[Archive] [DEVELOPMENT] Customizable Cataclysm Launcher
[Archive] [DEVELOPMENT] Customizable Cataclysm Launcher
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM
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Quote:(Last updated: 11/02/2011) - No longer in development
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DOWNLOAD (DEV): Index of /michiel.de.mey/projects
Hello again
I'm going to re-release my old extended launcher due to the fact that I'm just getting too many replies asking to re-upload my old (and not so functional) launcher.
This time I'm going to put some more effort in it. Starting from scratch.
This thread is meant to keep you updated on the development; and I'm always open for suggestions should you have any.
Since Cataclysm has already been released I've updated the launcher with new graphics as you can see in the screenshot.
Here is a screenshot of the original Launcher.exe
And a screenshot of my GUI
THE IDEA
---------
To create a launcher that can easily be configured for those with minimum knowledge of programming while still allowing more advanced programmers to customize the launcher to fit their needs.
SOME FEATURES
----------------
* An almost exact clone of the original cataclysm launcher with animated buttons (ooh! shiny!)
* Set different realms
* Allows you to download custom content from any file server (HTTP download)
* Set various stages (setup, available, playable)
* Custom coded controls
* And all of that will be open-source!
If you have any suggestions, feel free to discuss them here with me.
CURRENT STATUS
-------------------------------
* I've already released my GUI which is an almost exact clone of the original launcher and which I will be using to further develop this project
* Added the download graphics for all three stages (setup,available and playable)
(07/02/2011)
* Moved the custom controls to a separate solution and compiled as a dll
* Added the download code and logic
(08/02/2011)
* Added download logic for multiple files and shows you the current file and progress
* Added the possibility to choose your bar colour just as in the original launcher (red,yellow or green)
* Added the alternative window where you can add your controls (in this case the debug log)
(09/02/2011)
* Added the possibility to switch realms, showing a realmlist
* You can now add and remove unlimited realms
(10/02/2011)
* You can now view your installed addons
(11/02/2011)
CURRENT BUGS
---------------
None!
~Allstar .ιllιlı.
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rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM #1Archived author: Allstar .ιllιlı. • Posted: 2025-11-04T13:45:18.533432
Original source
Quote:(Last updated: 11/02/2011) - No longer in development
You requested the source, here it is:
DOWNLOAD (DEV): Index of /michiel.de.mey/projects
Hello again
I'm going to re-release my old extended launcher due to the fact that I'm just getting too many replies asking to re-upload my old (and not so functional) launcher.
This time I'm going to put some more effort in it. Starting from scratch.
This thread is meant to keep you updated on the development; and I'm always open for suggestions should you have any.
Since Cataclysm has already been released I've updated the launcher with new graphics as you can see in the screenshot.
Here is a screenshot of the original Launcher.exe
And a screenshot of my GUI
THE IDEA
---------
To create a launcher that can easily be configured for those with minimum knowledge of programming while still allowing more advanced programmers to customize the launcher to fit their needs.
SOME FEATURES
----------------
* An almost exact clone of the original cataclysm launcher with animated buttons (ooh! shiny!)
* Set different realms
* Allows you to download custom content from any file server (HTTP download)
* Set various stages (setup, available, playable)
* Custom coded controls
* And all of that will be open-source!
If you have any suggestions, feel free to discuss them here with me.
CURRENT STATUS
-------------------------------
* I've already released my GUI which is an almost exact clone of the original launcher and which I will be using to further develop this project
* Added the download graphics for all three stages (setup,available and playable)
(07/02/2011)
* Moved the custom controls to a separate solution and compiled as a dll
* Added the download code and logic
(08/02/2011)
* Added download logic for multiple files and shows you the current file and progress
* Added the possibility to choose your bar colour just as in the original launcher (red,yellow or green)
* Added the alternative window where you can add your controls (in this case the debug log)
(09/02/2011)
* Added the possibility to switch realms, showing a realmlist
* You can now add and remove unlimited realms
(10/02/2011)
* You can now view your installed addons
(11/02/2011)
CURRENT BUGS
---------------
None!
~Allstar .ιllιlı.
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM
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Quote: Epic man epic.
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM #2Archived author: Proxes • Posted: 2025-11-04T13:45:18.533432
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Quote: Epic man epic.
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM
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Quote:Updated today (09/02/2011)
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM #3Archived author: Allstar .ιllιlı. • Posted: 2025-11-04T13:45:18.533432
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Quote:Updated today (09/02/2011)
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM
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Quote: Oh! Very good job Allstar !!!!
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM #4Archived author: TitanRain • Posted: 2025-11-04T13:45:18.533432
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Quote: Oh! Very good job Allstar !!!!
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM
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Quote:Another day, another update (10/02/2011)
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM #5Archived author: Allstar .ιllιlı. • Posted: 2025-11-04T13:45:18.533432
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Quote:Another day, another update (10/02/2011)
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM
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Quote: does it update itself with the blizz patchserver?
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM #6Archived author: Ballwinkle • Posted: 2025-11-04T13:45:18.533432
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Quote: does it update itself with the blizz patchserver?
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Ballwinkle
does it update itself with the blizz patchserver?
No, it only updates the custom content needed for a private server.
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rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM #7Archived author: Allstar .ιllιlı. • Posted: 2025-11-04T13:45:18.533432
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Quote: Originally Posted by Ballwinkle
does it update itself with the blizz patchserver?
No, it only updates the custom content needed for a private server.
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM
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Quote: any private server?
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM #8Archived author: Endbringer • Posted: 2025-11-04T13:45:18.533432
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Quote: any private server?
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM
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Quote: Now thats what a custom launcher should look like.
Ps.: Really like your progress control.
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rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM #9Archived author: _Hkarta • Posted: 2025-11-04T13:45:18.533432
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Quote: Now thats what a custom launcher should look like.
Ps.: Really like your progress control.
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM
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Quote:Yet another update! (11/02/2011)
rektbyfaith
11-04-2025, 12:45 PM #10Archived author: Allstar .ιllιlı. • Posted: 2025-11-04T13:45:18.533432
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Quote:Yet another update! (11/02/2011)
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