GameEX and Taito Type X

**massop** · August 4, 2011

I am keeping a close eye on this one, I finally got the taito type X games and really want to impliment this in game EX, ill try and instal it later but knowing my luck ill blow up the machine or somehting. lol

**mesk** · August 4, 2011

Honestly im not even messing around with irotate from what I have read,its a pain in the ass to set that up and personally I dont care about flying games that much to start messing with it.I wanted TTX for the fighting games,which work and launch great through GameEX

**massop** · August 6, 2011

O.k I spent most of today setting this up in game EX and I have a problem lol.

I am using the .lnk method, when I launch a game via gameEX it exits back to GameEX, once I exit GameEX I find that the game was actually launched but is minimised.

So I have a 2 questions here.

- How do I get gameEX to maximise the launched game? lol

- How do I code my .bat to rotate the monitor for games that need it?

Runitgame



chcp 65001
D:
CD "D:\Games\emulated\Taito Type X\Shortcuts"

"Battle Fantasia.lnk"

Log

17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Opening Configuration File
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: GameEx: Version 11.93: Starting Log
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Operating System Platform: Win32NT
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Operating System Name: Windows 7
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Operating System Version: 6.1.7600
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Aero running
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Initializing Vista/Windows 7 volume control
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: .net Framework 2.0 Installed
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: .net Framework 3.0 Installed
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: .net Framework 3.5 Installed
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Intel® Core i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07GHz, 3575MB
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: 3.07Ghz - 4 Cores or CPU's
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Running Randomize()
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Loading PlugIns
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Running Misc startup tasks
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Setting Menu types
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Getting Configuration Values
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Using Theme: Dark Champion
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Dark Champion
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Launching HideOS.exe
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Hiding Taskbar
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Is Media Center running?
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Media Center Mode 2
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Custom Game Device Input enabled: Getting custom codes
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Snap Delay set to: 7
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Get other settings
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Start work for Form
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Getting Original Screen Size
17:38:40.8 06/08/2011: Opening Database Connection
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Initializing Component
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Retrieving resolution setting
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: MAME Path is: D:\Games\emulated\MAME
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Model 2 Path Path is: D:\Games\emulated\Model 2
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Multi Core/Hyper Threading detected. Looking for emulator_multicpu.exe
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Model 2 EXE file is: emulator_multicpu.exe
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Model 2 emulator with command line support detected
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Use Model 2 on. emulator_multicpu.exe will launch Sega Model 2 games
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: ZiNc Path is: D:\Games\emulated\zinc
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: ZiNc EXE file is: zinc.exe
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Use ZiNc on. zinc.exe will launch PSX games
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: MAME EXE file is: Mame.exe
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: ROM Path is: D:\Games\ROMs\Mame\Rebuilt ROMs
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Catver.ini is located at: D:\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: controls.ini is located at: D:\GameEx\data\controls.ini
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: History.dat is located at: D:\GameEx\DATA\history.dat
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: nplayers.ini is located at: D:\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: command.dat is located at: D:\GameEx\DATA\command.dat
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: D:\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Loading Controls.ini map file
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Snap Path is: D:\Games\emulated\Mame32\snap
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: AVI Snap Path is: D:\Video\avisnap
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Flyer Path is: D:\Games\emulated\Mame32\flyers
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Cabinet Path is: D:\Games\emulated\Mame32\cabinets
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Cabinet 3D Path is: D:\Games\emulated\Mame32\cabinets
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Title Path is: D:\Games\emulated\Mame32\titles
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: PCB Path is: D:\Games\emulated\Mame32\pcb
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Artwork Preview Path is: D:\Games\emulated\Mame32\artwork
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Panel Path: Not Found
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Manual Path: Not Found
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Icon Path is: D:\Games\emulated\Mame32\icons
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Marquee Path is: D:\Games\emulated\Mame32\marquees
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Applying Language/Text
17:38:40.9 06/08/2011: Text/Language: English
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Custom Emulators
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 1: [Console] Panasonic 3DO
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 3: [Console] Atari 2600 (Stella)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 4: [Console] Atari 5200 (MESS)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 5: [Console] Atari 7800 (ProSystem)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 6: [Console] Atari Jaguar
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 7: [Handheld] Atari Lynx (Handy)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 8: [Handheld] Bandai WonderSwan Color (Oswan)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 9: [Console] Coleco Vision (MESS)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 10: [Console] Fairchild Channel F (MESS)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 12: [Handheld] Nintendo Game Boy Advance (VisualBoyAdvance)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 13: [Handheld] Nintendo DS (DeSmuME)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 14: [Console] Mattel Intellivision (MESS)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 16: [Handheld] SNK Neo-Geo Pocket (NeoPop)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 17: [Console] Nintendo N64 (Project64)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 18: [Console] Nintendo NES (Jnes)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 19: [Console] Nintendo GameCube (Dolphin)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 20: [Handheld] Nintendo Virtual Boy (Red Dragon)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 21: [Console] Nintendo Wii (Dolphin)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 22: [Console] NEC TurboGrafx-16 (MagicEngine)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 23: [Console] Sony Playstation (ePSXe)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 24: [Console] Sony Playstation 2 (PCSX2)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 25: [PC] Sam Coupe
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 27: [Handheld] Sega Game Gear (Fusion)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 28: [Console] Sega Master System (Fusion)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 29: [Console] Sega Genesis (Fusion)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 30: [PC] Microsoft MSX (MESS)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 31: [PC] Microsoft MSX2 (MESS)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 32: [Console] Nintendo SNES (ZSNES)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 38: [Console] Sega Saturn (SSF)
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 39: [PC] Microsoft Windows
17:38:41.0 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 40: [Console] Sega 32X (Fusion)
17:38:41.1 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 42: [PC] Microsoft Windows CD
17:38:41.1 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 43: [Arcade] Arcade (ZiNc)
17:38:41.1 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 46: [PC GAME] M.U.G.E.N
17:38:41.1 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 47: [Console] Sega Dreamcast (nullDC)
17:38:41.1 06/08/2011: Loading Emulator 48: [Arcade] Taito Type X
17:38:41.1 06/08/2011: Using 3D Alpha Blended Animations.
17:38:41.1 06/08/2011: Using General Font: Architext
17:38:41.1 06/08/2011: Using Title Font: Architext
17:38:41.1 06/08/2011: Initialising Direct3D
17:38:41.1 06/08/2011: Applying GameEx is Loading Image
17:38:41.2 06/08/2011: Setting Resolution to 1360x768 32 bit color
17:38:41.2 06/08/2011: Creating Surfaces
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Creating Back Buffer
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Version 2 Theme being used. Loading.
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Loading Button Data
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Loading Font Data
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Loading Layout Data
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Loading Taskbar Data
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Loading graphic Surfaces
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Display is running at: 1360x768 32bit color, 60hz
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Creating Surfaces Volume
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Creating Surfaces Arrows
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text
17:38:41.4 06/08/2011: Creating Surfaces Toolbar
17:38:41.5 06/08/2011: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds
17:38:41.5 06/08/2011: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls
17:38:41.5 06/08/2011: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo
17:38:41.5 06/08/2011: Creating Surface Unselected
17:38:41.5 06/08/2011: Creating Surfaces Snaps
17:38:41.5 06/08/2011: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars
17:38:41.5 06/08/2011: Creating Fonts
17:38:41.5 06/08/2011: Creating Game Font
17:38:41.6 06/08/2011: Creating Game Font Faded
17:38:41.7 06/08/2011: Creating Title Font
17:38:41.7 06/08/2011: Restoring Title Font From Cache
17:38:41.9 06/08/2011: Creating Font Black
17:38:41.9 06/08/2011: Creating Font Black Small
17:38:42.0 06/08/2011: Fonts Created Succesfully
17:38:42.0 06/08/2011: Initialising Bass Audio Library
17:38:42.0 06/08/2011: Creating instance of global keyboard hook
17:38:42.3 06/08/2011: Playing Startup Video on thread
17:38:42.3 06/08/2011: Attempting to load game list
17:38:42.4 06/08/2011: MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo
17:38:42.4 06/08/2011: Loading last used Game List
17:38:42.4 06/08/2011: Loading Start Page
17:38:42.4 06/08/2011: Creating DirectSound Device
17:38:42.4 06/08/2011: Trying: Primary Sound Driver
17:38:42.5 06/08/2011: Loading Sound Files
17:38:42.5 06/08/2011: DirectSound Device Created Successfully
17:38:42.5 06/08/2011: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support
17:38:42.6 06/08/2011: Using Device Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows)
17:38:42.6 06/08/2011: Initializing MCE Remote
17:38:42.6 06/08/2011: Playing intro sound file
17:38:42.7 06/08/2011: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!
17:38:42.7 06/08/2011: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame
17:38:42.9 06/08/2011: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_1: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_1: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_1: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\3DO\snaps\Video\Panasonic - 3DO.flv
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_1: Snap Path Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_1: Database: [Console] Panasonic 3DO
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_3: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_3: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_3: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Atari 2600\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_3: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Atari 2600\Controls\Atari 2600.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_3: Database: [Console] Atari 2600
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_4: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_4: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_4: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Atari 5200\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_4: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Atari 5200\Controls\Atari 5200.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_4: Database: [Console] Atari 5200
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_5: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_5: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_5: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Atari 7800\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_5: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Atari 7800\Controls\Atari 7800.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_5: Database: [Console] Atari 7800
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_6: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_6: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_6: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Atari Jaguar\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_6: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Atari Jaguar\Controls\Atari Jaguar.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_6: Database: [Console] Atari Jaguar
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_7: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_7: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_7: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\atari lynx\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_7: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\atari lynx\Controls\Atari Lynx.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_7: Database: [Handheld] Atari Lynx
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_8: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_8: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_8: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Bandai Wonderswan\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_8: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Bandai Wonderswan\Controls\Bandai Wonderswan.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_8: Database: [Handheld] Bandai WonderSwan Color
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_9: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_9: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_9: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Colecovision\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_9: Database: [Console] Coleco Vision
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_10: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_10: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_10: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Farchild Channel F\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_10: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Farchild Channel F\Controls\Channel F.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_10: Database: [Console] Fairchild Channel F
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_12: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_12: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_12: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo game boy advance, DS\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_12: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo game boy advance, DS\GBA Controls\GBA.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_12: Database: [Handheld] Nintendo Game Boy Advance
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_13: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_13: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_13: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo game boy advance, DS\Snaps\DS
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_13: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo game boy advance, DS\DS Cntrols\Nintendo DS.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_13: Database: [Handheld] Nintendo DS
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_14: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_14: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_14: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Intellivision\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_14: Database: [Console] Mattel Intellivision
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_16: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_16: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_16: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Neo Geo Pocket\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_16: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Neo Geo Pocket\Controls\Neo Geo Pocket.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_16: Database: [Handheld] SNK Neo-Geo Pocket
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_17: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_17: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_17: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo 64\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_17: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo 64\Controls\N64.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_17: Database: [Console] Nintendo N64
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_18: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_18: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_18: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\NES\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_18: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\NES\Controls\NES.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_18: Database: [Console] Nintendo NES
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_19: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_19: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_19: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo game cube, Wii\Snaps\Video\Nintendo GameCube.avi
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_19: Snap Path Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_19: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo game cube, Wii\Controls\Gamecube.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_19: Database: [Console] Nintendo GameCube
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_20: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_20: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_20: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo Virtual Boy\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_20: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo Virtual Boy\Controls\Virtual boy.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_20: Database: [Handheld] Nintendo Virtual Boy
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_21: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_21: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_21: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo game cube, Wii\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_21: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Nintendo game cube, Wii\Controls
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_21: Database: [Console] Nintendo GameCube
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_22: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_22: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_22: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\PC Engine\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_22: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\PC Engine\Controls\PC Engine.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_22: Database: [Console] NEC TurboGrafx-16
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_23: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_23: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_23: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Sony Playstation\snap\Sony PlayStation].flv
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_23: Snap Path Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_23: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Sony Playstation\Controls\PS1.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_23: Database: [Console] Sony Playstation
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_23: MAPFile Does Not Exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_24: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_24: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_24: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Sony Playstation 2\snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_24: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Sony Playstation 2\Controls\PS2.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_24: Database: [Console] Sony Playstation 2
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_24: MAPFile Does Not Exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_25: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_25: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_25: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Sam Coupe\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_25: Database: Template
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_27: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_27: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_27: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\sega megadrive, Game Gear, Master system\Snaps\Game gear
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_27: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\sega megadrive, Game Gear, Master system\GG Controls\Game Gear.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_27: Database: [Handheld] Sega Game Gear
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_28: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_28: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_28: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\sega megadrive, Game Gear, Master system\Snaps\Mastersystem
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_28: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\sega megadrive, Game Gear, Master system\MS Controls\Mastersystem.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_28: Database: [Console] Sega Master System
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_29: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_29: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_29: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\sega megadrive, Game Gear, Master system\Snaps\Megadrive
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_29: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\sega megadrive, Game Gear, Master system\MD Controls\Sega Megadrive.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_29: Database: [Console] Sega Genesis
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_30: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_30: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_30: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\MSX\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_30: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\MSX\Controls\MSX.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_30: Database: [PC] Microsoft MSX
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_31: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_31: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_31: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\MSX2\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_31: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\MSX2\Controls\MSX 2.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_31: Database: [PC] Microsoft MSX 2
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_32: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_32: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_32: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\super nintendo\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_32: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\super nintendo\Layout\Snes layout.png
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_32: Database: [Console] Nintendo SNES
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_38: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_38: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_38: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\sega saturn\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_38: Database: [Console] Sega Saturn
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_39: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_39: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_39: Snap Path: D:\Games\PC Games\Shortcuts\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_40: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_40: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_40: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\sega megadrive, Game Gear, Master system\Snaps\32X
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_40: Database: [Console] Sega 32X
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_42: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_42: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_42: Snap Path: D:\Games\PC Games\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_43: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_43: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_43: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\zinc\SNAP
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_46: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_46: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_46: Snap Path:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_47: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_47: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_47: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Sega Dreamcast\Snaps
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_47: Control Panel Path: D:\Games\emulated\Sega Dreamcast\Controls
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_47: Database: [Console] Sega Dreamcast
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_48: Custom Background:
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Warning: Emulator_48: Custom Background Does not exist
17:38:46.6 06/08/2011: Validating: Emulator_48: Snap Path: D:\Games\emulated\Taito Type X\Snaps
17:39:01.8 06/08/2011: Restoring Emulator from Cache
17:39:01.9 06/08/2011: Restoring Emulator Database From Cache
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17:39:07.9 06/08/2011: Running: cmd.exe /c D: "Battle Fantasia.lnk"
17:39:08.1 06/08/2011: Shutting down display
17:39:09.5 06/08/2011: Writing Stats
17:39:09.5 06/08/2011: Plugin: Game Exit
17:39:09.5 06/08/2011: Plugin: Process Commands
17:39:09.5 06/08/2011: Refreshing Keyboard
17:39:09.6 06/08/2011: Initialising Audio
17:39:09.6 06/08/2011: Relaunching HideOS
17:39:09.8 06/08/2011: Restoring Window
17:39:09.8 06/08/2011: Reinitializing Graphics System
17:39:11.0 06/08/2011: Reloading Game Info Page
17:39:11.2 06/08/2011: Returning to GameEx
17:39:15.5 06/08/2011: Exiting GameEx!
17:39:15.5 06/08/2011: Saving Settings
17:39:17.1 06/08/2011: Disposing Plugins
17:39:17.1 06/08/2011: Closing database connection
17:39:17.1 06/08/2011: Checking for applications to Launch On Exit
17:39:17.1 06/08/2011: Media Center was not open when starting GameEx, so not launching

Emu config.ini



[Emulator_48]
Enabled=True
STARTPAGENAME=[Arcade] Taito Type X
TITLETEXT=Taito Type X
StartPageLogo=Taito Type X
ROMFilter=*.lnk
RomPath=D:\Games\emulated\Taito Type X\Shortcuts
RomsInFolders=
SnapPath=D:\Games\emulated\Taito Type X\Snaps
TitlePath=
BoxPath=
CartPath=
ManualPath=
ControlPanelPath=
InstructionsPath=
TVAdPath=
MusicPath=
ImageNotFound=
WorkingPath=D:\Games\emulated\Taito Type X\Shortcuts
MapKeys=True
WaitBeforeKeys=
SendKeys=
ReplaceDash=False
ReplaceUnder=True
Capitals=False
RemoveBrackets=True
ShowDesktop=True
Debug=False
MAPFile=
AlsoLaunch=
Command=""[ROMFILE]""
LaunchBefore=
LaunchAfter=
configFile=[Mapping Off] Exit (Process Close)
ExcludedFiles=
CustomBackground=
PlayMusic=False
DontShowInfo=
PlaySelectionMusic=False
SelectionMusicFolder=
PCGame=False
DATABASE=
UseDbName=
GamesIn7Zips=False
MergeSets=
PlayInScreenSaver=False
ShowMostPlayed=True
RandomMostPlayed=True
CDCheck=False
CDCheckFile=
CustomArtName1=
CustomArtPath1=
CustomArtName2=
CustomArtPath2=
CustomArtName3=
CustomArtPath3=
CustomArtName4=
CustomArtPath4=
CustomArtName5=
CustomArtPath5=
GameExtenderCustomArtPath=
GameExtenderConstants=
System=Microsoft Windows
Category=PC
Emulator=Windows
Version=
Rating=
DownloadUrl=
RequiredFiles=
Website=
Info=
OLDatZip=

Any suggestions?

Regards

**DJ Infinity** · August 7, 2011

Some of these games don't play nice with Windows 7 So far on Win 7 I have tested KOFXIII & KOF MIRA. Kof XIII ran ok for a few mins. KOG MIRA crashed afteer about 30 secs

**Adultery** · August 7, 2011

Try switching compatability mode to "Windows XP" and see if that solves the crashing issue.

**DJ Infinity** · August 7, 2011

Hmmm forgot about that move. I'll try it soon. I booted back into XP at work stuff runs fine

**DJ Infinity** · August 8, 2011

Samurai Showdown Edge Of Destiny is avail now. bout to fire that up

SSEOD.bmp

**Adultery** · August 11, 2011

OK, so I got Tetris Grand Master up and running. Here's what I had to do that's out of the ordinary:

I used the Windows Games shortcut (*.lnk) method to run these and give them a name that looks prettier.
I had to set the Advanced Config to watch the process (game.exe) so it didn't lose focus and fall back to GameEx (since it launches game.bat which in turn launches the game).
Since I know these games are made for XP, I also set up "Compatibility Mode" to use XP SP3 on the game.exe.
For some reason, the game didn't want to load unless I hit [ESC] first. So I added a SendKeys command to hit [ESC] for me after 2000 MS.
Finally I had to change "Show Desktop" to "True".

After remapping my keys through the loader, and setting up an xpadder profile (in this case I even set it up to use a 4-way joystick since that's what the original game uses), all works well now. I haven't attempted vertical games yet, I wanna nail the horizontal ones first before I move on.

**Adultery** · August 11, 2011

OK, here's what I did to get this up and running on my Windows 7 cabinet:

Download ArcadePC Loader
You can get it from here: EmuCR
Extract game files into appropriate folders in the ArcadePC GAMES folder
This step is easy to do. Just make sure you put all the game files in the root of the game folder.
Launch ArcadePC Launcher
If you did the previous step correctly, you should see a green check mark next to your installed games.
Setup your games and test run each one
You can specify a few different things here, like resolution, free play mode, enable continues, set up your joystick/keyboard, etc. Some games don't allow you to change the rez, and one game won't load at all on my rig because I have dual monitors and it gives me an I/O error... (BlazBlue)
A few things to try if the game doesn't launch: Change compatibility mode for game.exe or launcher.exe to Windows NT (This solved a couple issues for me). Also make sure if you have AV software installed, you set the ArcadePC folder to allow things to run from it. I use Avast! and it didn't like iRotate for games that used it. I assure you it's not gonna fubar your config, your AV probably doesn't care much for the way it hooks your display drivers. Windows Firewall also bitched at me about allowing SFIV to pass through the firewall, since I guess it collects your network data. The jury's out on why, but I have to assume the original machine could link up to other machines.
Close ArcadePC Launcher and create some shortcuts
In each game's folder, you will find an EXE that launches the game (for example, SFIV_Launcher.exe). Right-click this file and select "Create Shortcut". Name it how you like it, just make sure your artwork matches it if you want it to display properly. Take that shortcut and put it in a "shortcuts" folder you can point GameEx to for your game list.
Set GameEx to use the LNK method for launching Windows games
If you set your ROM filter to *.LNK and turn on "Show Desktop", and also set your working folder to the shortcuts folder you'll be golden. Your Cmd Line will be: ""[ROMPath]/[ROMFile]""
Create an Advanced Config to watch the process
You need to tell GameEx to watch the process since it actually loads the loader. I haven't fully tested yet, but I think I may need to create seperate emulator setups since some games use "launcher.exe" and some use "game.exe", I'll report back after further testing. If this is the case, we'll have to create an emulator group. Ideally I can add both processes in the "watch" list and if one isn't runnung GameEx will ignore it and watch the other one instead. The other rat in the woodpile is iRotate. Again, I have to do some more testing on this and get back to it. Expect an update in an hour or so.
Play the game in GameEx!!!
If you followed all my steps, you should be happily gaming. If you have anything to add I'd love to hear it. I'll attach my Emu Config and Advanced Config(s) when I'm done going through every game.

Hope this helps some of you out. Although most games are in JAP, they look really nice on my cab.

**mesk** · August 12, 2011

hmm i didnt have to use arcade loader or compatibility mode but as Brian says there is no "right" way of doing this.

and yes,you do have to create a separate advanced config process for each game.when you want to setup these games,make sure you have some time to spare as this is a fairly long process

also there are some "fixes" out there as some ppl have problems with some games.as much as I would like to post a link I am unable to due to the forum rules but I can say that google is your friend

**Adultery** · August 12, 2011

It seems to me after testing that if you set the advanced config to watch "game.exe' and 'loader.exe' it works just fine no matter what game I play or what it uses. One config to rule them all!

I should also mention that iRotate doesn't seem to be stealing focus at all, the games load right up rotated or not.

Now all of the sudden I can't get Tetris Grand Master to load though, but it's the only game that doesn't for me (aside from BlazBlue), it gets stuck on a box that looks like a window. It's not creating the TTGM_Launcher.exe from the FE for whatever reason. Everything else runs just fine, and aside from the loader there's no 'special tricks' required and most games support my WS resolution.

.:EDIT:. There's no issue when it comes to iRotate, it's hard-coded into the loader and there's nothing to set up. How can you go wrong there? Also this switches your colors and resolutions automagically for games that need it and you can set up your controls once and paste them into each game's folder quite easily. It had to be the most painless way to get this working, and it really only took me 2 hours tops... fight games and flight games. The launcher also has artwork included already. For my money and time this way works no matter what your 'skill level' is. Just sayin...

**massop** · August 12, 2011

I love you guys.

1 question though, How do I make an advanced emu config that watches both game.exe and launcher.exe?

Thanks

**fRequEnCy** · August 12, 2011

I love you guys.
1 question though, How do I make an advanced emu config that watches both game.exe and launcher.exe?
Thanks

In Setup Wizard, in Advanced Emulator Setup you click on the button next to the Advanced Config setting for this emulator. Then in GameEx Advanced Config Editor click on the Process Wait tab. There you add the processes to wait for. Then just save and when returned back to Setup Wizard, just select your saved advanced config from the dropdown.

**Adultery** · August 12, 2011

Make sure you don't save over a config you've already set up for something else, especially if you're using one that's already in the list as a 'base'! I usually do a 'save as' and name it the same as the emulator I'm using it for.

/side note: I had issues like crazy setting some of these up (most notably sound and no video) but ArcadePC launcher fixes these issues and all games run great for me after installing it. Usually it's a color depth or resolution problem and this launcher sets it up to address all these problems without need of a 'fix'.

**massop** · August 12, 2011

Thank you soooooo much, this works perfect now other than the irotate thing but ill look at that more closley tomorrow.

Thanks again

**Adultery** · August 12, 2011

Is your AV software blocking it? iRotate really needs to be added to your software's 'safe list' or it won't let iRotate do its thing.

**hansolo77** · August 13, 2011

How large, in file space, are these? I'd be interested in adding them to my setup, but I'm limited. Before venturing into this area again, I just bought a 1tb drive for my server to store a lot of this stuff. That was last week. Right now, with what emulators I have installed (still only consoles and MAME right now) and the artwork (haven't started getting videos yet), my 1tb drive is now down to 132gb left!

**Draco1962** · August 13, 2011

I have a 1.5 TB partitioned with the first partition containing the majority of my ROMs, snaps, etc. That is in addition to a 300GB primary drive which houses the emulators themselves Not even close to filling the first partition yet. Of course, I am not running as many emulated systems as you are.

**hansolo77** · August 13, 2011

Well, right now I've just got the 1 drive dedicated to emulation. It's only 500gb. I'm still downloading stuff in the background on the server, which is why that new drive is already full. My working plan is to download on the server, organize it for storing, then copy over everything I need as I have time/room for it. Everything is all on it's primary 500gb partition. I know this is a no-no, since partitioning is helpful in elminating data lost, and helps speed defragmenting; however...I don't really feel like repartitioning now. Perhaps, some day, I can afford a larger drive again. And instead of putting it into the server, I'll stick in the HTPC and move all these things around to new partitions. Maybe something like 1 partition for MAME, 1 for Consoles, 1 for Computers, 1 for HandHelds, 1 for Pinball, and 1 for all the extras. UHG. Do they still make partition magic?

**starbuck** · August 13, 2011

I running in excess of 200 emulated systems including MAME, MESS etc.. I have these on 4.5T of external harddrives. I have all the snaps, videos etc. from Emumovies on these drives and all the roms. On dvd's and cd's I have another 2T of CD based games. The biggest problem is not getting HD space because costs have gone way down. The problem becomes the more space you use up the slower the system runs.

**Draco1962** · August 13, 2011

Yes they do. It may not be needed as it appears that the Disk Management utility handles quite a few of the same features as Partition Magic within Windows 7.

**hansolo77** · August 13, 2011

Well, with Partition Magic, you could repartition on the fly without loosing any data stored on it.

**hansolo77** · August 13, 2011

I running in excess of 200 emulated systems including MAME, MESS etc.. I have these on 4.5T of external harddrives. I have all the snaps, videos etc. from Emumovies on these drives and all the roms. On dvd's and cd's I have another 2T of CD based games. The biggest problem is not getting HD space because costs have gone way down. The problem becomes the more space you use up the slower the system runs.

Must be nice having money. I've got trouble with stress and anxiety, so I can't really work a full time job that pays well. I have to work part time, in a grocery story deli, making minimum wage.

**griggs619** · August 14, 2011

OK, here's what I did to get this up and running on my Windows 7 cabinet:

Download ArcadePC Loader
You can get it from here: http://www.emucr.com/2011/08/arcadepc-loader-v12.html
Extract game files into appropriate folders in the ArcadePC GAMES folder
This step is easy to do. Just make sure you put all the game files in the root of the game folder.
Launch ArcadePC Launcher
If you did the previous step correctly, you should see a green check mark next to your installed games.
Setup your games and test run each one
You can specify a few different things here, like resolution, free play mode, enable continues, set up your joystick/keyboard, etc. Some games don't allow you to change the rez, and one game won't load at all on my rig because I have dual monitors and it gives me an I/O error... (BlazBlue)
A few things to try if the game doesn't launch: Change compatibility mode for game.exe or launcher.exe to Windows NT (This solved a couple issues for me). Also make sure if you have AV software installed, you set the ArcadePC folder to allow things to run from it. I use Avast! and it didn't like iRotate for games that used it. I assure you it's not gonna fubar your config, your AV probably doesn't care much for the way it hooks your display drivers. Windows Firewall also bitched at me about allowing SFIV to pass through the firewall, since I guess it collects your network data. The jury's out on why, but I have to assume the original machine could link up to other machines.
Close ArcadePC Launcher and create some shortcuts
In each game's folder, you will find an EXE that launches the game (for example, SFIV_Launcher.exe). Right-click this file and select "Create Shortcut". Name it how you like it, just make sure your artwork matches it if you want it to display properly. Take that shortcut and put it in a "shortcuts" folder you can point GameEx to for your game list.
Set GameEx to use the LNK method for launching Windows games
If you set your ROM filter to *.LNK and turn on "Show Desktop", and also set your working folder to the shortcuts folder you'll be golden. Your Cmd Line will be: ""[ROMPath]/[ROMFile]""
Create an Advanced Config to watch the process
You need to tell GameEx to watch the process since it actually loads the loader. I haven't fully tested yet, but I think I may need to create seperate emulator setups since some games use "launcher.exe" and some use "game.exe", I'll report back after further testing. If this is the case, we'll have to create an emulator group. Ideally I can add both processes in the "watch" list and if one isn't runnung GameEx will ignore it and watch the other one instead. The other rat in the woodpile is iRotate. Again, I have to do some more testing on this and get back to it. Expect an update in an hour or so.
Play the game in GameEx!!!
If you followed all my steps, you should be happily gaming. If you have anything to add I'd love to hear it. I'll attach my Emu Config and Advanced Config(s) when I'm done going through every game.
Hope this helps some of you out. Although most games are in JAP, they look really nice on my cab.

Thanks for the guide Adultery it's very detailed and helpful. One issue i'm having though. On some games it will load the game fine but when i hit ESC key to exit for some reason my resolution is messed up being changed to 1280 x 720 and i have to manually change it back to 1920 x 1080 from the windows display control panel. i'm am running windows 7 64. its doing this for most games but not all. Battle Fantasia is one game that seems to work fine when i exit yet SFIV i have to manually change the resolution back to normal? is anyone else having this issue?

p.s. i'm doing all testing with the ArcadePC Loader. I'm not running through Gameex yet because i haven't gotten that far. I'm wanna figure out this resolution issue before i set the games up in Gameex.

**fRequEnCy** · August 14, 2011

Thanks for the guide Adultery it's very detailed and helpful. One issue i'm having though. On some games it will load the game fine but when i hit ESC key to exit for some reason my resolution is messed up being changed to 1280 x 720 and i have to manually change it back to 1920 x 1080 from the windows display control panel. i'm am running windows 7 64. its doing this for most games but not all. Battle Fantasia is one game that seems to work fine when i exit yet SFIV i have to manually change the resolution back to normal? is anyone else having this issue?
p.s. i'm doing all testing with the ArcadePC Loader. I'm not running through Gameex yet because i haven't gotten that far. I'm wanna figure out this resolution issue before i set the games up in Gameex.

I am unable to duplicate. My resolution is fine when exiting with ESC. Are you setting the resolution for the game also to match that of your display?

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