EPTIntroduction:
If you stream Starcraft 2 and are using XSplit, this app may be for you. I’ve made a free app that can auto-switch (between two scenes in XSplit) when you go ingame and when return to the menus.
If you have set up a scene for in between games, you might sometimes forget to switch it to the game scene, when the game starts. I know this happens for a lot of streamers out there. This app will do the switching for you.
The app works by continuously monitoring the state of Starcraft 2. Basically SC2 has two states: In menus or in game. The latter includes any type of game, whether it is custom or ladder or replays. When the app detects a change of state, it sends a user defined key combination that is picked up by XSplit. You just need to set the same hotkeys for the scenes in XSplit settings.
Who should use it:
Any casual or professional streamer that uses with XSplit and changes scenes in between games.
Why should you use it:
You won’t have to think about switching scenes manually. You won't forget and your viewers will be more happy! ;-). You can still overrule the app if you want to.
Release Log:
v. 2.0.8 (August 6 2013)
- Added support for Spanish LoL client
v. 2.0.7 (April 9th 2013)
- Added support for KR client
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v. 2.0.6 (October 10th 2012)
- Added support for HoTS Beta
v. 2.0.5 (August 25th 2012)
- Added support for Taiwanese SC2 client
- Added option to not switch to Alt+Tab scene when ingame (user request)
- Minor bug fixes
v. 2.0.4 (June 13th 2012)
- Bug fix: 'Bring game to front' fixed
v. 2.0.3 (May 12th 2012)
- Support for LoL changed from 'experimental' to 'full'
- Support for custom screen resolutions for clock recognition
- Added all the clock PNGs to be in a zip file
v. 2.0.2 (April 4th 2012)
- Bug fix (first time settings not getting registered)
v. 2.0.1 (Mar 30th 2012)
- Added option: Choose between hot keys or API for switching scenes (foreign keyboard support)
- Added option: Automatically run Own3d ads between scene switches (experimental)
- Added option: Use Play/Pause media on scene switch
- Added option: Export current song name to file (e.g. for import in an XSplit Title), only some media players supported
- Added option: Automatically mute/Unmute speaker+mic depending on the active scenes
v. 1.6.1 (Jan 31st 2012)
- Bug fixes
v. 1.6 (Jan 30th 2012)
- Experimental support for League of Legends
v. 1.5.1 (Jan 26th 2012)
- Improved recognition of the clock (still working on this one)
v. 1.5 (Jan 14th 2012)
- Added option: Bring SC2 on top of other windows if you have queued up for a game
- Added option: Auto open "Player's name overlay" (Ctrl+N) and "Production tab" (or any other tab). Requires 'Windowed Fullscreen' mode and ingame clock enabled.
- Added option: Pause replay at 0:00
v. 1.4 (Sep 28th 2011)
- Initial version
Download the app (it's free) - to upgrade just overwrite the old files:
Download v. 2.0.8 for Windows 32/64 bit
(In Google Docs, hit "Download Original" or CTRL+S to download all files as a zip file). After downloading, make sure you have all files (1 exe, 5 dll's and a zip file with 68 png's).
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Screen shot of the app
Setup instructions:
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"Single Computer Mode"
If you are running Starcraft 2 and XSplit on the same computer, use this mode.
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Instructions for "Single Computer Mode"
A) Input your key combo's and hit the start button.
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Finally look at the "info area" and confirm everything is running.
"Dual Computer Mode"
If you are running Starcraft 2 and XSplit on different computers, use the 'Dual Computer Mode'.
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Instructions for "Dual Computer Mode"
There's no traditional installation as such, just unzip anywhere. There are seven files, one of them is the executable (the other six are support files for the app). The app is ready to run (the only pre-requirement is the "Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5" but that's installed by default in Windows 7). Run the app by running "AutoSceneChange.exe".
Instructions (highlighted in orange):
Pic #1.
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Details:
A) Selects the 'Dual Computer Mode'.
B) The app will need to run on both computers. Use these buttons to select the function of each computer.
C) Enter the IP address of the remote computer here. I strongly recommend using the IPv4 addresses (ie. 192.168.1.10). You can get the IP address of the local computer, if you briefly look on the "Single Computer Mode" tab.
D) The key combo to switch scenes. Personally I use and tested with CTRL+F7 and CTRL+F8. Note that I currently don't support the use of the ALT-key in key combos. Set up the same key combo's in XSplit (see picture #3)
E) Finally click "Start". It is recommend to start the app on the XSplit computer first, then wait 1-2 seconds and start the app on the SC2 computer. Note: The first time you start it, Windows' firewall will appear and ask for permission for the apps to talk to each other through the network.
Pic #2.
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The green arrow-gif (in line with D) indicates which scene is active.
Pic #3.
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Finally look at the "info area". It should show this:
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The line that says "Starcraft 2" will update whenever your SC2 computer enters or exits "In game" mode.
If something goes wrong, you can hit F1, which will open the debug-window. Inside it, there will be info, that will be valuable to me for trouble-shooting. Copy/Paste it and pm it to me.
Is it malware/virus? What am I downloading to my computer?
I'm glad you are aware of the risks of downloading random stuff off the net, but I have no intention to hurt your computer - I'm just contributing to the community by making streaming a tiny bit easier. The app is written in "Visual Basic .Net" and does not violate any ToS for SC2/LoL.
Huge shout out to 'djWheat' who has contributed to, and expressed that he will be using this app on his live shows!
On September 29 2011 00:01 djWHEAT wrote:
I fully support this app. I've been testing it over the past few days and it works perfectly! Thank you HellGreen
I fully support this app. I've been testing it over the past few days and it works perfectly! Thank you HellGreen
I hope you will find the app useful too :D
Please do leave comments and suggestions in the thread.
Troubleshooting:
If you get any unexpected error when starting the app, make sure you've downloaded all the files (hit CTRL+S in Google Docs)
You might also need to install Microsoft Framework 3.5 (link)
In case you cannot record a key combo, please check if you're using a non-english based keyboard layout (ie. Korean) and try again with the English layout (use 'alt+left shift' to toggle). Or simply use the API option instead of hotkeys.
