[CIUv3] Custom Installer Ultimate v3

[GaMEr_2077]

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pratikpatel8982 - GaMEr_2077


Q) how can I import my own Compressors in CIU??

A)This is quite simple, you just need to edit your arc.ini according to your needs.

When adding a new compressor you need :

The compressor itself.
packcmd and unpackcmd for compression and decompression.
The compressor name.
Correct parameters.

Example :

[External compressor:xtool]
header    = 0
packcmd   = xtool.exe precomp -mzstd -c32mb -t100p --dbase - - <stdin> <stdout>
unpackcmd = xtool.exe decode -t100p - - <stdin> <stdout>

Red - The compressor name.
Orange - Compressing and Decompressing commands.
Purple - Used for the archive Input and Output.
Blue - Parameters telling compressor to limit its usage.
Pink - Where the executable is located. You can add directories by using " and " such as "PRE\XTool\64\xtool.exe"

Please forgive any mistake regarding English or my Knowledge about Compression.

[KaktoR]

How to use non-DiskSpan/UltraArc freearc archives?
Just create one and add it to records.ini

Basic records.ini should look like this

[Record1]
Type=FreeArc_Original
Source={src}\data.arc
Output={app}\
Disk=1

How to use my own compressors with CIUv3?
Make a folder with all your tools need to decompress the archive (arc.ini, cls.ini, cls files, etc.......), mark all files and create a simple freearc archive with m1 compression. Name this archive "Setup.dll" and place it next to Setup.exe. Inside this archive you can also include records.ini if you like.

[GaMEr_2077]

Hey can u explain whats m1 compression?

[pratikpatel8982]

Originally Posted by Cesar82

I posted a hotfix for CIU in the previous #post.


Native FreeArc method.

It give errorcode 11 while installing, how can i fix this??
I use mini compressor and I imported all files inside _isdone folder, as said by mc creator.

[Proxson]

@pratikpatel,

you haven't noticed anything else than the error message ? Look better.

[pratikpatel8982]

Originally Posted by Proxson

@pratikpatel,

you haven't noticed anything else than the error message ? Look better.

I see, my username changed to PRATIK~1. I don't know why it happened? Can you help me???

[Cesar82]

From what I could see in some recent posts the credits for DiskSpan_GUI and CLS-DiskSpan.dll is a little confusing for some users.

So I decided to explain the difference between DiskSpan_GUI and CLS-DiskSpan.dll.

CLS-DiskSpan.dll is a CLS created by Razor12911 to work together with FreeARC (Arc.exe/UnArc.dll) for splitting the compressed file into smaller parts, causing a large compression to be divided into parts of the specified size making so it is possible to extract the files without having to merge the parts before extraction.

DiskSpan_GUI is a tool created by me to work with external compressors, facilitating the selection of methods and configuration used in the compression. DiskSpan_GUI includes several compressors/decompressors including support for DiskSpan (using CLS-DiskSpan.dll). It also allows changes to the configuration file allowing new compressors to be added or compressors already configured to be removed.

So DiskSpan refers to the spanning of disk, and for that purpose CLS-DiskSpan.dll is used, but to make it easier to use, a configurable graphical interface was created DiskSpan_GUI for this purpose.
For those who are unsure about what to place regarding credits using C.I.U./DiskSpan_GUI I decided to post an example of credits for conversions using current CIU below.
The credits could be informed in this way:

-Credits:
InstallerScript: 3.0.0.1.b8.u3 [2021.05.18]
C.I.U. by: Yener90
Contributors: BAMsE; Razor12911; Simorq; KaktoR; Cesar82
CLS-DiskSpan.dll R3 by: Razor12911, modified version by Cesar82
DiskSpan GUI v1.0.0.5 by: Cesar82

Thank you all for your collaborations.

[andreiutzu21]

[Snake288]

Madness Engine

Games supported
Automobilista 2
Project Cars 1?? (someone test this plugin on this game and if it's not working, please upload a few samples)
Project Cars 2 (wait for R2)
Project Cars 3 (since bdt is buggy on this game, you can use this as an alternative) [also wait for R2]

Usage
Place madness.dll near xtool.exe along with required libraries and use -mmadness

Notes
Madness Engine
https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?...&postcount=131

Hello Cesar82
I want to use this plugin for the convenience of compressing the game Automobilista 2
Madness Engine I want to use this plugin DiskSpan_GUI 1.0.0.5 can I have your support?

[Snake288]

Originally Posted by Cesar82

DiskSpan_GUI will not have support for this "Madness Engine" plugin anytime soon.
DiskSpan_GUI 1.0.0.5 uses XTool 0.3.9 and the plugin "Madness Engine" is not compatible with this version of XTool (as far as I know) and XTool from version 0.3.12 had changes in the command line and it can't be just replaced in DiskSpan_GUI (Needs several code changes).
I also haven't updated DiskSpan_GUI to XTool_0.3.11_hotfix (latest version with same old command line) because many of the plugins that work on version 0.3.9 don't work on version 0.3.11 and I believe that the plugin updates that have been released lately don't work with 0.3.11.

Wait for DiskSpan_GUI 2.0.0.0 which will be released along with the final version 3.0.0.1 of the CIU (Or maybe even earlier, along with the upcoming 3.0.0.1.beta.9 of the CIU).

Edit:
You can create a .bat file with the current "XTool" and the "Madness Engine" plugin and the necessary compressors and compress the game.
To create the Setup.dll file create a folder and place all the decompressors file and the Arc.ini/CLS.ini file with the paths corresponding to the folder structure used for the decompressors and then drag and drop the folder over the "_Compress Optional file" DLL (Drop Folder or Setup.dll).bat" from the COMPRESSORS folder to create the Setup.dll file.

Hello Cesar82
I want to use this plugin for the convenience of compressing the game Automobilista 2
Madness Engine I want to use this pluginI couldn't run the Madness engine add-in (.bat) I couldn't run the madness engine plugin
Sorry, but I couldn't (.can I get help preparing the bat file if possible ?

[Snake288]

Hello Cesar82
Automobilista 2 DiskSpan_GUI 1.0.0.5 Madness Engine I added a plugin DiskSpan_GUI 1.0.0.5 DS_Methods.ini can you control the coding error I can't find where I made a mistake

Automobilista 2 Files I'm Working On
https://pixeldrain.com/u/TGoDkgDJ

[mausschieber]

Originally Posted by Snake288

Hello Cesar82
Automobilista 2 DiskSpan_GUI 1.0.0.5 Madness Engine I added a plugin DiskSpan_GUI 1.0.0.5 DS_Methods.ini can you control the coding error I can't find where I made a mistake

Automobilista 2 Files I'm Working On
https://pixeldrain.com/u/TGoDkgDJ

i think you can not mix the setup from CIU 3.0.0.0 with the DiskSpan_GUI 1.0.0.5 the tools are different thats why it do not work
i have updated the Conversion to new Script

[Snake288]

Hello
Cesar82
First Off, Thanks
DiskSpan_GUI 2.0.0.0 [2021.06.18] (x64) (Preview references
I Choose The Game Folder I Choose The Compression Method
Start Compression I'm Talking About The Language Option
How to use instruction
CIU 3.0.0.1.b8.u3 (2021.05.18) Do you have support ?
When Exactly The Full Version Will Be Released
How Testing Works After You Finish Compressing Game Files

[mausschieber]

Originally Posted by Snake288

Hello
Cesar82
First Off, Thanks
DiskSpan_GUI 2.0.0.0 [2021.06.18] (x64) (Preview references
I Choose The Game Folder I Choose The Compression Method
Start Compression I'm Talking About The Language Option
How to use instruction
CIU 3.0.0.1.b8.u3 (2021.05.18) Do you have support ?
When Exactly The Full Version Will Be Released
How Testing Works After You Finish Compressing Game Files

DiskSpan_GUI 2.0.0.0 is not Compatible with CIU 3.0.0.1.b8.u3 (2021.05.18)
you have to wait for CIU 3.0.0.1.b9