Any new interest in Combat Reporter?

bretg80 · Post by **bretg80** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 3:52 pm

I've been away for a while but it seems that people are still interested in using Combat Reporter. If so, let me know what issues you are having with it and I will bring it forward to Windows 8 / 10.

Bret

jamesjohns · Post by **jamesjohns** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 3:59 pm

Thanks, much appreciated!

PaxMondo · Post by **PaxMondo** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:17 am

a staple for me.

runs java 6 ... be nice to update to j8

koniu · Post by **koniu** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:35 am

ORIGINAL: PaxMondo

a staple for me.

runs java 6 ... be nice to update to j8

+1

Mac Linehan · Post by **Mac Linehan** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:53 am

bretg80-

Combat Reporter and Tracker are two indispensable tools which have enabled me to logically and effectively work through an AE campaign turn (or at least that's the plan...<grin>).

Any area you feel inspired to improve (in an already outstanding utility) would be greatly appreciated.

Currently playing Babes Lite Scn 26 v15b as the Japanese, a very different feel than Andy Mac's Iron Man Nasty Nasty as the Allies. Love them both; am learning much.

Thank You for all that you have done, Sir!

Mac

BillBrown · Post by **BillBrown** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 8:09 am

I am running it with Java 8.66. Seems to work fine.

JocMeister · Post by **JocMeister** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 8:48 am

I remember not getting it to run on my 64 bit windows?

Anachro · Post by **Anachro** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:01 am

When I try to setup a new install, the program keeps telling me I'm using an invalid time format, but it's correct according to what the program has written as the format. I fixed this once before, but have forgotten.

Great program though!

Mundy · Post by **Mundy** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 12:37 pm

I use it pretty heavily. I lean on it a lot for my AAR.

I've recently rebuilt my computer, and it was fussy to get going again. I managed to get through it.

It's been running on Win10 fine for me.

bretg80 · Post by **bretg80** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 3:19 pm

I just did some work on the code to make it run with Java 8.65+ and 64 bit. It may run on earlier versions as well, but it should now be 64 bit compatible.

I have tested it on my Windows 10 machine and uploaded a new distribution at the following link.

https://sites.google.com/site/witpaecombatreporter/

Please test and let me know if you see any issues. Since many people are still using this I would be willing to be put some more time into it and add some more features.

One item I was working on before my work-life stole me away was putting some icons on the map representing air/sea contacts. Any other thoughts?

here is a list of things I had on the roadmap back in 2011.

1. New UI - Calendar will show the air/sea/land summary results - select a day and see details

2. Display sighted ships / planes with speed and direction vectors on the Map.

3. Show combat by location over a period of time to allow historical views. I have some ideas on how to do this using the map.

4. Enhance the readability of the reports through better organization.

Also, if anyone is a java/groovy developer and wants to join me in enhancing this tool - I am open to that as well.

Bret

scout1 · Post by **scout1** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:09 pm

I loved Combat Reporter and the graphic nature of the info ..... though I've seem to have misplaced my version during a 1-2 yr downtime ...
Tried downloading your updated version from the website but was getting some issue stating perhaps it had been moved or removed .... ?

Would love to load this up again .....

bretg80 · Post by **bretg80** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 6:17 pm

I'm able to successfully download it many times with Chrome and Edge. Is anyone else having this download issue? If so, please let me know.

scout1 · Post by **scout1** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 7:02 pm

Finally got it ... not sure what the issue was ... probably my bad .....

Still working to get it to be functional on my PC (again, is my bad ...)

I've always loved the graphical nature of the material presentation .... much easier for this old guy compared to Tracker ....

Shameless plug for things to consider (if you're of the opinion, and can graphically implement) ...... Since you seem inclined to try to incorporate Tracker "available" info (but I'm sure in a more graphical manner)

I always seem to scatter commands across the Pacific and lose track of sub-components, ships needing upgrading and hate the hex search for them, air groups shot up needing pilots, etc ....

1) Ground units attached to a given command .... I always end up with deserters joining other fronts, the strategic map does this kinda, but is static and can't zoom
2) Where are my ships needing updates at the moment ?
3) Where are my understrength air groups at the moment ?
4) where are my ships / air groups / land units being deployed on the current turn ?
5) Where are my bases short on supplies, fuel, etc .... ?
6) Where is my industry slowly starving to death ?

Love the graphical nature .... I'm a picture sort of individual ..... ;>

RogerJNeilson · Post by **RogerJNeilson** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 7:27 pm

Downloaded fine in Firefox.

Roger

bretg80 · Post by **bretg80** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 7:59 pm

Some of that info may be in the combat reports, but any info that isn't there I won't be able to get without those APIs. Let's see if they are willing to work with me this time. I didn't have much luck the last time I asked. I'm not sure why the guys who worked on tracker were given special permission, but they must have developed a rapport with the original author's that I haven't managed to do.

Bret

pontiouspilot · Post by **pontiouspilot** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 8:40 pm

I have managed to run 2 games at once without it so far....maybe it's time though. As an idiot I hope there are installation instructions a 4 yr old could follow?

Mac Linehan · Post by **Mac Linehan** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 8:54 pm

bretg80-

Am looking forward to trying out your new release; Thank You for your continuing support for this awesome tool. It is the first step I take when beginning a new turn; and is critical to play.

Edit: Evidently, I didn't have all my RAM activated; my earlier (now deleted) reference about JAVA parameters was mistakenly referring to Tracker, NOT Combat Reporter. Oh Well...

A chastened Mac

PaxMondo · Post by **PaxMondo** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 9:05 pm

ORIGINAL: Mac Linehan

Thank You for your continuing support for this awesome tool. It is the first step I take when beginning a new turn;

+1

paradigmblue · Post by **paradigmblue** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 11:52 pm

Does combat reporter only work with the original map, or will it work with the extended map as well?

JocMeister · Post by **JocMeister** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:40 am

Took a bit of fiddling with the .bat file to get it to run. Once I got it running I get stuck on the same location as last time! [:(]

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