Course Vector

Will it be possible to edit and save sol files with .minerva in the future?

If the demand was there for it. I’ll put it on my todo list, right now i’m in the middle of some updates to SideShow and Aroma.

Hello,
Do you plan to release it as opensource. I am interested in to look your AMF parser code. Thanks.

To tell you the truth, the first version I made I built the AS2 parser from scratch. With the AS3 updates, I pulled a lot of logic from the AMFPHP project which IS open source. AMFPHP

.minerva is a handy tool, but with testing you go through the process of “open>browse for sol” repeatedly, I think the ability to drag and drop a sol from the OS into .minerva would eliminate this and make it even more useful!!

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Very cool.
I’d also be interested in the AMF parsers, releasing them as opensource would be absolutely great! But I’ve done some AIR apps also, and I know it’s not an easy decison…

Please keep me updated!

I would probaly consider doing that. I got most of the v2 logic from amfphp which was open source to begin with. Only makes sense to share! I’ll let you know when I get it up, mostly likely on Google Code or something.

That would be really useful!
I can help you write the code to handle updating the SOL.

Please ping me as soon as you can (directly if you want, I’m working on a project that would be way better with the help of such a lib)!

I found one error while formatting a Javascript file:

var A = 1e-10;

is wrongly formatted as:

var A = 1e – 10;

I don’t see whats wrong with that. Looks correct to me.

Very nice! I used to use .soleditor but they never updated it for AMF3 so I finally just uninstalled it.

I would add my vote for being able to write to the .sol as well. The data fields are editable so I thought this was feature at first glance.

Thanks for this.
- Aaron

Oh and also, “open with” functionality would be great, so I could set up file association with .sol files. In fact I’d be more than happy to contribute that code if you would be interested. – Aaron

Henk, I finally realized what you meant, and updated the JS Formatter engine. So your math error should be fixed now

good work!

Gabriel, I can open and edit .sol files, but cannot get the changes to save. Even the “save as” function doesn’t create a new file. Any help? I have updated Air to the latest version. Thanks!

I’ve enjoyed using your tool and though I would comment on an issue I’ve encountred. When I edit the loaded .sol file I’ve only been able to persist the changes using the “save as” option from the menu. Though the changes do appear in the new .sol file, I’ve noticed that all Number type data from the original .sol are converted into Integer types in the new file.

Thanks for sharing your tool.

Thanks for the tool. What would make this really useful for me, would be if it read the contents of your shared object directory directly (by adding that path in), and poll the contents frequently to reflect changes in the .sol for viewing/debiggun purposes.

“save as” function changes “filename : AMF3″ into “filename.sol : AMF3″.

And, cannot “save” function work on Windows7 ?

Would it be possible to add a sort option for the shown properties/variables. I have some very complex sol files and it is awkward to look through long lists for the desired item

Otherwise thanks a lot, one of the few editors/viewers that actually works

@elvis Maybe i’ll add a refresh button to reload the file

@Jap The first part it always adds an extension when saving. That’s how the program recognizes a SOL file. I don’t understand the second part of what you wrote.

@JJ i’ll look into that

@cmacleod I’ll check on that too

Is this App tested on Mac OS? I open it and only see an empty pane.

Thanks

Thanks for the sort option

I have had a couple of problems with the new version, both to do with Array() entries
a) minor issue if you expand the array to view it’s entries it always expands the first (0) entry. If I then minimise the element 0 it closes the entire Array. I just wants to hide the element 0 so I can see the others

b) If I expand element 3 or more entries at once (say 0, 1, 3 or whatever) the application hangs and I have to terminate it

If it matters the data structure is a custom class that contains an Array of another class. I can send you the sol file if you desire.

(slight typo above)
The hang is if I expand 3 or more Array() entries at once.

I’ve been having a problem with the utility where after making any changes to a .sol file and saving it, the .sfw that accesses it no longer recognizes the file. Any help would be appreciated.

hi, a little bug ? :
when i save a SO -amf3- (with version 3.2.0.2), your application add “.sol” to the name of the sharedobject
not the file name, the internal name : SharedObject.getLocal(“mySO”,”/”) , after saving “mySO” become “mySO.sol” …. )
so it is unusable ;)

Bah, the devil is in the details. Thanks alan! I’ll have an update hopefully tomorrow if work isn’t too hectic.

Ok so I finally took the time to really go over all the details and make sure everything (that I could tell) is up to par and fixed. As you can tell from the change log quite a bit was fixed. Please try out the latest version and let me know if anything is still wrong.

Thanks, the array issues are fixed, a couple of thoughts while checking
a) I have a couple of undefined types in my sol file (a bug) but I cannot fix these to Number. Is it possible to change the type of an entry?
b) also would it be possible to add new variables, or too complex to do?

No, it’s all quite possible. It’s just a matter of creating an interface that isn’t too complicated. But right now I’m just trying to fix bugs. Flashbug has some problems I need to get fixed. Maybe after everything is said and done I can get back to .minerva and add that capability. Trust me, its on my to-do list, just don’t have much time =p

Error #1065 when editing savegames of http://www.kongregate.com/games/garin/monsters-den-book-of-dread

Lollie, I have the exact same problem with the same exact game; I just used cheat engine instead. It would be awesome if there was a help section that can clarify what exactly are the errors and ways to solve them. I looked it up and got this:

ReferenceError: Error #1065: Variable LoadTest is not defined.
at global/flash.utils::getDefinitionByName()
at … (rest of stack trace deleted)

1065 Variable _ is not defined. You are using an undefined lexical reference. For example, in the following statements, the statement trace(x) generates an error because x is undefined. However, the statement trace(y) doesn’t generate an error because y is defined: trace(“hello world”) trace(x) // x is undefined var y trace(y) // No error, y is defined.

In this case I was trying to dynamically instantiate a class by first finding the definition of that class and then newing it. Something like this:

public function createInstance(className:String):Object {
var instance:Class = Class(getDefinitionByName(className));
new instance();
}
It turns out the reason why the error was being thrown was that in my Flex Application I didn’t have anything which “used” the class. In other words the compiler thought that the class was left over junk and didn’t include it in the compiled swf. By adding in a use of it, everything started working. As example use would be something like:

private static const loadTestRef:LoadTest = null;

Source: “Daniel R.: Flex 2 Runtime Error 1065.” NeoPhi. Web. 08 Apr. 2010. .”

Don’t know what the hell that means.

Similarly I have a significant error
a) load my sol file using minerva
b) change a field, click save changes on the field, then save via the File Menu
c) exit minerva. Re-run and open the same sol file and I get the error
AMF0::getObjectReference – Error – Undefined object reference ’512′

I have seen this error a couple of times, different references (also seen 768). My sol file is quite complex, many objects and arrays and many variables

AMF3::getObjectReference – Error : Undefined object reference ’147′
error when try to edit savegame of
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/536018

Thanks for the bugfix, a small issue with the latest version:
Previously I could right-click on a .sol file anywhere (generally posted with a bug and copied to my hardrive somewhere) and .minerva would open the file just fine.
Not anymore, .minerva opens but the file is not open. A pity this was very useful.
This also happens if the file is in the standard folder, so it is an issue with the rightclick open process. The program works just fine otherwise

Is there going to be a fix for the sol errors?
It is very sad indeed that such a brilliant program is ruined by the fact that it destroys perfectly fine sol files :(

There’s a pretty glaring error that causes .minerva to incorrectly save(or parse, I’m not sure which step it’s failing at) .sol files. It causes .minerva to save files that if you were to re-open them, you get an Undefined object reference error.

If I’m not mistaken, isn’t that error caused when the AMF0 parser finds a ‘reserved’ variable with a null value?

I’m using flash 10(debug version). AMF0 shouldn’t really be parsing the files, since they should all be AS3 to my knowledge. Perhaps include a method in the future to force-specify which parser to use?

I have a sample .sol that I could upload to you if you wish. It opens fine the first time, but if you save it(even without changing a thing) you are guaranteed to get the Undefined object reference error. After saving the filesize of the .sol is reduced from 6.41k to 2.60k as most values are lost.

That would be awesome if you could email that to me. I’m sorry I didn’t catch this error. To be honest I only use minerva to read sol files not really edit them. So I only hear about these issues when somone speaks up. I’ll get to it asap. Or if you want you can post an issue/bug here: http://code.google.com/p/cv-minerva/issues/list

I’m going to start using Google code to keep track of bugs so people can tell when something has been fixed. Thanks!

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Hi, I reported it via
http://code.google.com/p/cv-minerva/issues/list
and a new release came out, but unfortunately the save issue still happens (objects lose their contents)
Here is a save
http://www.multiupload.com/UZXSPA0329

Just checking, did you need anymore example files for the bug I reported?

Hi, this is a great little tool.
I have an .sol file that gives me the following error when I open it in minerva:
“Data Length MismatchFile Length:229715 Data Length:33107″
What exactly does this mean and how can I fix it?

Thanks a lot!

I am wondering if there is going to be a feature to manually add an integer to an array rather than only being able to modify pre-existing arrays

eventually, but not right now. pretty busy with life at the moment. When i get some time i’ll add some new features.

I have a question – how does AIR read/write to a shared object from another domain? Does it use the Shared Object class to do it, or do you have to load it as a text file?

I load it as a binary file and manually edit it. You usually can’t edit it from another domain which is why i don’t use the built in Shared Object class.

I get this error:
AMF3::readData – Error: Undefined AMF3 type encountered ’13′.
Could you fix it, please?
Thank you!

You’ll need to post a bug on google code with the sample SOL file. Otherwise i’ll have nothing to work with or keep track of. Thanks

http://code.google.com/p/cv-minerva/issues/list

Hi Gabriel, just wanted to drop a note and say thanks for the continued work on this project, it’s good to see improvements since I started using it in 2009. Keep up the good work!

- Aaron

Thanks! It’s a hobby, but i do chip away at it when i have time

Is there any way to get an older version of .minerva? I upgraded from 3.2.6 to 3.3.0, and now I am unable to edit .sol files without the contents of the file getting wiped out.

@Ricky
Could you send me the sol you are trying to edit? Post a bug issue here so I can keep track of it: http://code.google.com/p/cv-minerva/issues/list

I’d rather fix the issue than require people to use an older version. And to answer you question all versions are on the server, just change the url to the correct version. (i.e. http://blog.coursevector.com/downloads/Minerva-3-2-6.air)

Could you guys please make it harder to save changes?

I’m loving how I have to click in multiple places to save data, and that if I navigate away without clicking save my changes are lost.

Still I fear that some of my work may be inadvertently recorded.

You guys have boldly innovated in the field of unintuitive and unusable software, but I feel you need to go a bit futher to complete your vision. You can do it guys, I have faith in you!

Complaining about free software instead of giving constructive criticism. Stay classy ‘Bob’

Can you please add the ability to drag data types into custom orders?

It would really help in organizing things.

^ Can I please have a reply to the above idea?

That would be kinda complicated, since i’m using the Flex tree to display the data. It’s not entirely flexible (excuse the pun) in terms of doing custom things. I’d have to do a lot of work to customize that component to pull that off i think. So for now, it’s not a feature that will happen anytime soon. sorry.

Ok then

I appreciate the answer and can’t wait to see what you do with this program next.

a function to add and delete data instead of just editing it would be very usefull

I’ve been looking into it. But i think again, i’ll have to customize the Flex Tree component to get there. Currently working on an update to flashbug then i’ll refocus on minerva.

Hi there! I recently downloaded minerva to edit some .sol files for a flash game I play.
All the files show up, and I am able to edit the things (such as amount of money, levels, etc.)
However, none of my edits are showing up when I play the game. After I edit the things, I click the “Save Changes Button”. After that, I click the “Save” button on top, and I exit Minerva. None of my edits showed up, so I look at the file on Minerva again, and everything is back to how it originally was. Am I doing something wrong when saving my edits?

@Kevin
Could you upload the sol you are trying to edit to the bugtracker? Post a bug issue here so I can keep track of it: http://code.google.com/p/cv-minerva/issues/list

Fantastic app, thanks so much! Makes those quick sol edits nice and hassle free.

I was curious if it’s possible to import from json? It’d make my life so much easier when moving nested arrays around.

Thanks a lot of making this tool. It’s extremely useful and way better than any of the other editors I have used earlier.

/Michael

Minerva fail to load *.sol files from tankionline.com site with message «AMF3::readData – Error : Undefined AMF3 type encountered ’17′, at position ’336′»

@Max please post bugs to my bugtracker, i just mentioned it two posts above. I’m not going to fix that issue, i don’t even have a file to work from.

Hey man, one question : can we add new values to sol’s? And how?
If no, will it be available in the future?
I know other programs that can do that, but they won’t open 90% of the sol files…

I plan on it, but i’m too busy to get to that at this point so please be patient. Thanks!

You have the ability to export to JSON, could you support IMPORTING JSON? This would be very helpful as it is much easyer (for me at least) to edit the data from JSON then using the flash GUI.

@gabriel: Thanks for giving to the community. Great help.

Do you have an ETA on th feature to add and delete data from anywhere in the sol including arrays?

Not really, I made some progress on it a long while ago but ran into a road block. The Flex tree component doesn’t easily allow you to add or remove items anywhere inside. I didn’t really want to rebuild a good tree component nor do i really have the time so i kinda put it on the back burner for now.

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http://armorgames.com/play/11622/hands-of-war-2-expanded-edition
.sol file becomes corrupted and unusable when trying to edit it.

Please post a bug on my issue tracker. The link to it is the big red button above the comments section that you entered your comment in. After you post the bug I’m going to delete your comment to keep the comments area cleaner.

there are a problem with some .sol :
AMF3::readData – Error : Undefined AMF3 type encountered ’16′, at position ’112′

Please read the comment right before yours. This is why I have the comment box directly below a big red button that says ‘Find a bug?’

the Instaler ont strt i got A. Air installed and im runnig Win 7

I have no idea what you are saying. Please write something that makes more sense, thanks!

Hi, I am having a quick question (probably a novice one)

I have a AS3 app saving in sharedObjects.
I would like an AIR app (independent) reading the flash app’s shared object files (which is not currently), since they don’t share the same location.

Can you please advise? For you that should be the easiest thing…
By the way I love your app, it locates the flash shared objects and reads them all!

Thanks so much
I would appreciate any help!

This site summarizes what you can do to specify where the shared object can live (to share between multiple SWFs): http://jaycsantos.com/flash/the-trick-to-using-sharedobject/#tip2

But the problem lies in sharing a shared object between a web page and an AIR app. If you look at that site it’ll show you that AIR apps and webpages are more or less sandboxed into a folder that they can search for shared objects from. So unless you copy the shared object into yuor AIR folder somehow and it allows you to read it you might be stuck manually reading the shared object (bit for bit).

how i can add variables :S

You can’t. I haven’t updated it to support that yet, I work on it in my free time which I have little of lately. Sorry! =/

Looks like this app treat Number type as Interger.

this is a great tool, thanks!

Great, loved it!

I was able to see and edit in a beautiful way all my .sol files, great job!

ps: great job with AIR

Are there plans to be able to add/delete items? At least adding more items to the same array shouldn’t be a problem.

I did have plans but honestly minerva is on the back burner in terms of priorities in my life. i think if I ever do get some time to chip away at it I might totally redo minerva and update it to a more modern platform. But the current issue with minerva, the reason I haven’t added those ‘easy’ features is that the tree component that displays the structure of the file doesn’t easily allow you to add or remove items. That component itself is incredibly complicated and not something I wanted to rebuild so I kinda left it. But if/when I do re-do minerva and it’s interface I’ll totally add those features in…..someday.

My problem is as follows…

signature error

AppName: minerva.exe AppVer: 0.0.0.0 ModName:
adobe air.dll
ModVer: 3.4.0.2540 Offset: 0022b68f

Details

There are no details? What is the problem?

I have an issue where whenever I attempt to update my minerva installation I get a error telling me that the installation package is corrupt and to please get a new one…
I have the most recent update of Adobe Air, and am running Win 7.
I’d like to update my 3.3.1 installation if only to make Minerva stop asking me if I’d like to update every single time I open it.
Any suggestions?

Try following what they did on this post: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/772195

Hey Gabriel. None of that stuff worked but I realized it wasn’t anything to do with the app, most likely it was just Air and my Win7 64 bit comp not playing nicely together.

I actually found a great workaround on the stack overflow forums though.
So here’s the reply I left on the question I made in the Adobe forums:

“Oh hey I found an AWESOME workaround on Stack Overflow.

Turns out if you can find another computer to install the app on, you can take the folder it makes (in my case the course vector folder) in Program files (windows 7 64 bit is the x86 program files) and copy it.

Then assuming you have Adobe Air installed on the computer you wanted the app on (which if you spent a few hours trying to install an adobe air app without the program then I can’t help you…) you can simply paste the folder into the same location and it’ll work perfectly! X3″

Glad to hear you got it sorted out!

When you mouse over the about button then it says “About .Sparta”.

hahah thanks for catching that…. sigh

My computer can’t open .air, What should I do?

Install Adobe AIR

i would like to have either multiple windows open or a compare tool so i can take two saves and move variables to one side or another.

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Is it possible to use .minerva on an Android tablet? and if so how do i install it?

In theory. You would have to install Adobe AIR from the marketplace then install .minerva. I’ve never tested it on a tablet so your mileage may vary.

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Error# 5100 I keep uninstaling/reinstaling and that is the error I get

This is a general Adobe AIR issue. Try googling the solution for that. From what I could find, you may need to uninstall and reinstall both the application and Adobe AIR to resolve this.

It would be great if you could add in the feature of adding and removing data entries to sol files

Could you post an older version that will run on Linux with the 2.6 Air runtime? Adobe’s not supporting Air on Linux after 2.6.

Thanks!

v3.3.4 and below supported AIR 1.5, so you can just download that version. Be warned, the auto-update will nag you every time you open it up.
http://blog.coursevector.com/downloads/Minerva-3-3-4.air

I’m trying to attempt the “cheat” for a flash game I read into in the “website” field. Upon attempting to open the save files of the game, I get this message;
“Data Length Mismatch
File Length:64382 Data Length:64290″
and if I save the files, even without making any changes, it automatically causes the game to not recognize them, so they’re corrupted or something like that. I don’t understand, and I have searched a lot into the Internet without finding anything. I’d really appreciate it if anyone could me, as I don’t know how to work with this kind of thing but have attempted to do so without avail for about five days straight.

If you could email me the SOL file you’re trying to edit I can take a look at it. Otherwise I really can’t help you much until I see the file.

Wow! A really fast response! I’ll email it to you shortly. Many thanks!

Umm not to be a bother or anything, but did you get the email? I sended it to -removed-.

Yes I did, I’ll hopefully have a chance to look into it this week.