I can't use Fanbox f3 (nor f1 and f2 anymore)

[krax11]

Prerequisites

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Description

f1-f3 doesn't work for me. The last 2 months I was using f3 because f1 and f2 weren't working, but now it doesn't work anymore.

Steps to Reproduce

1. I try to use f1 to f3 in my PixivUtil2 folder where I download Fanbox images, using the latest release (normal realease or Master).
2. Retrieving images, zips or any type of media fails.
3. I get an error related to decode.

Expected behavior: It downloads the individual posts or from supporting list or individual artists.

Actual behavior: Input: f1
End Page (default is 0) = 0
Trying to log in FANBOX with saved cookie
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "PixivUtil2.py", line 1745, in main
File "PixivUtil2.py", line 1467, in main_loop
File "PixivUtil2.py", line 920, in menu_fanbox_download_from_list
File "PixivBrowserFactory.py", line 940, in fanboxGetArtistList
self.fanbox_is_logged_in()
File "PixivBrowserFactory.py", line 447, in fanbox_is_logged_in
if not self.fanboxLoginUsingCookie(self._config.cookieFanbox):
File "PixivBrowserFactory.py", line 423, in fanboxLoginUsingCookie
if '"user":{"isLoggedIn":true' in str(parsed.decode('utf-8')):
AttributeError: 'str' object has no attribute 'decode'
Unknown Error, please check the log file: (<class 'AttributeError'>, AttributeError("'str' object has no attribute 'decode'"), <traceback object at 0x000001D1E9350600>)

It always fails in the normal release and in the Master release becuase of the decode.

I changed the language to japanese on Pixiv and Fanbox, changed the specific lines where pixiv.net/en was referenced. I tried to do everything I read in the open issues related to this, but nothing works...

Log file:
pixivutil.log Normal realease version
pixivutil.log Master version

Versions

You can get this information from executing PixivUtil2.py --help.
pixivutil.log

[biggestsonicfan]

Try updating your installed required packages
pip install --upgrade --force-reinstall -r requirements.txt

[gnarf1975]

Same Problem here.
And I'm just a user, not a programmer or anything like that. So I would be very grateful for a proper update.

Thank you very much
(Donator)

[biggestsonicfan]

The update is the dependencies, not PixivUtil2 itself. There is no programming involved.

EDIT: I have already told you this in the same issue you already opened. And just like last time you are not being specific about what you mean with a "proper update".

[GrasSchlammPferd]

Hi, I did the update per suggestion as shown below


I then ran the tool, but it still gave me the same error.

Here's the log below.
pixivutil.log

[LordBarsdale]

I mean, I get his frustration. A "proper update" in this context would mean launching the program would automatically update your installed required packages for you, or tell you to do so and how in layman's terms.

[biggestsonicfan]

@LordBarsdale

I mean, I get his frustration. A "proper update" in this context would mean launching the program would automatically update your installed required packages for you, or tell you to do so and how in layman's terms.

I've always thought a proper update in their eyes meant an update to the exe, not just the python scripts.

In any case, I will be testing PixivUtil2 on Windows today to see if I can replicate these issues.

@BillyFang

Hi, I did the update per suggestion as shown below

Your log shows C:\Users\nchek\Dropbox\PixivUtil\dist\PixivUtil2\PixivUtil2.exe, the exe uses it's own baked in dependencies, and therefore it will not solve the problem if you update the pip dependencies. You will need to use the python script in order to resolve the issue.

EDIT1: On Windows, I can't get past Cloudflare to get into Pixiv (not fanbox) yet.

EDIT2: It looks like mechanize.Browser (the PixivBrowser module) can't get past cloudflare's initial page, so I don't know how most/all of you can even get past that. It simply does not seem possible.

[LordBarsdale]

Need to VPN to a japanese IP

My greater point was that a new exe that does all this stuff for you, or directs a complete novice user to clear concise "explain it like I'm five years old" directions on how to update any required files if the exe cant do so itself.

[GrasSchlammPferd]

Your log shows C:\Users\nchek\Dropbox\PixivUtil\dist\PixivUtil2\PixivUtil2.exe, the exe uses it's own baked in dependencies, and therefore it will not solve the problem if you update the pip dependencies. You will need to use the python script in order to resolve the issue.

@biggestsonicfan
Are you referring to the PixivUtil2.py script from the master file folder?
I tried running it, then it requested my logins.

Then I got new errors where it's not reading the logins.

Note, the PixivUtil2.py script is in a separate folder but the wiki doesn't seem to say you need it in a specific spot afaik.

[biggestsonicfan]

@BillyFang

Then I got new errors where it's not reading the logins.

Correct, this is a different error. If you can get past it, fanbox will work.

@LordBarsdale

My greater point was that a new exe that does all this stuff for you, or directs a complete novice user to clear concise "explain it like I'm five years old" directions on how to update any required files if the exe cant do so itself.

Pull requests are always welcome.

[gnarf1975]

This Sucks

As a Normal User with no experience in this Shit, I will probably be able to delete this nice tool at some point, because it has become unusable.

☕

[NHOrus]

Look, every time Nandaka fixed something I requested, I made a donation, until I was unable to.
I frankly suggest everyone does the same, because fixing this utility is thankless, horrible duty, especially with naysayers who want it all for free.

[gnarf1975]

I'm also one of those who made a donation to every update.

[SSoM]

Try updating your installed required packages pip install --upgrade --force-reinstall -r requirements.txt

Where? CMD gives me this error even as Administrator.
ERROR: Could not open requirements file: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'requirements.txt'

EDIT: To be precise, this is what I get every time I use the f2 command.

2024-12-10 17:14:43,343 - PixivUtil20240703 - ERROR - Unknown Error: list indices must be integers or slices, not str
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "PixivUtil2.py", line 1745, in main
File "PixivUtil2.py", line 1469, in main_loop
File "PixivUtil2.py", line 1001, in menu_fanbox_download_by_id
File "PixivFanboxHandler.py", line 50, in process_fanbox_artist_by_id
File "PixivBrowserFactory.py", line 1048, in fanboxGetPostsFromArtist
File "PixivModelFanbox.py", line 575, in parsePosts
TypeError: list indices must be integers or slices, not str
2024-12-10 17:14:43,343 - PixivUtil20240703 - ERROR - Unknown Error, please check the log file: (<class 'TypeError'>, TypeError('list indices must be integers or slices, not str'), <traceback object at 0x000001EFA5261200>)

I have no idea what any of the above means. The f3 command for individual posts works just fine. Trying to get a whole page with f2 but I have no idea what "integers, slices, and str" are.

[SSoM]

Opted for the commit/master version, but now I can't log in. Exact same issue as Billyfang. Latest Python 313. How do I get past this error? I'm certain I'm using the correct cookies, considering they work on the config of the exe version. Even logging out and back in with new cookies didn't work.

[LordBarsdale]

This Sucks

As a Normal User with no experience in this Shit, I will probably be able to delete this nice tool at some point, because it has become unusable.

☕

I am also a normal user, you need to do several things differently to get fanbox working properly. Find half an hour of time, sit down with some tea, and get ready to use a command window and type stuff. I AM NOT an expert or even familiar with this stuff. Please take this all with a grain of salt and correct me where I get things wrong.

First, you need to update the requirements as listed above. This means open cmd or powershell and running the commands listed above here on this page. if you get an error, just google the error. In my case, I had to run a command to uninstall the old ones I think, manually paste PixivUtil2's requirement.txt list the windows folder where your computer looks for it, then run the install command again until it cleared. I was just googling stuff and trying things listed here until it worked. Take a second and try doing that until you get the requirements updated.

https://github.com/Nandaka/PixivUtil2/blob/master/requirements.txt
Download this file obviously.

You can't use the exe in the normal release, you have to use:
https://github.com/user-attachments/files/16531982/PixivUtil.zip

Here's how:
#1361 (comment)
Unzip the folder, open it. You should have a folder named PixivUtil2-20240703. This will be where you actually launch the program for now. Forget the old one until we get a proper update.

Make sure you have python installed. Google python and install it.

Replace the two files listed here in the folder named PixivUtil2-20240703
#1361 (comment)

AND make these changes listed here to the same folder
#1352 (comment)

Then go to the address window of that folder you just downloaded, unzipped, and have been editing this whole time named PixivUtil2-20240703. You see the address window where normally it's just the drive location (E:/User/Folder/whatever... )? Delete that and type

cmd

This will open a console where you type

python PixivUtil2.py

which will launch the program. You will do this every time to launch the program. I think there's a better way to compile it. If anyone knows, please comment.

You need to run the program, get it to make you a config file (config.ini), then close it. Now you need your Cookie PHPSESSID thing, from BOTH pixiv and fanbox if you want to use both. Find those id numbers, and manually paste them into your config file, which you can open with notepad or notepad++. You have a personalized code. All this is listed on the FAQ on the main page. While you are in there, you can also redirect the files to be installed in the location of the original pixivutil folder.

For example, this is what mine looks like

[Authentication]
username = this is blank for me actually. I just noticed this writing this terrible guide. So try leaving it blank.

password = So was this, I have nothing there, but it still works. Maybe it's reading my original one in the first pixivutil install?

cookie = You need actual stuff here GET THIS FROM YOUR PIXIV ACCOUNT. Go to that site and open the web dev tools. Listed in the FAQ for this program. Read the readme on the main page!

cookieFanbox = DO THE SAME FOR YOUR FANBOX ACCOUNT. Go to the fanbox site, and do the same thing. Web dev tools.

refresh_token = this is also blank. Odd

cf_clearance = <cf_clearance COOKIE FROM BROWSER> (<---this is what it actual says for me, copy this if it aint there)

cf_bm = <__cf_bm COOKIE FROM BROWSER> (<---this is what it actual says for me, copy this if it aint there)

And, even after you do all that, some people have issues with Cloudflare. I hopped to a japanese VPN and it stops giving me issues. You might have to do the same.

Hopefully this works good luck.

Again, not a developer, or someone who gets this shit, just a normie bumbling around in the dark looking at 15 tabs trying to figure this out.

Edit: fixed some grammar and found this
#1342

biggestsonicfan and nomakewan have generously explained how to update the program with the proper User Agent, and how to reset your cookies for both Pixiv and fanbox to circumvent the needing of a VPN. They also pointed out that for the laymen with no programming experience, this is definitely wading into relatively deep waters and relying on others to take the time to help you, so temper your impatience and frustration with the knowledge that getting the program to work is possible for now, as long as you actually READ both the open and closed issues related to your problem. I want to thank them both.

Second edit. I've having issues with the cookies. Someone suggested changing Pixiv language to japanese in the account settings. Tried that among other things. Got it working again.