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[RESOLVED] Map File Woes

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I started running into a strange problem today. Recently I set up WinKawaks in GameEx with the intent of running the Neo Geo AES system under a separate emulator. (See the explanation at the bottom of this post as to why I'm not just using MAME for this purpose)

Any hoo I setup a custom map file representing the subset of games I'd like to display under WinKawaks in GameEx. At first it seemed to be trucking along fairly well, but then I noticed a few specific games in the list that were . . . misbehaving.

When I click on certain games in the list it brings up the 'Game Specific" window, but the 'Play This Game' option is not there. For example Art of Fighting 3: The Path of the Warrior looks like this:

Map_Error.png

Where it would normally say 'Play This Game', it lists the title of the game instead. It looks like that for a few seconds, then the screen starts stuttering and intermittently displaying the 'Please Wait' message box several times per second. OK fair enough I. I attempt to return to the Game List, but am unable to. It stays stuck on that screen freaking out. If I click the home button it returns me to the top level menu, freaks out for a bit longer, and eventually settles down.

This behavior only happens with a few games in the list, but they are always the same ones. Now the weird part: this only happens when I use a map file. Any (matching) map file. I've attempted to use frequency's map file (Kawaks v1.62.map), my own map file (derived from frequency's map file), and the map file included with GameEx ([Arcade] WinKawaks.map). If I don't use a map file, every game works fine. blink.gif

I'm hoping one of our gurus can point me in the right direction. Here's all the junk that's fit to print:

Emulator Config:


[Emulator_11]
Enabled=True
System=SNK Neo-Geo
Category=Console
Emulator=WinKawaks
Version=1.62
Rating=
DownloadUrl=http://www.gamesdbase.com/setupwizard/emulators/download/winkawaks.7z
RequiredFiles=
Website=http://cps2shock.retrogames.com/
Info=CPS1 & 2 and Neo-Geo emulator
TitleText=SNK Neo-Geo
StartPageName=[Console] SNK Neo-Geo
StartPageLogo=SNK Neo-Geo
Command="WinKawaks.exe" [ROM] -fullscreen
RomFilter=
Database=[Console] SNK Neo-Geo
configFile=[Mapping Off] Exit (ENTER, ALT+F4)
MAPFile=C:\GameEx\MAP FILES\Kawaks v1.62.map
RomPath=E:\Emulation\Roms\SNK_Neo_Geo[LG]
SnapPath=E:\Emulation\Assets\SNK_Neo_Geo_AES\Video_AVI
TitlePath=E:\Emulation\Assets\SNK_Neo_Geo_AES\Title
BoxPath=E:\Emulation\Assets\SNK_Neo_Geo_AES\Box
CartPath=E:\Emulation\Assets\SNK_Neo_Geo_AES\Cart
ManualPath=
ControlPanelPath=
WorkingPath=E:\Emulation\Emulators\winkawaks162
MapKeys=True
WaitBeforeKeys=
SendKeys=
ReplaceDash=False
ReplaceUnder=True
Capitals=False
RemoveBrackets=True
ShowDesktop=True
Debug=False
AlsoLaunch=
OLDatZip=
LaunchBefore=start "" "E:\Emulation\Emulators\winkawaks162\batch\KawaksStartup.lnk"
LaunchAfter=start "" "E:\Emulation\Emulators\winkawaks162\batch\KawaksExit.lnk"
ExcludedFiles=
CustomBackground=
PlayMusic=False
DontShowInfo=False
PlaySelectionMusic=False
SelectionMusicFolder=
PCGame=False
GamesIn7Zips=False
PlayInScreenSaver=True
ShowMostPlayed=True
RandomMostPlayed=True
CDCheck=False
CDCheckFile=
MergeSets=True
imagenotfound=E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png



GameEx Log


00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: GameEx: Version 11.75: Starting Log
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Operating System Platform: Win32NT
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Operating System Name: Windows Vista
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Operating System Version: 6.1.7601
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Aero running
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Initializing Vista/Windows 7 volume control
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Checking for versions of .net Framework installed
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: .net Framework 2.0 Installed
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: .net Framework 3.0 Installed
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: .net Framework 3.5 Installed
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Intel® Core™ i3 CPU M 380 @ 2.53GHz, 3767MB
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: 2.53Ghz - 4 Cores or CPU's
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Running Randomize()
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Loading PlugIns
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Running Misc startup tasks
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Setting Menu types
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Opening Configuration File
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Getting Configuration Values
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Using Theme: Default - Media Center
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Default - Media Center
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Using Images from theme: Default - Media Center V1\MEDIA\
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance)
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Is Media Center running?
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Media Center Mode 2
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems
00:22:42.2 6/10/2011: Snap Delay set to: 2
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Get other settings
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Start work for Form
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Getting Original Screen Size
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Opening Database Connection
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Initializing Component
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Retrieving resolution setting
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: MAME Path is: C:\GameEx
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: MAME EXE file is: Sleep.exe
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: ROM Paths are: C:\GameEx\DEMO;C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Catver.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\catver.ini
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: controls.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\data\controls.ini
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: History.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\history.dat
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\nplayers.ini
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: command.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\command.dat
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\GameEx\DATA\mameinfo.dat
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Loading Controls.ini map file
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Snap Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\snaps
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: AVI Snap Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\video
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Flyer Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\flyers
00:22:42.3 6/10/2011: Cabinet Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\cabinets
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Cabinet 3D Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\cabinets3d
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Title Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\titles
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: PCB Path: Not Found
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Artwork Preview Path: Not Found
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Panel Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\cpanel
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Manual Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\manual
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Icon Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\icons
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Marquee Path is: C:\GameEx\DEMO\MAME\marquees
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Custom Emulators
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 1: [Console] NEC TurboGrafx-16
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 2: [Console] Nintendo N64 - 1964
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 3: [Console] Nintendo N64 - Project64 1.6
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 4: [Console] Nintendo N64 - Project64 1.7
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 5: [Console] Nintendo NES
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 6: [Console] Nintendo SNES
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 7: [Console] Sega 32x
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 8: [Console] Sega CD
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 9: [Console] Sega Genesis
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 10: [Console] Sega Master System
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 11: [Console] SNK Neo-Geo
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 12: [Handheld] Atari Lynx
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 13: [Handheld] Nintendo Game Boy
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 14: [Handheld] Nintendo Game Boy Color
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Loading Emulator 15: [Handheld] Sega Game Gear
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Using Version 3 Themes Animations
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Using General Font: Trebuchet MS
00:22:42.4 6/10/2011: Using Title Font: Trebuchet MS
00:22:42.5 6/10/2011: Initialising Direct3D
00:22:42.5 6/10/2011: Applying GameEx is Loading Image
00:22:42.5 6/10/2011: Creating Surfaces
00:22:42.5 6/10/2011: Creating Primary Surface - Windowed Mode
00:22:42.5 6/10/2011: Creating Back Buffer
00:22:42.6 6/10/2011: Loading graphic Surfaces
00:22:42.6 6/10/2011: Display is running at: 1366x768 32bit color, 60hz
00:22:42.6 6/10/2011: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs
00:22:42.7 6/10/2011: Creating Surfaces Volume
00:22:42.7 6/10/2011: Creating Surfaces Arrows
00:22:42.7 6/10/2011: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text
00:22:42.7 6/10/2011: Creating Surfaces Toolbar
00:22:42.7 6/10/2011: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds
00:22:42.7 6/10/2011: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls
00:22:42.7 6/10/2011: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo
00:22:42.7 6/10/2011: Creating Surface Unselected
00:22:42.7 6/10/2011: Creating Surfaces Snaps
00:22:42.7 6/10/2011: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars
00:22:42.9 6/10/2011: Creating Fonts
00:22:42.9 6/10/2011: Creating Game Font
00:22:43.0 6/10/2011: Creating Game Font Faded
00:22:43.1 6/10/2011: Creating Title Font
00:22:43.1 6/10/2011: Restoring Title Font From Cache
00:22:43.2 6/10/2011: Creating Font Black
00:22:43.3 6/10/2011: Creating Font Black Small
00:22:43.3 6/10/2011: Fonts Created Succesfully
00:22:43.3 6/10/2011: 2MB Video Memory Used
00:22:43.3 6/10/2011: Initialising Bass Audio Library
00:22:43.3 6/10/2011: Creating instance of global keyboard hook
00:22:43.5 6/10/2011: Attempting to load game list
00:22:43.5 6/10/2011: Applying Language/Text
00:22:43.5 6/10/2011: Text/Language: English
00:22:43.6 6/10/2011: MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo
00:22:43.6 6/10/2011: Loading last used Game List
00:22:43.6 6/10/2011: Creating DirectSound Device
00:22:43.6 6/10/2011: Trying: Primary Sound Driver
00:22:43.6 6/10/2011: Loading Sound Files
00:22:43.6 6/10/2011: DirectSound Device Created Successfully
00:22:43.6 6/10/2011: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support
00:22:43.7 6/10/2011: Using Device Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2
00:22:43.7 6/10/2011: Initializing MCE Remote
00:22:43.7 6/10/2011: Playing intro sound file
00:22:43.7 6/10/2011: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx!
00:22:43.7 6/10/2011: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame
00:22:44.0 6/10/2011: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_1: Custom Background:
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_1: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_1: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\NEC_TurboGrafx_16\Video_AVI
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_1: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_1: Database: [Console] NEC TurboGrafx-16
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_1: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\NEC_TurboGrafx_16\Title
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_1: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\NEC_TurboGrafx_16\Box
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_1: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\NEC_TurboGrafx_16\Cart
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_2: Custom Background:
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_2: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_2: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Video_AVI
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_2: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_2: Database: [Console] Nintendo N64
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_2: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Title
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_2: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Box
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_2: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Cart
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_3: Custom Background:
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_3: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_3: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Video_AVI
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_3: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_3: Database: [Console] Nintendo N64
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_3: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Title
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_3: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Box
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_3: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Cart
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_4: Custom Background:
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_4: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_4: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Video_AVI
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_4: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_4: Database: [Console] Nintendo N64
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_4: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Title
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_4: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Box
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_4: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_N64\Cart
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_5: Custom Background:
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_5: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_5: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_NES\Video_AVI
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_5: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_5: Database: [Console] Nintendo NES
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_5: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_NES\Title
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_5: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_NES\Box
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_5: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_NES\Cart
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_6: Custom Background:
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_6: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_6: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_SNES\Video_AVI
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_6: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_6: Database: [Console] Nintendo SNES
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_6: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_SNES\Title
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_6: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_SNES\Box
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_6: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_SNES\Cart
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_7: Custom Background:
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_7: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_7: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_32X\Video_AVI
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_7: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_7: Database: [Console] Sega 32X
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_7: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_32X\Title
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_7: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_32X\Box
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_7: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_32X\Cart
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_8: Custom Background:
00:22:53.7 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_8: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_8: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_CD\Video_AVI
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_8: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_8: Database: [Console] Sega CD
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_8: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_CD\Title
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_8: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_CD\Box
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_8: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_CD\CD
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_9: Custom Background:
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_9: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_9: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Genesis\Video_AVI
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_9: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_9: Database: [Console] Sega Genesis
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_9: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Genesis\Title
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_9: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Genesis\Box
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_9: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Genesis\Cart
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_10: Custom Background:
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_10: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_10: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Master_System\Video_AVI
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_10: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_10: Database: [Console] Sega Master System
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_10: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Master_System\Title
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_10: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Master_System\Box
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_10: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Master_System\Cart
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_11: Custom Background:
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_11: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_11: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\SNK_Neo_Geo_AES\Video_AVI
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_11: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_11: Database: [Console] SNK Neo-Geo
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_11: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\SNK_Neo_Geo_AES\Title
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_11: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\SNK_Neo_Geo_AES\Box
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_11: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\SNK_Neo_Geo_AES\Cart
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_12: Custom Background:
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_12: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_12: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Atari_Lynx\Video_AVI
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_12: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_12: Database: [Handheld] Atari Lynx
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_12: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Atari_Lynx\Title
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_12: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Atari_Lynx\Box
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_12: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Atari_Lynx\Cart
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_13: Custom Background:
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_13: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_13: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_Game_Boy\Video_AVI
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_13: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_13: Database: [Handheld] Nintendo Game Boy
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_13: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_Game_Boy\Title
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_13: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_Game_Boy\Box
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_13: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_Game_Boy\Cart
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_14: Custom Background:
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_14: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_14: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_Game_Boy_Color\Video_AVI
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_14: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_14: Database: [Handheld] Nintendo Game Boy Color
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_14: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_Game_Boy_Color\Title
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_14: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_Game_Boy_Color\Box
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_14: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo_Game_Boy_Color\Cart
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_15: Custom Background:
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Warning: Emulator_15: Custom Background Does not exist
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_15: Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Game_Gear\Video_AVI
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_15: Not Found Image: E:\Emulation\Assets\no_img.png
00:22:53.8 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_15: Database: [Handheld] Sega Game Gear
00:22:53.9 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_15: Title Snap Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Game_Gear\Title
00:22:53.9 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_15: Box Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Game_Gear\Box
00:22:53.9 6/10/2011: Validating: Emulator_15: Cart Art Path: E:\Emulation\Assets\Sega_Game_Gear\Cart
00:22:53.9 6/10/2011: Restoring Emulator from Cache
00:22:53.9 6/10/2011: Restoring Emulator Database From Cache
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00:22:55.0 6/10/2011: Restoring Emulator from Cache
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00:22:56.1 6/10/2011: Restoring Emulator from Cache
00:22:56.2 6/10/2011: Restoring Emulator Database From Cache
00:23:02.6 6/10/2011: 21 Consecutive Exceptions Occured
00:23:02.6 6/10/2011: Error in the application.
00:23:02.6 6/10/2011: at Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D.Device.BeginScene()
00:23:02.6 6/10/2011: at o.a(Boolean A_0, Color A_1)
00:23:02.6 6/10/2011: at ag.j(Boolean A_0)
00:23:02.6 6/10/2011: at ag.ad()
00:23:02.6 6/10/2011: Trying reinitialising the display after sleeping for 4 seconds
00:23:02.6 6/10/2011: Exception count will be dropped to 15
00:23:23.2 6/10/2011: Exiting GameEx!
00:23:23.2 6/10/2011: Saving Settings
00:23:25.0 6/10/2011: Disposing Plugins
00:23:25.0 6/10/2011: Closing database connection
00:23:25.1 6/10/2011: Checking for applications to Launch On Exit
00:23:25.1 6/10/2011: Media Center was not open when starting GameEx, so not launching



My Map File


2020bb.zip|2020 Super Baseball
3countb.zip|3 Count Bout
sonicwi2.zip|Aero Fighters 2
sonicwi3.zip|Aero Fighters 3
aodk.zip|Aggressors of Dark Kombat
alpham2.zip|Alpha Mission II
aof.zip|Art of Fighting
aof2.zip|Art of Fighting 2
aof3.zip|Art of Fighting 3: The Path of the Warrior
bstars2.zip|Baseball Stars 2
blazstar.zip|Blazing Star
bjourney.zip|Blue's Journey
breakers.zip|Breakers
burningf.zip|Burning Fight
diggerma.zip|Diggerman
doubledr.zip|Double Dragon
eightman.zip|Eight Man
fatfury1.zip|Fatal Fury: King of Fighters
fatfury2.zip|Fatal Fury 2
fatfury3.zip|Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory
fbfrenzy.zip|Football Frenzy
ganryu.zip|Ganryu
galaxyfg.zip|Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors
garou.zip|Garou: Mark of the Wolves
gpilots.zip|Ghost Pilots
ghostlop.zip|Ghostlop (prototype)
jockeygp.zip|Jockey Grandprix
kabukikl.zip|Kabuki Klash: Far East of Eden
karnovr.zip|Karnov's Revenge
kotm.zip|King of the Monsters
kotm2.zip|King of the Monsters 2: The Next Thing
kizuna.zip|Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle
lresort.zip|Last Resort
lbowling.zip|League Bowling
magdrop2.zip|Magical Drop 2
magdrop3.zip|Magical Drop 3
maglord.zip|Magician Lord
matrim.zip|Matrimelee
mslug.zip|Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001
mslug2.zip|Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II
mslugx.zip|Metal Slug X: Super Vehicle-001
mslug3.zip|Metal Slug 3
mslug4.zip|Metal Slug 4
mslug5.zip|Metal Slug 5
mslug3b6.zip|Metal Slug 6 (hack)
mutnat.zip|Mutation Nation
nam1975.zip|NAM-1975
neopong.zip|Neo Pong 1.1
turfmast.zip|Neo Turf Masters
ncombat.zip|Ninja Combat
ncommand.zip|Ninja Commando
ninjamas.zip|Ninja Master's
ragnagrd.zip|Operation Ragnagard
overtop.zip|Over Top
pulstar.zip|Pulstar
joyjoy.zip|Puzzled
rotd.zip|Rage of the Dragons
rbff1.zip|Real Bout Fatal Fury
rbffspec.zip|Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
rbff2.zip|Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers
ridhero.zip|Riding Hero
roboarmy.zip|Robo Army
samsho.zip|Samurai Shodown
samsho2.zip|Samurai Shodown II
samsho3.zip|Samurai Shodown III
samsho4.zip|Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge
samsho5.zip|Samurai Shodown V
samsh5sp.zip|Samurai Shodown V Special
savagere.zip|Savage Reign
sengoku.zip|Sengoku
sengoku2.zip|Sengoku 2
sengoku3.zip|Sengoku 3
shocktr2.zip|Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad
svcpcb.zip|SNK Vs. CAPCOM (dedicated PCB)
svc.zip|SNK Vs. CAPCOM
socbrawl.zip|Soccer Brawl
spinmast.zip|Spin Master
stakwin.zip|Stakes Winner
stakwin2.zip|Stakes Winner 2
ssideki.zip|Super Sidekicks
ssideki2.zip|Super Sidekicks 2: The World Championship
ssideki3.zip|Super Sidekicks 3: The Next Glory
ssideki4.zip|Super Sidekicks 4: The Ultimate 11
tws96.zip|Tecmo World Soccer '96
kof94.zip|The King of Fighters '94
kof95.zip|The King of Fighters '95
kof96.zip|The King of Fighters '96
kof97.zip|The King of Fighters '97
kof98.zip|The King of Fighters '98: The Slugfest
kof99.zip|The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle
kof2000.zip|The King of Fighters 2000
kof2001.zip|The King of Fighters 2001
kof2002.zip|The King of Fighters 2002
kf2k3pcb.zip|The King of Fighters 2003 (dedicated PCB)
kof2003.zip|The King of Fighters 2003
lastblad.zip|The Last Blade
lastbld2.zip|The Last Blade 2
superspy.zip|The Super Spy
trally.zip|Thrash Rally
tophuntr.zip|Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy
tpgolf.zip|Top Player's Golf
twinspri.zip|Twinkle Star Sprites
vliner.zip|V Liner
viewpoin.zip|View Point
gowcaizr.zip|Voltage Fighter: Gowcaizer
wakuwak7.zip|Waku Waku 7
wjammers.zip|Wind Jammers
wh1.zip|World Heroes
wh2.zip|World Heroes 2
whp.zip|World Heroes Perfect
zintrckb.zip|Zintrick (Neo CD conversion fake prototype hack)



I notice that there's a DirectX error towards the end of the log, so that could be related. I've double checked that I'm up to date with my DirectX installation, but who knows maybe there's something to that. Seems wierd that it would only happen on specific games if that's the case. I've also double checked that the rom names in my map file(s) match what's contained in my ROM directory.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

* My intent is to set up an emulator strictly dedicated to the Neo Geo AES (console) system, and not the MVS (arcade) system or some combination thereof. This game list will only include games released for the console itself, and will not include any arcade exclusives. The benefit that WinKawaks affords here is that I can opt to run the console version of any given Neo Geo ROM (mostly this just means that the coin button is omitted, and offers expanded options for some games).

fRequEnCy GameEx God (Top Rank)

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Try changing this setting from:

MergeSets=True

To:

MergeSets=False

Also your map file is incorrect. The .zip extension is not required in a map file for Arcade systems. I've just tested and this one will make it not work so remove those in your map file. Make these changes and report back please.

nullPointer GameEx God (Top Rank)

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Thanks fRequEnCy. I'll have a look at those settings when I get home this evening. In truth I did mess around a bit with both of those suggestions while attempting to troubleshoot this issue, but I don't think I used that specific combination of variables together.

I honestly thought that I had already disabled Merge Sets in my most recent tests, so that could very well be the case. Also thanks for the tip on the Arcade maps, I did not know that. I started off not including the .zip extension in the file (based on the map file link in your signature), but started to wonder if that wasn't causing me issues, so I modified it. That's what I get for doubting! :lol:

Thanks again, and I'll keep my fingers crossed! :)

fRequEnCy GameEx God (Top Rank)

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Thanks fRequEnCy. I'll have a look at those settings when I get home this evening. In truth I did mess around a bit with both of those suggestions while attempting to troubleshoot this issue, but I don't think I used that specific combination of variables together.

I honestly thought that I had already disabled Merge Sets in my most recent tests, so that could very well be the case. Also thanks for the tip on the Arcade maps, I did not know that. I started off not including the .zip extension in the file (based on the map file link in your signature), but started to wonder if that wasn't causing me issues, so I modified it. That's what I get for doubting! :lol:

Thanks again, and I'll keep my fingers crossed! :)

How dare you doubt me! :angry::P

Well if you think about it, you'll notice that most arcade command-lines include the [ROM] parameter which is the rom without the extension. In the map file you're including the extension which would be the [ROMFILE] parameter. If you test this from the command-line of most arcade emulators, you'll notice that it does not work. GameEx will pass everything to the left of the string whether it be the pipeline (|) or quotes ("") to the command-line. So you have to make sure that it's passing correctly.

nullPointer GameEx God (Top Rank)

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How dare I doubt you indeed! (Never again) :lol: Your suggestion worked perfectly! Funny thing is, I was almost positive that I had already attempted this suggestion at one point, but apparently I had not made those changes simultaneously.

fRequEnCy, as usual you are the man! Consider this one [RESOLVED]. Thanks as always!

fRequEnCy GameEx God (Top Rank)

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How dare I doubt you indeed! (Never again) :lol: Your suggestion worked perfectly! Funny thing is, I was almost positive that I had already attempted this suggestion at one point, but apparently I had not made those changes simultaneously.

fRequEnCy, as usual you are the man! Consider this one [RESOLVED]. Thanks as always!

Almost positive isn't the same as completely positive. LOL. :P

Glad you got it sorted out. Again just think about what parameter needs to be passed to the emulator and then translate that into the map file.

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