Tool Ren'Py Zenpy - The renpy game translator

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bapcules

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In very rare cases, at the end of a ZenPy translation, I get this message saying that the path has an invalid directory.
As I said, this happens extremely rarely, but I would like to understand it.

This error message last appeared in “One Week Away [v0.4.0] [kmmgames]”.

I must admit that I haven't yet done extensive research into where the problem might lie.
In 99.9% of all games, the translation with ZenPy works perfectly.

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The problem clearly lies with the game itself, because this only happened with strange pre-release versions and now with
“On Week Away.”
 
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giqui

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Problems with the tool, like logging in or errors, usually happen because of issues connecting to the server where the other parts of the program are hosted. If you're using a VPN, try switching servers. For other errors, I usually delete all the files in the folder where the program is, except for the executable. But before opening it again, I also clear the temporary files. After that, I open the program again and, if needed, enter my login info, just like starting it for the first time. Usually, you have to do this twice.
 

bapcules

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In very rare cases, at the end of a ZenPy translation, I get this message saying that the path has an invalid directory.
As I said, this happens extremely rarely, but I would like to understand it.

This error message last appeared in “One Week Away [v0.4.0] [kmmgames]”.

I must admit that I haven't yet done extensive research into where the problem might lie.
In 99.9% of all games, the translation with ZenPy works perfectly.

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The problem clearly lies with the game itself, because this only happened with strange pre-release versions and now with
“On Week Away.”
Although I seem to be the only one who has encountered this error message, I would still like to share my solution to the problem :)
In Zenpy, there is an option called “Separate files” that I always activate to make it easier to correct later.
And it is precisely “with this option activated” that the translation breaks down.
My problem is solved and I can now relax and get on with my life :)
 

GioBol - The Librarian

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Translating with "Separate Files" causes Zenpy errors if the "dialogue.rpy" file already exists in the translation folder. Therefore, if you perform the initial translation without "Separate Files" and then want to update with separate files, you must rename the existing "dialogue.rpy" file (e.g., "dialogue_1.rpy").
If you perform the initial translation with "Separate Files" and update without checking "Separate Files," there will be no problems (I often use this method with very large games).
 
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MIGUEL342

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Hi, I've been trying to translate the game "QUEEN TRAINER" but I'm getting this error. Has anyone experienced the same thing or something similar? What solution could you find?

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