Brian Hoffman

If it is the TypeX Arcade version, then the process is game.exe . There is a loader that you need to run against the games executable that allows it to run and hooks the controls. Typically it is Typexloader.exe game.exe I have a couple titles I have yet to intergrate in a FE so I will take a look at making an elegant solution.

Andre, Yes, regressions happen. On a different note imaging your OS drive may be a bit excessive for a simple software update. I would personally think installing the previous version would suffice. It may be a simple fix, lets see what Tom says on the matter. Yours truly Brian Hoffman

Outside of Gameex does ALT+Enter make Demul go fullscreen? I thought they used one of the function keys to toggle fullscreen. Anyways, please identify what keystroke/s make Demul go full screen. Then we can make gammex send those keys. You shouldn't have to resort to an AHK file for that.. Brian

I havent used cheats since they re-did the whole cheat system. From what I recall, the file was CHEAT.DAT and needs to be in the same directory mame is located. So if you have a Cheat.zip, please unzip it. As Adultery noted you need to also tell mame you want to use the cheat.dat by adding the -cheat switch to either the command line (in advance mame settings) or by editing the mame.ini (cheat 1) Your mame.ini should be in your mame directory, if you do not have one you can create it the way Frequency mentioned by running MAME.exe -cc from a command line. the CC stands for create config. Brian

You need the controls.dat, update your gamelist and enable the control panel viewer in gameex.

We have that. I think we worked on this eight months ago.. One sec

Well, don't get me wrong. I think the setup wizard and down loader was a great idea. Matt, Me, Ben and Tom all worked on it. It really is useful and serves a purpose. It's to get newcomers to the emulation scene and some more advanced users some ease when first setting up a system. I do agree that some of the emulators need to be updated.. Others like snes9x, zsnes, nestopia and fusion do not see the regular updates like NullDC for example or PCSX2. I think its a great idea, personally I don't have the time atm but I will defiantly try and update it soon. So... Are there any requests for any specific systems or emulators?

One problem with throwing the latest mame build up there is people may not realize they need to update thier rom sets. I can see all the threads now titled.. I just updated my mame and now XXXXX game isnt working. Then they may not be aware of the build of mame they were using prior. Other emulators should be ok though, for the most part.

I did edit the profile on the last couple users. I can just remove them completely. If there are anyothers just report them and Ill go in and remove them. Thanks Brian

members taken care of.

User fyrecrypts at BYOAC made a program that will parse the .hi files and send the info in plain text to frontends that integrate it. Gameex and Hyperspin both do.. However you will need that program and specify to use it in the gameex config. http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=83614.0

Well, in older versions of MAME it did save .hi files for games that dont use NVRAM or (Non Volatile Random Access Memory). There are many games that lose the hiscore when they are turned off, thus saving the score in RAM (Random Access Memory) that is cleared upon a reboot. Since MAME strives for perfection adding a functionality to a game that never had it is not correct emulation or an accurate representation of a particular piece of the hardware the game runs on at the time. MKCHAMP edits the source and adds that functionality back in, you use a HISCORE.dat file, that contains information about where various ROMS stores the hiscore info. It reads that memory address and creates a file .hi and that file is referenced when you launch a game. That is why you need to compile your own. Compiling your own also has other advantages, like optimization toward your processor. This can gain some FPS in games. I hope that helps.

Are you using a tiny or nlited build of xp? Gameex has real issues on these "special" builds because they lace services and other engines game ex takes advantage of. Usually there are tell tale signs with other errors. Can you give us any other details?

I thought that was my job?!?

Have you used Toms instant sheller?

Celly, IMBEZERK Thank you for all your contributions to the community and welcome to the team.

Well, I don't have any blu ray rips personally. Gameex does support video playback and is usually only dependant on your system having the right codecs installed. Of course if you have your own software you would like gameex to call when launching movies perhaps you can set it up as an emulator. Sorry I don't have more information than it should work some how. Let us know what you come up with and have and have not tried. Brian

Are you having this issue? Congratulations on your promotion! Well deserved! Brian EDIT: Just for you, Elite members upload limit has been increased 5x.. Lets see those contributions keep coming!

A move over the holiday. I hope nothing goes wrong. Support over a holiday is scarce to find. Thanks for the heads up! Brian

Command=nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe -config ImageReader:DefaultImage="[rompath]/[romfile]" TO Command=nullDC_Win32_Release-NoTrace.exe -config ImageReader:DefaultImage="[rompath]\[romfile]" That slash does make a diffrence. If there are other problems this may not address them.

I think you may need to re-phrase your question... If your mouse buttons do not work in windows you have real problems. If you are wanting to remap your mouse functions so a left click sends al alternate key or key sequence this is a diffrent story. What exactly are you trying to accomplish? The Gameex advanced controls will let you rebind keys to an extent. It is a registered only feature. If you can tell us what you want to do Im sure we can give you a more absolute answer. Brian Hoffman

#NoEnv #SingleInstance force #Persistent #NoTrayIcon ;CHECKING FOR 1 PARAMS, IF NOT THEN EXIT if 0 < 1 { MsgBox Usage: PTLoader.exe "[rompath]\[romfile]" ExitApp } Blockinput on ; Keeps users from messing up loader my pressing buttons and moving mouse ;rom = "%1%" ; error level (rompath romfile) gives friendly name as ROM SetBatchLines -1 Gui +AlwaysOnTop -Caption +ToolWindow ; No title, No taskbar icon Gui Color, 0 ; Color Black Gui Show, x0 y0 h%A_ScreenHeight% w%A_ScreenWidth%, HSHIDE ;WinSet Transparent, 200, A ; Can be semi-transparent MouseGetPos X, Y ; Remember pos to return MouseMove %A_ScreenWidth%,%A_ScreenHeight% ; Move pointer off screen Run, PT.exe Sleep, 1000 Send, {ALTDOWN}{ALTUP}f{ENTER} Sleep, 1000 Send, "%1%" Sleep, 100 Send, {ENTER} Sleep, 100 Send, {F2} Gui Destroy ; Remove blinds from desktop Blockinput off ; Allows user to send inputs so games can be played Return ESC:: { Process, Close, PT.exe exitapp } Toward the end of the loader you can see it is sending Enter, followed by f2 to make it full screen.. You can change the sleep timer to 1000 from 100 incase it is going to fast. I thought it was mentioned that it was working via command prompt, so that means it is working.. Id adjust the timings. Try this one: PTLoader.zip

Rename your defualt config file and see if the problem goes away. MAME>CFG>default.cfg to default.cfg.old It could very well be a similar case of an accidental remapping.

Sometimes remote control software can break and overwrite winlogon and other systemfiles. At least old versions of PCAnywhere did. Also keep in mind that the usergroup needs to be a member of remote operators and a password has to be set on the account you wish to access. Blank passwords will result in failure.

Wow, Well if you didnt do that.. All you would have needed was HIREN BOOT CD.. It has password changing utilities... Bummer. Anyways, I still think its the media you are using. Or course RAM and Processor issuse can cause the same issue. In troubleshooting remove any and all expansion cards, even take it down to a single memory module. Then see if the problem goes away. You could always pop out the drive and load windows from another PC then pop it back in before loading drivers. We are full of good things to try.