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Hero Lab Classic 64-bit Windows Open Beta

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DaveM

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A new 64-bit version of Hero Lab is now available for Open Beta. The new version should eliminate any low memory conditions that some users have run into, notably with large gamesystems and large complex portfolios. Currently this is only a Windows beta - a Mac 64-bit version will follow.

This beta may be installed safely on top of existing 32-bit versions, allowing either version to be used at any time. The gamesystems will automatically re-compile when switching versions, but otherwise they should be able to share data seamlessly.

While this version does not implement any new features, quite a lot of code got changed under the surface so testing in all areas is appreciated. Any issues discovered with the 64-bit beta we would appreciate knowing about - please let us know at our normal support email or in this forum.

UPDATE: The beta version has been updated and the new build is at this location:

https://www.wolflair.com/download/playtest/hl64_89_beta888_win_install.exe

And this is mirrored at:

https://www.wolflair.com/download/playtest/hl89_latest_win64_beta.exe
 
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Sorry, I must've gotten a parameter wrong in the installer. I've updated the installer so it should now support Win7 correctly - please re-try downloading and installing it.
 
DaveM said:
Sorry, I must've gotten a parameter wrong in the installer. I've updated the installer so it should now support Win7 correctly - please re-try downloading and installing it.
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That worked.

However, there is now an error message about the license:
"Please Note!

Your installed license is configured for a different version of Hero Lab and cannot be used. You must obtain a new keyfile for the current version. To accomplish this automatically, please go to the 'License' menu and select 'Reactivate License'.

Until your license is properly updated, Hero Lab can only run in demonstration mode. For the current game system, you you will only have access to a limited set of the powers, skills, and abilities available in the licensed version of Hero Lab. You will also be unable to print or save your character. "

And yet, the User Content seems to be accessible with no issues. Printing is not enabled, as it declares it is not allowed in demo mode. It also cannot save a Portfolio.
 
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As a new version of the application, you will need to re-activate your license. Once you do, those behaviors should go away. It is acting as expected for a mismatched license version number.
 
Yep. Sorry.. I saw that there was no "Reactivate" on the License menu. The 32-bit version prompted to re-activate the license as part of the installation process, so I think that's what threw me off.
 
New version installed fine. I do want to mention something I have been meaning to report and I was reminded of it today when I reinstalled Herolab beta. I use Webroot and every time I have to update Herolab Webroot blocks it and reports that Herolab is an untrustworthy program. I have to unblock it and give it permission to always connect to the internet. You may want to contact Webroot and have Herolab on the list as trustworthy.
 
I have noticed that after the latest update it takes about 1 minute for the print preview to appear or to change from one page to another on the preview. It only took a few seconds in the past.
 
Went to test the this, realized I needed a new key, having used all mine already I uninstalled it and it took my regular Hero Lab with it, now can not find a download for the 32 bit version. Like really? WTF.
 
Sarelth said:
Went to test the this, realized I needed a new key, having used all mine already I uninstalled it and it took my regular Hero Lab with it, now can not find a download for the 32 bit version. Like really? WTF.
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You don’t need a NEW key you just need to reactivate the key because its a different version number for the 64bit...
 
DaveM said:
A new 64-bit version of Hero Lab is now available for Open Beta. The new version should eliminate any low memory conditions that some users have run into, notably with large gamesystems and large complex portfolios. Currently this is only a Windows beta - a Mac 64-bit version will follow.
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With the recent announcement of the latest MacOS (10.15 Catalina) to be released in about 3-4 months not including support for 32-bit apps, what will timeline for the Mac 64-bit version look like? Hero Lab has been throwing a warning about being 32-bit for the last two years so this isn't exactly a new issue.
 
LWD has stated that their 64 but Mac version is more stable and does not need a public beta to be ready.

Apple also showed new development tools that allow you to start a iOS or desktop app and then convert the code to the other on the fly. This could seriously shorten lead times and allow for desktop and portable product with feature parity without the need for two devopment teams.
 
Another problem is when I click on an ability to move it up or down or try to type anything there is a delay of 2 to 3 seconds. Very frustrating.
 
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Tekwych said:
LWD has stated that their 64 but Mac version is more stable and does not need a public beta to be ready.

Apple also showed new development tools that allow you to start a iOS or desktop app and then convert the code to the other on the fly. This could seriously shorten lead times and allow for desktop and portable product with feature parity without the need for two devopment teams.
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Where did they state this? And did they mention an eta?
 
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