PrinceArda
Sorceror
Pandoras Box Problem
Hiya guys,
I don't know if anyone has ever faced this problem here, but I have heard of some people having this same issue. What happens is that, after Pandora's Box loads, it disappears where the program window should be seen for the first time.
I see that it runs in taskmgr but it doesn't show up. One of my friends had to delete the Pandora's Box data folder from the Aplication Data folder every time he run Pandora's Box. Well, it doesn't work for me... Is there a way to fix this problem?
(I have tried using the clean copy of 2.0.6, then tried the custom Pandora's Box from Custom Script Releases Forum, and I have tried unofficial 2.0.7 version. I also tried them all with new profiles)
This is what happens when I create a new profile and load it after i delete the profiles from Application Data:
Thanks
Hiya guys,
I don't know if anyone has ever faced this problem here, but I have heard of some people having this same issue. What happens is that, after Pandora's Box loads, it disappears where the program window should be seen for the first time.
I see that it runs in taskmgr but it doesn't show up. One of my friends had to delete the Pandora's Box data folder from the Aplication Data folder every time he run Pandora's Box. Well, it doesn't work for me... Is there a way to fix this problem?
(I have tried using the clean copy of 2.0.6, then tried the custom Pandora's Box from Custom Script Releases Forum, and I have tried unofficial 2.0.7 version. I also tried them all with new profiles)
This is what happens when I create a new profile and load it after i delete the profiles from Application Data:
Code:
See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.
************** Exception Text **************
System.ArgumentException: The output char buffer is too small to contain the decoded characters, encoding 'Unicode (UTF-8)' fallback 'System.Text.DecoderReplacementFallback'.
Parameter name: chars
at System.Text.Encoding.ThrowCharsOverflow()
at System.Text.Encoding.ThrowCharsOverflow(DecoderNLS decoder, Boolean nothingDecoded)
at System.Text.UTF8Encoding.GetChars(Byte* bytes, Int32 byteCount, Char* chars, Int32 charCount, DecoderNLS baseDecoder)
at System.Text.DecoderNLS.GetChars(Byte* bytes, Int32 byteCount, Char* chars, Int32 charCount, Boolean flush)
at System.Text.DecoderNLS.GetChars(Byte[] bytes, Int32 byteIndex, Int32 byteCount, Char[] chars, Int32 charIndex, Boolean flush)
at System.Text.DecoderNLS.GetChars(Byte[] bytes, Int32 byteIndex, Int32 byteCount, Char[] chars, Int32 charIndex)
at System.IO.BinaryReader.InternalReadOneChar()
at System.IO.BinaryReader.Read()
at System.IO.BinaryReader.PeekChar()
at TheBox.MapViewer.MapViewer.GeneratePatchData()
at TheBox.MapViewer.MapViewer..ctor()
at TheBox.Box.InitializeComponent()
at TheBox.Box..ctor()
at TheBox.Pandora.StartingContext.OnMainFormClosed(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ApplicationContext.OnMainFormDestroy(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnHandleDestroyed(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnHandleDestroyed(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmDestroy(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
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Pandora
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.7
Win32 Version: 2.0.0.7
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Pandora's%20Box%202/Pandora.exe
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System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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BoxCL
Assembly Version: 1.1.0.1
Win32 Version: 1.1.0.1
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Pandora's%20Box%202/BoxCL.DLL
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TSWizards
Assembly Version: 1.1.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.1.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Pandora's%20Box%202/TSWizards.DLL
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ArtViewer
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Pandora's%20Box%202/ArtViewer.DLL
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System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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English
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Pandora's%20Box%202/Lang/English.dll
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MapViewer
Assembly Version: 2.1.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.1.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Pandora's%20Box%202/MapViewer.DLL
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Data
Assembly Version: 1.0.1762.38548
Win32 Version: 1.0.1762.38548
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Pandora's%20Box%202/Data/Data.DLL
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
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Assembly Version: 2.0.0.7
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.1433 (REDBITS.050727-1400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.
For example:
<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>
When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.Thanks
After you have the UO folder address, use the link on the second posting (purplemouse91) to download the Pandora's Box from that site. You DO NOT need the other items there unless you understand those areas. If your UO folder is NOT in the default C:\Program Files location (you have it on another drive) make note of it. Ok, using the Box Server Setup.exe, install Pandora's. When it installs and loads up, you can make a profile or not. I do since I have 4 UOers here, 2 of which are staff on different shards. After you have typed your profile name in, use the Finish button to have the PB opening screen come up. DO NOT USE THE BOX SERVER BUTTON!!! just ignore that part. When the Box opens it's window there is a small button on it, Left hand side under the title line. It's to the left of the Amount up/down space. If you left click that little button you will get a menu bar, go to the Options, this will take you to the Configuration Panel. Under the General tab you will find the area to specify WHERE you want Pandora's to find your UO Folder. Using the "Specify a custom UO folder button", type in the address of your UO folder (or your server UO file, whichever your using). As you will see there are several other tabs you can explore. I've checked all the Art Preview buttons (makes for clearer art) On the General Tab you will also be able to change your Command Prefix for your specific shard (default is usually [ ) . On the Maps tab make sure that ALL the maps are checked or it won't read some of the newer ones. I don't check the "Show only locations for the slected map" because I want to see all of it. The Server tab is one that you DON'T want to use. It will cause you nothing but grief. Your PB2 will say it's OFFLINE and thats just fine. It will still build in game, dupe, wipe and all other in game commands are valid. On the Advanced tab you can set up PB to read your Custom Deco selections, but a word of warning, if those files are NOT in your UO folder/file it will cause a conflict with in game art and it will crash big time. I've had some trouble with Custom Art just not being able to be read by PB2, so I don't bother checking it to read it. The Commands tab shows and allows you to set up custom command lines or quick in game buttons. The Profiles button is self expanatory. If your the only one using your Pandora's Box, your name should be the ONLY one there. If there are any other names/profiles, highlight them and deleat them. Ok, thats pretty much it. Keeping Pandora's OFFLINE is no big deal. There have always been problems with trying to get the Box Server to work properly, so don't worry about it. I've had to uninstall and reinstall PB several times before I've gotten it to work properly. All I can tell you is to have patience and keep at it. 
