PF2CreatureParser Extension

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Trenloe

As Montis suggests, double check that you have enabled the extension before loading your campaign. If you have and you still can't see the "Parse" tab in a new creature (you need to create a new creature, it's not in the Bestiary list) then please recreate the issue and compile the FG logs and post them here - details on compiling the FG logs can be found in the FG Wiki here: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassia...o+Compile+Logs - use Method 3 from within the campaign that isn't working correctly.

---

I have found that it seems to be the campaign Im missing it from. This campaign is labeled P"athfinder (2E Legacy)". I have another campaign that the ruleset is just "Pathfinder (2E)" and I can see it there as well as others that I cant see in the first one.

In the first campaign (The problem one) the extensions I have are:
-Pathbuilder Import
-Big Portraits
-PFRPG2 GM Enhyancements
-Success Level Colors

In the older campaign I have:
-Pathbuilder Import
-Big Portraits
-Cohorts and Companions
-PFRPG2 GM Enhancements
-PFRPG2 Upgrades
-PF2ECreatureParser
-Success Level Colors

@Darrenan - any PFRPG2 extension needs to be updated to also be available for the PFRPG2-Legacy ruleset. Unfortunately there's nothing that can be done inside the ruleset to cater for this, so the extension needs to be modified. Sorry for the hassle.

Ah yes, I forgot I had noticed that was a thing with this one. Actually the number one reason I've switched most of my campaigns over to Remastered is so I could keep using this extension.

Version 1.4 has just been pushed to the Forge. This fixes incompatibilities with FG v4.5.0. I only did rudimentary testing, so please report any issues you run into, thanks.

Is there any chance of this being updated to work with Starfinder 2e?

I am unable to parse any stat blocks. The console displays the following:

Quote:

---

[10/17/2024 10:52:54 AM] [ERROR] Script execution error: [string "PF2CreatureParser:..s/pf2creatureparser.lua"]:36: attempt to index local 'sName' (a nil value)

---

I have tried multiple sources, including manually typing in the stat block along with all-capped, uncapped and init-capped creature names.

Thanks for the sample stat blocks you PM'd me. I don't see what is obviously wrong, but I'll do a deep dive tomorrow and see if I can figure it out.

ok schedule this evening freed up. I tried both of the stat blocks you provided and they both parsed correctly without any errors, with no other extensions loaded.

As usual, if you're using other extensions, disable all of them except this one and then enable them one by one until you find the extension that's causing the conflict.

Also, since the stat blocks you provided were copy and pasted several times, including once into notepad++, please make sure the text you are pasting into the NPC does not contain any hidden or special characters. Also make sure you are using the parse TEXT button, NOT the parse JSON button. The latter option is only to be used when copying JSON from the PF2E Monster Tool website (although I tested this, and it generates an entirely different error than the one you provided in your PM to me).

Also verify that the version in the announcement message sent to the chat window says 1.4, which is the latest version.

Version of PF2CreatureParser loaded is 1.4, and Fantasy Grounds Unity is fully updated.

I created a new campaign and the only extension enabled is the PF2CreatureParser.
I even deleted the PF2CreatureParser extension from the extension folder and let the updater reinstall it from the forge.
I have scoured through my source files for hidden or special characters and found none, at least on the first line where the error occurs.
I tried to simply type a statblock manually into the parser input, and get the same error as originally reported.
I copied direct from a PDF statblock straight into Fantasy Grounds (with appropriate editing for lines and ability format) and get the same error as originally reported.
I ran all of the above sequences on both my MacBook and Windows systems.
I did not use the ParseJSONStatBlock button for these statblocks.
I DID create a "simple" creature on MonsterPFTools, downloaded the JSON, and copied that (using Notepad) to parser and that operation failed with the following error:

Quote:

---

[10/18/2024 10:38:58 AM] [ERROR] Script execution error: [string "PF2CreatureParser:..s/pf2creatureparser.lua"]:922: decodeJSON: Invalid argument

---

Can you send me a PM with the statblocks I sent that worked for you? I can't see the PM in my outbound message. I am curious if there is some codepage/character stripping that took place in that transaction.
Thanks for your prompt reply. Any thoughts or other suggestions would be appreciated, but I fear I have run the full gauntlet and failed.

All extensions except for PF2CreatureParser Version 1.4 have been disabled, same results.

I have reviewed my source data and found no special or hidden characters (except carriage return and line feed).
I manually typed text into the parse field and receive the same error.
I copied direct from a PDF with only light editing in Fantasy Grounds to satisfy the extra lines for the abilities and single line requirements.
I did not use the JSON parse button and as you noted, would have shown a different error.
I did go to PF2Monster Tools and create a new, simple creature and attempt to import that output. The following error occurred.

Quote:

---

[10/18/2024 10:38:58 AM] [ERROR] Script execution error: [string "PF2CreatureParser:..s/pf2creatureparser.lua"]:922: decodeJSON: Invalid argument

---

I executed all of the above on both my Windows box and MacBook with exactly the same results.

Can you PM me the stat blocks I sent you? I cannot access that outbound message and want to try a copy of the data from there.
I would appreciate any additional thoughts or help you can provide.
Thanks for your prompt reply.