Brian Hoffman Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Ok here us the deal.. Im attaching a zip will all the needed files.... EXCEPT ROMS This is for zinc 1.1Notes: Extract the files into c:\zinc or where ever. Then configure gameex as follows.rom images will go into the rom folder. [Emulator_26]Enabled=TrueSTARTPAGENAME=[Arcade] ZincTITLETEXT=ZincStartPageLogo=ROMFilter=*.batRomPath=c:\zinc\SnapPath=TitlePath=BoxPath=CartPath=ManualPath=ControlPanelPath=InstructionsPath=WorkingPath=c:\zinc\MapKeys=WaitBeforeKeys=SendKeys=ReplaceDash=ReplaceUnder=Capitals=RemoveBrackets=ShowDesktop=FalseDebug=FalseMAPFile=AlsoLaunch=Command=""[rompath]/[romfile]""OLDatZip=LaunchBefore=LaunchAfter=configFile=ExcludedFiles=CustomBackground=PlayMusic=DontShowInfo=PlaySelectionMusic=SelectionMusicFolder=PCGame=DATABASE=GamesIn7Zips=PlayInScreenSaver=ShowMostPlayed=RandomMostPlayed=CDCheck=CDCheckFile=[GENERAL]DumbyValue=zinc.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iano Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Ok here us the deal.. Im attaching a zip will all the needed files.... EXCEPT ROMS This is for zinc 1.1Notes: Extract the files into c:\zinc or where ever. Then configure gameex as follows.rom images will go into the rom folder. [Emulator_26]Enabled=TrueSTARTPAGENAME=[Arcade] ZincTITLETEXT=ZincStartPageLogo=ROMFilter=*.batRomPath=c:\zinc\SnapPath=TitlePath=BoxPath=CartPath=ManualPath=ControlPanelPath=InstructionsPath=WorkingPath=c:\zinc\MapKeys=WaitBeforeKeys=SendKeys=ReplaceDash=ReplaceUnder=Capitals=RemoveBrackets=ShowDesktop=FalseDebug=FalseMAPFile=AlsoLaunch=Command=""[rompath]/[romfile]""OLDatZip=LaunchBefore=LaunchAfter=configFile=ExcludedFiles=CustomBackground=PlayMusic=DontShowInfo=PlaySelectionMusic=SelectionMusicFolder=PCGame=DATABASE=GamesIn7Zips=PlayInScreenSaver=ShowMostPlayed=RandomMostPlayed=CDCheck=CDCheckFile=[GENERAL]DumbyValue=Thanks Brian. I've been wondering lately how to set up zinc, model2 and final burn alpha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunk_4TH Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Thanks a lot Brian! Worked like a charm I just wish I could have gotten it set up in the Mame list but this will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hoffman Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 Thanks a lot Brian! Worked like a charm I just wish I could have gotten it set up in the Mame list but this will do Just copy that stuff in your mame dir minus the batch files and the roms.. As zinc uses mame roms anyway... Unless your mame roms are located in a diffrent folder than default... EG.. ..\mamefolder\roms\I just put this together for the peeps who wanted it sepreate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunk_4TH Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Just copy that stuff in your mame dir minus the batch files and the roms.. As zinc uses mame roms anyway... Unless your mame roms are located in a diffrent folder than default... EG.. ..\mamefolder\roms\I just put this together for the peeps who wanted it sepreate. Thanks I appreciate it! It seems to be the only way for me to get Zinc working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace3093 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thanks I appreciate it! It seems to be the only way for me to get Zinc working I am still unable to get zinc running in gameex. It will just go to a black screen for a few seconds and then go back to gameex. I cant seems to figure out why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hoffman Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 I am still unable to get zinc running in gameex. It will just go to a black screen for a few seconds and then go back to gameex. I cant seems to figure out why.Well EDIT one of the BAT files and copy the contents... Goto CMD prompt.. Navigate to Zinc folder.. Paste the contents and see what the error is..You popbably are missing roms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Brian,I set up zinc using this method today, it works fine, just one question. I had my controls setup via Winterblast's plugin. I copied the file containing those config's into the new zinc directory, but it didn't work. Is there a simle way to use what I have, or is it time for me to quit being stubborn, and learn how to use ??? I can't think of the name, it's not AHK is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hoffman Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Brian,I set up zinc using this method today, it works fine, just one question. I had my controls setup via Winterblast's plugin. I copied the file containing those config's into the new zinc directory, but it didn't work. Is there a simle way to use what I have, or is it time for me to quit being stubborn, and learn how to use ??? I can't think of the name, it's not AHK is it?It is AHK. If you need help let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRequEnCy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 It is AHK. If you need help let me know I have a wrapper for this without the need for all the .bat files. Everything is hardcoded. So all that is needed is one file. I had posted at an earlier time what options were wanted but never got any responses. Just cleans things up a bit. So I can release as soon as I get some feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcoops Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I have a wrapper for this without the need for all the .bat files. Everything is hardcoded. So all that is needed is one file. I had posted at an earlier time what options were wanted but never got any responses. Just cleans things up a bit. So I can release as soon as I get some feedback.what's the deal with zinc anyway? Isn't it just the same as mame? It uses mame roms right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hoffman Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 what's the deal with zinc anyway? Isn't it just the same as mame? It uses mame roms right?yes it does....the diffence is its usage.mame is usedmame.exe ROMNAMEZinc is usedZinc.exe 15Zinc uses a numbering system to launch its supported games.. so its not like a simple Zinc.exe [romfile] would work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcoops Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 yes it does....the diffence is its usage.mame is usedmame.exe ROMNAMEZinc is usedZinc.exe 15Zinc uses a numbering system to launch its supported games.. so its not like a simple Zinc.exe [romfile] would work OK that's all well and good but why go to the trouble if you have mame. What I'm asking is, what is the benefit to using Zinc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 OK that's all well and good but why go to the trouble if you have mame. What I'm asking is, what is the benefit to using Zinc?The games that zinc runs, run better than in mame....But it's a pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkenobi Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 No, that's EMULATION! There's no free lunch here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b00sted Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 this worked prefect for me thank you.. now jsut need to figure out how to map buttons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 this worked prefect for me thank you.. now jsut need to figure out how to map buttonsBrian will tell you to use xpadder to reassign the keys just do a search on the forums, it's been discussed alot.I chose to edit my config files...but you probably shouldn't listen to me! Except when I tell you to do what Brian says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b00sted Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Brian will tell you to use xpadder to reassign the keys just do a search on the forums, it's been discussed alot.I chose to edit my config files...but you probably shouldn't listen to me! Except when I tell you to do what Brian says ya everytime i get stuck on somethign i seem to find a post from Brain to help me out of my "oops" that i make lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriss Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 sorry guys, id on't get it!brian you're a little too quick for me...I got zinc working with winterblasts gui but only get black screens inside gameex (goes black then back to gameex)now two questions:1. is it possible to give me step by step instructions on how to set up zinc in a custom dir (i have it in d:\games\zinc)2. is there a way to exit zinc by another key than esc? i have an xarcade controller...xpadder seemed to be a solution for gamepads, am i right?thanks for helping me out,chriss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriss Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 ok, i figured out that the confg file of gameex is in c:\program files\gameex\config\gameex.inithats for the newb's who just used the setup tool of gameex so far.after netering brians information at the right part, zinc worksnow two other questions i can't find an answer for:1. how do i switch zinc from d3d to opengl, when i click on winterblatcts ogl button a webpage opens up, nothing else2. still i haven't figure out a good way to configure the x-arcade and a way to get back into gameex.. (in mame i configured the exit by pressing two keys at once)help appreciatedthanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriss Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 everything is working now, except i cant exit the emulator with my x arcadesomehow i have to remap the esc key, how do you guys do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 everything is working now, except i cant exit the emulator with my x arcadesomehow i have to remap the esc key, how do you guys do that?This is from Tom:Yes, right flipper and player 2 is setup as default for using X-Arcade and GameEx.Its in the GameEx docs, but I cant slam you, as I dont read manuals either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b00sted Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 EDIT: posted in wrong post :X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriss Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 hey tempest. thanks for the hint!now i tried to understand the advanced configuration ini files to freely configure two buttons (like pressing c and key 5) but it seems to be optimised for gamepad use and i don't get it to work with the x-arcade...by pressing the two buttons you quoted i can exit mame and the snes emulatorbut it doesn't work for zinc! dunno why, the sound of the game keeps playing and the screen turns black!how can i exit zinc for good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hoffman Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 hey tempest. thanks for the hint!now i tried to understand the advanced configuration ini files to freely configure two buttons (like pressing c and key 5) but it seems to be optimised for gamepad use and i don't get it to work with the x-arcade...by pressing the two buttons you quoted i can exit mame and the snes emulatorbut it doesn't work for zinc! dunno why, the sound of the game keeps playing and the screen turns black!how can i exit zinc for good?Well I can make a script for you ... Tell me what two keys you want to press to send ESC and Ill make an EXE that you can run in the launch before field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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