[RESOLVED] Some Categories not Updating. Help!

**Avenger** · September 1, 2011

I am a paying user of GameEx (Just bought it the other day) and using the latest version 12.06. I've just noticed that when you search by category for MAME games, some of the games are not showing up in the correct category. I am using Mame 0.143 with a 0.143 ROM sset. I've debugged this a little and found that even though a category is listed for some games in catver.ini, it doesn't update the gamelist.txt file with the category in some instances.

Take for example WWF WrestleFest(wwfwfest), I do a view by category for "Sports / Wrestling" and it doesn't show up in the list. In fact the list ends suddenly after the letter "T". If I just look for the game normally, ie. not by category, it shows up in the program. Also when you look at the detail screen for this game, the category is missing (Which seems to be the issue).

Looking in catver.ini, there is an entry for "wwfwfest", so that looks good:

wwfwfest=Sports / Wrestling

But when I look in gamelist.txt, the category is not seen in the proper location (It is empty) even though I did an "Update Lists" in GameEx:

wwfwfest|WWF WrestleFest (US set 1)|Technos|1991|True||True|H|320|240||[-LF-][-LF-]10 selectable wrestlers fight in a tag team tournament or take part in the Royal Rumble.[-LF-][-LF-]|42[-LF-]262[-LF-]6167[-LF-]623[-LF-]961[-LF-]3393[-LF-]4827||0|False|False|joy8way|7056[-LF-]7057[-LF-]7058|wwfwfest.c

In the setup wizard I tried turning off the filter there to see if there was an issue with it but it doesnt seem to matter.

The log file shows no errors (appended it bellow).

I am using the "Data" files that are in the "GameEx/Data" directory and pointed to them in the setup wizard. Can anyone help me debug this? Is it happening to everyone? Thanks!

Avenger

Log File:

08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Opening Configuration File
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: GameEx: Version 12.06: Starting Log
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Operating System Platform: Win32NT
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Operating System Name: Windows 7
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Operating System Version: 6.1.7600
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Aero running
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Initializing Vista/Windows 7 volume control
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: .net Framework 2.0 Installed
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: .net Framework 3.0 Installed
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: .net Framework 3.5 Installed
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Intel® Core i7 CPU 950 @ 3.07GHz, 6135MB
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: 3.07Ghz - 8 Cores or CPU's
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Running Randomize()
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Loading PlugIns
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Running Misc startup tasks
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Setting Menu types
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Getting Configuration Values
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Using Theme: Default - Media Center
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Media Center
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Using Images from theme: Default - Media Center V1\MEDIA\
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Launching HideOS.exe
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Hiding Taskbar
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Is Media Center running?
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Media Center Mode 2
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Snap Delay set to: 2
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Get other settings
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Start work for Form
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Getting Original Screen Size
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Opening Database Connection
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Initializing Component
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Retrieving resolution setting
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: MAME Path is: E:\Emulation\MAME\Mame
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: MAME EXE file is: mame.exe
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: ROM Paths are: E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME ROMs;E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME CHDs
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Catver.ini is located at: E:\Emulation\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: controls.ini is located at: E:\Emulation\GameEx\DATA\controls.ini
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: History.dat is located at: E:\Emulation\GameEx\DATA\history.dat
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: nplayers.ini is located at: E:\Emulation\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: command.dat is located at: E:\Emulation\GameEx\DATA\command.dat
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: E:\Emulation\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Loading Controls.ini map file
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Snap Path is: E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME EXTRAs\snap
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: AVI Snap Path is: E:\Emulation\Game Video Snaps\MAME\AVI HI QUAL
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Flyer Path is: E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME EXTRAs\flyers
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Cabinet Path is: E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME EXTRAs\cabinets
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Cabinet 3D Path is: E:\Emulation\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\cabinets3d
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Title Path is: E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME EXTRAs\titles
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: PCB Path is: E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME EXTRAs\pcb
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Panel Path is: E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME EXTRAs\cpanel
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Manual Path is: E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME EXTRAs\manuals
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Icon Path is: E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME EXTRAs\icons
08:36:05.4 9/1/2011: Marquee Path is: E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME EXTRAs\marquees
08:36:05.5 9/1/2011: Applying Language/Text
08:36:05.5 9/1/2011: Text/Language: English
08:36:05.5 9/1/2011: Loading Custom Emulators
08:36:05.5 9/1/2011: Using Version 3 Themes Animations
08:36:05.5 9/1/2011: Using General Font: Trebuchet MS
08:36:05.5 9/1/2011: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS
08:36:05.5 9/1/2011: GameEx will try to reduce CPU usage
08:36:05.5 9/1/2011: Initialising Direct3D
08:36:05.5 9/1/2011: Applying GameEx is Loading Image
08:36:05.6 9/1/2011: Setting Resolution to 1920x1200 32 bit color
08:36:05.6 9/1/2011: Creating Surfaces
08:36:05.8 9/1/2011: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode
08:36:05.8 9/1/2011: Creating Back Buffer
08:36:05.8 9/1/2011: Loading graphic Surfaces
08:36:05.8 9/1/2011: Display is running at: 1920x1200 32bit color, 59hz
08:36:05.9 9/1/2011: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs
08:36:05.9 9/1/2011: Creating Surfaces Volume
08:36:05.9 9/1/2011: Creating Surfaces Arrows
08:36:05.9 9/1/2011: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text
08:36:05.9 9/1/2011: Creating Surfaces Toolbar
08:36:05.9 9/1/2011: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds
08:36:05.9 9/1/2011: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls
08:36:05.9 9/1/2011: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo
08:36:05.9 9/1/2011: Creating Surface Unselected
08:36:05.9 9/1/2011: Creating Surfaces Snaps
08:36:05.9 9/1/2011: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars
08:36:06.1 9/1/2011: Creating Fonts
08:36:06.1 9/1/2011: Creating Game Font
08:36:06.2 9/1/2011: Creating Game Font Faded
08:36:06.2 9/1/2011: Creating Title Font
08:36:06.2 9/1/2011: Restoring Title Font From Cache
08:36:06.4 9/1/2011: Creating Font Black
08:36:06.5 9/1/2011: Creating Font Black Small
08:36:06.5 9/1/2011: Fonts Created Succesfully
08:36:06.5 9/1/2011: Initialising Bass Audio Library
08:36:06.5 9/1/2011: Creating instance of global keyboard hook
08:36:06.9 9/1/2011: Attempting to load game list
08:36:07.0 9/1/2011: MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo
08:36:07.0 9/1/2011: Loading last used Game List
08:36:07.0 9/1/2011: Loading Start Page
08:36:07.1 9/1/2011: Creating DirectSound Device
08:36:07.1 9/1/2011: Trying: Primary Sound Driver
08:36:07.1 9/1/2011: Loading Sound Files
08:36:07.1 9/1/2011: DirectSound Device Created Successfully
08:36:07.1 9/1/2011: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support
08:36:07.1 9/1/2011: Unable to create a joystick device
08:36:07.1 9/1/2011: Initializing MCE Remote
08:36:07.1 9/1/2011: Playing intro sound file
08:36:07.1 9/1/2011: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!
08:36:07.1 9/1/2011: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame
08:36:07.3 9/1/2011: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully
08:36:34.3 9/1/2011: Writing Game List to disk
08:36:34.4 9/1/2011: Updating MAME Game List
08:36:34.4 9/1/2011: Running: E: E:\Emulation\MAME\Mame\mame.exe -listxml > E:\Emulation\MAME\Mame\listinfo.dat
08:36:41.5 9/1/2011: Opening Listinfo.dat
08:36:43.0 9/1/2011: Reading ListInfo.dat
08:36:46.3 9/1/2011: Reading ListInfo.dat - DONE
08:36:46.3 9/1/2011: Running: E: E:\Emulation\MAME\Mame\mame.exe -verifysets -rompath "E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME ROMs;E:\Emulation\MAME\MAME CHDs" > E:\Emulation\MAME\Mame\verify.dat
08:37:45.5 9/1/2011: Opening Verify.dat
08:37:46.5 9/1/2011: Processing Verify.dat
08:40:29.0 9/1/2011: Processing ListInfo.dat
08:40:31.1 9/1/2011: Listinfo.dat Processing Complete
08:40:31.1 9/1/2011: Sorting MAME Game List
08:40:31.2 9/1/2011: Adding Catver.ini info to gamelist
08:40:31.9 9/1/2011: Importing MAME32 Favorites
08:40:31.9 9/1/2011: Updating Custom Folders
08:40:31.9 9/1/2011: Writing MAME Game List To File
08:40:42.1 9/1/2011: Writing MAME Game List To File
08:40:48.5 9/1/2011: Adding History.dat info to gamelist
08:40:49.4 9/1/2011: Adding History.dat Series info to gamelist
08:48:27.3 9/1/2011: Adding MAMEInfo.dat info to gamelist
08:52:49.4 9/1/2011: Adding Nplayers.ini info to gamelist
08:52:50.2 9/1/2011: Writing Game List to disk
08:52:50.6 9/1/2011: Updating Year List
08:52:50.7 9/1/2011: Updating Manufacturer List
08:52:50.8 9/1/2011: Updating Category List
08:52:50.9 9/1/2011: Writing Year List To File
08:52:50.9 9/1/2011: Writing Manufacturer List To File
08:52:50.9 9/1/2011: Writing Category List To File
08:52:50.9 9/1/2011: Loading Game List
08:52:51.0 9/1/2011: Creating: [Arcade] MAME.mdb
08:52:55.0 9/1/2011: Recreating ICONS
08:53:01.2 9/1/2011: Attract Mode Re-Enabled
08:55:13.7 9/1/2011: Exiting GameEx!
08:55:13.7 9/1/2011: Saving Settings
08:55:15.4 9/1/2011: Disposing Plugins
08:55:15.4 9/1/2011: Closing database connection
08:55:15.4 9/1/2011: Checking for applications to Launch On Exit
08:55:15.4 9/1/2011: Media Center was not open when starting GameEx, so not launching

**bkenobi** · September 1, 2011

My first thought would be that something in the "T" section is broken and so GameEx skipped the rest for some reason. Are ANY games processed after "T", or is it really just that one game category?

**Avenger** · September 1, 2011

My first thought would be that something in the "T" section is broken and so GameEx skipped the rest for some reason. Are ANY games processed after "T", or is it really just that one game category?

Looking at the catver.ini which is sorted by ROM name, it seems everything alphabetically after "wildplt" doesn't have a category set in the gamelist.txt file. Note that the gamelist.txt file is sorted by game name and not ROM name so was a bit hard to compare. So it really only affects ROMs with names starting with w, x, y, z. So there isn't that many. I noticed it in the wrestling category because some ROMS start with the the 3 characters "wwf" so they don't show up. I don't see anything obviously unique at the breakage point that could be messing things up.

**mesk** · September 1, 2011

you have the most up to date catlist?

**Avenger** · September 1, 2011

you have the most up to date catlist?

I'm using the category files that came in the data directory of GameEx 12.0.6. I've attached my gamelist.txt file which shows the problem with the category missing from the ROMS I mentioned (some w and all of x,y,z). I also zipped the catver.ini file for reference.

gamelist.txt

catver.zip

**mesk** · September 1, 2011

I'm using the category files that came in the data directory of GameEx 12.0.6. I've attached my gamelist.txt file which shows the problem with the category missing from the ROMS I mentioned (some w and all of x,y,z). I also zipped the catver.ini file for reference.

Go to THIS SITE and download it from here,replace the one you have and update list again

**Avenger** · September 1, 2011

Go to THIS SITE and download it from here,replace the one you have and update list again

Okay, here's what the deal is. I downloaded the catver.ini file from that site and used it. GameEx does fill in some more of the categories with it. However, this file is from 2005 (over 6 years old!) and is not as "good" as the one that came with GameEx since that one is more up to date. As a test, I loaded the GameEx catver.ini into another frontend program, QMC2. This program has categories but is limited in many ways compared to GameEx. The categories look correct in that program with the newer GameEx "catver.ini" whereas in GameEx some of the categories are not populated (like "wwfwfest") which is the potential bug I have been describing.

Is there any way that I can help the devs look into this by either running GameEx with a higher debug level turned on, or by sending some more data files over? Let me know if there is anything else I should try.

**Adultery** · September 1, 2011

Here's the catver.ini for 0.143: http://www.emucr.com/2011/07/catlist-v0143.html

**mesk** · September 2, 2011

sorry buddy i linked you to the wrong site! here is 0143u4

catveren.zip

**Avenger** · September 2, 2011

Thanks for the latest version of the catver.ini file. Unfortunately, the problem still persists. In this case, the categories stop updating alphabetically by ROM name around Virtua Racing ("vr"). A sure fire test is to see if any of the WWF games come up with a category set. So I am not wasting everyones time, I downloaded a fresh copy of the complete 0.143 Mame ROM set last night(in case I had some old files sticking around in my directory) and used it with the 0.143 catver.ini and the other data files. The problem still shows up.

Can I do anything else, like running with an increased debug level, to try to further investigate the problem? Or if anyone else has the complete 0.143 MAME roms collection in GameEX and using the latest 0.143 catver.ini file, can they look to see if the WWF wrestling games(like "wwfwfest") show up with a category attached to it (it should be "Sports / Wrestling" using the latest catver.ini?

I am attaching my gamelist.txt file for reference. In this file the updating stops around the ROM "vr". Maybe it is a memory corruption issue because there are so many ROMS that it craps out after a point? (Using my developer train of thought). Thanks.

gamelist.txt

**Adultery** · September 2, 2011

Don't worry my friend. No one thinks you're wasting our time.

I have 0.143 on my cab. If no one beats me to it I'll check it after work.

**Avenger** · September 3, 2011

Don't worry my friend. No one thinks you're wasting our time.
I have 0.143 on my cab. If no one beats me to it I'll check it after work.

Thanks! I'd appreciate it if you can try it out.

**Tom Speirs** · September 3, 2011

Hi Avenger,

Ill get this fixed for the next release. Should not be long.

**Avenger** · September 3, 2011

Hi Avenger,
Ill get this fixed for the next release. Should not be long.

Thanks! Please feel free to contact me if you need someone to test out the fix before you release it.

**Draco1962** · September 3, 2011

12.07 went out today I believe (had a prompt to update at any rate).

**Avenger** · September 3, 2011

12.07 went out today I believe (had a prompt to update at any rate).

I think he meant the next release following 12.07 since that update was already up by the time before his reply was posted.

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