Zinc Controls (again)

[GoTheBunnies]

Hi guys,

I know this has come up before, but trawling through the posts I couldn't find a definitive solution to my problem.

Have been messing around with Zinc for a while, and now have the games running nicely through GameEx. Problem is that I can't map the controls, at least not with any consistency.

I used ZincFE because it uses Winterblast's Controller Plugin (which seems to be the recommended way to go). Attached is a screenshot of the Plugin GUI.

First problem I had is that I'm using a 6 button, 2 player set up. My Mame config for Player 1 for example is 123456=CVBNZX. Winterblast GUI was giving me (at least) 9 possible mappings for my 6 buttons, so I took a stab at what I thought made sense (as per screenshot). Now when I test in the games, some only use keys NZ&X (or 456), and some don't recognise any (except Coin and Start, which seem to work in all games tested).

But perhaps my problem starts before the Contoller Plugin stage? My GameEx settings are -

Use Zinc = Yes

Zinc Path = C:\Emulators\[Arcade]Zinc

Zinc Exe = Zinc.exe

Zinc Options = --use-config-file=zinc.cfg --use-controller-cfg-file=controller.cfg

You can see my file structure in the background of the screenshot.

GameEx setup ok? Figured it must be close - the games run.

If it is ok, how are other configuring the Controller Plugin for 6 buttons (or less)? And why wouldn't the games be recognising the changes I make? (I've noticed that the controller.cfg file does update everytime I make a change).

Thanks

[Adultery]

You're not gonna like this answer, but...

Long story short, ZiNc is kind of a bitch to get running. You're gonna need some kind of a loader that calls controller configs on a per game basis. Or at least a per bios basis.

I wish I could help more, but the person that helped me on this is no longer among us, and his last wish was to have all his files removed. Among them was an auto it script that did exactly what you need to do here, and since he took off ZiNc has never worked properly for me.

Sorry friend, but you'll need to find someone with scripting skills.

[mesk]

have you tried using aldo's FE,just to set the controllers\paths?I use that and I use zinc with 2 controllers setup pefectly

I see that you are using aldo's FE.I have set my controls for zinc once,and once only and they work everytime i use it.

[GoTheBunnies]

You're not gonna like this answer, but...

Long story short, ZiNc is kind of a bitch to get running. You're gonna need some kind of a loader that calls controller configs on a per game basis. Or at least a per bios basis.

I wish I could help more, but the person that helped me on this is no longer among us, and his last wish was to have all his files removed. Among them was an auto it script that did exactly what you need to do here, and since he took off ZiNc has never worked properly for me.

Sorry friend, but you'll need to find someone with scripting skills.

Thanks for that. I thought a bunch of people on here had Zinc up and running ok? I say 'ok' and not perfect, because I think the controller config worked with some games, but not necessarily all of them (some would be a start....).

[GoTheBunnies]

have you tried using aldo's FE,just to set the controllers\paths?I use that and I use zinc with 2 controllers setup pefectly

I see that you are using aldo's FE.I have set my controls for zinc once,and once only and they work everytime i use it.

Thanks - I did set the controller paths via the front end, but it didn't really work properly. I can't actually test it via the front end (only via GameEx) because my roms are 'numbered' and not 'named', and the FE doesn't recognise them (but GameEx does). Bit of a pain really.

One question about your button set up (which may help me with my 6 button set up) - how many buttons do you have on your joystick, and how have you got them set out and mapped?

Thanks

[ikkibeddu]

i found this good link : zinc

lot of things are explained and at the end of the topic you can download zincwah ( zinc with default mame controls) i'm successfully using it with game ex.

however..isn't there in gameex a mapping software, advancedconfigeditor.exe in gameex directory?

i tried to remap zinc controls with it but it did'nt work...is there a guide? it would really be useful....

[Draco1962]

I would look through the links showing in my sig, first.

[GoTheBunnies]

I would look through the links showing in my sig, first.

The links in your sig lead to a LOT of threads and subjects. Anyone in particular I should be looking at?