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I keep getting a "Setup has detected that a product which uses PDF plug-in is currently running. Please close all products that use the pdf plug-in before you attempt to install this updated version."
I searched the faqs and the forum for answers. I only know how to report pathfinder bugs. Please advise. |
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For anyone else wondering, I got this working by closing Hero Lab and running the executable with Hero Lab closed.
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The other solution is people download it from the website and run it with HL closed. Hero Lab Resources: Pathfinder - d20pfsrd and Pathfinder Pack Setup 3.5 D&D (d20) - Community Server Setup 5E D&D - Community Server Setup Hero Lab Help - Hero Lab FAQ, Editor Tutorials and Videos, Editor & Scripting Resources. Created by the community for the community - Realm Works kickstarter backer (Alpha Wolf) and Beta tester.- d20 HL package volunteer editor. |
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Bumping this older post. The latest update did not allow me to update without closing Hero Lab and then using the still active "want to retry" box to retry and successfully update.
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Alteregoist, are you suggesting a workaround or are you still unable to use the PDF plug-in?
If you need help, please submit a report to support@wolflair.com and Customer Support will take care of you. Thanks! |
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Yeah, this one is evergreen: Start the update, get the error, close Hero Lab, finish the update.
Is there even a download page available anymore? Currently Running: Pathfinder Second Edition Currently Playing: Pathfinder First Edition, Star Trek Adventures Former HL Games: D&D 4e & 5e, Mutants & Masterminds 2E & 3E, Savage Worlds |
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I updated to HL 8.8h and PDF plug-in 1.7. I'm getting the same error when I try to install PDF plug-in 1.7. I tried the work-around above, but when I start HL I get an error that says the program cannot start because pdflib.dll is missing. HL starts after I dismiss that, but I can't save a character as a PDF.
I uninstalled PDF plug-in v1.7 and re-installed v1.6 (Windows 7 users, it's C:\ProgramData\Hero Lab\download\pdfcanvas16_win_install.exe ). That works. I have emailed a report to support@wolflair.com . |
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Is 8.8h the 64-bit beta version?
Scrap that - I saw the 8.8h is available today. Farling Author of the Realm Works Import tool, Realm Works Output tool and Realm Works to Foundry module Donations gratefully received via Patreon, Ko-Fi or Paypal |
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Hey all, our apologies for the inconvenience. We're looking into this issue now.
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Where is the executable hiding? I've looked in (all) my 'download' subdirectories and it doesn't seem to be there. It doesn't seem to be hiding in the Herolab subdirectory, either. So where is it?
-- Lexin GM from Gwynedd, Wales - seriously old school - playing RPGs since 1980! Tools: Realm Works, HeroLab, Campaign Cartographer 3+ |
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