noob set-up problem

[spuds]

I have MAME working very well - I LOVE it BTW !!!

Anyway I am trying to setup a few others and no matter what i try it won't work.

I am sure I just have something in the wrong place but I can't figure it out - any suggestions??

THANKS !!!

1:14.8 4/2/2008: GameEx: Version 9.19: Starting Log

15:11:14.8 4/2/2008: Operating System Platform: Win32NT

15:11:14.8 4/2/2008: Operating System Name: Windows XP

15:11:14.8 4/2/2008: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600

15:11:14.8 4/2/2008: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed

15:11:14.8 4/2/2008: .net Framework 2.0 Installed

15:11:14.8 4/2/2008: Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 2.80GHz, 1022MB

15:11:14.8 4/2/2008: 2.79Ghz

15:11:14.9 4/2/2008: Running Randomize()

15:11:14.9 4/2/2008: Loading PlugIns

15:11:14.9 4/2/2008: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup

15:11:14.9 4/2/2008: Running Misc startup tasks

15:11:14.9 4/2/2008: Setting Menu types

15:11:14.9 4/2/2008: Opening Configuration File

15:11:14.9 4/2/2008: Getting Configuration Values

15:11:14.9 4/2/2008: Using Theme: Default - Media Center

15:11:14.9 4/2/2008: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Media Center

15:11:14.9 4/2/2008: Launching HideOS.exe

15:11:14.9 4/2/2008: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's

15:11:15.1 4/2/2008: Hiding Taskbar

15:11:15.2 4/2/2008: Is Media Center running?

15:11:15.2 4/2/2008: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values

15:11:15.2 4/2/2008: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode

15:11:15.2 4/2/2008: Media Center Mode 2

15:11:15.2 4/2/2008: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems

15:11:15.2 4/2/2008: Snap Delay set to: 2

15:11:15.2 4/2/2008: Get other settings

15:11:15.2 4/2/2008: Reading MAME hall of fame

15:11:15.2 4/2/2008: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis

15:11:15.3 4/2/2008: Start work for Form

15:11:15.3 4/2/2008: Getting Original Screen Size

15:11:15.3 4/2/2008: Opening Database Connection

15:11:16.0 4/2/2008: Initializing Component

15:11:16.1 4/2/2008: Retrieving resolution setting

15:11:16.1 4/2/2008: Creating Radio Station Genres

15:11:16.2 4/2/2008: Succesfully created station genres

15:11:16.2 4/2/2008: Initialising Windows Media Player Component

15:11:16.2 4/2/2008: MAME Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32

15:11:16.2 4/2/2008: daphne Path is: C:\Emulators\Daphne

15:11:16.2 4/2/2008: daphne EXE file is: Daphne.exe

15:11:16.2 4/2/2008: Use daphne on. Daphne.exe will launch games

15:11:16.2 4/2/2008: ZiNc Path is: C:\Emulators\ZiNc

15:11:16.2 4/2/2008: ZiNc EXE file is: zinc.exe

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Use ZiNc on. zinc.exe will launch PSX games

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: MAME EXE file is: Mame32.exe

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: ROM Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\roms

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Catver.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: controls.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\data\controls.ini

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: History.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\history.dat

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Loading Controls.ini map file

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Snap Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\snap

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: AVI Snap Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\avisnap

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Flyer Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\flyers

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Cabinet Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\cabinets

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Title Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\titles

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: PCB Path: Not Found

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Panel Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\cpanel

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Manual Path: Not Found

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Icon Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\icons

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Marquee Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\marquees

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Loading Custom Emulators

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Loading Emulator 17: [Console] Nintendo N64 (Project64)

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: Error: Emulator_17: WorkingPath Does Not Exist

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: --Please correct the error above for this emulator or disable the emulator.

15:11:16.3 4/2/2008: ---------------------------------

15:11:16.4 4/2/2008: Error: Procedure call or argument is not valid.

15:11:16.7 4/2/2008: at Microsoft.VisualBasic.ErrObject.Raise(Int32 Number, Object Source, Object Description, Object HelpFile, Object HelpContext)

15:11:16.7 4/2/2008: at l.a9()

15:11:16.7 4/2/2008: at l.a(Boolean A_0, String A_1, Boolean A_2)

15:11:16.7 4/2/2008: at l..ctor()

15:11:16.7 4/2/2008: Closing database connection

15:11:16.7 4/2/2008: GameEx is exiting with errors

15:11:22.9 4/2/2008: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING

[fRequEnCy]

You have a problem with Emulator 17. Says the path does not exist. If this is one that you setup then you need to check your settings. If not then just disable it and you should be good to go.

[spuds]

yes - I know i can disable it and Gameex then runs fine - but I want to get this setup- so where should I start looking for the problem - please explain in simple terms as I have a simple mind

Thanks !

[Brian Hoffman]

yes - I know i can disable it and Gameex then runs fine - but I want to get this setup- so where should I start looking for the problem - please explain in simple terms as I have a simple mind

Thanks !

Your WORKINGPATH. is the path the the emulator exe. Basiclly it cant find the EXE.

In order for us to help you out we need to know what your setting up and how your going about it.

The log is fine and all but it lacks the detail of the emu config...

What is the emulator your trying to setup. Also you can Export your config using the gameex configuration app.

Just go into emu 17 and the 2nd or 3rd option is EXPORT. Please post your config and we can tell you how to fix it.

Brian Hoffman

What version of project64 are you using?

[fRequEnCy]

yes - I know i can disable it and Gameex then runs fine - but I want to get this setup- so where should I start looking for the problem - please explain in simple terms as I have a simple mind

Thanks !

Well you're not pointing to the right path for Project64.

Change the path to where you have that emulator in setup wizard. See highlighted in yellow in pic below

[spuds]

thanks guys

I went back in and deleted all emu's and then project 64 in slot #1

I probably messed something else up o this one -

Anyway I think this is what you asked for Brian

[Emulator_1]

Enabled=False

STARTPAGENAME=[Console] Nintendo N64 (Project64)

TITLETEXT=Nintendo N64

StartPageLogo=[Console] Nintendo N64

ROMFilter=

RomPath=C:\Emulation\Assets\Console\Nintendo N64\Roms\

SnapPath=C:\Emulation\Assets\Console\Nintendo N64\Snaps\

TitlePath=C:\Emulation\Assets\Console\Nintendo N64\Titles\

BoxPath=C:\Emulation\Assets\Console\Nintendo N64\Boxes\

CartPath=C:\Emulation\Assets\Console\Nintendo N64\Cartridges\

ManualPath=C:\Emulation\Assets\Console\Nintendo N64\Manuals\

ControlPanelPath=C:\Emulation\Assets\Console\Nintendo N64\Controls\

InstructionsPath=

WorkingPath=C:\Emulators\Project64\Emulator

MapKeys=True

WaitBeforeKeys=

SendKeys=

ReplaceDash=False

ReplaceUnder=True

Capitals=False

RemoveBrackets=True

ShowDesktop=False

Debug=False

MAPFile=

AlsoLaunch=

Command=Project64.exe "[ROMPath]\[RomFile]"

OLDatZip=

LaunchBefore=

LaunchAfter=

configFile=[Mapping Off] Exit (Process Close)

ExcludedFiles=

CustomBackground=

PlayMusic=False

DontShowInfo=

PlaySelectionMusic=False

SelectionMusicFolder=

PCGame=False

DATABASE=[Console] Nintendo N64

GamesIn7Zips=False

PlayInScreenSaver=False

ShowMostPlayed=True

RandomMostPlayed=False

CDCheck=False

CDCheckFile=

[GENERAL]

DumbyValue=

[spuds]

Another thing I notice is that when I follow the path c:/emulators/project64/emulator.....their are two items in this folder

Project64.cache (1KB)

setup Project64 1.6

When I launch the setup up file - WHERE should I place it?

Thanks

[Brian Hoffman]

Another thing I notice is that when I follow the path c:/emulators/project64/emulator.....their are two items in this folder

Project64.cache (1KB)

setup Project64 1.6

When I launch the setup up file - WHERE should I place it?

Thanks

Oh wow... Umm

First.. run the setup file... Whereever you tell the installer to extract the file to will be your WORKINGPATH. After that verify a file named PROJECT64.exe exists in that folder..

After that. Run project 64.. Configure the emu to launch full screen on rom load and all plugins... Make sure you can launch a game.

After that verify those paths in your gameex config you posted is accurate.

Note: depending on your version of project64 the command may be either

project64.exe "[rompath]/[romfile]"

or

project64.exe [rompath]/[romfile]

Good luck!

[spuds]

OK...

I think I am making progress.

I have a few emu's loading up now and GameEx shows them.

problem one - project64 - when I select a game it just goes to a black screen.

Now I can run project 64 without going thru gameex.

problem two - MESS - I can get the program to run thru GameEx but when it tries to load a game it flashes very quickly and looks to be 10 times as large as it should be then flashes back to the selection menu

Any thoughts??

Thanks !

[bkenobi]

1) Is there sound? Does it sound like its playing in the background? If so, change:

ShowDesktop=False

to

ShowDesktop=True

2) GameEx is at a different resolution than the other emulator. One option is to tell GameEx not to change resolutions and get them correct in each emulator. I don't know if that will fix the crash, but that's something you need to check outside of GameEx by running the "Run Last Game.bat" file in the GameEx Start menu.

[spuds]

I tried both of these.

the first suggestion did not work - when it opened on the desktop it said "file failed to load"

the same thing when I ran the "run last game"

[spuds]

can you take a look at this logfile and see if you see something for me?

Thanks

16:43:32.9 4/3/2008: GameEx: Version 9.19: Starting Log

16:43:32.9 4/3/2008: Operating System Platform: Win32NT

16:43:32.9 4/3/2008: Operating System Name: Windows XP

16:43:32.9 4/3/2008: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600

16:43:32.9 4/3/2008: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed

16:43:32.9 4/3/2008: .net Framework 2.0 Installed

16:43:32.9 4/3/2008: Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 2.80GHz, 1022MB

16:43:32.9 4/3/2008: 2.79Ghz

16:43:32.9 4/3/2008: Running Randomize()

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Loading PlugIns

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Running Misc startup tasks

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Setting Menu types

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Opening Configuration File

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Getting Configuration Values

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Using Theme: Default - Media Center

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Media Center

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Launching HideOS.exe

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Hiding Taskbar

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Is Media Center running?

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Media Center Mode 2

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Snap Delay set to: 2

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Get other settings

16:43:33.0 4/3/2008: Reading MAME hall of fame

16:43:33.1 4/3/2008: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis

16:43:33.1 4/3/2008: Start work for Form

16:43:33.1 4/3/2008: Getting Original Screen Size

16:43:33.1 4/3/2008: Opening Database Connection

16:43:33.2 4/3/2008: Initializing Component

16:43:33.2 4/3/2008: Retrieving resolution setting

16:43:33.2 4/3/2008: Creating Radio Station Genres

16:43:33.3 4/3/2008: Succesfully created station genres

16:43:33.3 4/3/2008: Initialising Windows Media Player Component

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: MAME Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: daphne Path is: C:\Emulators\Daphne

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: daphne EXE file is: Daphne.exe

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Use daphne on. Daphne.exe will launch games

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: MAME EXE file is: Mame32.exe

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: ROM Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\roms

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Catver.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: controls.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\data\controls.ini

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: History.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\history.dat

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\Program Files\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Loading Controls.ini map file

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Snap Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\snap

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: AVI Snap Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\avisnap

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Flyer Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\flyers

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Cabinet Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\cabinets

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Title Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\titles

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: PCB Path: Not Found

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Panel Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\cpanel

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Manual Path: Not Found

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Icon Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\icons

16:43:33.4 4/3/2008: Marquee Path is: C:\Emulators\Mame32\marquees

16:43:33.5 4/3/2008: Loading Custom Emulators

16:43:33.5 4/3/2008: Loading Emulator 1: [Console] Nintendo N64 (Project64)

16:43:33.5 4/3/2008: Loading Emulator 2: [Console] Atari 5200 (MESS)

16:43:33.5 4/3/2008: Loading Emulator 3: [Console] Nintendo SNES (ZSNES)

16:43:33.5 4/3/2008: Loading Emulator 4: [Console] Atari 7800 (MESS)

16:43:33.8 4/3/2008: Using 2D Animations

16:43:33.8 4/3/2008: Using General Font: Trebuchet MS

16:43:33.8 4/3/2008: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS

16:43:33.8 4/3/2008: Attempting to load game list

16:43:34.0 4/3/2008: Initialising DirectDraw

16:43:34.0 4/3/2008: Applying GameEx is Loading Image

16:43:35.2 4/3/2008: Creating DirectDraw Device

16:43:35.2 4/3/2008: Using Device: Primary Display Driver

16:43:35.3 4/3/2008: 90mb video memory available

16:43:35.9 4/3/2008: Setting Resolution to 800x600 32 bit color

16:43:36.6 4/3/2008: Creating DirectDraw Surfaces

16:43:36.6 4/3/2008: Creating Primary Surface - Full Screen Mode

16:43:36.7 4/3/2008: Creating Back Buffer

16:43:36.8 4/3/2008: Loading graphic Surfaces

16:43:36.8 4/3/2008: Display is running at: 800x600 32bit color, 60hz

16:43:36.8 4/3/2008: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs

16:43:36.8 4/3/2008: Creating Surfaces Volume

16:43:36.9 4/3/2008: Creating Surfaces Arrows

16:43:36.9 4/3/2008: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text

16:43:36.9 4/3/2008: Creating Surfaces Toolbar

16:43:36.9 4/3/2008: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds

16:43:37.0 4/3/2008: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls

16:43:37.0 4/3/2008: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo

16:43:37.0 4/3/2008: Creating Surface Unselected

16:43:37.0 4/3/2008: Creating Surfaces Home & Exit

16:43:37.0 4/3/2008: Creating Surfaces Snaps

16:43:37.0 4/3/2008: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars

16:43:37.0 4/3/2008: Creating Fonts

16:43:37.0 4/3/2008: Creating Game Font

16:43:37.2 4/3/2008: Creating Menu Font

16:43:37.2 4/3/2008: Creating Font Black

16:43:37.4 4/3/2008: Creating Font Black Small

16:43:37.5 4/3/2008: Creating Game Font Faded

16:43:37.5 4/3/2008: Creating Title Font

16:43:37.5 4/3/2008: Restoring Title Font From Cache

16:43:37.6 4/3/2008: Fonts Created Succesfully

16:43:37.6 4/3/2008: 46mb video memory left available

16:43:37.6 4/3/2008: Creating instance of global keyboard hook

16:43:37.6 4/3/2008: Text/Language: English

16:43:37.6 4/3/2008: Applying Language/Text

16:43:37.7 4/3/2008: Initialising Bass Audio Library

16:43:37.8 4/3/2008: MAME CMD options: -triplebuffer -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo

16:43:37.8 4/3/2008: Loading last used Game List

16:43:37.8 4/3/2008: Setting Music Volume

16:43:37.8 4/3/2008: Creating DirectSound Device

16:43:37.9 4/3/2008: Trying: Primary Sound Driver

16:43:37.9 4/3/2008: Loading Sound Files

16:43:37.9 4/3/2008: DirectSound Device Created Successfully

16:43:37.9 4/3/2008: Creating ICONS

16:43:37.9 4/3/2008: Recreating ICONS

16:43:38.1 4/3/2008: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support

16:43:38.2 4/3/2008: Unable to create a joystick device

16:43:38.2 4/3/2008: Playing intro sound file

16:43:38.2 4/3/2008: Initializing MCE Remote

16:43:38.2 4/3/2008: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!

16:43:38.2 4/3/2008: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame

16:43:38.7 4/3/2008: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_1: Custom Background: C:\Emulators\Project64\snaps

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_1: Custom Background Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_1: Snap Path: C:\Emulators\Project64\snaps

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_1: Control Panel Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_1: Control Panel Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_1: Instructions Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_1: Instructions Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_1: Database: [Console] Nintendo N64

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_1: Title Snap Path: C:\Emulators\Project64

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_1: Box Art Path: C:\Emulators\Project64

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_1: Cart Art Path: C:\Emulators\Project64

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_1: Manual Path: C:\Emulators\Project64\NTSC-US Nintendo 64 Manuals

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_2: Custom Background: C:\Emulators\MESS\Atari 5200

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_2: Custom Background Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_2: Snap Path: C:\Emulators\MESS\Atari 5200

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_2: Control Panel Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_2: Control Panel Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_2: Instructions Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_2: Instructions Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_2: Database: [Console] Atari 5200

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_2: Title Snap Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_2: Title Snap Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_2: Box Art Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_2: Box Art Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_2: Cart Art Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_2: Cart Art Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_2: Manual Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_2: Manual Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_3: Custom Background: C:\Emulators\ZSNES\Complete NTSC-US Super Nintendo Roms - Videos - Manuals Collection\NTSC-US Super Nintendo Videos - Snaps

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_3: Custom Background Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_3: Snap Path: C:\Emulators\ZSNES\Complete NTSC-US Super Nintendo Roms - Videos - Manuals Collection\NTSC-US Super Nintendo Videos - Snaps

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_3: Control Panel Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Console\Nintendo SNES\Controls

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_3: Control Panel Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_3: Instructions Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_3: Instructions Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_3: Database: [Console] Nintendo SNES

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_3: Title Snap Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Console\Nintendo SNES\Titles

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_3: Title Snap Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_3: Box Art Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_3: Box Art Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_3: Cart Art Path: C:\Emulators\ZSNES\SNESART

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_3: Manual Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Console\Nintendo SNES\Manuals

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_3: Manual Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_4: Custom Background: C:\Emulators\MESS\Atari 7800

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_4: Custom Background Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_4: Snap Path: C:\Emulators\MESS\Atari 7800

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_4: Control Panel Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_4: Control Panel Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_4: Instructions Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_4: Instructions Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_4: Database: [Console] Atari 7800

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_4: Title Snap Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_4: Title Snap Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_4: Box Art Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_4: Box Art Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_4: Cart Art Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_4: Cart Art Path Does not exist

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Validating: Emulator_4: Manual Path:

16:43:51.4 4/3/2008: Warning: Emulator_4: Manual Path Does not exist

16:43:51.5 4/3/2008: Restoring Emulator from Cache

16:43:51.5 4/3/2008: Restoring Emulator Database From Cache

16:43:59.6 4/3/2008: Running: cmd.exe /c C: mess.exe a5200 -cart C:\Emulators\MESS\good5200\5200ren\defender (1982) (atari) [b1].zip -joy -now -nonewui

16:45:51.6 4/3/2008: Exiting GameEx!

16:45:51.6 4/3/2008: Saving Settings

16:45:52.6 4/3/2008: Disposing Plugins

16:45:52.6 4/3/2008: Closing database connection

16:45:52.7 4/3/2008: Checking for applications to Launch On Exit

[bkenobi]

You must have it running outside of GameEx before it will ever work inside. I don't use MESS, so I can't advise you on how to set it up, but there are tons of threads both here and at other forums that deal with that or perhaps another member can guide you. Once you have it running outside of GameEx, then it's just a matter of sending the right command line and changing a couple settings in the GameEx configuration file to get it going.

I can see only one thing that you can try. In your configuration for the command line, you need to have quotes around the path.

16:43:59.6 4/3/2008: Running: cmd.exe /c C: mess.exe a5200 -cart C:\Emulators\MESS\good5200\5200ren\defender (1982) (atari) [b1].zip -joy -now -nonewui

should be:

16:43:59.6 4/3/2008: Running: cmd.exe /c C: mess.exe a5200 -cart "C:\Emulators\MESS\good5200\5200ren\defender (1982) (atari) [b1].zip" -joy -now -nonewui

So you need to set the command line to something like:

mess.exe a5200 -cart "[rompath]\[rom]" -joy -now -nonewui

Also, it looks like there is no path for mess.exe. I think it should look like:

C:\Emulators\MESS\mess.exe a5200 -cart "C:\Emulators\MESS\good5200\5200ren\defender (1982) (atari) [b1].zip" -joy -now -nonewui

[spuds]

I fixed the quote problem, but still did not help

maybe I should try something other then MESS.

what do you use for atari?

Also, did you have any other ideas about

project64 - when I select a game it just goes to a black screen.

I can run project 64 without going thru gameex.

[spuds]

Also

I setup ZSNES

it is doing the same thing as PJ64

goes to the game and I can hear the music but its a BLACK screen.

[Tempest]

I tried both of these.

the first suggestion did not work - when it opened on the desktop it said "file failed to load"

the same thing when I ran the "run last game"

This is the same error that I'm getting on pj64. The sad thing is I (with help from Brian) had it working before. So if you guys would hurry up and help Spuds get this working, then I'm sure mine will work too!

[bkenobi]

Like I said, I don't use MESS and I don't currently have any Atari roms. I have a few TI-99/4A roms, but that's another story Of course, they aren't set up, so that doesn't help either. Sorry.

[Tempest]

This is the same error that I'm getting on pj64. The sad thing is I (with help from Brian) had it working before. So if you guys would hurry up and help Spuds get this working, then I'm sure mine will work too!

Ok. Brian helped me get PJ64 working....

the command line should be: project64.exe [rompath]/[romfile]

Apparently some version of PJ64 require Quotes, and some don't....

Thanks for your help Brian!

[spuds]

ok

thanks Brian

did you give some thought to the black screen I am getting with ZSNES and PJ64??

Sorry it takes me so long to respond - I hate it when work gets in the way of my projects !!

[Brian Hoffman]

Also

I setup ZSNES

it is doing the same thing as PJ64

goes to the game and I can hear the music but its a BLACK screen.

Your emu isnt launching fullscreen.. And

you have showdesktop=FALSE in your emu config (gameex)

I thought you had something hard for me

[spuds]

Your emu isnt launching fullscreen.. And

you have showdesktop=FALSE in your emu config (gameex)

I thought you had something hard for me

hmmm

when I set ..showdesktop=true - it begins to load the game - then a window appears (PJ64) and an error pops up "attempt to open file failed"

So then on the error box - if I click the "ok" button or try to "X" (close) the box the window fully expands to fullscreen but is white.

If then I go to file..then Open ROM and select a ROM it goes right back to a windowed screen but is now running the game correctly.

P.S> The blood on my forehead is from banging my head repeatedly on my desk.. :blink:

[Tempest]

hmmm

when I set ..showdesktop=true - it begins to load the game - then a window appears (PJ64) and an error pops up "attempt to open file failed"

So then on the error box - if I click the "ok" button or try to "X" (close) the box the window fully expands to fullscreen but is white.

If then I go to file..then Open ROM and select a ROM it goes right back to a windowed screen but is now running the game correctly.

P.S> The blood on my forehead is from banging my head repeatedly on my desk..

That's what mine was doing, although I didn't have any blood on my forehead...

This is how Brian helped me:

Ok. Brian helped me get PJ64 working....

the command line should be: project64.exe [rompath]/[romfile]

Apparently some version of PJ64 require Quotes, and some don't....

Thanks for your help Brian!

[spuds]

That's what mine was doing, although I didn't have any blood on my forehead...

This is how Brian helped me:

Ok. Brian helped me get PJ64 working....

the command line should be: project64.exe [rompath]/[romfile]

Apparently some version of PJ64 require Quotes, and some don't....

Thanks for your help Brian!

Thanks Tempest - but no worky for me

Now when I run it the window appears and the error reads " File loaded does not appear to be a valid Nintendo64 ROM. Verify your ROM's with GoodN64

P.S> in no way do i blame you for the fresh blood splatter on my keyboard !!

[Tempest]

Thanks Tempest - but no worky for me

Now when I run it the window appears and the error reads " File loaded does not appear to be a valid Nintendo64 ROM. Verify your ROM's with GoodN64

P.S> in no way do i blame you for the fresh blood splatter on my keyboard !!

If you read the error message, I'm pretty sure you'll find the answer. If there's any doubt about whether or not it's a Gameex problem, try running PJ64 on it's own (not through the Gameex FE) and starting the same game you tried previously...

As for the other problem:

I highly recommend that you keep a pillow handy (although one of those "keyboard wrist rests" will do)!

[spuds]

If you read the error message, I'm pretty sure you'll find the answer. If there's any doubt about whether or not it's a Gameex problem, try running PJ64 on it's own (not through the Gameex FE) and starting the same game you tried previously...

As for the other problem:

I highly recommend that you keep a pillow handy (although one of those "keyboard wrist rests" will do)!

Yeah - I CAN run PJ64 without going thru GameEx