[FF7] Original and Outdated Tutorial - Bootleg Configurator

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PitBrat, just a thought here.

Since you're gathering all the mods and the database is getting huge in data size, you could also select a mod that in your opinion would be the best improvement for each category. I mean, somewhat like "Remake" bootleg where you would merge all the mods for a revamped  FF7.
 
Cannot install to any folder with special characters such as é è á à et cetera. Also for no special reason UnRAR for FacePalmer did not work anymore on spaced paths. It did before, but now it doesn't.
 
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I thought I was the only one to have this issue... Fine, I'll talk with Aali and try to make a fix. That is, once I get home :P
 
Excellent! Im sure I read somewhere in this Tut or atleast on this site about it but I was to lazy to look  ;D
 
Ahh darn, I didn't get any errors during the installation but something has gone wrong. Either the game immediately crashes, the screen just stays black or once I got to the menu but no movies played and the graphics were badly messed up. Not sure if I did something wrong on my end so I'm gonna reinstall again tomorrow and see if I can get it working.

Whether I get it working or not I'll still take this time to say thanks for all the work you've put into this. It really is great. 8)
 
I'm not having any problems with this version!  ;)
I think most of the problems stem from either a missing mod file-- even when it's not installed-- or a specific combination of settings.
So far, I've not been able to recreate the errors.
I totally reworked the mod locating routine, so I have my fingers crossed that the problem is solved.
I'm still working on the issue with paths that contain spaces and non U.S. characters.
It might be awhile before every mod installs under those conditions.
In the mean time, I'm adding the ability to disable certain mods.
At least Bootleg will still finish.

I've focused on improving BFE.
There's now a built in mod list that identifies which mods are missing.
I also added presets that are tested to work.

The black bar at the bottom of battle screens is an issue with Aali's OpenGL driver.
A fix is imminent.  DLPB and Aali are aware of the problem.  They're two of the best modders on the scene.
Just give them some time.  Meanwhile, squint your eyes at the end of battles and you'll hardly notice the black bar.  :evil:

Nightmarish,
I'm not sure what you mean.  Bootleg is already a meld of the best--IMHO-- mods.  I can't repackage the mods because that's a violation of Qhimm rules.

Bootleg basically recreates the files necessary to patch FF7 with the best mods.
Don't close 'ff7_config.cfg' when it opens.  Then you will find .patch folders in the 'bootleg_setup' temp folder.
Same changes are made directly to the FF7 installation folder: flevel.lgp, the mods folder and the movies folder.

No one requested a preview of 0034, so I'll keep working on it for a few more days.

In the meantime, even if you choose not to install a mod, make sure that every single Bootleg supported mod setup file is present.
I don't mean every mod from the big list!  Bootleg supported mods are listed in the Bootleg Readme.
Also, minimize the use of spaces and non U.S. standard characters in path names.
This is the best way to avoid errors and crashes.

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions and beta testing services!
I refer to this forum constantly while I'm working on Bootleg.
 
The black bar I am getting isn't at the bottom of the screen it appears when the battle begins in the middle of the screen then as the camera zooms in it shrinks and disappears and is gone by the time the characters HP/MP appears. Am I referring to the same black bar? It is present on both my desktop and laptop. Just trying to give as accurate a description as possible so you guys have got something to work with.
 
Tried an installation using all the default options. The game runs now however there are no movies, the music plays twice about a second apart and the graphics are screwy. Especially on the world map, the textures don't load at all so I just get black with EXTE scrawled all over, even over the chocobo ranch. I'm obviously missing something simple if the default doesn't even install correctly. I'll keep trying! ::)

Hm I wonder if I'm doing everything correctly: All the mods, bootleg stuff and FF7 zip in one folder, a clean install of FF7, run bootleg then BFE, choose options and direct all the installers to the path the bootleg tells you to?

Also you say the config file is supposed to open during the install? It never opens for me. When I change it to 1280x960 and turn fullscreen off after the install, the game doesn't take notice of my changes. And the final size of my FF7 folder is 5.76gb when you say it should be 9gb.

Edit: Oh yeah and when I run BFE I get Application1 isn't working but everything still seems to run smoothly after that so I forgot about this error. Is this a problem?
 
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@vaccine.exe: Please can you make a video with Fraps >Click me< and upload it onto YouTube.


@riryoku:

  • Please read this >Click me< posting from me.
  • You wrote: ...run bootleg then BFE...
    "BFE.exe" starts "Bootleg.exe", not you.
  • Do you have an ATI graphics card (dxdiag.exe => Display) ?
  • Please make a request of the bootleg preview (0034) to PitBrat.
    Because there are a lot of changes (read his last post >Click me<).
    Hopefully this version helps you.
 
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riryoku,
Your FF7 image (FF7.ZIP) is most likely incomplete.
Don't use the 'FF7 Install Image' at all.  That's an optional, advanced setting to speed up subsequent installations.
The errors you describe are most likely due to files missing from the FF7.zip you created.
Instead, do a full install of Final Fantasy VII from the setup discs.
Then run BFE.exe and configure the options.
Leave the 'FF7 Install Image' box empty.
Leave the 'Temporary Files' box at the default setting.
Set 'Destination Location' to the folder where FF7 is fully installed.
Set 'Mod Source' to the folder that contains the mod setup files.
If Bootleg.exe and BFE.exe are in the same folder, then leave the 'Bootleg.exe Location' box at the default setting.
Now click 'Run Bootleg' to start Bootleg.

The application error is possibly due to a missing or outdated .NET framework.
BFE.exe is written in Visual Basic 2010.  You'll need to install the .NET framework to run BFE.exe.
Use Windows Update to install the necessary .NET framework.

vaccine.exe,
I'm not familiar with the black bar issue you describe.  Are you running FF7 in a window?
Try running at the full screen resolution 1280x960 for better compatibility with Aali's OpenGL driver.
 
Thanks a lot for the advice.

While I was waiting I manually installed all of the mods I was wanting but I'd like at some point to try again with the advice both of you have given and try to get this working so you can say the installer runs perfectly for yet another person. ;) I should hope to have time to try again within a week.

Keep up the great work PitBrat!!
 
I been playing with no issues until now...I am at the part where u go to the gold saucer to retrieve the keystone, and the train is broke down so you stay at the hotel...right when I go on a date with Aerith and perform some play it crashes....done it 3 times now APP Log say ERROR unhandled exception....it crashes and asks to perform a emergency save file..when I installed bootleg I decided to use bootleg+grimmey FMV because imo I thought it was better...you think that might be it? any ideas? I'm hooked again! haven't played in like 10 years! I wanna keep playing! =[
 
I've identified the cause of the crash before the theater sequence begins.
The problem is the New SoundFX.  The New SoundFX crash the game!
Uncheck the 'New SoundFX' option when installing Bootleg.
To fix the problem without reinstalling, restore these files from the install cd-rom:
    .\data\sound\audio.dat
    .\data\sound\audio.fmt

When I identify the offending sound, I'll remove it from the patch.

WARNING: Do not use the sound 438-applause.wav because the game crashes during the theater scene in the Golden Saucer.

438-applause.wav is the offending sample.  I'm not entirely sure why it's broken.  The format is correct.
I adjusted the length to match the original exactly, and now it works.

The New SoundFX crash is fixed in Bootleg0034.
I also updated the tutorial.
 
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awww man I like the new sound effects! can I replace the new ones with the old ones and get past the theater segment and save then revert back to the new sound fx?
 
@Riry

I got that "Windows Application1 stopped working" error also but it was resolved thusly:

1: Extract bootleg
2: Place BFE+Pics+Bootleg.exe in your mods folder

Once I placed the "Pics" folder in the mods folder it resolved the error.

1280x960 @ fullscreen did not resolve the black bar issue im having. I am going to try a fresh run and not use the FF7.zip method.
 
Nope clean install and not using FF7.zip did not resolve the black bar issue.
 
@vaccine.exe: (2nd try) Please can you make a video with Fraps >Click me< and upload it onto YouTube.

Post your "ff7_opengl.cfg" and "APP.LOG" files (located in the FF7 main directory):

   Hit the # button
   Now you see this [ code ][ /code ]   (i have added some spaces)
   Put the data of your "ff7_opengl.cfg" file between ][

   Hit the # button again
   Now you see this [ code ][ /code ]   (i have added some spaces)
   Put the data of your "APP.LOG" file between ][
 
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DOWNLOAD Bootleg 0034 with BFE

Bootleg 0034 is now available.
Most of the updates are under the hood.

New in .0034
    Added Laptop Keyboard Input
    Added Field Art Options: Blackfan and SL1982 without FacePalmer, No Field Art
    Added Save Point Option: No Change
    Added Limit Texture Option: No Change
    Updated Path Finding
    Updated FacePalmer Installation
    +Fixed New SoundFX Crash at Gold Saucer Event Theater

New in BFE
    Added Presets
    Added About Info
    Added Mod List
    Added Support for Multiple Mod Paths
    Added Image Resources to Executable

Paths with spaces and non U.S. characters should now work-- they work on my system, but who knows.
Certain missing mods and configuration combinations no longer result in crashes and erroneous missing mod warnings.

Let me know how this one works for y'all!

Thanks for sticking with Bootleg.
 
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