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Question problem to start Simtools2.2 game engine

Discussion in 'SimTools Pro & Entertainment Version' started by marki0816, Jan 11, 2018.

  1. marki0816

    marki0816 New Member

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    Hi,

    I bought the "pro license" fpr Simtools2.2 and the plugin-package (and now it's my first time :) ).

    I've problems to start the "GameEngine".

    I got the errormessage: "default_InterfacePlugin.dll - is Not a valid Interface Plugin"
    Now I can click on "ok" -> next errormessage:
    Could not load file or assembly 'file//C:Users\....\LocalSimTools\GameEngine\InterfacePlugins\Default_Plugin.dll' or one of its dependencies

    Has some the same problems?

    Best regars
    Markus
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Unfortunately you can not install SimTools v1.3 and v2 on the same pc at the same time.
    Which It looks like what you have here as there is no "_Plugin.dll" files in v2.

    To fix this, please un-install SimTools saying yes to the popup "Remove old settings.."
    And then re-install SimTools v2 and you should be good to go!

    take care,
    yobuddy
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  4. marki0816

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    Hey guys,
    thank you for your fast reply.
    It's not an upgrade from 1.3 and I've registered successful.
    framework 4.7 is installed.
    I tried an Installation on my Laptop and GameEngine works fine - but I need it on my Sim-PC
    I took a look at 'C:Users\....\LocalSimTools\GameEngine\InterfacePlugins\'

    On my Laptop are some plugins in this folder(like scn5..., default...) but on my Sim-PC, this folder is empty.
    I think I should uninstall and reinstall.
    One question: Is it required to deactivate the licence before uninstalling?

    Thanks
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    No

    Re-registering from the same PC you have registered on before does not require another activation.
    In other words, you can re-register from the same PC over and over without it taking more activations.
    (being that the PC is unaltered, same as it was during the last registration)
    Take care,
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    I am having the same issue on a new install. I've tried Simtools 2.1, 2.2.5, 2.3 and still get the issue.

    Tried uninstall with "remove old settings" and restart. Still getting the problem.

    Can't get game engine to select COM port or add and any presets.

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  7. Corkdriver

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    I seem to have solved it.

    If you have more than 1 user account the simtools plugins get installed into the default admin app data folder for plugins.

    Just copy the plugins folder over to the new user account simtools folder. This fixed the issue for me.