[Release/Guide] Maplestory GUI Client Launcher

Basically, this is a launcher for your client, rather than just have a BAT file, it makes an actual visual launcher. It also connects to your website to display updates.

Note: I'll probably update this guide with more customization features eventually.

All credits to myself :3
Please ignore the video in the corner, I was watching I Hate My 30's xD

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Required Programs:
Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition: Download[X]

Basic Building:

I'm assuming you know at least some coding language.

First, download Visual Basic 2008 if you haven't already. Then, open the source code file.

On the screen, you should see the following:

http://i36.tinypic.com/raq2d2.png

To set up the launcher, click on the first headline that says YourMS Private Server. Then, go into your properties window and find the text field. Change that to whatever You'd like. It will update that area ;)

Next, click on the largest white area on there and under properties, find the URL field. Change that to the area on your site you want that window to display(You can use some simple scripts included in the folder).

Do that for the next boxes, make sure you have scripts there~!

After that, double click the Play button and change the "launchserver.bat" to whatever the name of your BAT Launcher is. It'll launch your server without displaying the BAT.
NOTE: If this is for a client that does not require a BAT to launch, change the line

Code:

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Shell("launchserver.bat", AppWinStyle.Hide)

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to

Code:

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Shell("ServerClient.exe", AppWinStyle.MaximizedFocus)

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and change the ServerClient.exe to the name of your client

After that, you can compile it (SHIFT + 11) and it should be good.

If you want to customize it further, play around with Visual Basic, it's a pretty easy application to use.

I am also able to do customized launchers and launchers with more content for those who'd like. Simply PM me and we'll discuss ;)

Include the exe file in the "Release" folder with your downloads section and you'll be good to go!

Awesome :]

Been a few of these but it looks nice! Thanks

Looks good, nice

lol this will be useful to poeple

Thanks for a feedback, updated a small section for if you don't need a BAT to launch ;)

oh thanks!!!

I can't download Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition...
i guess the server is down???

i want the launcher so badly tho...

It's not a server, it's microsoft, lol xD

Maybe I should find a direct download...

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Originally Posted by og.Lios

It's not a server, it's microsoft, lol xD

Maybe I should find a direct download...

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I meant the host
I think....

Pretty good,there are many out already.

Oh,and a suggestion:

Make something for the server name...

I think it should be like...
Add:

Code:

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Dim serverName As String = "YourMS"

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After

Code:

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Public Class Form1

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Then add

Code:

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    Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load
        Label1.Text = serverName + " Private Server"
    End Sub

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and change:

Code:

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Shell("launchserver.bat", AppWinStyle.Hide)

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To:

Code:

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Shell(serverName & ".bat", AppWinStyle.Hide)

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It should work,and it should be simple.

And you can add something for colors,like:

Code:

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Dim bgColor As Color = Color.Aqua

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(The bold part is where you can edit).

And then on Form_load event,add:

Code:

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Me.BackColor = bgColor

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You can also do the same thing for font colors,but instead of adding

Code:

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Me.BackColor = bgColor

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just add:

Code:

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Me.ForeColor = textColor

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(Don't forget to define textColor)
That's all,if you need my help,feel free to PM me.

rlease a few times this looks ok .. not bad m,an keep it up

SEXY RELEASE! I AM SO USING THIS FOR MY SERVER :3. I LOVE YUUU! NO HOMO!

~ Joren.

Release before a few times but good job :)

oo not bad this actually nice xD with a bit more "visual" it will look great. Add an XML patcher too lol xDxD