crashes on database update

[balin453]

I just wanted to say that I was having the same issues with the"parameter is not valid" message.  I updated with the beta files and it's running without a hitch.  Thank you!

[SegaDoesWhatNintenDont]

I see. Well, yes. With "screenscraper" and "show preview" enabled Runway updates for about 10 seconds and then just closes. No warning. And unfortunately no saving the update progress, thus starting from scratch the next time. Also: I don't see any preview images.

[mgalaxy]

Those error are handled and can't make Runway crash! (they indicate the the distant XML file is corrupted)
You tell me that Runway crashes and quit!? (without any other message or window?)

[SegaDoesWhatNintenDont]

Sure.

Here's the last entries. Let me know if you need more..

Time: 01.02.2019 06:09:23
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XML read error on URL: http://www.screenscraper.fr/api/jeuInfos.php?devid=mgalaxy&devpassword=************&softname=mgalaxy&output=xml&systemeid=64&romtype=rom&romnom=Seelenturm.lha
Message: Ungültige Daten auf Stammebene. Zeile 1, Position 1.
StackTrace:    bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Throw(Exception e)
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Throw(String res, String arg)
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.ParseRootLevelWhitespace()
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.ParseDocumentContent()
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Read()
   bei System.Xml.XmlLoader.Load(XmlDocument doc, XmlReader reader, Boolean preserveWhitespace)
   bei System.Xml.XmlDocument.Load(XmlReader reader)
   bei System.Xml.XmlDocument.Load(Stream inStream)
   bei (MainWindow , String )
Source: System.Xml
TargetSite: Void Throw(System.Exception)
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Time: 01.02.2019 06:09:33
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XML read error on URL: http://www.screenscraper.fr/api/jeuInfos.php?devid=mgalaxy&devpassword=************&softname=mgalaxy&output=xml&md5=B2F95CA92EB058098EFD818706207E0F&systemeid=64&romtype=rom&romnom=Sensible Soccer Bulldog Blighty.lha&romtaille=170770
Message: Ungültige Daten auf Stammebene. Zeile 1, Position 1.
StackTrace:    bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Throw(Exception e)
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Throw(String res, String arg)
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.ParseRootLevelWhitespace()
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.ParseDocumentContent()
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Read()
   bei System.Xml.XmlLoader.Load(XmlDocument doc, XmlReader reader, Boolean preserveWhitespace)
   bei System.Xml.XmlDocument.Load(XmlReader reader)
   bei System.Xml.XmlDocument.Load(Stream inStream)
   bei (MainWindow , String )
Source: System.Xml
TargetSite: Void Throw(System.Exception)
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Time: 01.02.2019 06:09:33
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XML read error on URL: http://www.screenscraper.fr/api/jeuInfos.php?devid=mgalaxy&devpassword=************&softname=mgalaxy&output=xml&systemeid=64&romtype=rom&romnom=Sensible Soccer Bulldog Blighty.lha
Message: Ungültige Daten auf Stammebene. Zeile 1, Position 1.
StackTrace:    bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Throw(Exception e)
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Throw(String res, String arg)
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.ParseRootLevelWhitespace()
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.ParseDocumentContent()
   bei System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Read()
   bei System.Xml.XmlLoader.Load(XmlDocument doc, XmlReader reader, Boolean preserveWhitespace)
   bei System.Xml.XmlDocument.Load(XmlReader reader)
   bei System.Xml.XmlDocument.Load(Stream inStream)
   bei (MainWindow , String )
Source: System.Xml
TargetSite: Void Throw(System.Exception)
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[mgalaxy]

Aha. When I disable the preview I don't have the crashes anymore. Enabling preview makes the scraper crash after 5 or so roms or right after getting the info every time.

That shouldn't crash at all!
Could you please do me a favor and run Runway until it crashes, then send me the file 'mGalaxy_Runway_Log.txt' (or copy/paste its content here)
You'll find this file inside the main mGalaxy folder. This file is renewed each time Runway starts, so it is important to get its content once Runway has crashed!
Thanks

[SegaDoesWhatNintenDont]

Aha. When I disable the preview I don't have the crashes anymore. Enabling preview makes the scraper crash after 5 or so roms or right after getting the info every time.

But at least now I have a working solution, thank you very much!

[SegaDoesWhatNintenDont]

Awesome, thank you! I'll give it a try!

[mgalaxy]

I tried just copying those images over to my mGalaxy folder structure, but they don't show up in the front end. Is there something I could try?

The images should be dropped to the folder you've specified in mGalaxy_Runway to receive snaps (or logos,covers, ...)
By the way, there's an update to fix the problems while scraping media here: http://www.mgalaxy.com/forum/index.php?topic=1193.msg5209#msg5209

[SegaDoesWhatNintenDont]

Hi,

Since crashes prevent me from updating my Amiga database with screenshots I'm looking for another way to scrape and connect my roms to the their media. I managed to get everything I need using the Launchbox front.
 I tried just copying those images over to my mGalaxy folder structure, but they don't show up in the front end. Is there something I could try?