Description

WHAT IS LAUNCH MANAGER

Launch Manager is a program designed to simplify the loading and execution of applications in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Here is a detailed explanation of its key features:

* Add, remove, and modify programs that will execute when MSFS is loading.
* Create custom profiles.
* Export, import, and create backups for easy recovery in case of any issues.
* Set a time delay to start specific programs.
* Applications can be minimized or have their main window closed after a specified time.
(Some programs will close completely if you close their main window)
* Automatically close the applications when MSFS exits.

You can choose whether you want a program to run with Launch Manager or MSFS (exe.xml).

To add a new application, you can use the add button or drag & drop the applications into Launch Manager (even shortcuts).
To change the load order, simply drag the applications in the list.

HOW IT WORKS

When you open Launch Manager, it displays the applications from the 'exe.xml' file and creates a backup (if none exists).
(The 'exe.xml' file is used by Microsoft Flight Simulator to load custom modules and programs during startup)

When you add a new application, if you select to run it from MSFS, it is added to the 'exe.xml' file. If, on the other hand, you select to run it from Launch Manager, the route to the "LM.exe" file and a unique identifier for the application are added to the 'exe.xml' file.

"LM.exe" is the program that runs the applications with the established settings (delay start, minimize, etc.) and will remain open until MSFS is closed if the "Close when MSFS exits" option is set.

If you want to change the program profile without opening Launch Manager, you must first create the profiles you want. Then create a shortcut to Launch Manager using the profile name in quotes as a parameter.

(Example: "C:\Launch Manager.exe" "Profile 1")

NOTES

If an application does not minimize or close the main window, try increasing the delay time to 20 seconds or so. The window handle must be created before it can be minimized or closed.

DISCLAIMER

I created this program for my personal use, but I decided to share it in case it can be useful to others
I am not responsible if your computer decides to go up in flames, explode, implode, or spontaneously combust.
Use Launch Manager at your own risk.

Changelog Version 1.2

Improved (slightly) the detection system for the 'exe.xml' file.
Added settings to select 'exe.xml'.
Added settings to save window position and size.
Now accepts shortcuts (.lnk).
Minor fixes.

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Thegamerpro0094

about 1 year ago

The exe is not recognized by Microsoft .net framework error message

See the end of this message for details on how to invoke Just-In-Time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.IO.IOException: The specified file could not be encrypted.

at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
at System.IO.File.InternalCopy(String sourceFileName, String destFileName, Boolean overwrite, Boolean checkHost)
in LaunchManager.FMenu.FMenu_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
in System.EventHandler.Invoke(Object sender, EventArgs e)
in System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
in System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
in System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
in System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
in System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
in System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

************* Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
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Microsoft.VisualBasic
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Codebase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/v4.0_10.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
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************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable Just In Time (JIT) debugging, the configuration file for this application or machine (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:

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exceptions will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the machine instead of being handled through the dialog box.

luisxv2k

about 1 year ago

App still not working!
It don´t load some configured programs, for example: '.cmd' and '.bat' files.

marlos

over 1 year ago

A very useful and valuable app that solves everything in the fastest way, giving the user complete control. Thank you very much.

jazzmanPL

over 1 year ago

App is not working

CoolGunS

over 1 year ago

Looking for one for MSFS 2024, are you going to be the first?

izzi311

over 1 year ago

Now that MSFS2024 is released, can you update your app to work with 2024? Or does it work with it already?

Mughug

over 1 year ago

Can run the exe directly and create a profile but cannot use a shortcut to activate the profile. Launch Manager does not seem to react to using the profile name in quotes as a parameter.

For example - Setting up Launch Manager.exe to C:\ and create/save a profile called "Profile 1". Then using the shortcut ("C:\Launch Manager.exe" "Profile 1") as described in your instructions seems to nothing.

Seems unusual to just use a parameter enclosed in ""

Any ideas?

sergiofcel

almost 2 years ago

This software for MSFS2024 would be a sight to behold. No show, it would be a luxury.

efsenable

almost 2 years ago

Hi, i've been using your amazing software Launch Manager 1.2 for years. Any chance you could update it for 2024, please ?

ralmav

almost 2 years ago

Microsoft .NET Framework error.
Die angegebene Datei konnte nicht verschlüsselt werden

MattGeb

about 2 years ago

Works great, thank you!
Is it possible to add an "up"- and "down"-button and equivalent popup menu items to change the start order?

Kobayashi82Author

almost 2 years ago

A bit too late, but you can drag and drop to change the order

Hamish100

about 2 years ago

The program stays minimized so cant edit anything

Kobayashi82Author

almost 2 years ago

First time i see that happens... When MSFS 2024 comes out, probably i will update the program. But for now it is abandoned for quite some time

efsenable

over 2 years ago

Hi,

can you please help me out ? I run the program and it just stays minimized...

efsenable

over 2 years ago

great addon - thank you so much !

albanvn

almost 3 years ago

Can you add a folder option along the ML options: the folder where to execute the program...There is a work around (creating a .batch file and do a cd before launching the executable) but it's fastidious...Anyway many thanks for your useful tool !

Sikorsky77

about 3 years ago

This piece of software seems clearly interesting , but i have a msg box telling me that "the file cannot be encrypted" with below a long log list
if i click on continue , i can create a list of software to launch, but it is lost when i exit Launch Manager
it's a shame for me because it is something i need to have
i will keep focus on , maybe the next version will run for me

SpaceBug

about 3 years ago

How do I launch an iso image?
PJ

MSFS 2020MSFS 2024

Launch Manager

Name: Launch Manager
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Rating: 3.6 (9 reviews)
Author: Kobayashi82

Launch Manager simplifies program loading and execution in Microsoft Flight Simulator. It allows users to manage program loading, create custom profiles, and export/import backups for easy recovery. Launch Manager offers a time delay option to start specific programs and an option to automatically close a program when MSFS is exited. Adding programs is easy with the drag and drop feature.

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Improved (slightly) the detection system for the 'exe.xml' file. Added settings to select 'exe.xml'. Added settings to save window position and size. Now accepts shortcuts (.lnk). Minor fixes.

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