Nightmare Redux, can't compile update file on win 10

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Julian
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Nightmare Redux, can't compile update file on win 10

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SInce I can't post in Nightmare redux, I wanted to post here.

When I try to compile an update file or blank update file, I get an error instantly.

So I can't.


Help?


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Re: Nightmare Redux, can't compile update file on win 10

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is wg running when you try to compile? if wg is running the db file is most likely being held in memory, does it tell you what error is???
try rebooting comp a file could be stuck in memory.


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Re: Nightmare Redux, can't compile update file on win 10

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As bloodrock is saying, you need to provide way more information. It's like saying, "My TV won't turn on. What's the problem?"


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Re: Nightmare Redux, can't compile update file on win 10

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Ok, so I run Nightmare 1.8.1 and the previous version until I upgraded.

I go to TOOLS -> Compile update file..


ERROR CREATING UPDATE FILE: Invalid Location (11)


GO TO FILE --> SETTINGS AND SET YOUR DEFAULT DAT FILE PATH AND CALL LETTERS.

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Directory: c:\wgserv
v1.11p
cc
bottom

nothing else is checked.

I'm running psql.


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Re: Nightmare Redux, can't compile update file on win 10

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ok did you highlite c:\wgserv in datfile path is box to the right showing wcc files.
i do not use psql so not sure what that does to the files.
clearly nmr is not finding the files needed to update so either the psql has done something to the files or you didn't do what you need to do for datfile path
which should be c: then below that do choosing wgserv folder that then to right will list wcc files
giving the new info you gave does help alot never be fague when posting. all info is important.


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Re: Nightmare Redux, can't compile update file on win 10

Post by Julian »

Forgot about this.


Thanks for the reply!!!!


Basically answered, take the bbs down, as previously stated. My bbs update file was in use by an active game so nightmare wasn't able to access it.
What happened was that the wccupda2.dat was deleted by NMR. Everything crashed. Needed a new fresh wccupda2.dat blank update file..
Lots of software level installation work.

I also updated my Btrieve to a later version, so, it's a little bit more complicated.

Ask away if you have any questions. Happy Mudding!!!


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Re: Nightmare Redux, can't compile update file on win 10

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What are the advantages of updating btrieve?


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Re: Nightmare Redux, can't compile update file on win 10

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Karl wrote: Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:31 pm What are the advantages of updating btrieve?
It tends to be more stable, possibly better performance. You also are able to tap into the API of it do pull data out of the game real-time for side projects.


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