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A step-by-step guide on how to create and setup a shortcut to open EVE Online and [[Mumble]] simultaneously on Windows using a batch file.
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How To: Open EVE and Mumble at the same time, using one shortcut.
 
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A step by step guide on how to create and setup a shortcut anywhere to open both EVE Online and Mumble.
 
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'''PLEASE NOTE: This is for Windows as I don't use a Mac I have no idea how to go about this, if you do please feel free to add it in.'''
 
  
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This technique can theoretically be utilized with other programs, but note that such programs may require different/additional configuration for overlays or other features to function correctly.
  
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= Why should I do this? =
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== Why should I do this? ==
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Well having Mumble loaded is extremely helpful and required in some situations, however most of us either:
 
  
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*Forget to load Mumble and don't bother with it after we've logged in or
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It can be useful to not need to remember to open Mumble whenever you wish to play EVE. Also, the Mumble overlay often does not work unless Mumble is loaded ''before'' EVE, and a batch shortcut can preempt the need to close and reopen the EVE client to get the Mumble overlay to function correctly.
  
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*Load Mumble after we've logged in and don't get the fancy overlay unless you restart EVE
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== Will clicking the shortcut again open more windows? ==
  
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Using the shortcut I will show you how to create you can load both at the same time so you get both the usefulness of Mumble and the nice overlay (if you have it set up).
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The shortcut will not open another instance of Mumble, but it will reopen the EVE launcher if it has been closed.
  
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== Setup ==
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{{hatnote|This guide will reference the default installation directory. This should be replaced with your own where necessary.}}
  
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=== Step 1 ===
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After some testing of the shortcut this does not open another instance of Mumble, it will however reopen your EVE launcher if you have it set to close once the game loads.
 
  
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*(I have mine set to stay open as I log into both my accounts one after the other using the same launcher.)
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'''Create a separate copy of the original EVE shortcut.'''
  
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There are two reasons for this:
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#You are going to alter your shortcut. In the case where you do not want to launch Mumble as well, you will retain the original shortcut.
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#Easily copy the EVE icon for the new shortcut.
  
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= How to setup your shortcut: =
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=== Step 2 ===
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Please note this uses a batch file. In case your not aware this is for '''Windows''' only, or more accurately '''DOS'''.
 
  
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From here on I will reference the default installation directory, please replace this with your own.
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'''Modify the shortcut.'''
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=== Step 1 - Create a separate copy of the original EVE shortcut ===
 
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There are two reasons for this, the first is because you are going to alter your shortcut and in whatever case you do not want to launch Mumble as well then you can go back to your old shortcut. The second is because it will copy the EVE icon with your shortcut so it looks nicer.
 
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=== Step 2 - Modifying the shortcut ===
 
  
 
Right click on the shortcut and select properties,
 
Right click on the shortcut and select properties,
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*In the Target: field replace everything with this line '''C:\Program Files\CCP\Start.bat'''
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*In the Target: field replace everything with {{code|C:\Program Files\CCP\Start.bat}}
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*In the Start in: field replace everything with this line '''C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE'''
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*In the Start in: field replace everything with {{code|C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE}}
 
(The start in line must be set to your EVE installation, this is because the launcher outputs a debug.log file. If you do not set this is will dump the log wherever your shortcut is.)
 
(The start in line must be set to your EVE installation, this is because the launcher outputs a debug.log file. If you do not set this is will dump the log wherever your shortcut is.)
  
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You can also rename the shortcut to something easily recognizable. I renamed mine to '''EVE + Mumble'''
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The shortcut can also be renamed if desired.
  
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=== Step 3 ===
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=== Step 3 - Creating the batch file ===
 
  
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For simplicity I added the batch file to '''C:\Program Files\CCP\''' you can put it anywhere you like, just remember to alter your "Target" field in the shortcut to match where you place it.
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'''Create the batch file.'''
  
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You will need to go to the folder '''C:\Program Files\CCP\''', create a new text document in the folder and rename it to '''Start.bat'''.
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The batch file can be placed anywhere, just remember to alter your "Target" field in the shortcut to match where you place it.
  
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Once done, right click the batch file and select "EDIT" it should open in notepad.
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You will need to go to the folder <code>C:\Program Files\CCP\</code>, create a new text document in the folder and rename it to '''Start.bat'''.
  
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You are then going to add the following, again alter the paths to where '''YOU''' have EVE and Mumble installed.
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Once done, right click the batch file and open it in a text editor such as Notepad.
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Add the following, altering the paths to where you have EVE and Mumble installed:
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@echo off
 
start "" "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe"
 
start "" "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe"
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start "" "C:\Program Files\Mumble\mumble.exe"
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If you are on Windows 8 and your overlay does not work you will need to add nod3d9ex to the end of the Mumble line like so:
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If you are using Windows 8 and your overlay does not work, you will need to add <code>nod3d9ex</code> to the end of the Mumble line like so:
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@echo off
 
start "" "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe"
 
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start "" "C:\Program Files\Mumble\mumble.exe" -nod3d9ex
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Save and close the file and your done. You can now use this new shortcut to launch both your EVE Client and Mumble at once.
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Save and close the file to finish. You can now use this new shortcut to launch both your EVE Client and Mumble at once.
  
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* How to set up and use Mumble: [[Mumble]]
 

Revision as of 03:30, 29 April 2017

See also: Mumble

A step-by-step guide on how to create and setup a shortcut to open EVE Online and Mumble simultaneously on Windows using a batch file.

This technique can theoretically be utilized with other programs, but note that such programs may require different/additional configuration for overlays or other features to function correctly.

Why should I do this?

It can be useful to not need to remember to open Mumble whenever you wish to play EVE. Also, the Mumble overlay often does not work unless Mumble is loaded before EVE, and a batch shortcut can preempt the need to close and reopen the EVE client to get the Mumble overlay to function correctly.

Will clicking the shortcut again open more windows?

The shortcut will not open another instance of Mumble, but it will reopen the EVE launcher if it has been closed.

Setup

This guide will reference the default installation directory. This should be replaced with your own where necessary.

Step 1

Create a separate copy of the original EVE shortcut.

There are two reasons for this:

  1. You are going to alter your shortcut. In the case where you do not want to launch Mumble as well, you will retain the original shortcut.
  2. Easily copy the EVE icon for the new shortcut.

Step 2

Modify the shortcut.

Right click on the shortcut and select properties,

  • In the Target: field replace everything with
    C:\Program Files\CCP\Start.bat
  • In the Start in: field replace everything with
    C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE

(The start in line must be set to your EVE installation, this is because the launcher outputs a debug.log file. If you do not set this is will dump the log wherever your shortcut is.)

The shortcut can also be renamed if desired.

Step 3

Create the batch file.

The batch file can be placed anywhere, just remember to alter your "Target" field in the shortcut to match where you place it.

You will need to go to the folder C:\Program Files\CCP\, create a new text document in the folder and rename it to Start.bat.

Once done, right click the batch file and open it in a text editor such as Notepad.

Add the following, altering the paths to where you have EVE and Mumble installed: 

@echo off
start "" "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe"
start "" "C:\Program Files\Mumble\mumble.exe"

If you are using Windows 8 and your overlay does not work, you will need to add nod3d9ex to the end of the Mumble line like so: 

@echo off
start "" "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe"
start "" "C:\Program Files\Mumble\mumble.exe" -nod3d9ex

Save and close the file to finish. You can now use this new shortcut to launch both your EVE Client and Mumble at once.

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