Steamcmd error download item failed failure

6 minutes ago, tinboye said:

yes when a game requires a licence the workshop downloader does not work.

this method from the batch works just fine for me. But i am actually just going to have the first part, and then use symbolic links to the workshop folder. That way when I update a mod, i do not have to worry about copying it back over to the server folder.

Yeah, symbolic links are FTW for this sort of thing.

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hey all, I’ve been trying to rap my head around all of this stuff and have a script work in a sense but whenever I get to downloading the actual mod I get errors like this for all mods

ERROR! Download item 123modid123 failed (Failure)

using steam cmd 

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yeah thats the script I was using I still get the error. does the script only work if you have a copy of A3 on the server? at the moment I only have the server files

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What mod are you trying to download?

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How I break it down is c:servers
Then 2 sub folders arma3server and steamcmd. Add the steamcmd.exe to steamcmd folder. Add the bat file for downloading the mods either under c:servers or under. Steamcmd folder. Then use steamcmd to download arma3server dedicated server files to the arma3server folder. Then run the mods bat. I have a similar bat to install arma 3 server if u want it

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I’ll have another go at it, will post back. and sure, send me the server install bat. thanks for your time

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here is the other batch file

@echo off

echo This Will Install/Update Arma3 Dedicated Server Files
echo.
echo Author: Joew
echo Credits: tinboye - www.fortex.wtf - Gives me the cmd to update mods.
echo.
:: STEAM CONFIGS
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
::Path to SteamCMD.exe without 
set "steamcmdpath=C:pathtosteamCMD"
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
::Path to arma3server.exe without 
set "serverpath=C:pathtoserver"
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
:: OPTION 1: ASKING FOR STEAM LOGIN AND PASS

set /p login=Steam Login: 
echo.
set /p pass=Steam Pass:
echo.

:: END OPTION 1

:: OPTION 2: Set your steam and pass and save it. (I don't recommend this for security)

::set "login=YOUR_STEAM_LOGIN"
::set "pass=YOUR_STEAM_PASS"

:: END OPTION 2

:: END STEAM CONFIGS

echo.
%steamcmdpath%steamcmd +login %login% %pass% +force_install_dir "%serverpath%" +app_update 233780 validate +quit

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Here is a symbolic link batch file so you can keep your workshop mods in the original location and then just link to your server with the proper names

@Echo Off
SET "ServerPath=E:serverarma3server"
SET "steamcmdmodpath=E:serversteamcmdsteamappsworkshopcontent107410"
::
::
::1
MKLINK /J "%ServerPath%@AEM" "%steamcmdmodpath%333310405"
::
::
::2
MKLINK /J "%ServerPath%@Epoch" "%steamcmdmodpath%421839251"
::
::
::3
MKLINK /J "%ServerPath%@Bornholm_A3" "%steamcmdmodpath%428181330"
exit

so you can just keep adding all the mods in sequence, change whats there to suit your needs, i put 3 there as examples.

i will be adding robocopy script to this as well later so it will automatically take the bikeys and copy them into the servers keys folder.

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ok, so using everything you have handed me above, I still get this error when using the mod download script. I run it from the seamcmd folder 

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ive never experienced this issue. there must  be an issue with your steamcmd, firewall, folder permissions etc.

delete everything from the steamcmd folder except the bat files, then redownload steamcmd.exe

run steamcmd.exe by itself first. and

login to steam

then exit steamcmd

then try to run the bat again.

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On 4/14/2017 at 9:32 AM, tinboye said:

ive never experienced this issue. there must  be an issue with your steamcmd, firewall, folder permissions etc.

delete everything from the steamcmd folder except the bat files, then redownload steamcmd.exe

run steamcmd.exe by itself first. and

login to steam

then exit steamcmd

then try to run the bat again.

does the steam account need an arma 3 key assigned to it? I’ve tried this on 2 servers now

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Yes. And I have tested with steam guard. And it will prompt u to type that in even

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On 4/22/2017 at 4:04 PM, Moerderhoschi said:

a modified version of tinboye batch script which i use

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@echo off

set «x=0»

set Mods[%x%]=463939057&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @ace
set Mods[%x%]=708250744&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @aceX
set Mods[%x%]=870313336&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Ace BWMOD Compatibility
set Mods[%x%]=669962280&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @ADR97 Weapon Pack (Official Mod)
set Mods[%x%]=713709341&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Advanced Rappelling
set Mods[%x%]=730310357&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Advanced Urban Rappelling
set Mods[%x%]=485417177&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Australia
set Mods[%x%]=428181330&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Bornholm
set Mods[%x%]=870276636&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @BWMod
set Mods[%x%]=450814997&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @CBA_A3
set Mods[%x%]=761349672&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @CLA CLAFGHAN
set Mods[%x%]=621650475&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @CUP ACE3 Compatibility Addon — Vehicles
set Mods[%x%]=549676314&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @CUP ACE3 Compatibility Addon — Weapons
set Mods[%x%]=583496184&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @CUP Terrains — Core
set Mods[%x%]=853743366&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @CUP Terrains — CWA
set Mods[%x%]=583544987&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @CUP Terrains — Maps
set Mods[%x%]=497661914&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @CUP Units
set Mods[%x%]=541888371&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @CUP Vehicles
set Mods[%x%]=497660133&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @CUP Weapons
set Mods[%x%]=820994401&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @FFAA MOD
set Mods[%x%]=867433872&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @I44_Objects
set Mods[%x%]=867431642&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @I44_Terrains
set Mods[%x%]=867437028&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @IFA3_Objects_LITE
set Mods[%x%]=867438623&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @IFA3_Terrains_LITE
set Mods[%x%]=660460283&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Iron Front in Arma 3 — preview version
set Mods[%x%]=648775794&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Isla Abramia
set Mods[%x%]=714149065&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Isla Duala
set Mods[%x%]=708278910&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Island Panthera
set Mods[%x%]=421620913&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Kunduz, Afghanistan
set Mods[%x%]=718649903&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Lingor Island
set Mods[%x%]=848059359&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @MSKE_2017
set Mods[%x%]=794782314&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Nam
set Mods[%x%]=854964321&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Operation Blockhead
set Mods[%x%]=843425103&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @RHSAFRF
set Mods[%x%]=843593391&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @RHSGREF
set Mods[%x%]=843632231&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @RHSSAF
set Mods[%x%]=843577117&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @RHSUSAF
set Mods[%x%]=826911897&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Swedish Forces Pack
set Mods[%x%]=840309102&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Uro’s Memorial to the Fallen — needed for @MSKE_2017
set Mods[%x%]=339479337&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @Wake Island
set Mods[%x%]=837413362&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @X-CAM PROTOTYPE
set Mods[%x%]=836147398&& set /A x +=1&& REM :: @X-Cam-Taunus

set «steamcmdpath=C:Gamessteamcmd»
set «login=steamLogin»
set «pass=steamPW»

set «x=0»

:SymLoop
if defined Mods[%x%] (
    call set list=%list% +»workshop_download_item 107410 %%Mods[%x%]%%» validate
    set /a «x+=1»
    GOTO :SymLoop
)
echo.
%steamcmdpath%steamcmd +login %login% %pass% %list% +quit

How exactly should I use this batch file?

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place the bat in your steamcmd folder, set what mods you want to download, any in the list you do not want to use, then place a :: in front of the line.

if using my version, you just set the false to true and it will enable, or my alternative version, you can manually enter the steam workshop ID, and just download 1 mod at a time.

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I’d recommend giving ArmA Remote Admin a try as it does does all SteamCMD handling for you, it has a thread in this subforum aswell. The workshop integration is behind a paywall but if you’re willing to try it I’d happily give you that version for free.

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Hi guys,

I just wanted to query something.

When I run my Mod Updater.bat file to download/update mods I get the following message:

Mod Updater.bat

However, the addons still install to E:AppsSteamsteamappsworkshopcontent107410 (Steamcmd.exe directory). Previously I entered a different path i.e. E:GamesArmA3A3FilesBlank and it would still install to the former directory. But when I run it now it installs to the latter E:GamesArmA3A3FilesBlanksteamappsworkshopcontent107410. I deleted my entire Steam/Server folders and downloaded everything again but issue remains.

Any ideas why it’s doing this?

Is there a more efficient/simpler .bat file commands I should be running?

Thanks!

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so i tried to put RHS in in the steam workshop down loader and it said it couldn’t be down loaded

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Hello,

is use since 1.5 years this script to update some mods (cutted down to one mod (cba)).

But for now it wont update the mods. I never changed something. There are also no error logs, everything looks fine. Except the fact the mod wasnt updated. Last time it works was nearly around the end of april. Did something has changed in method?

@echo off
@rem http://media.steampowered.com/installer/steamcmd.zip
SETLOCAL ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION

       :: DEFINE the following variables where applicable to your install

    SET STEAMLOGIN=blublub xxx
    SET A3serverPath=C:GameserverArmA3Coop
    SET STEAMPATH=C:GameserverArmA3Steamcmd


:: _________________________________________________________

echo.
echo     You are about to update ArmA 3 Server Mods to:
echo        Dir: %A3serverPath%
echo.
echo     Key "ENTER" to proceed
pause
:: CBA_A3
%STEAMPATH%steamcmd.exe +login %STEAMLOGIN% +force_install_dir %A3serverPath% +workshop_download_item 107410 450814997 +quit
echo .
echo     Your ArmA 3 server mods are now up to date
echo     key "ENTER" to exit
pause

Thx for help and feedback.

regards

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Can anybody tell me why this isn’t working?  See code below…

Doesn’t seem to download more than the first…

Doesn’t rename (the folder just keeps the numbers)

set ModsName[0]="@acex"
set Mods[0]=708250744
set ModDownload[0]=true

set ModsName[1]="@cup_wep"
set Mods[1]=497660133
set ModDownload[1]=true

set ModsName[2]="@cup_units"
set Mods[2]=497661914
set ModDownload[2]=true

set ModsName[3]="@cup_veh"
set Mods[3]=541888371
set ModDownload[3]=true

set ModsName[4]="@cup_ace_wep"
set Mods[4]=549676314
set ModDownload[4]=true

set ModsName[5]="@cup_ter_core"
set Mods[5]=583496184
set ModDownload[5]=true

set ModsName[6]="@cup_ter_maps"
set Mods[6]=583544987
set ModDownload[6]=true

set ModsName[7]="@cup_ace_veh"
set Mods[7]=621650475
set ModDownload[7]=true

set ModsName[8]="@rhs_ace_usaf"
set Mods[8]=773125288
set ModDownload[8]=true

set ModsName[9]="@rhs_ace_afrf"
set Mods[9]=773131200
set ModDownload[9]=true

set ModsName[10]="@rhs_ace_gref"
set Mods[10]=884966711
set ModDownload[10]=true

set ModsName[11]="@rhs_afrf"
set Mods[11]=843425103
set ModDownload[11]=true

set ModsName[12]="@rhs_usaf"
set Mods[12]=843577117
set ModDownload[12]=true

set ModsName[13]="@rhs_gref"
set Mods[13]=843593391
set ModDownload[13]=true

set ModsName[14]="@rhs_saf"
set Mods[14]=843632231
set ModDownload[14]=true

set ModsName[15]="@mcc"
set Mods[15]=338988835
set ModDownload[15]=true

set ModsName[16]="@tfar_b"
set Mods[16]=894678801
set ModDownload[16]=true

set ModsName[17]="@stui"
set Mods[17]=498740884
set ModDownload[17]=true

set ModsName[18]="@ares_ach"
set Mods[18]=723217262
set ModDownload[18]=true

set ModsName[19]="@enh_mvt"
set Mods[19]=333310405
set ModDownload[19]=true

set ModsName[20]="@alive_spy"
set Mods[20]=579263829
set ModDownload[20]=true

set ModsName[21]="@hd_rng_plus"
set Mods[21]=630737877
set ModDownload[21]=true

set ModsName[22]="@vtol_flp"
set Mods[22]=924553546
set ModDownload[22]=true

set ModsName[23]="@adr_ace"
set Mods[23]=773136286
set ModDownload[23]=true

set ModsName[24]="@adr"
set Mods[24]=669962280
set ModDownload[24]=true

set ModsName[25]="@alive"
set Mods[25]=620260972
set ModDownload[25]=true

set ModsName[26]="@ace"
set Mods[26]=463939057
set ModDownload[26]=true

set ModsName[27]="@cba"
set Mods[27]=450814997
set ModDownload[27]=true

set ModsName[28]="SAFE"
set Mods[28]=#
set ModDownload[28]=false

set "steamcmdpath=C:UsersAdminDesktopsteamcmd"

set "login=<private>"
set "pass=<private>"

set "x=0"

:SymLoop
if defined Mods[%x%] (
if defined ModDownload[%x%] (
if defined ModsName[%x%] (
cls
call set "name=%%ModsName[%x%]%%"
call set "id=%%Mods[%x%]%%"
call set "downloads=%%ModDownload[%x%]%%"
if "%downloads%"=="true" (
cls
echo Downloading the Mod: %name% - ID: %id%
echo.
pause
echo.
%steamcmdpath%steamcmd +login %login% %pass% +"workshop_download_item 107410 %id%" +quit
)
set /a "x+=1"
GOTO :SymLoop
)
)
)

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Is it even possible to download mods? I think this works only for missions or am I wrong?

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Yes, we are able to download mods using SteamCMD. It’s how I manage our servers.

if you have SteamCMD installed, it’s a simple batch file approach….

C:AppsSteamsteamcmd.exe +login <your username> <your password> +force_install_dir C:GamesArmA3A3Master +"workshop_download_item 107410 <the workshop item you want>" validate +quit

People have created more elegant solutions (which are not working for me).  My batch files are just multiple lines of the above referencing the mods I am after.

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