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OS/2, eCS & ArcaOS - Technical => Applications => Topic started by: Remy on June 17, 2024, 11:39:51 pm

Title: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on June 17, 2024, 11:39:51 pm
How to update AVxCAT 2.1.1.0 ?
1/ Have network up
2/ Start AVxCAT -> if available update is found, you'll get an information red message
3/ Menu -> Help -> Get update
    Update can be a ZIP file needing a manual copy/replace provided files
    Update can be a wpi file in which case, just follow installation

Note: Updated to 2.1.1.2 Fixpack 1
- Corrected: unexpected drdialog box at close time via Get update  (general close modified)

Note: if AVxCAT won't start after update (e.g. corrupted ini or required customization wasn't done as expected), try delete AVXCAT.INI file and redo customization
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Martin Iturbide on June 18, 2024, 04:06:13 pm
Hello Remy

It is nice to see that AVxCAT has an "update feature" on it.

I tried to check it today but the "Menu -> Help -> Get update" does not show.
Is version 2.1.1.0 GA3 [FP3] the latest?

Regards
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on June 18, 2024, 08:52:53 pm
Hello Remy

It is nice to see that AVxCAT has an "update feature" on it.

I tried to check it today but the "Menu -> Help -> Get update" does not show.
Is version 2.1.1.0 GA3 [FP3] the latest?

Regards

Hi Martin !

AVxCAT 2.1.x.x will get all updates for V2.1.x
While AVxCAT 2.0.x only gets updates for V2.0.x

Is the network up (with or without proxy ?)
If the "Network up ?" option under parameters is enabled ?  then the network is supposed down, click on it to enabled internal network status

Getting updates from under help menu and with the MD5 tool under AVxCAT, the downloaded update is auto checked for correct MD5.
Out of AVxCAT, here is the link to get the latest update (I had to upgrade to FP2)
* Only usable on V2.1..x *
To find current V2.1..x updates, you can have a look here:
https://remydodin.levillage.org/doc/realisations/updates/avxcat21.updt
https://remydodin.levillage.org/doc/realisations/downloads/ (add filename as given into avxcat21.updt)   
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Eugene Tucker on June 19, 2024, 01:01:50 pm
My problem with the latest release is that it is asking for a Dll package that is not avaible right now. Or so it seems.
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on June 19, 2024, 03:16:42 pm
My problem with the latest release is that it is asking for a Dll package that is not avaible right now. Or so it seems.

No more needed Dll's as before (rxu been replace - left compatibility - since several releases by rxutilex, mutch better) 

Which dll are you looking for ?
If I'm right, you are under OS/2 or eCs but not under ArcaOS ?
(You'll have to download the rxutilex dll

All dll's are available (rexx dll's + bitmap dll)
Other dll's are additionnal programs required dlls but you should  find all links into the pdf doc or under my web site
https://remydodin.levillage.org/fr/realisations.php?item=6904&id=realisations

Regards
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Eugene Tucker on June 19, 2024, 06:32:33 pm
Remy,
I am running Arca OS 5.1.
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on June 19, 2024, 07:11:59 pm
Remy,
I am running Arca OS 5.1.

Ok, You have needed rexx dlls to start AVxCAT (the rxutilex is base installed on ArcaOs)
Just add needed additional packages with they prereq if not done yet.
note: 2 hobbesarchive link (ogg & id3v2) where incorrect under my EN web page (ok under FR web page). I updated the page.

Can you provide more information about the issue you have please ?
Or write me using the email link (from AVxCAT or using the given link into the pdf.
I always help to resolve issues found or give attention to any suggestion

Please read my "Note" in the initial message of this thread too.

Regards
Title: AVxCAT 2.2.0.0 (in progress)
Post by: Remy on November 17, 2024, 08:06:11 pm
Hi!

Here are some information about current dev status of AVxCAT 2.2.0.0 (stable and planned to be GA)

New is a preresq tools which is planned to be run to help Installation, checking system for missing prereqs or optional tools, providing a html list with links and/or download missing packages and planned to do most package installation (taking account if warpin, anpm, @unixroot or not)
This tool is in alpha dev and some function not integrated yet. Currently, it did the system scan, provide a listing including download links and should be ok to download selected missing packages (some function not fully done and installation not implemented yet including yum install or warpin install or unzip install)...

For thos insteresting to give a test and provide feedback to correct my dev if some element or functions should changed/added
(all informations are read and if suggestion is something easy to do and welcome for all, you'll be informed)
send me an email with title "From os2world - request package test" to r.dodin
my smtp is on free (france)

AVxCAT.EXE (2.2.0.0)

Use of a newer drcontrol needing additional dll.

Corrected:
- several design issue and adjustment
- mark selected entry no more changes personalized icon (for most audio / video entries)
- network availability check updated
- some code rework under video advanced dialog
- select new picture (invalid disable state for audio to video slideshow - advanced function)
- video advanced function (slideshow), filetype filters not restored to audio/video filters
- audio to video with pic could provide incorrect output (bad video result) - added missing parameter
- updated initial AVxCAT start for a better program detection using config path statement
- high size of RMB menu entries (used collapse/expand) a little less high     
- aiff doesn't use audio player (for play)

Updates:
- added video thumbnail as icon in the main process dialog (default extract time=2s)
- Added video EA's thumbnail set to the output video (can be disable using --wps parameter)
- replaced turtle by new sliders with integrated comments
- added a [Default all] button to set all audio players to the default one
- [ Go ] button renamed to [ Run ] button
- rewrite generate MU3* file under internal filemanager
- rewrite player run command code
- media filters process updated (included default model if none)
- audio with embedded pic will use it if no external corresponding pic is found under video \ advanced
- added user logo into video (any corner position + logo resize (none, 5%, 10%, 15% , 20% of video width) "parameters Menu")
- added Ulogo to enable user logo video overlay (use PNG pictures with transparent background for better results) 
- added user centered watermark (using transparency, no resize)
- added parameter --wps 0 / 1 (enable/disable write CWMM or EAS icon - default=1 [enable])
- added parameter --tnt 0 to 10 (time in seconds to capture a video thumbnail for EAS icon - Default 2s)
- added parameter --wup 0 / 1 (enable / disable AVxCAT update availability at startup - default=1 [enable])
- added parameter --tlogo nn (Centered user logo %opacity/transparency 1 to 99 - default=20)


PREREQS.EXE  Alpha build  (0.0.2)
.
Regards     
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on November 18, 2024, 06:24:02 pm
Author/user logo or WaterMark incrustation dialog (screenshot added into previous post)
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on November 20, 2024, 12:13:18 pm
Hi,

Due to some personnal need and may be very usefull to create video using presentation charts and overlay into a corner a speaker video providing
explanation and description of the presentation.

I extended the overlay option which is picture into video to video into picture (same sources but inverted order) and preserved the possibility to resize the video as well resulting video opacity too.

I renamed the Ulogo checkbox to U_pic checkbox and added a checkbox V.in -to use video into picture instead of default picture into video

note: remove (having the webcam as overlay to an image in live streaming generates a too long command not supported by rexx)
          **** FOUND how to resolve when using webcam stream to overwrite image - WEB cam input for this overwrite option will be included

I can provide a pre-build of AVxCAT 2.2  (I hope have it finalized before end of year)
regards
     
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on November 20, 2024, 01:18:17 pm
Hello Remy

It is nice to see that AVxCAT has an "update feature" on it.

I tried to check it today but the "Menu -> Help -> Get update" does not show.
Is version 2.1.1.0 GA3 [FP3] the latest?

Regards

Private Mail sent (os2world)
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on January 01, 2025, 08:42:04 pm
Hi all,
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025

I decided to make AVxCAT V2.2 available as downloadable update via AVxCAT V2.1
Read the included text file and save existing AVxCAT as backup before replacing it with new V2.2
Included is an updated AVxCAT pdf file, a presentation of some improvements...   

The update has an included prereqs executable file to check the system for missing tools and providing link list + download packages
(the auto install not yet enabled under the alpha4 buil of prereqs.exe)

AVxCAT V2.2 WPI package will be available later (n several more weeks and may be after prereqs more feedback/testing).

The program write to author been updated, I hope getting more feedbacks and/or suggestion from those using AVxCAT.
Thanks and best regards
Rémy 
 
Note: In case of update link of AVxCAT V2.1 not enabled yet ! please, inform me here   
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Martin Iturbide on January 02, 2025, 02:30:26 pm
Hello Remy

Happy New Year.

I installed 2.1.1.0 version, went to "Help - Get update" and I get that this is the latest level version.

Regards
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on January 02, 2025, 06:54:47 pm
Hi Martin,
I just did a test starting from 2.1.1.0 and was ok for me.
2.1.1.0 does 2 verifications (exe file date and version number)
- Run one time parameters and save. Then restart AVxCAT
- Was the network up and operationnal when trying to get the update ?
- What about AVxCAT.exe creation date after install ?

To get the update manually:
https://remydodin.levillage.org/doc/realisations/downloads/[add the update filename]
Filename: AVXCAT_Y25M2R2.zip  (case sensitive)
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on January 07, 2025, 11:11:41 am
Hello Remy

Happy New Year.

I installed 2.1.1.0 version, went to "Help - Get update" and I get that this is the latest level version.

Regards

Hi Martin !

Is it ok for you now ?
Could you give it a try ?

Regards
Rémy
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Martin Iturbide on January 08, 2025, 01:38:25 am
Hello Remy.

I' now on version 2.2.0.0 with your indications of downloading the file and unzipping it on the 2.1.1.0 installation.
It seems to be working.


Checking the AVXCAT 2.2.pdf file, it says it works with - http://silk.apana.org.au/vorbis/oggvorbis-1.2.0-os2.zip
Will it work fine with https://hobbesarchive.com/Home/Download?path=/Hobbes/pub/os2/apps/mmedia/sound/convert/OggVorbis_1-3-3.wpi
Do you think it will be fine to update to it?

Regards
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on January 08, 2025, 03:12:03 pm
Hello Remy.

I' now on version 2.2.0.0 with your indications of downloading the file and unzipping it on the 2.1.1.0 installation.
It seems to be working.


Checking the AVXCAT 2.2.pdf file, it says it works with - http://silk.apana.org.au/vorbis/oggvorbis-1.2.0-os2.zip
Will it work fine with https://hobbesarchive.com/Home/Download?path=/Hobbes/pub/os2/apps/mmedia/sound/convert/OggVorbis_1-3-3.wpi
Do you think it will be fine to update to it?

Regards

Hi Martin,

PDF typo (should be 1.3.3 now - older version may work too  ::)) Thanks having seen this
I'm going to update it to prevent regression.

Could you give a test on prereqs exe ? check found missings tools/dlls and save results into files (from the menu) and look at them for provided links?
note: If no ogg installed, it will provide v1.3.3 link

Regards
Rémy
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on January 08, 2025, 04:48:56 pm
Hi Martin,

I updated AVxCAT to FP1 (small update process change) and updated pdf ogg link.

Note:
Since AVxCAT V2.1.1, update information are available into following file too.
Update filename as well MD5 checksum >  https://remydodin.levillage.org/doc/realisations/updates/avxcat21.updt

Regards
Rémy 
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Martin Iturbide on January 16, 2025, 11:00:21 pm
Hello Remy

Do you plan to update our website?
- https://remydodin.levillage.org/en/realisations.php?item=6900&id=realisations

I was going to post the 2.2 update as a OS2world news, but I don't know if it is formally released yet, or you want to wait?

Regards
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on January 17, 2025, 05:22:55 am
Hello Remy

Do you plan to update our website?
- https://remydodin.levillage.org/en/realisations.php?item=6900&id=realisations

I was going to post the 2.2 update as a OS2world news, but I don't know if it is formally released yet, or you want to wait?

Regards

Hello Martin,

I made a WPI including an updated alpha prereqs tools (for missing packages links list/get missing pakages)

You can add this link for the WPI full install (add the missing " : " into the link name)
https//remydodin.levillage.org/doc/realisations/downloads/AVXCAT_S-2_2_0_0.wpi

For only latest updates, check for filename and its MD5 checksum >  https//remydodin.levillage.org/doc/realisations/updates/avxcat21.updt

note1: update files are under the same path as WPI's
note2: for zip files uncluding @unixroot as first directory level, creating a @unixroot symlink makes the unzip easy.
            e.g. on the unixroot drive, a few usefull commands
            ln -s . @unixroot'    /* ln cmd to create symlink */
            unzip zip_file.zip    /* file will be unzipped ignoring @unixroot */
            rm @unixroot       /* remove symlink */

I didn't update my webpage yet and I will done in a few weeks (working more on prereqs)     
Regards
Rémy
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on February 20, 2025, 01:03:34 am
Oh !

I just saw that the latest 2.2.0 wpi package was wrongly build using AVxCAT 2.1.1 build.
Now wpi package updated on my site with v2.2.0.0 FP2

Get update:
Update file AVXCAT_Y25M2FP2.zip to same prereqs & AVxCAT bldlevel 2.2.0.0 FP2

Please, inform me in case you find some mistake
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on February 21, 2025, 12:44:04 pm
Hi Martin,

Please correct download link from under AVxCAT news to the new released build (currently, it is pointing to the previous build)

The correct one is: 
https://remydodin.levillage.org/doc/realisations/downloads/AVXCAT_S-2_2_0_0.wpi
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Martin Iturbide on February 21, 2025, 01:12:18 pm
Hi Martin,

Please correct download link from under AVxCAT news to the new released build (currently, it is pointing to the previous build)

The correct one is: 
https://remydodin.levillage.org/doc/realisations/downloads/AVXCAT_S-2_2_0_0.wpi
Sorry Remmy. It is fixed now.

Regards
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on July 17, 2025, 11:25:23 am
Hi!

Minor updates on AVxCAT v2.x which is now v2.2.2.0 FP1
(more compatible with a rpm installer)
- for those having python installed (AOS), MD5 no more needed
- added a python hash option under internal filemanager  (add ;*.* at end of the fm filter list to show all files)
  (MD5, SHA1, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512)

update available through AVxCAT update option else use the provided update information link from within this post.

( June 18, 2024, 08:52:53 pm )
https://remydodin.levillage.org/doc/realisations/updates/avxcat21.updt   (update filename included)
The update file is under downloads dir using my web link.

note: next update should more change the prereqs installer on which I'm currently working on
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.2.2.0
Post by: Remy on July 18, 2025, 10:02:20 pm
Information:

After avxcat following the update get + installation (an avxcat.exe replace), a py script is created for those having python installed named: avxcath.py
The script is writtent to work with python 2.7 which is base installed under AOS v5

You can use it as follow:
[..:\]python avxcath.py x filename
     x a number between 0 and 4  (0 for MD5, 1 for SHA1, 2 for SHA256, 3 for SHA384 and 4 for SHA512)
     filename can be full pathname and for special cases, can be put between " e.g.  "file name"

The result is displaied like MD5 does it (but for md5 only)

e.g. python avxcath.py 2 avxcat.exe
       SHA256 (avxcat.exe) = 88beadd53d76336038fa2fa1fa5540b5967fdbb67ae156989d4c46424b600797
 
     
e.g. for MD5 result
       python avxcath.py 0 avxcat.exe
       MD5 (avxcat.exe) = ba1247ba2380aad807da9431cb2cae92
   
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Martin Iturbide on July 18, 2025, 10:44:22 pm
Hello Remy

What is the trick to install the update?

I have AVxCAT 2.2.0.0 FP2. If I go to "Help - AVxCAT get update" it says that I'm on the latest level.

Regards
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on July 20, 2025, 03:30:36 pm
Hello Remy

What is the trick to install the update?

I have AVxCAT 2.2.0.0 FP2. If I go to "Help - AVxCAT get update" it says that I'm on the latest level.

Regards

Hi!
What do you get when you issue command ?
Code: [Select]
curl --max-time 30  -z 12-Jan-2025 https://remydodin.levillage.org/doc/realisations/updates/avxcat21.updt
Then, are you able to issue command ?
Code: [Select]
curl --max-time 600  -z 12-Jan-2025 https://remydodin.levillage.org/doc/realisations/downloads/AVXCAT_Y25R2M2.zip --output "C:\var\temp\AVxCAT_updt.zip
replace C:\var\temp with you temp path or remove C:\var\temp\ to have the file into current path used to issue curl cmd.

The firs cmd is very important and should get correct value.
If yes, please start AVxCAT and then open Extra log from under View menu option.
You should find Curl available... message
 
Here is what I have starting AVxCAT 2.2.0.0 FP2  (see the red message on the top right)
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Martin Iturbide on July 21, 2025, 01:59:11 am
Hello

I can run both commands and I don't see any error.

Quote
[C:\HOME\Downloads]curl --max-time 30  -z 12-Jan-2025 https://remydodin.levillag
e.org/doc/realisations/updates/avxcat21.updt
16-Jul-2025 AVXCAT_Y25R2M2.zip 2.2.2.0 FP1
01c6825b3e8713ca672fbcb9a78110c4

[C:\HOME\Downloads]curl --max-time 600  -z 12-Jan-2025 https://remydodin.levilla
ge.org/doc/realisations/downloads/AVXCAT_Y25R2M2.zip --output "C:\var\temp\AVxCA
T_updt.zip
  % Total    % Received % Xferd  Average Speed   Time    Time     Time  Current
                                 Dload  Upload   Total   Spent    Left  Speed
100 2107k  100 2107k    0     0  1008k      0  0:00:02  0:00:02 --:--:-- 1019k


But AVXCAT does not see the new update. (Picture attached)

Here it is the extra log:
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Log file created by AVxCAT GUI converter v2.2.0.0
------------------------------------------------------------
AVXCAT v2.2.0.0 ready
System OS : ArcaOS 5.1.1 EN
Storage size : 3.50MiB
Rxu loaded... - path(C:\PROGRAMS\AVXCAT\Dlls\rxu.dll)
Rxutilex loaded... [supercedes most RXU used functions] - path(C:\PROGRAMS\AVXCAT\Dlls\rxutilex.dll)
Rexxuni loaded... - path(C:\PROGRAMS\AVXCAT\Dlls\RexxUni.dll)
rxtnsion not loaded...
rxlvm loaded once... - path(C:\PROGRAMS\AVXCAT\Dlls\rxlvm.dll)
Curl available...
Wget available...
Wawe appl found and enabled
Winico appl found and enabled
Voix appl not found"
---------- End init log ----------

Regards
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on July 21, 2025, 07:56:11 pm
Ok, thanks.

Your network is not seen to be up by AVxCAT.
1 message is missing into the extra log:
avxcat: external network responded to a single 10 bytes ping packet (available)

I'm going to add a message in case the network is not seen to be up instead not issuing a message.

I assume that the "network up?" entry under parameters menu is enabled which means that the network is seen to be down
Try to clic on network up? from parameters menu to check network status.
Are you able to ping my web site ?

Updt (found a bug when cdda2wav is disabled):
Please enable cdda2wav option under avxcat parameters and have cdda2wav.exe installed and give a new try.
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Remy on July 22, 2025, 06:12:20 pm
AVxCAT 2.2.2.0 fp2 update online including the network fix (if cdda2wav not set) + a few more messages and set threads to 1 when "add pic" is set during audio conversion with coverart due auto or more than one thread puts ffmpeg into a gang state (without "add pic", auto is ok) 

note: include an updated alpha build of the prereqs (when clic on get/install, only get files but the install is not fully operational. Of course, you will have packages downloaded and using the command from under yum log, you can run the yum install process for yum missing packages.
Title: Re: AVxCAT 2.1.1.2
Post by: Martin Iturbide on July 24, 2025, 04:57:36 am
Hi Remy

The online update process now worked. It download the files and I updated the program.
Thanks.