MechCommander 2.0: Known Issues (303909)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MechCommander 2.0 1.0

This article was previously published under Q303909

SUMMARY

This article discusses known issues that you may experience with Microsoft MechCommander 2.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Issue 1

When you start MechCommander, you may receive the either of the following error messages:
Cannot find DirectInput functions
-or-
STOP: Cannot CreateNetLib
This behavior can occur if you choose not to restart your computer after you install MechCommander, and you then immediately attempt to start MechCommander.

Issue 2

When you use the MechCommander Editor, you may receive the following error message:
[ASSERT 0] No components in the purchase file.
This behavior occurs if you name your mission "Purchase01". You must select a different name in this case.

Issue 3

When you are playing a multiplayer game, you cannot download custom insignias, even though you could download them before.

The Unit Insignia list in Player Preferences (multiplayer) only displays the first 125 insignias. To clear old insignia files, remove them from the data\multiplayer\insignia folder.

Issue 4

If you are running Microsoft Windows 2000, you may receive the following error message:
Your system is low on virtual memory. Windows is increasing the size of your virtual memory paging file. During this process, memory requests for some applications may be denied.
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System, and then click the Advanced tab.
  3. Click Performance Options, and then click Change under Virtual Memory.
  4. Under Paging File Size for Selected Drive, change the initial size to 250 MB, change the maximum size to 500 MB, and then click Set.
  5. Click OK three times.

Issue 5

The IntelliPoint ClickLock feature conflicts with right-click mouse camera control.

When you adjusting camera perspective with the right mouse button, the ClickLock feature is engaged. To resolve this issue, turn off the ClickLock feature when you play MechCommander.The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/16/2005
Keywords:kbConfig kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbinfo kbsound KB303909