Unable to Select items from Object Palette

Yes, I understand the need to keep stressing it. I know for sure NILE is installed and the directory is set properly, not in the expansion directory. Everything else I can select and insert (buildings, decorations, vehicles, people, etc.) its only the Objects in the Objects Tab that I cant select. I've had this problem since way before I ever discovered Reality. It wont let me add emplaced weapons, the Iranian oil tanker, or the interior cargo ship (though the regular cargo ship found in Decorations in possible to add). Like i said, this problem has existed from the beginning, its not coming from any problem related to Reality, i could just use some help or explanation.

P.S. thanks for the shortcut for Copy/Paste

Last edited by Kiowa (2010-01-07 17:26:00)

ok, i deleted the files. when i restart open up NILE im asked to set the directory.

(C:)/Program Files/NovaLogic/Joint Operations Typhoon Rising

To my understanding, this is the mistake you're talking about, setting it in the same file. any other directory and NILE will never open, it just keeps asking me to set directory. where do i place it?

Your 'GAME folder' is the one with your JointOps.exe in, and the path you posted above looks like the default (but to be sure its actually there, its a simple job to check{use the windows key + E to have a browse for it, to confirm the path}), so if thats where your JointOps.exe file is that that should be correct.
When you click OK, you should get another window open, giving you the option of choosing one of your mods. IF, however you have NO mods (or they are not in the correct place), then this window will not open and it will use the default Typhoon Rising PFF files.

All the issues are typical of not having the file structure set up properly. Incidentally, can you post the paths of your JointOps .exe and your NILE.exe for reference.

It's what you do that makes you what you are, not what you say you do.  Going without, teaches you how to handle the disapointments in life, getting everything does not.  When confronted with a issue, use this philosophy. First time = could be an accident, Second time = it's coincidence, Third time = take enemy action.

You can host the images somewhere like Photobucket, and post the link here, or email them to me using the email link at the bottom left of my posts.

The top path you have posted is as expected (the path top your NILE configuration files)

The second is to the JO shortcut on you desktop, not a true path to your GAME FOLDER
I would have expected to see a default path for your GAME FOLDER to be something like:
"C:\Program Files\Novalogic\JointOperations"

Oh, btw, are you running vista?

It's what you do that makes you what you are, not what you say you do.  Going without, teaches you how to handle the disapointments in life, getting everything does not.  When confronted with a issue, use this philosophy. First time = could be an accident, Second time = it's coincidence, Third time = take enemy action.

Mmm....XP's a prettty sound OS.

Couple of questions:-

A. Can you see the file extensions of your files (i.e. usually three or four letters after the end of the filename) I'm trying to work out if you can tell at a glance whether a file is a txt, doc, html, etc

B. Have you re-installed NILE in the past. (i.e. when it didn't work in the past, did you try to fix by re-installing)

C. Which version of NILE are you using?

D. Do you use Oldmans NLH?

E. Can you place any of the items you mentioned, by using the Population Tool in NILE?

It's what you do that makes you what you are, not what you say you do.  Going without, teaches you how to handle the disapointments in life, getting everything does not.  When confronted with a issue, use this philosophy. First time = could be an accident, Second time = it's coincidence, Third time = take enemy action.

D. Yes that what I was referring to....do you use it?
E. That doesn't help did you try it several times?

Also:
F. Do you have any maintenance software (i.e. TuneUp Utilities 2010 or suchlike, there's a free trial avalable for 30 days)
I normally run TU after I've removed a program it removes any junk left in the registry, and allows a clean install.
G. Can I assume you are running the latest executable?

I asked about NLH, because OldMan has incorporated an modified version of NILE in it, so if you did use it you could use that facility (just a thought).

What I'd like to suggest, is that you re-install NILE in the following manner.
REMOVAL
A. Attempt to use Microsofts "Add remove Programs" to remove it, else just delete the nile.exe and all files in that folder (I'm assuming here, that NILE is in its own folder and NOT in the JO game folder) if you have installed NILE in the game folder, it'll never work.

B. Delete the NILE config files in "My documents" (as described/done previously)
C. Run a maintenance application to remove any remnants from the registry. (I would highly recommend TuneUp Utilities, I have been using it for years)

RE-INSTALL
A. NILE MUST be in its own folder, NOT in the game folder. ( I put mine in a totally separate folder, so if I want to re-install the JO, theres no problem with dumping folders)

B. Install NILE in the usual way.
C. set you Resource Directory, & test.

Obviously you don't have to do any of this, if you're happy as you are, leave it.

It's what you do that makes you what you are, not what you say you do.  Going without, teaches you how to handle the disapointments in life, getting everything does not.  When confronted with a issue, use this philosophy. First time = could be an accident, Second time = it's coincidence, Third time = take enemy action.

Thats Ok, I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help, but its difficult using this method. Usually as long as both parties persevere, then the problem should get solved, btw, did you update NILE using NLH?

Mmm....No, and I know what you mean, I often have a quick browse (using the link at the top of this forum {i.e. Worldwide Conquest}) to see whats on or whos playing, but theres virtually no choice.  We've shyed away from running one, as to do it properly is real hard work.  If it isn't closely monitored, you end up with what you just described.

It's what you do that makes you what you are, not what you say you do.  Going without, teaches you how to handle the disapointments in life, getting everything does not.  When confronted with a issue, use this philosophy. First time = could be an accident, Second time = it's coincidence, Third time = take enemy action.