Simple tool for dumping your event log to file

[Gyathaar]

This is a simple command line program that reads a savefile and dumps the output to file (or screen if no outfile specified)

Syntax: eventlog.exe \path\to\savefile.Civ4SavedGame optional_output_file.txt

Version1 removed after 42 downloads
Version2 removed after 50 downloads
Version3 removed after 123 downloads
Version4 removed after 25 downloads
Version5 removed after 270 downloads
Version6 removed after 1038 downloads

Changelog:
Version7: Supports Warlords saves. Should properly recognize all multiplayer saves.
Version6: Supports patch 1.61
Version5: Made compatible with the HOF-mod
Version4: Supports patch 1.52, added years for ancient age start saves. Added info for played time and save version/speed.
Version3: Supports patch 1.09 (and most likely 1.08 too)
Version2: also dumps current active trade deals the player has.
Version1: original version

If you miss zlib1.dll when running the program, you can copy this file from the civ4 game dir, or download latest zlib compiled DLL from http://www.zlib.net/

Added eventlog_bat.zip
This contains a .bat file.. this batch file is assuming you unzip eventlog.exe into your 'my documents' folder (and that you are running english version of windows) - if not you would have to edit it.. it is a text file.
You can place this .bat file anywhere you like, and it will allow you to drag and drop civ4 savesfiles onto in, and make notepad pop up with the eventlog inside.

Download the file here:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=1443

 

[warpstorm]

Cool! I've wanted something like this.

 

[Rik Meleet]

I get a "ZLIB1.DLL" missing error message.

 

[Gyathaar]

I get a "ZLIB1.DLL" missing error message.

Hmm.. I thought I compiled that in statically.. guess not.. there should be a copy of that file in the civ4 dir.. just copy it into same dir as the program

 

[Gyathaar]

Added a new version that also dumps active trade deals (and contains the latest version of zlib1.dll )

 

[snepp]

Any chance of getting this updated to work after the patch? Would be much appreciated.

 

[Gyathaar]

Any chance of getting this updated to work after the patch? Would be much appreciated.

I am away from home since before patch.. will update late sunday or monday when I get home

 

[snepp]

Looking forward to it, thanks.

 

[Gyathaar]

Looking forward to it, thanks.

Updated to work with v1.09 (and v1.00) saves.

 

[snepp]

Thanks again.

 

[Wallabulla]

Thanks alot for this nice app, comes in handy when I forget to keep a log

 

[Drogear]

how does this file work? Plz explain in detail cuz im dumb

 

[Drogear]

tried to start the .exe and get a dos promt that i cant read cuz it closes down in a milli sec.

 

[Gyathaar]

start a dos prompt (start->run , type 'cmd' (or 'command' if in win9x ) )
cd to the dir where you put the file.. then run the command from there

 

[Drogear]

Thanks I finaly got it to work

 

[ajil]

grrr. same problem as drogear, but I got an error message when I tried the start menu, run cmd. Now that one also instantly disappears when it opens. Whatever happened to the good old ms dos prompt?

 

[DaveMcW]

Is there any chance you could detect the game speed and label the turns with appropriate dates?

 

[Gyathaar]

Is there any chance you could detect the game speed and label the turns with appropriate dates?

I could.. I also need to update the program for v1.52

 

[VoiceOfUnreason]

I also need to update the program for v1.52

Any guess at ETA? I'd love to have this before my report is due.

 

[Gyathaar]

Updated to version 4.
Should show years for all ancient age saves (those that start in 4000BC).
Added some extra info at end of output (playtime, game version and speed)