VicAnalyzer v1.0.6

Victoria 2 Save Game Analyzer

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Requirements

• Java: Java 17 or higher is required (install guide below)

Quick Start

1. Download: Get the latest vic-analyzer-1.0-SNAPSHOT-jar-with-dependencies.jar from our Releases Page

2. Install Java (if you don't have it):

   Easiest Method (Recommended):
   a. Download Eclipse Temurin JRE installer:

   • Windows
     This will auto-install it (It doesn't redirect to a page, just downloads the java installer)
     b. Double-click the downloaded installer
     c. Follow the simple installation steps

• (Or download and install from Oracle's website or OpenJDK)

3. Run the application:

   java -jar vic-analyzer-1.0-SNAPSHOT-jar-with-dependencies.jar

Output Files

The analysis will create two CSV files in the same folder where the JAR file is located (So you might want to move the .jar file inside of its own folder):

• accepted_pops.csv: Contains the accepted population data
• total_pops.csv: Contains the total population data

For example, if your JAR file is in C:\Games\Victoria2\Analyzer, the output files will also be created in C:\Games\Victoria2\Analyzer.

NOTE: In the .csv files if a nation changes tag the data will be on separate rows; e.g. Prussia (PRU), North German Confederation (NGF), and Germany (GER) will all be on different rows and you'll have to merge them.

Security

This application is distributed as a signed JAR file with SHA-256 checksums for verification. Always download from the official Releases Page and verify the signature and checksum if possible!

Victoria 2 Save Game Analyzer v1.0.1

Version 1.0.1 - GUI Improvements

Changes:

• Improved file name input fields
• Added proper labels for accepted and total population files
• Fixed GUI layout and styling

Victoria 2 Save Game Analyzer v1.0.0

    First release of Victoria 2 Save Game Analyzer

    Features:
    - GUI interface for analyzing Victoria 2 save files
    - Easy-to-use file selection
    - Modern UI with FlatLaf theme

    Installation:
    1. Ensure Java 17 or higher is installed
    2. Download the JAR file
    3. Verify the checksum (optional but recommended):
       - Windows (PowerShell): `Get-FileHash vic-analyzer-1.0-SNAPSHOT-jar-with-dependencies.jar -Algorithm SHA256`
       - macOS/Linux: `sha256sum vic-analyzer-1.0-SNAPSHOT-jar-with-dependencies.jar`
       - Compare with the contents of SHA256SUMS.txt

    Running:
    ```bash
    java -jar vic-analyzer-1.0-SNAPSHOT-jar-with-dependencies.jar
    ```
    ```

5. Upload both files:

   • vic-analyzer-1.0-SNAPSHOT-jar-with-dependencies.jar
   • SHA256SUMS.txt

6. Choose whether this is a:

   • Pre-release (if you want to test it first)
   • Production release (if it's ready for general use)

7. After Release

   • Update the README.md to point to the releases page
   • Consider setting up automated releases using GitHub Actions for future versions

Would you like me to:

1. Update the README to include links to the releases page?
2. Show you how to set up automated releases with GitHub Actions?
3. Help with any other part of the release process?