Draco1962

Any of the files containing cache in the file name or extension in the gameex/data path.

You may try saving the image as a layer within another image to form a frame or border. 4:3 aspect ratio can be found in 640x480 resolution for example. Here is one I put together of Crysis 2 using a 640x480 background (with a little mask and dissolve gradient thrown in and the Crysis 2 image given a slight bevel). I also upscaled the image to 500x234. Try this image and see if you get any of the distortion you noted or if it handled the image OK.

I have had similar occur and have been able to get around it in the past by deleting all cache files and starting GameEx again.

Gotcha - thanks! As for the file names for the snaps - can you post an example using Crysis 2 based upon your original post?

Couslev - Do you think that this may work similarly with games distributed by Impulse or Windows Live?

Excellent, Couslev! I think this will help quite a few people, including myself!

Alrighty then - no actual ROM set? How is this possible for you to play games with MAME but no ROMs or CHDs?

Danke!

Currently the pop-up descriptions/ratings are enabled for the V1 and V3 themes (which is the majority of default themes). I am a bit stoked to see it on the V4 themes along with a toggle feature in the future!

Here is the Logo Pack I promised that I created as I was making the Sins of a Solar Empire theme. They are good for any theme that can support them! Give 'em a go and let me know what ya think! I have enclosed the PSD and XCF files for creating your own with Photoshop and GIMP respectively. Below are few more that were made after I sent up the pack to Tom.

Can you provide a sample pic and also copy of your log file and gameex.ini (will need to save as text file as forum will not accept uploads of ini files)? If you can also tell us what version them you are using and if you have enabled via Theme Editor under Options the disable color key? (works for V4 themes).

A few more just to tease...

I checked and the DPI for the ones I have are 300x300. tried googling carbon fiber for a higher res but was not able to find anything easily.

starbuck - That is something I might consider. This project will take considerably more time as it is and, each item that is added needs to have a reflection, you have to add a mask and apply the fade effect. This will easily double the time to create each logo. - BritInVA - I am no master. Just a more experienced student.

I definitely like this one better than the first. While the Simpsons are a game title or two, they didn't quite fit as well. Good job!

Not too shabby at all! Great first attempt for certain! Kinda makes me a little misty..

Clear your cache files and see if that helps.

More money than common sense. I have to agree with you. The same dillweed would be crying like a bitch to the cops if the money he wasted on that handheld was taken from him, yet doesn't think twice about wasting it for the sake of 3 mins of viral video fame.

Here are a few logo files I tossed together while tinkering with transparency effects, masks, etc. Let me know what ya think!

Would be cool if you could send it to another monitor by saving the snap to a specific folder for game extender with the specific file name. Not sure how you will set it for each time an emulator is open, but you could probably set it up to take pics at a specific interval (although it does say you can trigger it by a hotkey). Just make sure the hotkey is not enabled should they find your digiporn collection..

Not gonna use THAT emulator!

Always willing to lend a hand!

To be honest, I have not created much in original images. Just creative cropping, copying & pasting with a little filter wizardry thrown in for good measure.

Probably wouldn't hurt to update your version of XP to SP 2 or 3. Start with your windows updates, then work on devices - see if there are updates available for your USB, etc. Best place to start would be the HP site for your PC so that you can get the latest drivers they have available. You could try plugging them in into different USB connectors to see if that makes a difference. Maybe updating your version of mameuifx if you haven't done so yet will help.

Have you upgraded to the latest release - 11.64? You say it worked well before. Do you recall what version of GameEx you had installed. Since the spinner and trackball are USB, have there been any recent additions to your rig that require USB connectivity? If it turns out to not be a graphics issue, that would be my next target for troubleshooting.