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Join Date: Aug 2009
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I've had to reload my system due to hard disk failure.
So I download HeroLab, and install it. But I can't find the DDI Downloader at all! I've followed the instructions in the "View Manual" button on the character page. Trouble is, it says to go to C:\herolab\data\4e, but that directory does not exist. What's the actual method of getting/using the DDI Downloader now? Thanks in advance, -Thomas |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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I've downloaded the ddidownloader.exe from the google code web site.
When I run the program, it dies claiming that it could not find a mapping file. I've even re-downloaded, and re-installed HeroLab, and I *still* do not have a data directory. Was the DDI downloader removed from the distribution for some reason? Or am I missing some step? I swear that I didn't have this issue any other time I installed... Please, can anyone help? -Thomas |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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I poked around manually, and found the ddidownloader.exe in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Hero Lab\data.
Seems like the manual needs to be updated. What is mind-blowing is that I did a search of the entire drive for ddi*.exe, and it wasn't found. I'm assuming that the Application Data folder is hidden, thus preventing me from finding the file. Of course, I have "show hidden files" selected, so it should have worked. I'm sure that Microsoft knew that I didn't really want to search that area, and helped me out... Running it now. Hopefully I don't have the issues others have been having... |
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Walbridge, Ohio
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DDI updated the heroes of the elemental chaos today.
So there will be some changes plus what ever else they did in the program. |
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Volunteer Data File Contributor
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Nowhere, Virginia
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Yeah whenever Compendium updates Colen or someone else has to go in and fix things. Be patient please.
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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re-downloaded everything, won't work. Tried again but erased original files, won't work. Apparently it cannot find multiple files so here is an example:
Thing 'fRGeCaussl' - Bootstrap thing 'pRacAciSur' does not exist Thing 'fRgeCindsl' - Bootstrap thing 'pRacFirede' does not exist Etc. So because this won't resolve I cannot fire up my 4e at all. It just pops back to the select system screen. Last edited by Takeda; April 3rd, 2012 at 09:34 AM. Reason: Missed further explanation. |
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Lone Wolf Staff
Join Date: Dec 2008
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Do you have a current D&D Insider subscription? If you log into the Compendium and look at the Genasi race, say, does it show you the complete race details, or a "you need to subscribe" page?
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Join Date: May 2012
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My question has to do with the Downloader and having a two-computer system. I took advantage of the second license to have HeroLab on my laptop so I can take it with me. I have 4ED on both, but I'm currently doing the whole DDI database. Is it possible for me to just copy the resulting DDI_ directory from one computer to another and have it work without having to use the downloader again?
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Lone Wolf Staff
Join Date: Dec 2008
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You can just copy the entire "4e" directory from one computer to another, and it should work without any problems.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 100
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I'm running into a problem using the Mac version of the downloader. It keeps crapping out on me with a Trace/BPT Trap. I've attached a screenshot. I've got an active DDI subscription.
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