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[CrankkDatJFel]

Minecraft Version/Mod Switcher (MVMS)
Created by Jared Feldman aka: CrankkDatJFel



About / Info:
MVMS is a powerful piece of software that allows you to switch between different versions of Minecraft.  MVMS can also be used to save Mods you have installed into your .minecraft folder.

This is the first software development project I have done and I am committed to the developtment of this program and I will be taking your suggestions and advice very seriously.  Please do not hesitate to reply honestly!

Screenshots:

Spoiler:

How to Use:
Creating Your Collection Of Profiles
1.  Start with a clean version of the latest Minecraft software.
2.  Save a Mod Profile so you can always revert back to a clean state.
3.  Install desired mods in .minecraft folder as you normally would.
4.  Save a Mod Profile so you can always switch back to these mods as you please.
5.  Load your clean state and repeat steps 3 and 4.

Load a desired Mod Profile
1.  Close Minecraft.
2.  Click on the desired Mod Profile in the list box.
3.  Click Load Mod Profile
4.  Run Minecraft

Download
1.1.0
minecraftVersionModSwitcher-1.1.0.exe

Version Information:
1.1.0

Spoiler:

- fixed windows XP launch bug
- cleaned up exact positioning code
- added tooltips to hover over buttons

1.0.0 - First Release

Spoiler:

- added current profile
- added load profile
- added remove profile
- "MVMSProfiles" folder created in same directory as exe
- will not run if you do not have minecraft installed
- added loading screens to tell when copying has finished
- added check for saving duplicate names
- more unlisted

Bugs:
If you find a bug please reply in this thread and make sure you type what you did and if you can make it happen again.
- Progress bars are still going when "Done" pops up.

Future Updates:
- Mod Profile Information Screen
- Launch Minecraft Button

FAQ:
Q: I found a bug, what do I do?
A: Please reply in this thread and make sure you type what you did and if you can make it happen again.

Q: Is MVMS distributing past copies of Minecraft?
A: No, MVMS only works if you have Minecraft installed and only contains Mod Profiles defined by the user.

Server Info:

[Ultimate172]

Looks VERY nice. Good job! +1

[TeachMeHow]

Nice !
+Rep'd!

[Socksnbox]

A lot like Magic Launcher! But not bad at all! 1+

[living4theday258]

this seems very useful thanks

[nearbeer]

I like it crank!

[CrankkDatJFel]

Thanks for all the positive feedback everyone.  Let me know any features you would like to see in future updates.

[PatrickFreed]

Supported by Freeds Universe SMP.  

[CrankkDatJFel]

Hey guys added a video!  Check out my program!

[Jasspeerr97]

Hey Jared,
I have a problem with your tool..
Whenever I try to run the .exe i downloaded, a message pops up: You do not have a .minecraft folder in your %appdata%. This program is not useful to you without Minecraft installed.
I definitely have a .minecraft folder in my Application Data.
Could you help me out with this one? Because I have no idea what to do..

Thanks in advance, Jasper.

Oh and this is for you!

[CrankkDatJFel]

Hey Jasspeerr97, thanks for the reply.

This is happening because the program is looking in a very specific directory for a .minecraft folder.  It basically says...

Is there a folder existing called ".minecraft" with the directory called "*\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft" with * being your home directory for your PC?  If there isn't, then don't run the program, but if there is then this person has Minecraft installed and we'll be able to function.

So the problem is the program is not finding a .minecraft folder within your "\AppData\Roaming\".

Can you go to your .minecraft folder --> right click --> properties --> and copy and paste the "Location" of your .minecraft folder.

Thanks, Jared

[Jasspeerr97]

CrankkDatJFel, on 25 March 2012 - 05:11 PM, said:

Hey Jasspeerr97, thanks for the reply.

This is happening because the program is looking in a very specific directory for a .minecraft folder.  It basically says...

Is there a folder existing called ".minecraft" with the directory called "*\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft" with * being your home directory for your PC?  If there isn't, then don't run the program, but if there is then this person has Minecraft installed and we'll be able to function.

So the problem is the program is not finding a .minecraft folder within your "\AppData\Roaming\".

Can you go to your .minecraft folder --> right click --> properties --> and copy and paste the "Location" of your .minecraft folder.

Thanks, Jared

Hello again Jared,

This is the location of my .minecraft folder.
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data.

There really is a .minecraft folder because I can play minecraft 1.2.4.
If there was no .minecraft folder, I wouldn't be able to use it I guess.


Im using windows XP, not windows 2007, if that might make a difference.

Thanks again, Jasper

[CrankkDatJFel]

Jasspeerr97, on 26 March 2012 - 01:54 PM, said:

Hello again Jared,

This is the location of my .minecraft folder.
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data.

There really is a .minecraft folder because I can play minecraft 1.2.4.
If there was no .minecraft folder, I wouldn't be able to use it I guess.


Im using windows XP, not windows 2007, if that might make a difference.

Thanks again, Jasper

Jasper, I have figured out the issue!

The reason this is happening is because I was specifically looking at a directory intended for Windows 7 and because you are on XP it is not finding the correct folder.

I already have a fix for it and I will release an update that will work for XP in the next few days!

EDIT: UPDATED!  Please let me know if the XP bug is fixed!

Thank you very much,
Jared

[Jasspeerr97]

CrankkDatJFel, on 26 March 2012 - 10:34 PM, said:

Jasper, I have figured out the issue!

The reason this is happening is because I was specifically looking at a directory intended for Windows 7 and because you are on XP it is not finding the correct folder.

I already have a fix for it and I will release an update that will work for XP in the next few days!

EDIT: UPDATED!  Please let me know if the XP bug is fixed!

Thank you very much,
Jared

Hello Jared!

It works now!
Thank you for fixing it!
I am looking forward to use it. This mod should be more known!
I'm glad I could help!

Jasper.

Ps. Probably found another buggy thing. When I download it, Google Chrome thinks it's malware.
But I checked the file with my Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware virus scanner, it doesnt find any viruses.
So maybe that's something to work on in the future? I don't know if you can help that. But thanks anyway .

[rang3ramhard]

Oh this ting is WOW good tanks alot.

[CrankkDatJFel]

You're welcome.  Enjoy.

[CrankkDatJFel]

Shame-filled-bump.

[Vat_King]

I have this anti-virus program that keeps deleting the downloaded file. It's called Norton. Do you think that there is there any way that I could get around this? This looks like a useful program and I would love to use it.