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I wrote a script to allow this. While there's nothing wrong with it, it would be nice if someone were to rewrite it in plugin format so it was cleaner. I haven't messed with the plugin system, so I don't know how complicated that would be. Anyway, here's a link to the thread: ... hmmm, I can't seem to find the original thread, but this one is more current... http://www.gameex.info/forums/index.php?showtopic=5979

Cool stuff. I'll have to check out the new MAME emu map features!

You could change your background to black (that's an option in Instant Sheller), or you could make a background image that says "Loading" in the middle of it. If you do the second, then anytime you have a program load that doesn't have hide desktop enabled it will show "Loading" (or a black window if you choose that instead).

Sending the F9 button is easy Send {F9} Determining if the window title has changed requires a timer and comparing the titles. As long as you are just concerned with the active window, that isn't too difficult either. Here's an example that's not very advanced, but it should help...I think. #persistent SetTimer, WatchTitle, 5000 WinGetTitle, Title, A WatchTitle: WinGetTitle, TitleNew, A If Title <> %TitleNew% { msgbox %Title% is now %TitleNew% Title = %TitleNew% } else { msgbox %Title% hasn't changed } return

Well, it is possible to do some of this kind of stuff with AHK, but since there's not going to be much feedback for the script to go on, it's not likely to work 100% on it's own and get things 100% right. It would be better to do this with a GameEx plugin, but again, that requires someone to write it. Just a hint though, there are a few AHK scripts that do send inputs to GameEx successfully, so if you aren't getting any response from the sent keys, try reviewing one of those scripts.

Just to narrow it down, disable your music stuff and restart. It's freezing on loading the music section (as you said), so if it finishes without that, then we have a starting point.

Cool idea! This isn't something I need, but I know this is going to be very popular for people with kids and such who want to control their game lists for different crowds! Btw, is this cab friendly, or to you need the mouse/keyboard to select the user login? NICE WORK!!!

GameEx won't use a game pad if it can't see it when it starts. I'm actually surprised that it finds it when you change focus to another program and then return to GameEx. The game pad must be initialized and I wouldn't have expected GameEx to be able to do that after startup.

Post your log file.

If you are asking if the current plugin can do all that...well, no. Is it possible for a plugin to be written to do that...yes. But, in order for it to come to life, either you or some other interested person would have to write it.

Cool! That saves a few steps and a lot of maintenance type issues!

Just a note... If you set MAME up as a second emulator in GameEx, you don't have to have 2 separate directories that take up extra space and add extra complexity. All you need to do is create a mame.ini file for the alternate setup and have the new "installation" in GameEx point to that ini file. I can't find the switch via google and I don't have a copy of MAME on this machine. Basically, you just call mame.exe -<whatever the ini switch is> vertical.inior mame.exeThe first will call your vertical games, the second will call your horizontal games (if the default mame.ini is set up that way).

I don't understand the humor, but I'm not English either... Anyway, I'd also vote for Instant Sheller. If things go badly, you can always boot to safe mode, run IS again, and tell it to set things back. There is no down side that I can think of AND Windows is hidden almost completely.

GameEx can go much lower than Windows XP (640x480).

I have never created my own snaps actually. I found a set of snaps for VB and they look fine. I can't remember if I have video snaps or just static snaps, but either way I didn't make them. I have been using Emumovies stuff for pretty much everything and have been really happy with it.

You can easily reorder your emulators with the Setup Wizard. You just hit the up and down arrows for each one. There is also a single button that you can press that will alphabetize them. I don't know if this will automatically update your custom menus or not, but that is DEFINITELY a valid question that needs to be answered. I hadn't considered that, but unless Tom has addressed this, then things will be AFU if you don't manually fix them in the Custom Menu Editor. I don't use grouped emulators nor do I use the merge feature. However, once again that is a valid question that Tom should make sure is addressed (either by saying yeah or nay as to the features working if nothing else).

Yeah, the text editor could be faster for setting up a bunch of emus depending on your directory structure. However, once it's in there, GameEx might move things but it shouldn't break anything. As such, once it's there, even if it gets moved around in the ini, it's better to to maintain things with one of the config tools. I think you got it set up initially with the quickest route and now that it's done, you should be golden (even without your comments).

I'm not positive here since I haven't done any testing, but based on how I've seen the updates work and general things I've heard, I will draw a conclusion (possibly incorrect) that might help you... When GameEx installs a new version, it creates a backup of you GameEx.ini. When it installs, it creates a new GameEx.ini from the installer. So, I'm guessing that it then goes through your ini file and grabs the settings that you have and puts them in the new file. The only other alternative is that it will grab the new settings from the downloaded file and put them at the end of your old ini file. BUT, if it did that, then you wouldn't have any significant changes in your ini (which is not the case). As such, I suspect the former is true. If that's the case, then the answer would be that GameEx doesn't support user comments in the GameEx.ini file. That might not make sense (after reading it, I'm not sure I understand it). Anyway, maybe Tom can explain the real answer.

I didn't think it was an either/or kinda thing. I was pretty sure the only thing you wouldn't have is a custom menu for each page/folder of your menu. You should still have custom backgrounds for all emulators and such. I could be wrong cause I'm not using custom backgrounds currently, but I don't see why Custom Menus would change that.

In case you aren't aware, you can put emulators/apps/etc anywhere you want now. There are custom menus available that allow you to arrange things almost any way you want. If you are truly using grouped emulators for the sole purpose of having them show up in a specific location, you might consider switching your methods. Just a thought

I just checked, and it looks like I'm using Reality Boy. I tried Red Dragon, Reality Boy, and Virtual-E. I don't think Virtual-E worked right. I think the problem with Red Dragon was either audio or controls, but I don't remember any more. I'm using Reality Boy without a wrapper of any kind. For the command line I have: Reality_Boy.exe "[ROMPath]\[RomFile]" -display 640x480 -palette red I do use xpadder to map my keys, but, if you have an IPAC or something, you can use either an AHK script or remap your IPAC itself or whatever to remap things. Anyway, it works great on my system! I don't think you really need the whole config, so I won't bother posting it unless it's really needed.

Nice stuff. I don't *think* any of this will affect me, but I'll update to be safe.

Yes, the user guide has the specific keys, but as I recall they are ctrl-TAB. This will rotate CW 90° per click (I don't think you can have it upside down though.

Sorry, wasn't trying to argue. I was just trying to make sure you were using the feature how it was intended. I know you've been using GameEx for a while, but sometimes it really is the simple thing that's the problem. Tom's already stepped in and is taking a look, so hopefully this can be resolved!

I tried all of them a few months ago. As I recall, there was only one emulator out of the lot that played well and didn't have any real issues. I can't remember if it was Red Dragon or not, but I can upload my config if it would help. It's not hard to set one up with the right emulator as far as I can remember anyway (don't think I needed to use a wrapper anyway).