Been through the FAQ, but still having problems running CDLC

[stig4020]

Hi,

 

I am having trouble using CDLC. I have followed the steps from the FAQ, and have downloaded the .dll file and have changed the App ID of CDLC files to an official DLC. 

 

The problem I am having is that when I load up a CDLC song, the song menu does not disappear, or if I have to check the tuning of the guitar first, I can see only the amps in the background of the screen. The song does not play and the notes do not come up. When highlighted in the song list, the CDLC songs play a preview of the song.

 

Is anyone able to help me this problem? It would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers

[Azrael]

Welcome to Customsforge!

And thanks for both reading the FAQ and posting in the correct forum - a lot of people are not able to do that^^

 

The problem you are experiencing is the most common one when starting to use CDLC... but from your description everything should work fine...

 

You did try multiple CDLCs, correct? Because there are some (very few) that just don't work.

 

You also read this tutorial, right?

http://customsforge.com/topic/901-how-to-use-custom-dlcs-in-rs2014/

Have you tried the different dll-files under "PC alternative 1" (and the updated version of 1) and "2"?

[PC Plum]

You only need to change the app id if your version of Rocksmith does NOT have Cherub Rock.  99% of customs work as Cherub Rock, so save yourself a lot of hassle and go buy the official dlc of Cherub if you don't already have it.

 

It's possible you changed the app ids to a song you don't own?

[stig4020]

Hey guys,

 

Thanks for your responses. I have tried the alternative .dll files, multiple cdlc files, and am using Cherub Rock for the app ID. Still having the same problem. Anything else I can try?

[Wepeel]

Just to clarify, you did actually purchase Cherub Rock from the Steam store (or from inside the game) correct?

 

You can't use a downloaded/pirated version, you actually need to purchase and own it (you need a legitimate license).

[stig4020]

Yeah, I bought it through the steam store.

[Teinashu]

Did you place the .dll file in the Rocksmith2014 folder? It doesn't work if you place it in the dlc folder.

[stig4020]

Yeah, I put it in the root folder. I followed the tutorial to the letter.

 

Also, when I try PC Alternative 2 (the alternate launcher), it doesn't connect to steam, so my profile and the attached DLC (including legit DLC from the Steam store) do not appear in the song list.

[Teinashu]

Ok, Try reinstalling rocksmith. Make sure all the files in the folder are gone (so that all the launcher stuff is gone, you can keep the dlc folder) and use this .dll https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/5ehzgh0s9xdbbfc/D3DX9_42.dll?dl=1&token_hash=AAGRCgJR0scSCHFFYW1NYnnSBtTgAR_HzKIFf6jvSZPohQ

Let me know if that works.

[PC Plum]

The problem you describe is actually quite common when making customs, the freezing highway.  With the newer, more sophisticated tools it does not happen as often but occassionally it still hangs at the amps.

 

A rebuild usually cures the problem, but if you're not making customs then we won't go into that.

 

Just to get a clearer picture

 

- How many customs have you tried?

 

- Does it happen with every one?

 

- Do official songs play fine?

 

- The customs that are hanging, are there comments in the songs thread to suggest others have succesfully played them?

 

- When you put the .dll into the root folder, did you erase the other one (you didn't tell it to keep two copies)?

[stig4020]

The reinstall didnt work.

 

PC Plum, what is the other .dll file I need to delete? I just copied the downloaded .dll file to the root folder. Is there something I need to delete as well?

 

 

The problems happen on every CDLC, I've tried 5. Official songs and official DLC play fine. The comments are positive for these songs.

[PC Plum]

When you put the .dll into the root folder it should replace the exisitng one, so Windows will give you the choice of erasing the exisiting one or keeping 2 copies.

 

If you keep 2 copies it may be confusing the game.

 

 

If you have succesfully implanted the .dll, when you launch the game it should have a DOS console come up quickly (the black command prompt) before the game loads properly.

 

A little black window top left of the screen with a message about loading successfully.

[stig4020]

There are 4 other .dll files other than the one I have placed there myself. They are:

-bink2w32.dll

-steam_api.dll

-systemdetection.dll
-uplay_r1_loader.dll

 

Am I meant to delete one of those?

[PC Plum]

My bad, you don't have to erase anything.  I've recently wiped my pc and got customs working again last night.  But I have to say it was as easy as installing the game and putting the .dll into the Rocksmith root folder.

 

Steam even saved all my scores (inlcuding scores on customs), profiles and tones...

 

 

I really can't fathom why you are having trouble, sorry.

[stig4020]

The alternate .exe file might work, but since Steam doesn't launch concurrently with it, it doesn't link to my account with official DLC, and I can't connect to Steam in game to purchase DLC again. Any idea on how to launch the Rocksmith_patcher.exe file so that it is linked to Steam? 

 

I already tried placing the link in my Steam game library.

[stig4020]

I solved it. I had to update the Custom Song Toolbar. Thanks for your help guys.

[PC Plum]

WTF is the Custom Song Toolbar?

 

 

And glad you got it sorted, now you can play some fo my amazing customs :D

[nachodaddy0164]

Having the same issues....So what is the Custom Song Toolbar and where ?

 Please ?