Zaccaria Pinball Table Images

[jackblotto]

I can't seem to find any table images for Zaccaria Pinball for PinballX.  I found the nice set of Backglasses and Wheel images on the ftp site, thanks to those folks!! Is there a set of Table Images somewhere?

Thanks, D

[Draco1962]

Searching through the FTP I found a great deal of Zaccaria content within these FTP paths:

- /-PinballX-/Media/Zaccaria Pinball

/-PinballX-/Other Uploads/Joyrider3774/Zaccaria Pinball

Best answer is here if you cannot find images for any system on the FTP or in the PinballX repository to create your own:

Thread from Joyrider:

If you use the Joyrider table videos, you may want to see if there is a way to batch extract the 1st frame to png using ffmpeg - probably is but I will defer to the resident experts as I have minimal experience with the app.

[jackblotto]

I did find all of that good data out there and am planning on using it to get things moving. I'll download Joyrider's videos and do the ffmpeg suggestion you gave to see if I can get what I need too. Thank You

 

[Mike_da_Spike]

Do yoy have 0 ftp hits with Databasemanager as well?

[jackblotto]

I tried Database Manager very briefly when I tried to get the latest version of PinballX running on my cabinet. But I was focused on major issues making things work with my displays. Once I went back to version 4.13 of PinballX and finally got things working on Windows 7 I haven't gotten back to it yet. I had my Database XML files and Media all ready to go for FX3, VP and Future Pinball. I understand Database Manager has a bunch of abilities though. Is this a good time to get back to that? Will it work fine with 4.13 files? Looks like it could possibly help me find media files.  Also could setup some games lists, which I want to tackle once I get Zaccaria up and running.

[Mike_da_Spike]

DBM is designed to be compatible with the latest version of PinballX. When PinballX adds new features that can be maintained, Scutters and I will incorporate them into DBM as well.

For instance, when PinballX introduced in-game media pictures for DMD, topper, and backglass, we developed a user-friendly interface for these features. Similarly, we added support for filters, including 'and' and 'not' operators. As a result, the latest version of DBM may offer more features than older versions of PinballX.

May I ask why you reverted to version 4.17 instead of using version 6.06, considering you were previously using version 1.x?

[jackblotto]

Go it, thanks Mike. I will start using DBX as well.

One of the reasons I bought this virtual pinball system after having sold mine years ago was that it was built and working with more recent software and hardware.  I didn't want to spend too much time fixing things this time around, just wanted to play virtual pinball. I did install Future Pinball which wasn't there and got it working with PBX, easy with the info here. Then, WRT version of PBX, I had a good working system with 1.x but wanted to get Pinball FX3 working and integrated and had some issues.  In trying to install the latest version of PBX on Windows 7 SP1 I kept having problems.  Some of the underlying requirements like .NET versions and flash ocx registration error or something, just kept stopping me. Somebody mentioned having 4.13 which has FX3 integration on a similar setup as mine and it being solid for them. I simply wanted to get back up and running again so I tried that and it is working very well now.

As of now, things are mostly running very well. I was able to get Zaccaria Pinball up/running through PBX last night.  Thanks to you and Joyrider and others of course.  I just need to figure out why Zaccaria Pinball isn't completely exiting out when EXITing a game and start another one. Hoping after that's figured out, my family can get back to playing some virtual pinball.

I don't mind the journey really, but want to play.

 

[Mike_da_Spike]

Thank you for the clarification. It makes sense.

I utilize a virtual machine to periodically verify the installation and functionality of PinballX and DBM (without conducting an extensive test).

During our migration to .NET 8, I performed a test and everything was functioning properly. Therefore, I am uncertain about the issue on your system.

However, if your primary objective is to play and you are not concerned about new features, it is acceptable to continue using an older version if it is still functional.

One potential consequence is that if you encounter an issue, you may not receive support.

[jackblotto]

I’m sure I’ll start exploring other parts of the ecosystem soon and try other emulators that may require an upgrade and/or use of current features I’m sure unaware of. Incredible how much help there is! Reminds me of why I like this community and the Pinball hobby in-general, be it virtual or physical. 
 

cheers!

[Mike_da_Spike]

I believe I have mentioned this before, but if your PC is powerful enough, I highly recommend checking out the latest VPX with the most recent PinMAME, Freezy DMDEXT, and DirectB2S.

The newest tables from the VPW team (and their friends) look incredible and, thanks to NFozzy/Rotbauer physics, they play very realistically.

With the "new" POV setting in VPX 10.8, the tables come to life even in 2D (cabinet mode). However, if you have VR, the tables will look and feel like you're playing the actual cabinet.

So, if you're willing to put in some extra time upgrading the tables, you won't be disappointed if everything works out.