Little Big Mining Log - Miners Tool (OCR)

Discussion in 'Entropia Tools' started by Ido, Mar 11, 2011.

  1. Ido

    Ido

    Little Big Mining Log
    Mining tracking tool with OCR capability​

    Welcome to Little Big Mining Log

    The purpose of this tool is to help Miners track their claims. It performs image recognition on the mining claim found to record depth size type and position. The miner can then plot his data on top of a map so he can return again to the spots where mining was most lucky to them.

    With the most popular software out of commission post VU 10.0 I have took upon myself the task of providing a new feature rich tool to the miners of calypso. Development started on the 21st May 2010, with the closed beta period lasting until end of February. On 1st of March 2011 the public beta period begins.

    Visit the Little Big Mining Log website for more information and downloads: www.mininglog.com

    Releases:
    28/10/2011 Patch v0.9.2.0 Little Big Mining Log gets vocal:
    - She will read you all her stats
    - Added setting to disable auto screenshots
    - Added setting to disable the display of claim timers
    - Claim Timers will now be automatically depleted once you finish excavation
    - Screenshots will now be saved in folders by type/year/month/date
    - Tool will no longer take global screenshots if you dont enter your username

    21/10/2011 Patch v0.9.1.0 Adding the ET integration:
    - Added the possibility to feed ET with chat data and gather ET gift credits
    - Updated the map of Calypso with the new 3 areas - thanks Corey 'Onciest' Wray
    - Added a selector for .png/.jpg with quality for screenshots of Globals
    - Removed the unnecessary map Render loops to improve performance
    - Minipatches that fix the update process should take you up to version 0.9.1.7

    16/10/2011 PUBLIC BETA v0.9 - New Release with Statistics:
    - Added Statistics window for Claim Depth Distribution
    - Added functionality for Auto Capture of Screenshots for Globals, HOF, ATH, Discoveries and Skill Unlocks
    - Custom Delay settings for Auto Screenshot Capture (500ms default)
    - Added Timers on map for undepleted claims showing the time left for extraction
    - Added a bindable key setting for Depleting of closest claim to stop the counter
    - Tool windows will now remember their position and size (also a config setting)
    - Fixed color coding of Arkadia Claims
    - Fixed scanning of Tower Claims
    - Added additional help for 304 login error

    10/08/2011 Patch v0.8.2.0 Fixing the Auto Update Process:
    - Fixed issue affecting Windows XP users
    - Fixed updates done to the update program
    We kindly ask all users to redownload this full version and we apologize
    for any inconvinience and downtime post version 0.8. We hope all issues
    are resolved now if not please let us know at support@mininglog.com

    09/08/2011 Patch v0.8.1.0 Fixing the Auto Update Process:
    - Added seperate Updater.exe executable which will deal with downloading and upgrading the software version of your tool. It will also create a backup copy of your config file in case it gets overwriten (you should then copy the old values by hand leaving the new keys intact)
    - Added more search locations for settings-ce.cfg file
    - Added path in the config file to specify the location of the settings-ce.cfg file

    07/08/2011 PUBLIC BETA v0.8 - New Release with Auto Updater:
    - Added Auto Updater which will notify you of changes and upgrade your tool
    - Added Auto Update Setting in Tool Settings and Config file
    - Added Option to suppress Error messages for the remainder of the session
    - Added settings for integration with Entropia Tracker
    - Added an option to include your ET rank on your Signature
    - Added automatic game graphics settings test on tool startup
    - Upgraded the About dialog box
    - Increased the minimum distance from claim deed for scanning
    - Increased the constraints on OCR name matching
    - Increased the http timeout values for those with poor connection

    28/06/2011 Patch v0.7.1.0 - patch fixing following issues:
    - Fixed OCR claim reading errors occuring in VU 12.0

    06/06/2011 PUBLIC BETA v0.7 - New Release for Unknown Claims:
    - Added Resource Selection pop-up when scaning "Unknown" resource Deed
    - Added settings for Avatar Name Ranking and Dynamic Signature
    - Added settings for depth and location data sharing
    - Added missing location: Planet Arkadia
    - Added Arkadia specific resources

    11/05/2011 Patch v0.6.2.0 - patch fixing following issues:
    - Fixed "Error 0818" when playing in full screen mode and alt+tab-ing to map

    08/05/2011 Patch v0.6.1.0 - patch fixing following issues:
    - Added missing location to the mining tool: Hell

    01/05/2011 PUBLIC BETA v0.6 - New Release with Import and Export:
    - Import claims from CSV file from any source
    - Export your claims to share with friends
    - Filters for exporting claims to export only a subset
    - Export/Import your Drops and Runs when moving to another game station
    - Fixed color codes for Rocktropia specific Resources
    - Fixed date stamps for Success Screenshots

    05/04/2011 Patch v0.5.2.0 - patch fixing following issues:
    - Localization issue with color coding in some countries causing problems with the configuration file.
    You can now use:
    - full color names i.e. "White",
    - integer values i.e. "255, 255, 255"
    - Hexadecimal values i.e. "#FFFFFF"
    for color coding your claim deeds and player and drop colors.

    03/04/2011 Patch v0.5.1.0 - patch fixing following issues:
    - Localization issue with "," as the decimal separator in some countries causing problems with the configuration file

    03/04/2011 PUBLIC BETA v0.5 - New Release with Configuration File:
    - LittleBigMiningLog.exe.config fileholds all configuration parameters for the tool
    - The Map can now be set to appear always on top
    - Added Date and Time and Coord filters for Drops
    - Added Lines to the map showing Coord filter setting
    - The tool will now check if all files are present on startup
    - Added ScrollBar to Run Filter List
    - Fixed Claim reading post VU 11.9.0 changes
    - Fixed Labels for UI Icons
    - Fixed problem saving Sweetstuff screenshots

    09/03/2011 Patch v0.4.3.0 - patch fixing following issues:
    - Added Text Error Logs stored in Errors folder which you should submit for analysis
    - Added Error Codes to help you help us pinpoint and fix bugs that appear
    - Fixed errors introduced in the new Image recognition routines
    - Error screenshots will now be stored in PNG format to reduce file size

    06/03/2011 Patch v0.4.2.0 - patch fixing following issues:
    - Sweetstuff and Growth Molecules will be now correctly recognized
    - Improved the accuracy of Image Recognition - thanks Marie 'Zacariaz' T'pol
    - Using the log-out option no longer causes the application to crash
    - Fixed application stability during shutdown
    - Improved reliability of keybinds

    03/03/2011 Patch v0.4.1.1 - patch fixing following issues:
    - OutOfMemory exception sometimes caused by the Map window
    - Localization problem with "," as the decimal separator in some countries

    01/03/2011 PUBLIC BETA v0.4 - first beta release open to general public
    - Image Recognition and Claim Deed Scanning
    - Smooth running Map Interface - thanks Sarah 'Zap' Charlton
    - With Awesome Custom Maps - thanks Corey 'Onciest' Wray
    - With Advanced Filtering Options
    - Player position tracking on Map
    - Run tracking with simple hit ratio and cost statistics
    - Marking Drop areas to optimize mining spread
    - Hotkeys for operation without window focus

    This tool is for all of you, so your feedback is most welcome.
    Please share your ideas below.

    Best Regards
    Ido Sunrider
     
  2. khaos

    khaos DnB'addict

    Very interesting :)
    Maybe an idea for the future: make it an add-on, so you can see it in-game.
     
  3. Ido

    Ido

    Can you please explain what you mean by "add on" ?
     
  4. khaos

    khaos DnB'addict

    In most other games it is a little program that runs within the game's environment.
    This way it can extract things out of the executed code, and it's visible in-game.

    But I think entropia has no functionality for this :/
    You could also try to let entropia run within the program's environment or something like that, to keep the interface on top.

    EDIT: here you can see some add-ons for WoW: http://wow.curse.com/downloads/wow-addons/default.aspx
     
  5. Ido

    Ido

    Hi all,

    The main post has been updated with recent developments and updates that happened to the tool... i will try my best to keep this thread up to date from now on with each update

    Best Regards
    Ido Sunrider
     
  6. Ido

    Ido

    Hello all,

    Today we release a patch for the Little Big Mining Log:

    Current Release:
    28/06/2011 Patch v0.7.1.0 - patch fixing following issues:
    - Fixed OCR claim reading errors occuring in VU 12.0

    grab it here: www.mininglog.com

    Ido
     
  7. Ido

    Ido

    Dear All,

    We would like to inform everyone that we have signed up for a new e-mail service for the Mining Log.
    Send Grid will now be handling e-mail delivery and we hope no more delays will occur with activation or password change e-mails.

    Best Regards,
    Little Big Mining Log Team
     
  8. Ido

    Ido

    Hello all,

    Today we release a new version of the Little Big Mining Log:

    Current Release:
    07/08/2011 PUBLIC BETA v0.8 - New Release with Auto Updater:
    - Added Auto Updater which will notify you of changes and upgrade your tool
    - Added Auto Update Setting in Tool Settings and Config file
    - Added Option to suppress Error messages for the remainder of the session
    - Added settings for integration with Entropia Tracker
    - Added an option to include your ET rank on your Signature
    - Added automatic game graphics settings test on tool startup
    - Upgraded the About dialog box
    - Increased the minimum distance from claim deed for scanning
    - Increased the constraints on OCR name matching
    - Increased the http timeout values for those with poor connection

    grab it here: www.mininglog.com

    Best Regards
    Ido
     
  9. Ido

    Ido

    Hello all,

    Today we release a patch for the Little Big Mining Log:

    Current Release:
    09/08/2011 Patch v0.8.1.0 Fixing the Auto Update Process:
    - Added seperate Updater.exe executable which will deal with downloading and upgrading the software version of your tool. It will also create a backup copy of your config file in case it gets overwriten (you should then copy the old values by hand leaving the new keys intact)
    - Added more search locations for settings-ce.cfg file
    - Added path in the config file to specify the location of the settings-ce.cfg file

    grab it here: www.mininglog.com

    Ido
     
  10. Ido

    Ido

    Hello all,

    Today we release a patch for the Little Big Mining Log:

    Current Release:
    10/08/2011 Patch v0.8.2.0 Fixing the Auto Update Process:
    - Fixed issue affecting Windows XP users
    - Fixed updates done to the update program
    We kindly ask all users to redownload this full version and we apologize
    for any inconvinience and downtime post version 0.8. We hope all issues
    are resolved now if not please let us know at support@mininglog.com

    grab it here: www.mininglog.com

    Ido
     
  11. Ido

    Ido

    Hello all,

    Today we release a new version of the Little Big Mining Log:

    Current Release:
    16/10/2011 PUBLIC BETA v0.9 - New Release with Statistics:
    - Added Statistics window for Claim Depth Distribution
    - Added functionality for Auto Capture of Screenshots for Globals, HOF, ATH, Discoveries and Skill Unlocks
    - Custom Delay settings for Auto Screenshot Capture (500ms default)
    - Added Timers on map for undepleted claims showing the time left for extraction
    - Added a bindable key setting for Depleting of closest claim to stop the counter
    - Tool windows will now remember their position and size (also a config setting)
    - Fixed color coding of Arkadia Claims
    - Fixed scanning of Tower Claims
    - Added additional help for 304 login error

    grab it here: www.mininglog.com
    or have your LBML tool auto upgrade to the newest version

    Best Regards
    Ido
     
  12. Very good job! I'll try it
     
  13. Ido

    Ido

    Hello all,

    Today we release a patch for the Little Big Mining Log:

    Current Release:
    21/10/2011 Patch v0.9.1.0 Adding the ET integration:
    - Added the possibility to feed ET with chat data and gather ET gift credits
    - Updated the map of Calypso with the new 3 areas - thanks Corey 'Onciest' Wray
    - Added a selector for .png/.jpg with quality for screenshots of Globals
    - Removed the unnecessary map Render loops to improve performance
    - Minipatches that fix the update process should take you up to version 0.9.1.7

    grab it here: www.mininglog.com
    or have your LBML tool auto upgrade to the newest version

    Ido
     
  14. Ido

    Ido

    Hello all,

    Today we release a patch for the Little Big Mining Log:

    Current Release:
    28/10/2011 Patch v0.9.2.0 Little Big Mining Log gets vocal:
    - She will read you all her stats
    - Added setting to disable auto screenshots
    - Added setting to disable the display of claim timers
    - Claim Timers will now be automatically depleted once you finish excavation
    - Screenshots will now be saved in folders by type/year/month/date
    - Tool will no longer take global screenshots if you dont enter your username

    grab it here: www.mininglog.com
    or have your LBML tool auto upgrade to the newest version

    Ido
     
  15. Ido

    Ido

    Hello all,

    Today we release a patch for the Little Big Mining Log:

    Current Release:
    15/11/2012 Patch v0.9.3.0 New Automated Systems:
    - The tool will automatically track your position
    - The tool will automatically detect you making drops
    - The tool will automatically scan your claim deeds and update unknowns
    - Treasure hunting for arkadia added
    - Cyrene planet added
    - Fix for new claim deed layout
    - Fix for OCR memory leaks, with new tessa local server processes
    - Fix for claim saving delay, claims stored localy then synchronized to the server
    - Fix for long shutdown times and some graphics glitches
    - Full framework rework to allow better expansion options
    - Note: sorry for the dalay and October/November downtime... please enjoy!

    grab it here: www.mininglog.com
    or have your LBML tool auto upgrade to the newest version

    Ido
     
  16. I can't get the mapping system to work. I followed your installation guide and setup instructions to the T. Here is the error message.

    Unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit, the application will close immediately.
    Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

    The is what was under the Details section.

    See the end of this message for details on invoking
    just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

    ************** Exception Text **************
    System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
    at .OnPaint(PaintEventArgs )
    at System.Windows.Forms.Control.PaintWithErrorHandling(PaintEventArgs e, Int16 layer, Boolean disposeEventArgs)
    at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmPaint(Message& m)
    at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
    at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
    at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
    at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
    at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
    at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
    at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


    ************** Loaded Assemblies **************
    mscorlib
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5466 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
    ----------------------------------------
    LittleBigMiningLog
    Assembly Version: 0.9.3.2
    Win32 Version: 0.9.3.2
    CodeBase: file:///D:/Users/Carrick/Downloads/LBMLv0.9.3.0/LittleBigMiningLog.exe
    ----------------------------------------
    Protect
    Assembly Version: 1.0.6.7
    Win32 Version: 0.9.3.2
    CodeBase: file:///D:/Users/Carrick/Downloads/LBMLv0.9.3.0/LittleBigMiningLog.exe
    ----------------------------------------
    System.Windows.Forms
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5468 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
    ----------------------------------------
    System
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5467 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
    ----------------------------------------
    System.Drawing
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5467 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
    ----------------------------------------
    System.Configuration
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
    ----------------------------------------
    Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D
    Assembly Version: 1.0.2902.0
    Win32 Version: 9.05.132.0000
    CodeBase: file:///D:/Users/Carrick/Downloads/LBMLv0.9.3.0/Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.DLL
    ----------------------------------------
    System.Xml
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
    ----------------------------------------
    System.Runtime.Remoting
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll
    ----------------------------------------
    RemoteObjects
    Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
    CodeBase: file:///D:/Users/Carrick/Downloads/LBMLv0.9.3.0/RemoteObjects.DLL
    ----------------------------------------
    System.Web
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5456 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_32/System.Web/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Web.dll
    ----------------------------------------
    Microsoft.DirectX
    Assembly Version: 1.0.2902.0
    Win32 Version: 5.04.00.2904
    CodeBase: file:///D:/Users/Carrick/Downloads/LBMLv0.9.3.0/Microsoft.DirectX.DLL
    ----------------------------------------
    System.Data.SQLite
    Assembly Version: 1.0.66.0
    Win32 Version: 1.0.66.0
    CodeBase: file:///D:/Users/Carrick/Downloads/LBMLv0.9.3.0/System.Data.SQLite.DLL
    ----------------------------------------
    System.Data
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_32/System.Data/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Data.dll
    ----------------------------------------
    System.Transactions
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_32/System.Transactions/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Transactions.dll
    ----------------------------------------
    System.EnterpriseServices
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_32/System.EnterpriseServices/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.EnterpriseServices.dll
    ----------------------------------------

    ************** JIT Debugging **************
    To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
    application or computer (machine.config) must have the
    jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
    The application must also be compiled with debugging
    enabled.

    For example:

    <configuration>
    <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
    </configuration>

    When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
    will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
    rather than be handled by this dialog box.
     
  17. Ido

    Ido

    sorry but you provided too little info for me to help out..

    what version of the LBML are you running?
    what is your windows version?

    does this error happen every time or did it start appearing all of the sudden after some time of use?
    can you open the map etc and move it around without getting the error?

    what planet are you on?


    Ido
     
  18. I am using the latest version. I just downloaded it from your site earlier today.
     
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