Downloads
 

Click on this link to download the latest version (SOVLog.ZIP) (1.0.004 - 25 Jul 02). Unzip it and run it. Select File then click Launch Allegiance to start Allegiance (if Allegiance is already running then it will automatically connect to it). Watch the message screen to ensure that it located the Allegiance process.  You'll see the message Connected - SOVLog is now monitoring Allegiance.  You can ensure SOVLog is running properly by joining a game then verify chat messages appear in the SOVLog window.

Distribution

You can (and should) give this to your friends but you can't redistribute it to the public en-masse without my permission.  What this means is that you ought to e-mail it to all your buddies, but don't copy my code onto another website for download unless you've first asked for and received my permission.

Introduction

SOVLog is a program that monitors Microsoft® AllegianceTM and reacts whenever new users are identified or chat messages generated.  If a user's name is found to contain color codes then it removes them making it possible to private message the person.  SOVLog is built upon the core of the retired SOVGuard program, assuming its ability to capture and log chat messages and easily take screen shots.  The creator of this program is in no way affiliated with Microsoft. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  Allegiance is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

How to use it

Launch SOVLog and it will immediately begin watching for Allegiance.  As soon as it locates it then it will attach to it as a debug monitor inspecting the flow of chat traffic.  It is imperative that you use the –nod parameter or else Microsoft’s Crash Guard will get the exclusive ability to monitor Allegiance instead of SOVLog.  The easiest way to ensure this is to launch Allegiance from within SOVLog.

Troubleshooting and Information

Read the directions.  Launch Allegiance using the "File/Launch Allegiance..." option of SOVLog so that you use a -nod parameter.  If you don't then you'll get the following message in the SOVLog window:

DebugActiveProcess failed rc=87 [DID YOU USE THE -nod SWITCH?]

Uninstalling this stupid program

Hey, just cause I like it doesn’t mean you will!  I don’t store anything in the registry so simply delete the following four files: SOVLog.exe, SOVLog.hlp and SOVLog.ini and SOVLog.dat.

Reporting Bugs and Feedback

If you encounter a problem while running SOVLog please send an e-mail to VenCain@hotmail.com.  Please let me know the version of SOVLog which you are running (click on Help then About).  First though, please check the site you go this from to see if there is a newer version.  I might have already fixed your problem.

Version History (boring stuff!)

1.0 Build 004 - 25 Jul 02

• Added new splash screen contributed by Pook
• Modernized the JPEG code

• Allowed at signs in names (@)

• Added player name preprocessing options

• Initial release