Draco1962

Is there a new emulator for ZN1, ZN2 and System 11 games? Does the latest version of MAME run them without a loss of speed? Did your new cab PC blowup and you no longer have to worry about configuring it again? Details, Dave! Details! Quit being a drama queen! Oops.. now Google is going to think I am gay (re: use of queen and drama in a sentence together).

Or simply make a backup of the files before updating.

Thanks, Ian! Will this run all BBC PC's software without having to load as a separate emulator for each?

I don't believe so but I may be wrong as well. What emu did you use for it and how did you configure it? Export & Share your emulator config file if you don't mind.

Apparently the value for it has changed - you will need to locate it within the Setup Wizard (click on Custom, then select Model 2 and the next arrow, change value to No for question "Do you want to use the Model 2 Emulator?" then click next arrow again x 2, click the X to exit and save your settings. Report back if this resolves your issue. If not, provide another copy of your log file.

This may be coincidence - can you confirm that the sticks are working when you use mame directly?

You may uninstall Virtual Clone Drive same as you would any other application without a problem. It is an optional install upon initial installation of GameEx and is not integral to it unless you are using it as your ISO mounting app. Once you have purchased your license and installed the license key, it will be much easier to guide you through setting up your Custom Menus. I will be glad to do so once you confirm this has been done!

Noted at the end of the log file: Did you enable Model 2 when it was previously disabled? Can you try disabling it within the Setup Wizard and try again?

Thanks for the feedback! The effect is actually very easy to achieve in GIMP (probably equally as easy or maybe easier in Photoshop). What I did was: 1. Loaded the image 2. Applied a new layer and chose the default Foreground Color (which is 000000 - Pure Black). 3. I then accessed the Filters, selected Remove Every Other Row from the Distorts Section, an removed every even row from that black layer. In effect, you are creating a black "screen" consisting of alternating odd rows of black pixels that is blocking the corresponding rows of pixels from the image below. Now this is reflected in image _Console__Atari_Pong-Ex1.png attached to this post. I like this option better as it allows me more flexibility and preserves the alpha transparency (gradient dissolve) effect from black to nothing. If I apply directly to the image, then I have to create a solid layer of black below the image (see example image _Console__Atari_Pong-Ex2.png) or else the image appears as if it is disappearing - example _Console__Atari_Pong-Ex3.png. This is due to the fact that I have removed every other pixel row from the actual image exposing the alpha channel below.

Yeah.. that's what I thought!

Wee bit confuzzled...

Troy, we will be glad to try to help but, in order to do so, we need to see your log files (post running the DVD from within GameEx) and a copy of your gameex.ini file. It may not tell us as much as we need but it is the standard starting point. Also need to know if you have installed any codecs packs as fRequEnCy requested. Click on the How to ask for help link in my signature if you need to know where to find the log and gameex.ini files. Also, we need to work on this with you as soon as possible and without having to bump the thread 1-5 months later with still no resolution! I understand life sometimes "gets in the way" but from appearances, this issue appeared abandoned with such a lapse in time.

Have you tried "typing" your search with the Saitek disabled (unplugged) and just using the joystick and fire button on the cab?

I have created this thread with the sole purpose of maintaining a location where we can discuss and share image and theme editing techniques, discussions, and tutorials for all things GIMP, PhotoShop, or other editing software related. Below is a list of the more popular FREE PROGRAMS (Online or for download) that I will update periodically with additions as they come available from you. If anyone can provide names and site links to good tutorial sites for these programs as well as PhotoShop, I will gladly include them as well! Free Image Editing Programs: The GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program) Inkscape Paint.net MyPaint PaintStar Online Fonts and Font Manipulation: Flaming Text Tutorial Site Links: Gimp Tutorials on Pixel2Life.com To start things off, please take a look at the attached images and let me know what ya think. Tinkering with scan line effects in GIMP. Thanks!

Watch that "staff" talk... Google will think you are gay!

Downloaded 11.89 setup at a peak of 957 kbs, average 920 kbs.

Funny thing is that I was altering the warning level and responding via email and Freq was replying and editing his post in the forum at the same time that Brian was responding! LOL! Must be a slow day at the GameEx Forums!

Agreed - the alias is all over the place/

Recalled mobo or the other?

No firing jokes!

I know this option is a bit expensive but this is what I am considering when I build a cab (or something similar to it) - Lian Li Test Bench ATX. Beats having to bend mounts and carving bic pens! Another option at half the price is Myopen PC Bench.

Does that make you a pear or an apple?

Tom - That is fantastic! Thanks for the effort! If you should desire to add the interpreter for Interactive Fiction (Text Adventures) under the PC section, here is a link to download the Windows Frotz Interpreter for the Z-Code Interactive Fiction games made popular by Infocom and Adventure International (by Scott Adams). Also the link to the author David Kindler's page. The db I pieced together along with config for this interpreter has been submitted under the Pinned Topics for User Submitted Databases.

Cat5e is sufficient, it is certainly OK for the job and more resistant to crosstalk than standard Cat5. Cat6, as you probably surmised through your web searches, is 100% certified for Gigabit and less likely to encounter crosstalk and other RF interference from sources such as power lines, etc. As long as all else is gigabit (routers, switches, NICs) then you should be fine. When stringing your network, try to resist the temptation to follow paths of your power lines and, whenever possible, if you have to cross a power line, do so perpendicular to the direction the power line is running to minimize any RF interference from it. This is what is done when wiring remote speakers for home theater systems and is recommended for PC networks as well.

I have seen some GameEx themes that can hold their own against HS any day. Not knocking it because it is a great FE, but I much prefer GameEx as it is worlds away easier to configure and fits my needs and the forum support here is second to none.