Tom Speirs

Many thanks guys, Ill see if I can get these in the next release. Cheers!

I dont think I can personally host it long term, but will do temporarily if someone else wants to. If you want me too, Ill upload it temporarily so you can download and reseed it? Also, the MNG's torrent originated from CrashTest's site. Have you done some looking around there?

OK, I must have updated some other files. You will have to wait for the next full release. Rest assured you will be able to play QBert to full affect when that happens.

Hi, yes, my logic needed a little more work. Its fixed now. Here is an updated GameEx.exe I am working on an optional tree menu structure for the start page that is not finished yet. So youll need to put the following in GameEx.ini when using this version: FlatStartPage=True GameEx.zip

Hi MAMEPATROL, I don't mind the occasional off topic post, but for the moment, I mean no offence, but please go elsewhere for other stuff. I'd like to keep the forum focused on GameEx only. I don't have the time to get sidetracked with other stuff, and you will all loose out if I do as Ill have less time to work on GameEx. Focus is important to me, and this project. Thanks anyway for your suggestion.

I am comparing the String in the last column before the pipe with the string for the game in P1 controls. Lookup QBert in controls.ini. If its not the same as the one in the CSV included with GameEx then just add another mode to the CSV! (in the same format) That should do it.

Hi, I am not really able to test the Secondary monitor feature. So dont really know what your talking about. Sorry. Can you be a bit more descriptive, and tell me what is working with it, and what is not, and what you need it to do.

I think this may be partly due to your setup. If the timer is set to 0 it is deffinitly not attract mode that is minimizing gameex. It will deffinitly be disabled. Its either some other bug with GameEx or another application window taking focus away from GameEx. What else do you have running? Can you confirm whether you are using AVI or MNG videos also. If its AVI, it must be your setup, as theres really nothing that could be a problem with audio in the GameEx code. If their MNG it could be an issue with GameEx however. On thing that might fix the videos, is setting GameEx not to create the snap/video on a thread. This is under Tweaks/Performance in the configuration app. Let me know if turning that off improves things. If anyone else is experiencing the same issues please report. Thanks, Tom

As most of you know GameEx can be configured for multiple languages. I have only had a few kind people do translations so far, and unfortunatly, these translations need updating as I've added new features. I put out the request again for this. In addiiton the configuration application can also be completly transalated by modifying config.csv. If you think you can do a decent translation or can help updating an existing one your help would be great. If you need help on doing this please post here. Also, feel free to donate to translations. If I get enough money I will pay for a professional company to do them. Believe me my costs for GameEx outway donations by far currently. Although I have no issues with that. I am a well travelled person and very much see and respect the world outside of English speaking countries. Although unfortunatly this is one of the areas of GameEx I cannot complete unless I pay out money for this. Which I may have to end up doing anyway. Thank you advance. Tom Speirs. Mr GameEx

No sorry, it does not mean that.

Hi, I did already look at the possiblity, but I think you were wight in the first place that its more a windows issue. What I mean is GamePads pretty much seem to be reported by Windows with the same name. I mean I dont see that there is a way to correctly identifiy a particulare gamepad. I could be wrong on this. In control panel, are your GamePads identified with different games/descriptions?

Hi Eric, You could make the CMD used in the GameEx config to include the Call statement. That should hopefully work. Look at runitgame.bat in the Data dir to see what GameEx is doing. Also, the launch before and launch after is not currently implemented for other emulators only MAME at the moment. Let's see how your testing goes a bit more before I implement that. OK?

It's NOT a beta and is stable, but I wont be updating the website. IE It will work as well all other releases do, but is really meant specifically for users experieincing DirectInput errors at startup, and to address that imediatly. Here is the URL: http://tomspeirs.com/gameEx/Download/GameExSetup351.exe Changes: - Should fix DirectInput failures on startup. - New setting: Joystick/Gamepad use can be turned on or off.

This has come up a few times. I really dont know what the issue is. I think its something to do with .net. Did you install the framework in a different way when you reinstalled? For example from Microsoft instead of the GameEx install? If people have the same or simular issues I would suggest reinstalling the .net framework direct from microsoft on a freshly booted system, with only ciritical processes running. It is important that you 'uninstall' the framework first and reboot before attempting a reinstall. The uninstall routine does a pretty decent job of cleaning your system of .net. It may also be that some other program is interfering, although what that is I still have no clue. It could be a Virus or Spyware app. It could also be an anti-spyware or anti-virus app. Cheers. Tom

Well, I did wonder if that was the problem, but did not say in case I insulted you. That's why it's always a good idea to say if your a newbie, or expert for that matter

Hi, I think I have found the problem. There will be another full release today that fixes this hopefully. I actually managed to duplicate the problem by accident the other day. All is good

Thanks Reuben, all that does is the same as clicking Create Snaps when in the gamelist, but I think Oxbow means the ability to press a key combo when playing a game and this would take a snap. This is not planned at the monet.

GameEx is very much influenced by feedback, but there are some things I am planning. The premium features will be available soon (maybe not all available to start). These will include. 1. RSS News Reader 2. Internet Radio 3. DVD Player (better than MCE, although am not disclosing everything yet) 3. Another feature for MCE users, which I hope will be popular. 4. Pictures and Slideshows. 5. Ability to launch Random game across all emulators. 6. Favorites for other emulators. 7. Game Info page for other emulators, with ability to view other images and add to favorites. 8. Enhanced video player. For the standard version these may be some time off but: 1. Implementing Gamebase 64 database support. 2. Sub Menus & more Start Page customization. 3. The Jukebox will likely have a few more options. 4. MAME and all free features will be enhanced based on user feedback. 5. two custom snaps for MAME in addition to Flyer, Marquee etc. 6. optimized zip support for images. EDIT 7: Key/Gamepad remaping Other than that you lot decide! EDIT: Also wanted to emphasize anything that relates to MAME I will do my best to keep free. I will also do my best to keep anything that relies on other peoples hard work such as inis and dats free. Feel free to tell me if you think I am doing something that abuses those two rules, or am doing something else a little unethical, or not in the spirit of things. Thanks. Tom.

Hey Erik, Are you doing some testing with this? Could you give me some feedback when you get a chance. I would also like to see your files (batch files) when done, and I can post them as examples for others with a little documentation. Let me know. Thanks, Tom.

7th April 2005 - Version 3.50 of GameEx available Right mouse button now does a navigate back Fixed Issue with Alpha page down not working when DirectInput is being used. Jukebox now includes a new one click feature to queue all songs for an Artist, Album or Genre. New setting, to choose whether to process a game image or video on a thread (more responsive), or immediately (faster). Maximum size of Game list is now 45000 instead of 35000 New setting to run an app or bat file before launching a MAME game and after. Game and ArcadeVGA resolutions, Rom name, Control mode and Game name can be passed to the program. GameEx now does does automatic switching of 2/4/8/49 way modes based on the selected game and controls.ini. A World First! Check the forum for more information and how it is being used.

Im running 2005. No problems here. I guess I must have a US copy.

Ant, Running on a thread will be optional in the next version (new setting). As I said before there is no delay going on.

This will fixed in the next version. Cheers

By the way, I read at MW.info that the author of controls.ini is trying to resume the project since its used in a couple of front ends directly now (such as GameEx). I know you said you were going to contact him, just wanted to make sure did. You might want to tell him how I am making full use of it. I think it may help pursuade him to carry on with the great work he has done so far. Cheers. Tom.

Thanks for that. I think that's all I need. Its very well done. Do you write up requirements/designs for a living ?