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Scripting / Re: Adding informationtext to excisting Theme
« Last post by JJTheKing on June 28, 2025, 07:36:31 PM »
# Info Played Count

   local playx = fe.add_text ("[!PlayedCount]", 1185, 1020, 300, 25);
      playx.set_rgb (255,255,255);
      playx.charsize = 15;
      playx.align = Align.Left;
      playx.alpha = 120;
      playx.zorder = 6;
      
   function PlayedCount (ioffset) {
   
      local played = fe.game_info (Info.PlayedCount,ioffset);
         if (played != "0") {
            return "Played:  "+ played + " x";
      }
      else {
         return "Never Played !";
      }
   }
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Scripting / Re: Adding informationtext to excisting Theme
« Last post by JJTheKing on June 28, 2025, 07:34:45 PM »
here are some that i use for the meta

# Meta

local year_text = fe.add_text("* Year: [Year]", 05, 150 300, 25);
year_text.align = Align.Left;

local manufacturer_text = fe.add_text("* Manufacturer: [Manufacturer]", 05, 200 500, 25);
manufacturer_text.align = Align.Left;

local category_text = fe.add_text("* Genre: [Category]", 05, 250, 500, 25);
category_text.align = Align.Left;

local players_text = fe.add_text("* Players: [Players]", 05, 300, 500, 25);
players_text.align = Align.Left;

local buttons_text = fe.add_text(" Buttons: [Buttons]", 100, 300, 500, 25);
buttons_text.align = Align.Left;

local emulators_text = fe.add_text("* Emulator: [Series]", 05, 350, 500, 25);  // i used this to show what emulator is used
emulators_text.align = Align.Left;

local surface1 = fe.add_image( "rating/[Rating]", 20, 400, 80, 120 );  //this is for the png of the rating
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General / Re: Switch Collection/Rom List
« Last post by sarausa on June 27, 2025, 08:54:28 PM »
The way you are doing it is correct and is the recommended way in MAME native environment: create a custom list (custom folder/display mode) like “Namco11”.
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Scripting / Re: Adding informationtext to excisting Theme
« Last post by Jesper1972 on June 26, 2025, 07:10:44 AM »
Something like this perhaps :)
Ok, I went beyond just adding text, but if one can make a wish, right ? :D
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Scripting / Re: PDF Manual plugin.. please helphere.. just one dobout...
« Last post by Giedapio on June 26, 2025, 01:14:01 AM »
Yes, there is a way! SumatraPDF can automatically read all supported formats without changing options—you just need to set it as the default app for those file types once, and you're done.
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Emulators / Re: PCSX2 AVX2 QT launch error...
« Last post by Vyauiorty on June 26, 2025, 12:56:12 AM »
actually thank you very much i also encountered Attract-Mode error but i was instructed like this i don't know if it is correct :
Open CMD and test the same command that Attract-Mode runs (e.g., pcsx2-qt.exe "C:\Games\MyGame.iso").

Run Attract-Mode as administrator if needed.

Check logs in both PCSX2 and Attract-Mode (attract.cfg and pcsx2-log.txt).
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General / Re: I can't play on DuckStation and PCSX2 through Attract Mode
« Last post by emmausa on June 25, 2025, 08:32:15 PM »
Have you checked your folder permissions? Sometimes Windows 11 can have stricter permissions that prevent Attract Mode or the emulator from accessing game files.
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Scripting / Adding informationtext to excisting Theme
« Last post by Jesper1972 on June 25, 2025, 06:45:09 AM »
Hi guys,
I hope there is any ninjas here

Im using "At-The-Arcade Flex" and Im loving it, it is 100% amazing
BUT... Im a statistics nerd and I would love to add a text-footer to the screen, such as in the "ArcadeBliss Cab Edition Reloaded" for instance, to show year, genre, game title or romname and how many times the game was played and for how long..

Im guessing it's possible to add this to the excisting layout.nut but before I mess everything up totally is there anyone else who alread did something to this effect and can share a layout ?


Cheers !!!
Keep on gaming !
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Themes / V-Cab Theme
« Last post by JJTheKing on June 24, 2025, 06:04:23 PM »
romlist need to look like this.

10yard;10yard;Arcade;;1983;Irem;Sports;2;;360;;;;;;;2;Retroarch;;;Everyone

after the 9th ; will be the controller pic added

make sure to install the ARCADE.TTF font

attract.cfg should look like this.

input_map
   configure            Tab
   filters_menu         LControl+Left
   next_filter          LControl+Right
   configure            Escape+Up
   edit_game            Escape+Down
   add_favourite        Escape+LControl
   filters_menu         Joy0 Left+Joy0 Button0
   next_filter          Joy0 Right+Joy0 Button0
   configure            Joy0 Up+Joy0 Button1
   edit_game            Joy0 Down+Joy0 Button1
   add_favourite        Joy0 Button0+Joy0 Button1
   back                 Escape
   back                 Joy0 Button1
   select               Return
   select               LControl
   select               Joy0 Button0
   toggle_layout        Joy0 Button3
   toggle_layout        T
   down                 Down
   down                 Joy0 Down
   down                 Joy0 PovYneg
   up                   Up
   up                   Joy0 Up
   up                   Joy0 PovYpos
   left                 Left
   left                 Joy0 Left
   left                 Joy0 PovXneg
   right                Right
   right                Joy0 Right
   right                Joy0 PovXpos
   custom1              Joy0 Vneg
   custom2              Joy0 Vpos
   custom3              Joy0 Button8
   custom4              Joy0 Button5
   prev_letter          Joy0 Zpos
   next_letter          Joy0 Zneg
   default             back   exit
   default             up   prev_game
   default             down   next_game
   default             left   prev_display
   default             right   next_display

Grab The Theme Here --> https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/h91wc8p0zndljoe/V-Cab.7z/file
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Scripting / AHK Layout Generator + Emulator.cfg
« Last post by JJTheKing on June 24, 2025, 05:59:50 PM »
Attract-Mode Layout & Emulator Config Generator

A powerful AHK tool for creating Attract-Mode frontend layouts and emulator configurations


✨ Features
Layout Generator

    Tabbed Interface for easy navigation

    Resolution Settings: Predefined display options

    Wheel Customization: Round/Vertical styles with animation timing

    Visual Effects: Logo pulse with color options (Rainbow, Red, Blue, etc.)

    Module Selection: Enable/disable Attract-Mode modules with tooltips

    Artwork Integration: Import boxart, snaps, wheels, and metadata

    Multi-File Support: Combine multiple layout components

Emulator Config Generator

    Supports MAME, RetroArch, and Custom Emulators

    System-Specific Defaults: Auto-suggests ROM extensions (e.g., .chd for PS1)

    Artwork Folders: Checkbox toggles for boxart, snaps, etc.

    Smart Path Handling: $PROGDIR variables for portable setups

Quality of Life

    Tooltip Guides: Hover explanations for modules

    Version v1.5

🛠️ How to Use

    Run the Script:

        Double-click Layout Generator-1.5.exe

    Generate a Layout:

        Navigate through tabs to configure resolution, wheel style, and artwork.

        Click Generate Code → Save As... to export layout.nut.

    Create Emulator Configs:

        Go to the Emulator Cfg tab.

        Select emulator + system, set paths/extensions, and click Save Config.


📜 Credits

    Author: JJTheKing

    Contributors: PACK'S-R-US, (Tankman. Code Help), (Deepseek. AHK Code)

Grab The File Here --> https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/nwua0bj1c4v9why/AM%252B_Tool_1.5.7z/file
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