Sega genesis preview videos

[evertonian7uk]

Hi Guys,

new user

I just purchased or donated whatever to gameEX as i love the ease of it and such, however i seem to be running into a issue with my video snaps for the sega genesis (all my other video snaps, mame, model 2 etc... are running fine)

attached is my gameex.ini and log.txt

I have verified the locations etc.. and all the snaps work fine when watched via media player etc... can anyone shed some light on where i am going wrong please?

thanks in advance

GameEx.ini

log.txt

[celly]

Hey evertonian7uk and welcome to the forums! Your path looks good for the snaps. What format are the videos you are trying to preview? Also, does your artwork match the rom name?

[evertonian7uk]

Hi Mate,

the videos are in .AVI format, I have no artwork in the snaps folder, is that what you mean?

i also just ran into another issue, i changed the skin for Game EX and now it will not load, attached is the error log

21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Opening Configuration File
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: GameEx: Version 13.20: Starting Log
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Operating System Platform: Win32NT
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Operating System Name: Windows 7
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Operating System Version: 6.1.7601
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Aero running
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Initializing Vista/Windows 7 volume control
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Getting CPU and RAM info
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Intel® Core i5-4670 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 8080MB
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: 3.39Ghz - 4 Cores or CPU's
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Running Randomize()
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Loading PlugIns
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Setting default net connection limit to 15
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Running Misc startup tasks
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Setting Menu types
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Getting Configuration Values
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Using Theme: Default - Alpha Blue 2011
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Alpha Blue 2011
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Is Media Center running?
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Media Center Mode 2
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Snap Delay set to: 7
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Get other settings
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Start work for Form
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Getting Original Screen Size
21:21:36.0 27/12/2013: Opening Database Connection
21:21:36.1 27/12/2013: Initializing Component
21:21:36.1 27/12/2013: MAME Path is: E:\GameEX\MAME
21:21:36.1 27/12/2013: Model 2 Path Path is: M:\GameEX\Model2
21:21:36.1 27/12/2013: Cannot Find Model 2 Path
21:21:36.1 27/12/2013: Disabling Model 2 support
21:21:36.1 27/12/2013: MAME EXE file is: mame.exe
21:21:36.1 27/12/2013: ROM Path is: E:\GameEX\MAME\roms
21:21:36.1 27/12/2013: Catver.ini is located at: E:\GameEX\DATA\catver.ini
21:21:36.1 27/12/2013: controls.ini is located at: E:\GameEX\DATA\controls.ini
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: History.dat is located at: E:\GameEX\DATA\history.dat
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: nplayers.ini is located at: E:\GameEX\DATA\nplayers.ini
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: command.dat is located at: E:\GameEX\DATA\command.dat
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: E:\GameEX\DATA\mameinfo.dat
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Loading Controls.ini map file
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Snap Path is: E:\GameEX\MAME\Snaps\MAME Rom video snaps
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Background Snap Path: Not Found
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: AVI Snap Path: Not Found
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Flyer Path: Not Found
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Cabinet Path: Not Found
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Cabinet 3D Path: Not Found
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Title Path is: E:\GameEX\MAME\titles
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: PCB Path: Not Found
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Panel Path: Not Found
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Manual Path is: E:\GameEX\MAME\manuals
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Icon Path: Not Found
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Marquee Path is: E:\GameEX\MAME\marquees
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Applying Language/Text
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Text/Language: English
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Loading Language/Text
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Loading Custom Emulators
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Loading Emulator 1: Arcade (MAME)
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Loading Emulator 2: Arcade (Model2)
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Loading Emulator 3: Nintendo SNES (ZSNES)
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Loading Emulator 4: Sega Genesis (Fusion)
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Loading Emulator 6: GameCube
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Loading Emulator 7: Nintendo Wii
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Checking if Steam enabled
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Steam support is turned off in configuration.
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Using 2D Animations
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Retrieving resolution setting
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Using General Font: Trebuchet MS
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: GameEx will try to reduce CPU usage
21:21:36.2 27/12/2013: Initialising Direct3D
21:21:36.3 27/12/2013: Applying GameEx is Loading Image
21:21:36.3 27/12/2013: ERROR when loading Image. Probably does not exist.
21:21:36.3 27/12/2013: Creating Surfaces
21:21:36.3 27/12/2013: Creating Primary Surface - Windowed Mode
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Creating Back Buffer
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Loading graphic Surfaces
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Display is running at: 1680x1050 32bit color, 120hz
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Max texture size: 16384x16384
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Available texture memory: -66MB
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Initialising Bass Audio Library
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: --**--
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Error: Parameter is not valid.
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: at System.Drawing.Bitmap..ctor(String filename)
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.a(Surface& A_0, String A_1, SurfaceDescription A_2, Boolean A_3, Boolean A_4, Int32 A_5)
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.e(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2)
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4, Int32 A_5, Int32 A_6, Boolean A_7, Boolean A_8)
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4, Int32 A_5, Int32 A_6, Boolean A_7)
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.a(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2, Boolean A_3, Int32 A_4, Int32 A_5, Int32 A_6)
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.f(Boolean A_0, Boolean A_1, Boolean A_2)
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2)
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: at GameEx.GameEx.mainform..ctor()
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Closing database connection
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Disposing Plugins
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: GameEx is exiting with errors
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Deleting search cache
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING
21:21:36.4 27/12/2013: Bye

[Draco1962]

Can you revert back to the previous theme so we can address the problem you are having with the videos? Then, if still having an issue with the theme changes, submit as a new thread. By addressing the issues separately, it will eliminate some confusion for you as well as those lending assistance. Thanks and welcome to the GameEx forums!

[evertonian7uk]

Hi Draco,

I cannot get game arcade to load up now, as soon as i hit it i get the error log i posted above, how can i get gameEX to load the default config, i really dont want to have to start all over again

[Draco1962]

You can select the default-default theme via the Setup Wizard (loads as a separate program and included with GameEx. Click the radio button for Search, the next arrow and type Theme, Search and then Next arrow again. You should be able to exit out at this point and start GameEx.

[evertonian7uk]

I dont know what has happened, but the default theme picker will not load, as soon as the default setup wizard opens the default theme picker i receive the following error

See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.ArgumentException: Parameter is not valid.
at System.Drawing.Bitmap..ctor(String filename)
at SetupWizard.ThemeSelector..ctor(Int32 top)
at SetupWizard.XmlSection.ShowSettings(Int32 top)
at SetupWizard.XmlSectionArray.ShowSection()
at SetupWizard.XmlSectionArray.GoToNextSection()
at SetupWizard.frmMain.butNext_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.RaiseEvent(Object key, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripButton.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEventInteractive(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEvent(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mea)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5472 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
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SetupWizard
Assembly Version: 1.0.4967.17013
Win32 Version: 1.0.4967.17013
CodeBase: file:///E:/GameEX/SetupWizard.exe
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5468 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5467 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5467 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5476 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
Accessibility
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5476 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:





When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

[Adultery]

You're probably looking at a reinstall bud.

[evertonian7uk]

is there any way to save my roms and images / movies locations etc.. the way they are or do i need to start over from scratch?

[Draco1962]

Copy youre gameex.,ini file to a safe location. Try downloading and installing over your current and see if that remedies it. If not, then you will need to slick the enter contents of your gameex folder, however, you will still have the copy of your gameex.ini file to copy back, preserving your emulator and image paths.

[evertonian7uk]

ok making headway now, i have my installation back up and running, however i am still having issues with the genesis vids and i believe its because the vids do not have the same names as the roms for example:

Rom name: ALIENSOL.smd

VID NAME: Alien Soldier (U).mp4

any ideas on how i can mass fix these?? they were downloaded from emumovies and i purchased the DVD on ebay..... now i think this is a bad thing?

[DazzleHP]

my2cents: Use either the Artwork Downloader that comes with GameEx and/or use the built in downloader that you can activate in the GameEx wizard itself, either way they both use Emumovies and will name your artwork accordingly. I repeat both services use Emumovies anyway.

/my2cents

EDIT: I re-read and see that you bought some vids off ebay, as long as the sale was kosher, here is my advice: find an app called Skinny Match on these forums, it will rename your artwork (vids) to match your roms

[Draco1962]

You will want to use PerfectMatch which is the replacement for SkinnyMatch (both of which were created courtesy of Tempest).Quality stuff, feature rich and easy to use!

[DazzleHP]

You will want to use PerfectMatch which is the replacement for SkinnyMatch (both of which were created courtesy of Tempest).Quality stuff, feature rich and easy to use!

Yes! thanks for the correction Draco, i knew it was out there and that Tempest built it - i just wasn't sure of the name

[Draco1962]

It is a great app, but for some reason all the iteration names (FatMatch, SkinnyMatch, PerfectMAtch) remind me of online dating sites.

[evertonian7uk]

I dont believe it!

I loaded everything back up and got it sweet, then went into theme style again and changed it to Alpha Blue 2011

the thing has crashed AGAIN with the same error as above, WTH!!

another full re-install? this sucks big time.

**Edit**

there is a problem with the theme Alpha Blue 2011 i took the contents of another theme and put it in the Alpha folder and it loaded fine, might want to look into that as a bug guys

[DazzleHP]

It is a great app, but for some reason all the iteration names (FatMatch, SkinnyMatch, PerfectMAtch) remind me of online dating sites.

HAHA!

there is a problem with the theme Alpha Blue 2011 i took the contents of another theme and put it in the Alpha folder and it loaded fine, might want to look into that as a bug guys

Thanks for the heads-up! Does it happen with any others that you have noticed? Or just Alpha Blue?

[evertonian7uk]

seems to be only alpha blue.

so i joined the emuvids site today, paid the $60 and downloaded all there genesis vids and they still arent showing up in my gameEX front end.

starting to get a little frustrated, i chose gameEX over hyperspin because the reviews said this was better, i have mame working perfect, snes is nearly perfect but sega is showing any of my clips at all.

is there any tuts on how to use this perfect match program for vids maybe? i cannot get vids or snaps to show in sega.

[Draco1962]

seems to be only alpha blue.

so i joined the emuvids site today, paid the $60 and downloaded all there genesis vids and they still arent showing up in my gameEX front end.

starting to get a little frustrated, i chose gameEX over hyperspin because the reviews said this was better, i have mame working perfect, snes is nearly perfect but sega is showing any of my clips at all.

is there any tuts on how to use this perfect match program for vids maybe? i cannot get vids or snaps to show in sega.

And it is better. Not everything is "out of the box" working without a little input and configuration. If you can give us an example of a ROM name and corresponding image name from your recent download, as well as provide us with a copy of your emulator config, we may be able to help you sort it out! Have patience! You are almost there!

[evertonian7uk]

thanks mate, when i go into the game optiosn for example if i choose to find game by publisher etc... all the videos work, if i go in and choose 1 - 2 players games all the videos work.

I wonder if there is a problem with my game list, because if i choose games by year for example in the sega menu i get 1990 - 1995 but inside each option there is only maybe 5 or 6 games, is there a way to update my sega games list??

were do i get the emulator config from mate?

[nullPointer]

You can refer to this post for instructions on how to access the requested information. Do the genesis videos have a different file extension than the other working videos?

[evertonian7uk]

I downloaded all the vids from emuvideo today, there all the same ext.

here is the emulator config:

[Emulator]

RomFilter=

Command=Fusion.exe -gen -fullscreen "[ROMPATH]\[ROMFILE]"

StartPageLogo=Sega Genesis

StartPageName=Sega Genesis

TitleText=Sega Genesis

Info=Fusion(formerly known as Kega II and Kega Fusion) is a Sega SG1000, SC3000, Master System, Game Gear, Genesis/Megadrive, SegaCD/MegaCD and 32X emulator

RequiredFiles=

DownloadUrl=http://www.gamesdbase.com/setupwizard/emulators/download/Fusion.7z

Rating=8.9

Version=3.64

Emulator=Fusion

Category=Console

System=Sega Genesis

Enabled=True

Database=[Console] Sega Genesis

ConfigFile=[Mapping Off] Exit (Process Close)

MapFile=

RomPath=E:\GameEX\Sega Genesis\roms\

SnapPath=E:\GameEX\Sega Genesis\Snaps

TitlePath=E:\GameEX\Sega Genesis\Titles

BoxPath=E:\Assets\Sega Genesis\Boxes

CartPath=E:\Assets\Sega Genesis\Cartridges

ManualPath=E:\Assets\Sega Genesis\Manuals

ControlPanelPath=E:\Assets\Sega Genesis\Controls

WorkingPath=E:\GameEX\Sega Genesis\Fusion

MapKeys=True

WaitBeforeKeys=

SendKeys=

ReplaceDash=False

ReplaceUnder=True

Capitals=False

RemoveBrackets=True

ShowDesktop=True

Debug=False

AlsoLaunch=

OLDatZip=

LaunchBefore=

LaunchAfter=

ExcludedFiles=

CustomBackground=

PlayMusic=False

DontShowInfo=

PlaySelectionMusic=False

SelectionMusicFolder=

PCGame=False

GamesIn7Zips=False

PlayInScreenSaver=False

ShowMostPlayed=True

RandomMostPlayed=True

CDCheck=False

CDCheckFile=

VideoSnapPath=E:\GameEX\Sega Genesis\segavids

lastgame=

[nullPointer]

Based on the ROM name you posted, it appears that your set is using a non-standard naming convention. PerfectMatch is a great tool, but it utilizes DATs and XML files to rename your artwork files. This means that it sort of assumes that your ROMs are already utilizing standard naming.

I'd actually consider killing two birds with one stone and renaming your ROMs to match your videos (which do conform to standard naming). PerfectMatch could handle this, but it would probably make more sense to do it with a ROM auditing tool. In a nutshell these tools will compare your ROMs against a known ROM dump, and rename them accordingly. You'll want to back up your data before you do this!

For new(ish) users I tend to recommend ROMCenter. It’s a great tool to have in your arsenal. Here are a couple of tutorials to help get you started with ROMCenter:

Romcenter 3 tutorial
ROMCenter Wiki

Another great tool to be aware of is the venerable ClrMamePro. ClrMamePro is not nearly as user friendly as ROMCenter, but it’s got a lot more history behind it, and often times you’ll see the grizzled old emulation veterans using CMP over ROMCenter.

Here’s the complete guide to using ClrMamePro.

Good luck man. There are several ways to accomplish what you want to do, but I think the above is a pretty good option.

[hansolo77]

I would recommend just using the automatic downloader that comes with GameEx.

Start -> GameEx -> Download Artwork and Videos

Its free since you have a purchased EmuMovies account and the license with GameEx. Once it's loaded up, put in the login credentials you created when you registered with EmuMovies. Then all you have to do is tell it where your ROMs are located, and then choose from the dropdown list the artwork you want to get (Screenshots, Titles, Box Art, Cartridge Art, Videos, etc). It will automatically rename the video upon downloading to match the ROM that you have. Once its all done, you just need to go into the GameEx Setup Wizard and point the emulator config to the new path the downloaded created (or move the downloaded files to the path you already have configured).

If that doesn't work, you MIGHT just need to go through and do a manual rename of your videos. PerfectMatch (SkinnyMatch etc) will work to a degree, but I think it's more hassle than needs to be.

Ultimately what I'm afraid you're going to end up needing to do is what nullPointer was suggesting (using RomCenter). Your ROMs aren't in a standard naming format, and they're probably already too hard to easily identify what the games are supposed to be. Using RomCenter and the appropriate .DAT will rename your ROMs to a more readable format that is standardized and guaranteed to match with what EmuMovies uses.

[evertonian7uk]

i used there dowloader and ftp site niether helped really i am away for a few days now so ill try when we get back,

thanks for the continued support