[OBSOLETE] FreeSO Update Utility

[Sim]

!!Check out the NEW FreeSO Launcher
with more and better features!!

FreeSO Update Utility
A nostalgic updater for the game.
By Sim
This does NOT install the game, only the launcher, and therefore will NOT
work if there isn't a valid FreeSO installation.

About the Update Utility
As you would expect from an update manager, FreeSO Update Utility (or FreeSO Updater)
will keep your game and itself updated, with only a click of a button. It also includes other
handy tools to make your FreeSO experience better.

Features
4 in 1
* FreeSO Updates
DONE
* Update Utility Updates
DONE
* Launcher Options
DONE
* Game Translation
DONE

Download (Updated 26/12/2016)
Note: The old installer that installed version 1.0 is obsolete and will not work.
Please use this new installer below.
fsopatch-win32-x64.exe (64-bit)
THIS LAUNCHER IS OBSOLETE.
CHECK OUT THE NEW FREESO LAUNCHER​

fsopatch-win32-ia32.exe (32-bit)
THIS LAUNCHER IS OBSOLETE.
CHECK OUT THE NEW FREESO LAUNCHER​

Supported Game Languages
English
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese

Supported Launcher Languages
English
Spanish
Italian

Uninstalling
FreeSO Update Utility does not put any records in your registry,
so you only have to delete the fsopatch-win32-x64 folder where you installed it,
and delete the shortcut that was created on the desktop.​

Update History
- [beta] Jun 15, 2016. Added basic functions.
- [v1.0] Jun 20, 2016. First Release. Added launcher options, automatic window sizing, bugfixes.
- [v1.1] Jul 20, 2016. Improved code in general.
- [v1.2] Aug 15, 2016. Icon tray support, Windows toasts, minor improvements.
- [v1.2.1] Aug 15, 2016. Several Icon tray and Windows toasts fixes.
- [v1.2.2] Sep 1, 2016. Improved dist. fetching from TeamCity by reading an XML file.
- [v1.3] Sep 5, 2016. Custom resolutions.
- [v1.3.1] Sept 7, 2016. Bugfixes and enhancements.
- [v1.3.2] Sept 8, 2016. UI improvements.
- [v1.4] Sept 9, 2016. Workflow improved, always ask for confirmation to install updates, Windows toast fallbacks.
- [v1.5] Nov 10, 2016. Multi-4 language support, code rewritten, quality improved.

 

[Rhys]

Are you using Zack's code for detecting build number? I'd like to change the project name from ProjectDollhouse_TsoClient to something more accurate, but that would break Blue Rose. Also, are you loading images from TSOPatch?

 

[Sim]

Are you using Zack's code for detecting build number? I'd like to change the project name from ProjectDollhouse_TsoClient to something more accurate, but that would break Blue Rose. Also, are you loading images from TSOPatch?

Yes, it reads from externalStatus.html?js=1, not exactly the same code though, this uses another language.
I could make it use the TSOPatch images with some library, I'll take a look. It currently does not.

 

[Marvin732]

I like it ! Needs a bit changes

 

[Alessandro Needs A Server]

I'm interested in beta testing.

 

[xXJDrocks450Xx]

Looks very nice so far! I'm impressed that you were able to replicate the original updater with this much success!
As you probably imagined, I casted my vote as yes!

 

[pisarz1958]

Damn, that looks super cool.

 

[mallhew]

Interested in beta testing.

 

[Sim]

I've already tried with some people and everything seems to be working, so here is the download link: link removed, old buggy version.
This is just a start, there are many stuff I want to implement, but I don't really want this to get too bloated.
The package includes an installer that should extract the files and create a shortcut on your desktop, with the name "FreeSO Launcher".​

 

[Sim]

Interested in beta testing.

The link has been updated on the thread!

Damn, that looks super cool.

I know right? Nostalgia FTW!

 

[Becky with the good hair]

I'm in love with the design, neat, clean, and fast! It's going to be my standard launcher from now on

 

[francot514]

Add this to github project if possible, will be good to have the source included and updater added to the FreeSO folder.

 

[Rhys]

Add this to github project if possible, will be good to have the source included and updater added to the FreeSO folder.

It must load images from TSOPatch, otherwise it will violate copyright laws and will paint a big target on the project code (which is pretty clean right now)

 

[francot514]

It must load images from TSOPatch, otherwise it will violate copyright laws and will paint a big target on the project code (which is pretty clean right now)

So this is a recreation of TSO Patch program, i tought he was using self made images..

 

[Sim]

I've been able to make it work with .tga images.
I will post the release build soon, includes new features like launcher settings (fullscreen or windowed, ogl or dx, window size...).
The Beta version is already released (in the main post), and won't be updated any further!

 

[Becky with the good hair]

I've been able to make it work with .tga images.
I will post the release build soon, includes new features like launcher settings (fullscreen or windowed, ogl or dx, window size...).
The Beta version is already released (in the main post), and won't be updated any further!

Great!!

 

[Alessandro Needs A Server]

Hey Sim, to avoid copyright actions, i suggest you to use FreeSO logo instead of The Sims Online

 

[Sim]

Hey Sim, to avoid copyright actions, i suggest you to use FreeSO logo instead of The Sims Online

True, I'll change it after finishing all the new features.
Preview of launcher options:

 

[Sim]

Release is here!
http://freeso.ml/fsopatch-win32-x64.exe
For all that beta-tested, thank you for doing so.

For anyone that installed a previous beta version, no changes needed, just install this release.

Changelog:
- Various bugfixes and enhancements.
- Launcher Options (DX/OGL, Fullscreen/Windowed).
- Automatically calculates the right window size for FreeSO (this should fix fullscreen on OGL and DX).

 

[Tori Sim]

Love it! Except "Windows Mode" is not working that well Is it still being worked on?