Recommended for older games (or programs) having limited in-game resolutions,
or those games or utilities best run in Batch on multi monitor configurations.
For those with rapidly devolving vowels, this program endeavours to bring
a special consonance between the Prg of execution and the operating host
channeled by an aura of immaculate Lnch!
Could there be some kind of karma permeating through the outer shell of Prg already?...
Features:
Selectable Resolution for Prg
Batch Processing of Prgs
Prg Info Stored in ini File
Support for Prg on Multiple Displays
Http Download to Update Prg
Optional LAA patch which can be Applied to Prg
An Additional Serving of Delectable Oddities Available to Prg of Limited Perceivable Use
...
Accompanied by a bunch of explanatory ramblings wrapped up in a contextual help file.
What to do?
Extract exe and run. Creates an ini file if one does not exist, else most extant ini files from 1.X are compatible.
Choose an empty slot to drag in or select desired program, and/or refer Help=->Getting Started.
Extra: Exclusively for Bethesda Game Tragics:
Most players of Bethesda games would be happy with the popular mod launchers for executables- PrgLnch offers more flexibility for the more advanced modder, particularly in how the modding apps perform.
Dedicated LnchPad Slots for each game
Batch Presets for specific tasks
Power Plans in Batch Runs
Multi Monitor Support
Much more
LnchPad Setup.JPG (67.71 KiB) Viewed 5017 times
This is still in late Beta, so please post anything that doesn't seem right to you!
The mods have to be already installed on the rig before PrgLnch can use them.
Extra LnchPad Slots can be setup to run for executable mods with command line options e.g. XEdit or Wrye Bash.
As opposed to running a combination of game mods by themselves, it's not recommended to launch the actual games (or script extender launchers) in a Batch Preset along with other Prgs, unless the game itself is the last to launch in the batch. A Batch Preset with just the game by itself, or its extender launcher is also a good option, with astute regard to the launch settings in the PrgLnch Options.
The 12 mods for each game were chosen mainly on popularity and usability. As the choice was subjective, suggestions to the inclusion of alternative LnchPad Slots are very welcome.
Changelog:
Spoiler
1.1 Update:
Fix Prg removal while active in both test and batch modes
Fixed launch splash not showing when Status_doubleclick
Fixed no updates on active on select a new preset
Disabled Buttons during launch
Improved Prg Cancel Routines
1.2 Update:
Pictorial Aids added to Help: Getting Started
Fixed Prgs not running in additional monitors
Enhanced, repaired and refactored multi-monitor functionality
Extra Ini file settings
Repaired the Prg cleanup routine
Improved Res changes switching from PrgLnch to Prgs
1.2.1 Update:
Help file enhancements
1.2.2 Update:
Fixed clipped Properties Screen
Fixed unused monitor slots 0
Fixed All Compatible Res modes
Click Monitor for Tooltip info
1.2.3 Update:
Fixed Make Shortcut check for Prgs 10-12
Fixed Wrong Working directory in Lnch
1.2.4 Update:
Fixed Shortcuts once more
1.2.5 Beta:
Fix WorkigDir_BackTo:
Kill Props on GoConfig
1.3.0 Update:
Fixed CmdLine active on lnk
Fixed Presets Deletion
Fixed help context not firing in Opt
Fixed wrong PrgChoice Prompt
Fixed Preset Names
Overhauled Update URL
Extended Help topics
Bug Fixes
Del hotkey: Feature or ...?
1.3.1 Update:
Versioning overhaul
Corrected PrgCanBeShortct
Fixed wrong Splash Image install
Check URL types
2.0 Update:
Removed bad variable assignments.
Upgrade old ini files.
Restart Admin on access error.
Re-integration of Resolve Shortcuts.
Handles Windows associations.
Min-Normal-Max Window launched Prgs.
Detect running Prgs on PrgLnch init.
Introducing Lnch Pad Slots.
GUI can be run from any monitor attached to desktop.
Batch Presets with Active Prgs can be removed.
Code & Help files through the rinser.
2.1 Update
Fixed selected Prgs in Batch Prg list.
Fixed cursor location on Prg cancel.
Fixed Properties & Splash postions on non-default monitor.
Match Batched Prgs on init detect.
Fixed certain Prgs not showing active on Preset select.
"List all compatible" selections disabled.
Fixed Lnch Pad Slots not loading.
Fixed various restart issues.
Revisited text input validation.
Added support for UNC paths.
Revamped Borderless.
2.2 Update
Support for drag in files to Options.
Gui layout revision for main form.
New LnchPad Setup for game mods.
Initialisation of single DOSBox game.
Fixed cursor repositioning post multi-monitor batch run.
Test run Prg resolution fixed on startup.
Unsupported resolutions in ini addressed.
Fixed file clean up on exit.
Fixed write to no-existent ini file.
Screensaver as resolved "-config" verb.
Fixed Ctrl-Alt-P repositioning.
Close Props in Ctrl-Alt-P reposition.
CTRL-Z retrieval in edit boxes.
Fixed monitor PID of active association.
Resize RH buttons.
Refactored Prg decomp.
Fixed LnchPad Slot list input issue.
Fixed SysWow64 redirection.
Fix Del key on IniSlots.
Fixed issues with Working Directory.
Fixed folder shortcuts in Properties.
Fixed folder shortcuts in test run.
Tooltip monitor info on Monitor Name click.
Fixed Del shortcut, "Resolve shortcut" revert to Nav.
Fixed Prg find file Error followed by version error.
New icon for PrgLnch.
Disable Change Res for Folder shortcuts & special links.
Command Line Version with console window to augment/replace gui version
Related: Issues at the Github repo. Requirements: Windows- (Mostly)
Download all files at Github
(Compiled form is recommended as running the script won't get the piccies or help file)
Re: Prglnch: Yet Another Game Launcher
Posted: 23 Mar 2017, 10:24
by SnowFlake
Looks great but i don't really know how to use it :/
Re: Prglnch: Yet Another Game Launcher
Posted: 23 Mar 2017, 22:36
by lmstearn
@SnowFlake: Thanks, yep, it was actually a bit buggy. The current iteration doesn't work well at all on other monitors. Looking at getting a new version up on the weekend.
The description in help "Getting Started" definitely has a wall-o-text feel to it. Perhaps a few pics in there to open it up some.
Re: Prglnch: Yet Another Game Launcher
Posted: 24 Mar 2017, 05:52
by SnowFlake
Thank you i cant wait until the weekend then good work
Re: Prglnch: Yet Another Game Launcher
Posted: 02 Feb 2018, 04:20
by lmstearn
It's been a bit of a bug Squishathon since the initial release, and in the interim have expanded the content in the bundled help file to ease a new subscriber into a relative feeling of familiarity with the workings of it.
1.3.1 is stable, enjoy.
Re: Prglnch: Yet Another Game Launcher
Posted: 27 May 2019, 09:25
by lmstearn
Version 2.0 up!
Spoiler
Removed bad variable assignments.
Upgrade old ini files.
Restart Admin on access error.
Re-integration of Resolve Shortcuts.
Handles Windows associations.
Min-Normal-Max Window launched Prgs.
Detect running Prgs on PrgLnch init.
Introducing Lnch Pad Slots.
GUI can be run from any monitor attached to desktop.
Batch Presets with Active Prgs can be removed.
Code & Help files through the rinser.
Re: Prglnch: Yet Another Game Launcher
Posted: 26 Jun 2019, 10:19
by lmstearn
Version 2.1 up!
Spoiler
Fixed selected Prgs in Batch Prg list.
Fixed cursor location on Prg cancel.
Fixed Properties & Splash postions on non-default monitor.
Match Batched Prgs on init detect.
Fixed certain Prgs not showing active on Preset select.
"List all compatible" selections disabled.
Fixed Lnch Pad Slots not loading.
Fixed various restart issues.
Revisited text input validation.
Added support for UNC paths.
Revamped Borderless.
Re: Prglnch: Yet Another Game Launcher
Posted: 29 Dec 2019, 07:46
by lmstearn
It looked like there was enough for version 3.0, but no, there had to be a tutu version first:
Spoiler
OP updated on the details.
Re: Prglnch: Yet Another Game Launcher
Posted: 27 May 2022, 01:11
by boksanns9
Is there any way to run this via COMMAND LINE? Without the GUI?
This would be invaluable to have.
So sort of functionality where you create a config in the gui and then run it via cmd.
Is there any way to run this via COMMAND LINE? Without the GUI?
This would be invaluable to have.
So sort of functionality where you create a config in the gui and then run it via cmd.
If its code is available and open source you should be able to strip its GUI. Good luck
Good idea, thanks! Put it on the wishlist in the OP. Feel free to create a fork.
The code is over at Github, and currently being finalised for a new release. Although no licence uploaded yet, it's open source-, will probably end up with something like MIT_Licence.txt sitting in there.
Re: Prglnch: Yet Another Game Launcher
Posted: 15 Nov 2022, 07:35
by lmstearn
Version 3.0 (Beta) up!
Spoiler
Implement Active Window Properties.
Provision for TES utilities.
Plus a stable of apprehended instablities.
Demo with two monitor rig where Skyrim files are located: (do forgive the Java Indonesian/beans backdrop acquired from some wallpaper share site sometime around the mid 90s- in the pipeline is a design for AHK beans- maybe a navy blue/teal affair - or something else!)
Music Credits Jeremy Soule, from The Northerner Diaries.
Demo with three monitor rig where Oblivion files are located:
Music credits to Matti Paalanen from the fantastic Celestial_Aeon_Project.
Re: Prglnch: Yet Another Game Launcher
Posted: 22 Dec 2022, 00:58
by lmstearn
3.1 up.
Spoiler
Correct hang on certain resolution sets.
Remove unnecessary resolution mismatch dialogs.
Fix reading of Skyrim (SSE) registry install key.
Updated help file.
Plus a tiny troupe of dishevelled oddities.