Greetings all,
This is for those of you who are haveing trouble updating to DarkBASIC v1.13.
System Error: Language file not updated
When you update to 1.13 ( usually from 1.08 ) you are required to also update the Help Files to v1.10.
The help files also contain the Language Files ( ie, English error messages, French error messages etc ), which are needed by DBv1.13 to run.
When updating, don't use the ftp method (
ftp://thegamecreators.com ) but rather, the specifically designed method of browsing from the home page to the Upgrades Page.
To get there;
http://www.thegamecreators.com >> DarkBASIC >> Downloads >> Upgrades
Select your language, then hit 'Next'.
This will bring you to the page where the following files are available:
o patch113.exe
o helpv110.exe
o DarkBASIC_Manual_v113.zip
o readme113.txt
Unable to Update to 1.13 at all
For those that are having trouble with updating in general ( ie, can't install 1.13 at all ) then you are best off to post your System Specifications, the problem your having and any error messages you may be getting in this forum, and we can help
Can't run exe's after updating
If you can sucessfully install 1.13 patch, along with the help files, but you cannot run any apps, you must meet the minimum system requirements:
o DirectX 7.0a and up
o DirectX 7.0a compatable Graphics Card
o Latest Card Specific Graphics Drivers
o Win 98 and up
o 32MB RAM and up
If you DO meet these requirements, but cannot get DarkBASIC to run, post your System Specifications, along with code, the problem your having and any error messages you may be getting in this forum, and we can help
Last resort
If you have followed these instructions, and yet still cannot update sucessfully, and noone was able to help on the forums ( give it at least a day on the forum ), then you may want to contact Mike ( mike @ thegamecreators.com ) or Lee ( lee @ the gamecreators.com ) who are the creators of DarkBASIC, and ask them for assistance.
And, don't forget to include your system specs, error messages, and code where applicable, otherwise you most likely will not get a reply.
Hopefully this will clear up a few things.
Jess.
Team EOD :: Programmer/All-Round Nice Guy
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