[Tool] Keep My Mod v0.3 (NEW! 2K's Updates + Your Mods)

[Leftos]

v0.1.6 released
The new version ignores any files that are included in modlists but haven't been updated by 2K yet. This will make the program avoid keeping mods that don't need to be kept since there's no conflict, and accelerate the tool in certain scenarios, such as when using modlists with a lot of files that haven't been updated yet.

[Andrew]

Awesome, keep up the fantastic work!

[bryllesia]

System.Windows.Markup.XamlParseException: The invocation of the constructor on type 'NBA_2K12_Keep_My_Mod.MainWindow' that matches the specified binding constraints threw an exception. ---> System.IO.DirectoryNotFoundException: Could not find a part of the path 'C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\Online Data\downloads\'.
at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
at System.IO.FileSystemEnumerableIterator`1.CommonInit()
at System.IO.FileSystemEnumerableIterator`1..ctor(String path, String originalUserPath, String searchPattern, SearchOption searchOption, SearchResultHandler`1 resultHandler)
at System.IO.Directory.InternalGetFileDirectoryNames(String path, String userPathOriginal, String searchPattern, Boolean includeFiles, Boolean includeDirs, SearchOption searchOption)
at System.IO.Directory.GetFiles(String path)
at NBA_2K12_Keep_My_Mod.MainWindow.readModLists() in C:\Users\Leftos\Documents\Visual Studio 2010\Projects\NBA 2K12 Keep My Mod\NBA 2K12 Keep My Mod\MainWindow.xaml.cs:line 422
at NBA_2K12_Keep_My_Mod.MainWindow..ctor() in C:\Users\Leftos\Documents\Visual Studio 2010\Projects\NBA 2K12 Keep My Mod\NBA 2K12 Keep My Mod\MainWindow.xaml.cs:line 102
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---
at System.Windows.Markup.XamlReader.RewrapException(Exception e, IXamlLineInfo lineInfo, Uri baseUri)
at System.Windows.Markup.WpfXamlLoader.Load(XamlReader xamlReader, IXamlObjectWriterFactory writerFactory, Boolean skipJournaledProperties, Object rootObject, XamlObjectWriterSettings settings, Uri baseUri)
at System.Windows.Markup.WpfXamlLoader.LoadBaml(XamlReader xamlReader, Boolean skipJournaledProperties, Object rootObject, XamlAccessLevel accessLevel, Uri baseUri)
at System.Windows.Markup.XamlReader.LoadBaml(Stream stream, ParserContext parserContext, Object parent, Boolean closeStream)
at System.Windows.Application.LoadBamlStreamWithSyncInfo(Stream stream, ParserContext pc)
at System.Windows.Application.LoadComponent(Uri resourceLocator, Boolean bSkipJournaledProperties)
at System.Windows.Application.DoStartup()
at System.Windows.Application.<.ctor>b__1(Object unused)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs)
at MS.Internal.Threading.ExceptionFilterHelper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate method, Object args, Int32 numArgs, Delegate catchHandler)

Could not find a part of the path 'C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\Online Data\downloads\'.

9:45:16 PM - Found 2 modlists.
9:45:16 PM - Online Data Path: C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\Online Data\
9:45:16 PM - Cache Path: C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\Cache\
9:45:16 PM - Saves Path: C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\Saves\
9:45:16 PM - Saves Root Path: C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\
9:45:16 PM - KeepMyMods Path: D:\nba 2k12\KeepMyMods\
9:45:16 PM - Installation Path: D:\nba 2k12\
9:45:16 PM - Detected Paths
9:45:16 PM - NBA 2K12 Keep My Mod - version 0.1.6.0

wat can i do leftos my nba 2k12 wont update anymore cause of this huhu i also commented on ur youtube account asking how to fix this or fix it without the kkep my mod anymore?

[Leftos]

I've tracked down the problem and will update the tool as soon as possible.

However, the tool isn't responsible for your NBA 2K12 not updating anymore. This error means that your NBA 2K12 couldn't update anyway the previous time you ran the game, so there's no "downloads" folder in your Online Data folder. This error just means that the tool can't find which files 2K has updated or not.

If you run the game and it can't update, that just means that you can't establish a connection to the 2K servers.

I'll say it one last time. The tool doesn't do anything that could alter any of your saves or settings (besides hiding the roster, which automatically gets re-created on the game's boot-up sequence), nor does it do something that would hinder your connection to the 2K's servers.

EDIT: I tried my best to break my game, deleting the downloads folder and hiding the rosters, but it still updated fine, with and without the tool. The problem is on your end. Download the new version however, 0.1.6.1, and inform me of any updates to your situation.

[Leftos]

v0.1.6.1 has been released.

It fixes a bug that wouldn't allow the tool to start in the obscure scenario that the "Online Data\downloads" folder was missing completely.

Same download links as always.

[bryllesia]

yo leftos how can we find a way so that it wont have an error & we can update again in the 2k servers i already uninstall ur mod but it still cant update anymore the shoes are all gone from the online data folder its gone how can i fix this, do i need to intall another new version of ur keep my mod to fix this please help !!!

[Leftos]

About the Online Data folder, you can download another one manually: http://downloads.moddingway.com/file/18355.html

You can get the latest version of the tool from the links in the first post of this thread.

Your game should be able to connect to the 2K servers anyway, and update itself. It's not the tool's doing that your game isn't updating anymore. I don't know why that's happening. The file which keeps your 2K username is under the Saves folder, named "Settings.STG", and my tool never messes with any file inside the Saves folder besides the roster files.

[bryllesia]

yo leftos i downloaded the online data http://downloads.moddingway.com/file/18355.html that u gave that link with, but still the new updated shoes wont appear no more, help

[Leftos]

I have absolutely no idea what's going wrong. You downloaded the online data, didn't use my tool, and still didn't get the latest shoes? How is that even possible? I'm out of ideas, really. I use my tool every day, in every scenario possible, with internet, no internet, with Online Data, without, and always get the latest rosters and online data again from the game when the internet's on.

[Leftos]

v0.1.7 released in the experimental channel.
This new experimental version copies the new content 2K adds to the game to the game's installation folder, to make sure the game finds the files it needs even during re-syncs.

That means that when you've downloaded a roster that has a player wearing his new shoes that 2K added to the game via Online Data, the game will always be able to find the shoes, since they'll be in its installation directory, even if it's re-syncing its Online Data!

At least, I hope it works that way!

[bryllesia]

System.IO.DirectoryNotFoundException: Could not find a part of the path 'C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\Online Data\downloads\'.
at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
at System.IO.FileSystemEnumerableIterator`1.CommonInit()
at System.IO.FileSystemEnumerableIterator`1..ctor(String path, String originalUserPath, String searchPattern, SearchOption searchOption, SearchResultHandler`1 resultHandler)
at System.IO.Directory.InternalGetFileDirectoryNames(String path, String userPathOriginal, String searchPattern, Boolean includeFiles, Boolean includeDirs, SearchOption searchOption)
at System.IO.Directory.GetFiles(String path)
at NBA_2K12_Keep_My_Mod.ODWindow.populateLists() in C:\Users\Leftos\Documents\Visual Studio 2010\Projects\NBA 2K12 Keep My Mod\NBA 2K12 Keep My Mod\ODWindow.xaml.cs:line 31
at NBA_2K12_Keep_My_Mod.MainWindow.btnODShow_Click(Object sender, RoutedEventArgs e) in C:\Users\Leftos\Documents\Visual Studio 2010\Projects\NBA 2K12 Keep My Mod\NBA 2K12 Keep My Mod\MainWindow.xaml.cs:line 408
at System.Windows.RoutedEventHandlerInfo.InvokeHandler(Object target, RoutedEventArgs routedEventArgs)
at System.Windows.EventRoute.InvokeHandlersImpl(Object source, RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean reRaised)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEventImpl(DependencyObject sender, RoutedEventArgs args)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEvent(RoutedEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Controls.Primitives.ButtonBase.OnClick()
at System.Windows.Controls.Button.OnClick()
at System.Windows.Controls.Primitives.ButtonBase.OnMouseLeftButtonUp(MouseButtonEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.UIElement.OnMouseLeftButtonUpThunk(Object sender, MouseButtonEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Input.MouseButtonEventArgs.InvokeEventHandler(Delegate genericHandler, Object genericTarget)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventArgs.InvokeHandler(Delegate handler, Object target)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventHandlerInfo.InvokeHandler(Object target, RoutedEventArgs routedEventArgs)
at System.Windows.EventRoute.InvokeHandlersImpl(Object source, RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean reRaised)
at System.Windows.UIElement.ReRaiseEventAs(DependencyObject sender, RoutedEventArgs args, RoutedEvent newEvent)
at System.Windows.UIElement.OnMouseUpThunk(Object sender, MouseButtonEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Input.MouseButtonEventArgs.InvokeEventHandler(Delegate genericHandler, Object genericTarget)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventArgs.InvokeHandler(Delegate handler, Object target)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventHandlerInfo.InvokeHandler(Object target, RoutedEventArgs routedEventArgs)
at System.Windows.EventRoute.InvokeHandlersImpl(Object source, RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean reRaised)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEventImpl(DependencyObject sender, RoutedEventArgs args)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseTrustedEvent(RoutedEventArgs args)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEvent(RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean trusted)
at System.Windows.Input.InputManager.ProcessStagingArea()
at System.Windows.Input.InputManager.ProcessInput(InputEventArgs input)
at System.Windows.Input.InputProviderSite.ReportInput(InputReport inputReport)
at System.Windows.Interop.HwndMouseInputProvider.ReportInput(IntPtr hwnd, InputMode mode, Int32 timestamp, RawMouseActions actions, Int32 x, Int32 y, Int32 wheel)
at System.Windows.Interop.HwndMouseInputProvider.FilterMessage(IntPtr hwnd, WindowMessage msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
at System.Windows.Interop.HwndSource.InputFilterMessage(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
at MS.Win32.HwndWrapper.WndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
at MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.DispatcherCallbackOperation(Object o)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs)
at MS.Internal.Threading.ExceptionFilterHelper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate method, Object args, Int32 numArgs, Delegate catchHandler)

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11:14:16 AM - Check for updates finished, no new version found.
11:14:15 AM - C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\Saves\Roster.ORB was deleted
11:14:14 AM - Checking for updates...
11:14:14 AM - All watchers enabled!
11:14:14 AM - No original Online Data backup found. Online Data should be the original.
11:14:14 AM - All watchers disabled!
11:14:14 AM - Backing up any additional custom rosters...
11:14:14 AM - 2K Original Roster found, backing up...
11:14:14 AM - Game isn't running.
11:14:14 AM - Parsing allowed 2K updates (AllowUpdates.modlist)...
11:14:14 AM - Parsing D:\nba 2k12\KeepMyMods\pistons.modlist...
11:14:14 AM - Online Data downloads folder wasn't found.
11:14:14 AM - Found 1 modlists.
11:14:14 AM - Online Data Path: C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\Online Data\
11:14:14 AM - Cache Path: C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\Cache\
11:14:14 AM - Saves Path: C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\Saves\
11:14:14 AM - Saves Root Path: C:\Documents and Settings\Crissie\Application Data\2K Sports\NBA 2K12\
11:14:14 AM - KeepMyMods Path: D:\nba 2k12\KeepMyMods\
11:14:14 AM - Installation Path: D:\nba 2k12\
11:14:14 AM - Detected Paths
11:14:14 AM - NBA 2K12 Keep My Mod - version 0.1.6.1

help the same problem the nba update wont update leftos after i followed perfectly ur keep my mood for d pistons, so i uninstall it & install it again but is still wont update

[bryllesia]

it shows the error when i click the online data browser

[bryllesia]

i found out the problem leftos, everytime i execute the keep my mods for the pistons the nba update will always fail to update but if i dont execute the online browser or keep my mod for d pistons court the online update will still continue, how can i make the keep my mod for the pistons w/out making the nba update stop or always failing to update when i do the the pistons mod,

[Leftos]

First of all, don't reply just below a post you've already made. Edit it and put any additional information there.

Second of all, you've hit a scenario I haven't handled, and thanks for that. An update to the tool will be put up today.

[123rockstar]

Hi Leftos,

I dont want 2k updates to overwrite my file shoe_301_00.iff, but I cant find a way to find that file in "Online Data Browser". In that way I can place the shoe_301_00_.iff in the column below.


Correct me if I am wrong, "Keep My Mod Tool" watches for new updates, and until then we can then decide whether to allow the updates or not.

Because I was thinking, I had to add all my modded files in the "above column" first, so that when updates come, I dont need to worry.

[Question]
-when 2K Updates come, "Keep My Mods Tool" wont automatically apply those updates right?
-how do we know that there is an update? Do we have to keep checking the "Online Data Browser" to know if New Updates are available?
-how do we know if the Updates are better or worse than the Modded ones? (So we basically allow the updates, and if its worse, put back our modded ones?)

[Suggestion]
-Option Feature to add your modded files. ( In that way we have an idea that we have "that" file modded, and dont want 2K Updates to replace them)
-Option Feature to inform us that New 2K Updates are Available.


Thanks for reconsidering Leftos.

[Leftos]

v0.2 released!

Thanks for your feedback. I took some of your ideas in consideration, fixed some bugs, and have just finished v0.2. Before I go ahead with the release announcement, I beg you to read the "For Modders" section of the readme. In order to add mods to that column, click on "Create Modlist" at the main screen, select the files you want to remain modded, give your modlist a name (don't change the folder it's saved to), and you're done.

Considering your suggestions, I've added two things.

First, the Online Data Browser now looks like this:



The last column represents files that the tool knows that it has to keep modded, but hasn't done anything with them yet, since 2K has released no updates for them, and there's no need to copy them into the Online Data folder.

Second, the tool now keeps a log of the files inside the Online Data folder, and if between re-syncs it finds any changes, it will report them in the log as well as make the default Windows beep. That way you can study your log (by saving it and using a text-editor) for the words "UPDATE!" or "NEW FILE!", so that you know what's new in 2K's updates, what's updated, what update you may want to remove from the Kept Mods list and want to see how 2K did, what file that you haven't put in the Kept Mods list you should now put, etc.


Oh, and another thing, I've signed up and can now receive donations via Paypal. A hello and a thank you in a reply here are more than enough, but if you'd consider donating even just 1 [insert your currency here], it'd make for a great incentive to keep working hard on these tools and make your gaming experience even better.

[123rockstar]

Thanks for the Updates Leftos! Awesome.

[bryllesia]

mine just came from bad to worst, now my connection can't connect to the 2k server, from failing to update from 2k now it wont update anymore cause of this mod that keeps the mod sure but by doing such, it will fail to update to the nba 2k server.. smh

[Leftos]

Look. Keep a backup of your Saves folder, and delete the original. Uninstall my tool completely. Start the game and see if it connects. Create a new My 2K account, see if it connects.

I have no other ideas. I've had no reports similar to yours, and can't for the life of me figure out why your game won't even connect to the 2K servers. I'm using the tool as well, haven't stopped using it, and I've used MUCH more broken versions than the one you have, versions that were in the middle of development. Haven't lost my connection to 2K, not once, unless the servers were down.

[Leftos]

v0.2.1 released!
- Tried to fix a bug in the algorithm that checks when 2K has updated one or more files in Online Data
- Offers more information during re-syncs, such as files downloaded, MBs downloaded, current speed, and also, if the tool has kept history of 2K's Online Data, it shows a timer that counts down until the re-sync finishes, based on the last calculated size of the Online Data folder; this timer should be off only if the game is doing a re-sync that will end-up in a different Online Data folder size than before, but usually not by much
- Fixed a bug that would report more ignored files than parsed

Screenshots


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v0.2.1.2 released!
- Fixes bug that would crash the tool when speed of re-sync reached 0 (on a connection failure or if the game exited during a re-sync)
- The tool now properly detects if the game is running and removes the "Re-syncing..." prompt if the game's closed; also deletes the "Cache\patches" folder in that case, so that the game doesn't find itself in the middle of a re-sync on boot, thus starting faster

[Leftos]

v0.2.2 released!
- Improved the algorithm that checked whether a 2K Online Data file was updated; it's now based on the CRC of each file, rather than the size

[123rockstar]

Leftos my man!!! Did you just update Keep My Mod today? I cant seem to get Autoupdates when I open your Tool?

[Leftos]

Yeah, I just forgot to update the version file in the server with the new version. You should be prompted to grab the update if you try now.

[Leftos]

v0.2.2.1 released.
Fixed minor bug in the algorithm that checks whether a 2K Online Data file was updated

[Leftos]

v0.2.2.2 released.
Fixed obscure scenario that would crash the tool after a re-sync.