looter 10 Posted May 6, 2013 Is there any way to tell SteamCMD to download the development branch version of ArmA 3? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bearbison 10 Posted May 10, 2013 I can get the stable branch fine but can't seem to figure out how to get the dev build, anyone managed to get it yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chortles 263 Posted May 10, 2013 No idea re: SteamCMD, but normally through the Steam client you right-click Arma 3 Alpha, click Properties, click the Betas tab, and choose Development build from the drop-down menu before clicking OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master85 1 Posted May 10, 2013 app_update 107410 -beta development should work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.kju 3245 Posted May 10, 2013 https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bearbison 10 Posted May 11, 2013 @Master85, thanks but unfortunately didn't work as posted, it was similar to what I had tried since there is no separate appid for the development branch that I could find. However I have eventually got it working with a slight tweak. To run the development branch through SteamCMD use the following: steamcmd +login <username> <password> +force_install_dir c:\path\to\install\folder\ +app_update "107410 -beta development" validate +quit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xyberviri 1 Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) I saw there was some talk about this on dedicated server chat group so i decided to post it here: this is a script to update multiple servers on the same pc Download SteamCMD, unzip it and then make a file called "paths.txt", in it place something to the following, which is the location of your arma 3 servers, no spaces d:\arma3server1 e:\arma3server2 f:\arma3server3 This will download and install arma 3, 3 times because im too lazy to rewrite it to download it once and then copy it 2 times, some one can modify the for loop and change it to a xcopy command then repost it here, *hint hint*. if you only have 1 server or only want to run one server then only put 1 line in the paths.txt @ECHO OFF SET STEAMUN=USERNAME SET STEAMPW=PASSWORD SET ARMABRANCH=107410 -beta development FOR /f %%X IN (paths.txt) DO ( steamcmd.exe +login %STEAMUN% %STEAMPW% +force_install_dir "%%X" +app_update "%ARMABRANCH%" validate +quit ) pause I don't use fire daemon so i will be unable to help you with that in detail, however this is what i could gather You will need to add the commands to start/stop the service while the script is running, those commands should be the following: %FIREDAEMON% --stop <service> %FIREDAEMON% --start <service> Be Advised that you need to run fire daemon with elevated privileges in order to use it to its full capability, you should read its manual and help pages for further information located here: http://www.firedaemon.com/manual/ http://www.firedaemon.com/manual/index.html?WindowsVista Alternative version 1: Single server instance @ECHO OFF SET STEAMUN=steamusernamehere SET STEAMPW=steampwhere SET ARMASVRPATH=d:\Arma3svr SET ARMABRANCH=107410 -beta development steamcmd.exe +login %STEAMUN% %STEAMPW% +force_install_dir "%ARMASVRPATH%" +app_update "%ARMABRANCH%" validate +quit Alternative version 2(untested): with fire daemon CLI commands: @ECHO OFF SET STEAMUN=steamusernamehere SET STEAMPW=steampwhere SET ARMASVRPATH=d:\Arma3svr SET ARMABRANCH=107410 -beta development SET FDSERVICE=mya3server %FIREDAEMON% --stop %FDSERVICE% steamcmd.exe +login %STEAMUN% %STEAMPW% +force_install_dir "%ARMASVRPATH%" +app_update "%ARMABRANCH%" validate +quit %FIREDAEMON% --start %FDSERVICE% If this does not work then you might need to run it like so(untested): @ECHO OFF SET STEAMUN=steamusernamehere SET STEAMPW=steampwhere SET ARMASVRPATH=d:\Arma3svr SET ARMABRANCH=107410 -beta development SET FDSERVICE=mya3server cmd.exe /c %FIREDAEMON% --stop %FDSERVICE% steamcmd.exe +login %STEAMUN% %STEAMPW% +force_install_dir "%ARMASVRPATH%" +app_update "%ARMABRANCH%" validate +quit cmd.exe /c %FIREDAEMON% --start %FDSERVICE% If for some reason there isn't enough time between the shutting the service down and the install then try the following(untested): @ECHO OFF SET STEAMUN=steamusernamehere SET STEAMPW=steampwhere SET ARMASVRPATH=d:\Arma3svr SET ARMABRANCH=107410 -beta development SET FDSERVICE=mya3server cmd.exe /c %FIREDAEMON% --stop %FDSERVICE% ping -n 30 127.0.0.1 steamcmd.exe +login %STEAMUN% %STEAMPW% +force_install_dir "%ARMASVRPATH%" +app_update "%ARMABRANCH%" validate +quit cmd.exe /c %FIREDAEMON% --start %FDSERVICE% "FDSERVICE=mya3server" is specific to what ever you named your arma 3 service when creating it with fire daemon. I have not tested with Fire Daemon because i do not use it, please let me know if any thing needs to be edited or removed. Tip: multiple physical servers can be updated so long as you have admin access to the server and its admin share is enabled. However i would recommend writing your own script that pushes out the files to your other servers from a central distribution point. ie the ("\\servername\c$\path") Tip2: use psexec alternatively to include username/passwords when running admin commands, even if its on the same machine to bypass uac prompts. Edited May 12, 2013 by xyberviri fixed typo in code Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.kju 3245 Posted May 12, 2013 Set setampw=password => set steampw=password Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xyberviri 1 Posted May 12, 2013 oh duh my bad, dang those late nights, my coffee still needs to kick in. thanks much Kju Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PULARITHA 10 Posted May 19, 2013 anyone have a problem with the command "107410 -beta development" for dev build? SteamCMD only download the regular build :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terox 316 Posted May 19, 2013 anyone have a problem with the command "107410 -beta development" for dev build? SteamCMD only download the regular build :( if you are applying this line directly and manually into the steamcmd console, omit the quotation marks, eg 107410 -beta development validate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bearbison 10 Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) Just finished running it on my machine without issues, also note that after getting annoyed at having to download a shed load of data every time when swapping between the stable and development builds thought it about time to find a solution. Using a variation on the solution that I figured out for the servers. Stable build: Leave STEAM as normal to download and run the stable build. Development build Using a separate install for the Dev build which is best not located in your STEAM folders. Download SteamCMD and extract somewhere e.g. C:\SteamCMD Create a new folder for the dev build e.g. C:\ArmA3Dev Create and then run a bat file to install/update the Dev build e.g. Update.bat with the contents C:\SteamCMD\steamcmd +login <username> <password> +force_install_dir c:\ArmA3Dev\ +app_update "107410 -beta development" validate +quit You may need to enter a Steam guard code that will be emailed to you when you run this file for the first time. Create a shortcut to this new arma3.exe and play Edited May 19, 2013 by BearBison Added steps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PULARITHA 10 Posted May 20, 2013 today with the new update "0.59", steamCMD download the devbuild. settings are the same as last time! @ECHO OFF SET STEAMUN=name SET STEAMPW=password SET ARMABRANCH=107410 -beta development FOR /f %%X IN (paths.txt) DO ( steamcmd.exe +login %STEAMUN% %STEAMPW% +force_install_dir "%%X" +app_update "%ARMABRANCH%" validate +quit ) pause or steamcmd +login name password +force_install_dir C:\servers\arma3server1\ +app_update "107410 -beta development" validate +quit when i change my batch file now to "+app_update "107410" validate", steamcmd dont download the regular build! whats wrong with steamcmd or me :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinsman 10 Posted May 25, 2013 Is there a way to add this to my startup.bat file, so that it checks for updates each time the server starts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terox 316 Posted May 26, 2013 seems the steam update is broken, all you can currently get is the Stable 0.58 version regardless of the branch version you are trying to download Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bearbison 10 Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Still works with a bit of modifications to the old method I posted. Of course would be so much easier if there was a seperate SteamAppID for the Dev version. Stable build: Leave STEAM as normal to download and run the stable build. Development build Using a separate install for the Dev build. Download SteamCMD and extract somewhere e.g. C:\SteamCMD Create a new folder for the dev build e.g. C:\Steam\steamapps\common\ArmA3Dev Create and then run a bat file to install/update the Dev build e.g. Update.bat with the contents C:\SteamCMD\steamcmd +login <username> <password> +force_install_dir C:\Steam\steamapps\common\ArmA3Dev\ +app_update "107410 -beta development" validate +quit You may need to enter a Steam guard code that will be emailed to you when you run this file for the first time. Swapping between builds: To swap between the builds Disable the auto update option for the game, in Steam library right-click the game > properties > updates tab and change the option to Do not automatically update this game Rename the stable folder to Arma 3 old and rename the DEV folder to Arma 3 Launch and play as normal but in the DEV version To swap back just reverse the last few steps :) Also had an issue on a previous update for one of my clients, on further investigation managed to fix it by going into the folder with a HEX name and editing the file appmanifest_107410.acf section "UserConfig" to read "UserConfig" { "betakey" "development" } It was missing the critical line for some reason Edited May 27, 2013 by BearBison Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
columdrum 11 Posted May 27, 2013 It's: "+app_update 107410 -beta development" Not: +app_update "107410 -beta development" and: "+app_update 107410 -beta" for stable branch. At least for me that works a lot better, and never fails to change between stable and development Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terox 316 Posted May 27, 2013 It's: "+app_update 107410 -beta development" Not: +app_update "107410 -beta development" wrapping the quotation marks around the entire +app_update....... eg "+app_update 107410 -beta" "+app_update 107410 -beta development" seems to be far more resilient. Thx for that find mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterthanlight 10 Posted June 2, 2013 (edited) I am still a little confused here... I am running the .61 on my client. I have the dev build selected on my server. I have created the 3 virtual servers and their own paths. I see my server version is .59. I have added "+app_update 107410 -beta development" to the steam_appid.txt file in each server instance to try to get them to run the dev build. It does not seem to bump them. What am I missing here? After troubleshooting, I found that my "core" install is running .61. What files exactly do I need to copy to update the virtuals to the right version? Edited June 2, 2013 by fasterthanlight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
columdrum 11 Posted June 3, 2013 this thread its about SteamCMD: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD And "+app_update 107410 -beta development" its something you add to the commandline not steam_appid.txt O_o. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terox 316 Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) After troubleshooting, I found that my "core" install is running .61. What files exactly do I need to copy to update the virtuals to the right version? Copy all of them and overwrite any existing The core files and folders you need to copy over are Addons\ DirectX\ Dll\ Dta\ ijl15.dll msvcr100.dll PhysX3_x86.dll PhysX3Common_x86.dll PhysX3Cooking_x86.dll PhysX3Gpu_x86.dll Steam.dll steam_api.dll steamclient.dll tier0_s.dll unicows.dll vstdlib_s.dll arma3server.exe steam_appid.txt If your various servers are running different -profiles MpMissions 3rd party addons Configs Bandwidth settings Then do not copy the following folders or files Users Keys\ MPMissions\ ******.cfg anything else, log files, ****.rpt, any additional ***.txt other than steam_appid.txt'= 3rd party mod folders etc do not need copying Edited June 3, 2013 by Terox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom_48_97 523 Posted July 20, 2015 Each Arma 3 branch is fully independent, therefore, each requires the entire content, otherwise, there would be a high risk that it simply doesn't work, so, yes, it's normal that it redownloads the entire game. Regarding the command line, it's: steamcmd +login <username> <password> +force_install_dir c:\path\to\install\folder\ +app_update 107410 -beta legacy -betapassword Arma3Legacy146 validate +logout +quit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites