDLC_DosBox folder as they are used by the "Help" and "MDLC Info" buttons of MK_MDLC. Original readme.txt and mk_help.txt still kept in the MDLC and MK MDLC Read_Me folder.

View attachment MK_MDLC_DosBox_V3.zip

Install:
You need to put the MK_MDLC_DosBox folder in your C: drive, D: drive or F: drive. I programed the DosBox .confs to not care about drive letter but you can not put it into subfolders. You can not put MK_MDLC_DosBox someplace like C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Tools. DosBox will not be able to run right. This is done for your PCs safety per DosBox instructions/warning.

If things are working fine with this version than I'll remove the "Test Model" folder and it will become the Library upload.
 
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Allen.... 5 min for any mdl conversion is way tooo long for any conversion.... and if it does you may need to take another approach.
 
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A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Utilities Add-ons

Description: We can now go back to XP and Vista era and convert FS9 aircraft to FS8 or CFS2, Apply dynamic shine to models, Adjust model size ("collision bubble") without setting up emulators or virtual machine. No need for batch files or DOS window commands thanks to a new middleman/translater that can take commands from MK_MDLC and passes them to DosBox/MDLC. This includes everything you need in one package!

You need to put the MK_MDLC_DosBox folder in your C: drive, D: drive or F: drive. I programed the DosBox .confs to not care about drive letter but you can not put it into subfolders. You can not put MK_MDLC_DosBox someplace like C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Tools. DosBox will not be able to run right. This is done for your PCs safety per DosBox instructions/warning.

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit MK_MDLC and MDLC for 64bit systems!
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.
 
"How dose anyone stand the windows Ribbon Bar explorer interface."

You've got that so right Allen. My first experience with that Ribbon Bar resulted in me wasting I would guess at least 45 minutes over 2 days trying to undo whatever I had done to create that disaster. Guess I'm not so skilled and advanced like I thought after all was my take. I haven't been back since thank goodness! Thank you for the 64 bit app. as it will come in very handy.
 
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