Attract-Mode Support Forum
Attract-Mode Support => General => Topic started by: abls1 on May 19, 2015, 03:26:44 AM
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I tried changing the remulator paths and rom path and nothing
rom:
B:\Emulator Roms\Fusion364\genesis roms
exe:
B:\Emulator Roms\Fusion364
I noticed it uses
for exec
$HOME/fusion/fusion
for roms:
$HOME/fusion/roms/
Not sure why but tell me what I'm doing wrong!!!
Thanks
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please enter full path to .exe, put the .exe-extension behind and set the arguments/parameters (in your case:-gen "[romfilename]")
Please note : http://www.launchbox-app.com/forum/emulation/command-line-parameters-arguments (http://www.launchbox-app.com/forum/emulation/command-line-parameters-arguments)
Please turn off hiding extensions : https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/kb/865219/en-us
e.g. zsnes:
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Abls-
Here is another example to get an idea of what to do. General rule of thumb, if the emulator works on the command line it should work the same in AM. AM just passes the info to the emulator.
# Generated by Attract-Mode 1.2.0
#
executable Generated by Attract-Mode 1.2.0
#
executable C:\Emulators\retroarch_gen\retroarch.exe
args "[romfilename]"
rompath C:\Emulators\retroarch_gen\roms\
romext .zip
artwork flyer C:\media\genesis\flyer
artwork marquee C:\media\genesis\wheel
artwork snap C:\media\genesis\video
artwork wheel C:\media\genesis\carts
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You notice the space in that path for your roms abls?
rom:
B:\Emulator Roms\Fusion364\genesis roms
^ ^
exe:
B:\Emulator Roms\Fusion364
^
That's not always a good idea. The command line doesn't like spaces. If you must keep that type path you'll need to use "B:\Emulator Roms\Fusion364.exe" for your path - yes add the quotes! (Type that as is)
Also the example set up it for linux. You did fine by changing it but try without the spaces like omegaman has shown.
Also hermine.potter is right your executable needs to be ..Fusion364.exe Windows needs to have an extension (gotta love DOS!)
Please post any errors from the command prompt if there are any (right click then copy in the command prompt window)..that might help a lot.
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Not working still, but i was able to add snaps and generate a list..
Here is my new config:
# Generated by Attract-Mode 1.5.2
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executable "B:\EmulatorRoms\Fusion364.exe"
args "[romfilename]" -fullscreen
rompath B:\EmulatorRoms\Fusion364\genesisroms
romext .gen
system Sega Genesis
info_source thegamesdb.net
artwork flyer $HOME/fusion/boxart
artwork marquee
artwork snap B:\EmulatorRoms\123allsnaps\Sega_Genesis\Snap
artwork wheel B:\EmulatorRoms\123allsnaps\Sega_Genesis\Cart
Thanks
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abls1-
For fusion try something like this. Make sure you have the right rom extension. Most of the downloadable roms are either zipped .bin files or srm files.
executable C:\Emulators\Fusion\fusion.exe
args --fs --quickexit "[romfilename]"
rompath C:\Emulators\Fusion\roms
romext .zip;.md
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Not working ;;
My rom extension is .gen and it works perfect with the emulator without frontend.
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Abls1-
OK, so you can run a game from the command line outside of AM fine ? When you try to run a game in AM, what error do you get when you exit AM? If, everything else is correct then you have something wrong with your romlist.
Step one, make sure you have the correct romlist selected under display/emulator. If that is correct then check the romlist and make sure the rom names match what you have in your rom folder. Otherwise try deleting the romlist and creating a new one.
Also, did you generate a romlist or import one? Again, check the romlist and make sure the names match.
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The roms run fine with fusion outside of the Attrack Mode..on the frontend they do not run!!!Generating a rom list takes a while so I just added 1 rom to the folder and generated a new list with 1 rom but nothing.. when i press Enter/leftctrl to start the game nothing happends no error crash or anything that indicates an error.. inputs is like not been registered to run the game.
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abls1-
This behavior sounds like an issue with your romlist, can you post it here? Thx... Also, you might want to check your controller mappings in AM, is select mapped etc...
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I've tested this config & it works..
-auto sets the region of game to automatic (pal, jp, eur).
I don't know your parameter --quickexit. Is it even necessary (because fusion exits already by pushing the ESC Button)?
executable C:\attract\EMU\Fusion364\Fusion.exe
args "[romfilename]" -gen -auto -fullscreen
rompath C:\attract\EMU\Fusion364\roms
romext .sms;.sg;.sc;.mv;.gg;.cue;.bin;.zip
system Sega Genesis
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rom info
#Name;Title;Emulator;CloneOf;Year;Manufacturer;Category;Players;Rotation;Control;Status;DisplayCount;DisplayType;AltRomname;AltTitle;Extra
688 Attack Sub;688 Attack Sub;fusion;;1991;SEGA Enterprises Ltd.;Strategy;1;;;;;;;;
to start the game I press leftCtrl or Enter.. on xbpx360 control is just start
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Not working either..I tried this configuration
# Generated by Attract-Mode 1.5.2
#
executable "B:\Emulators\Fusion364.exe"
args "[romfilename]" -gen -auto -fullscreen
rompath B:\Emulators\attrackmode\GENroms
romext .sms;.sg;.sc;.mv;.gg;.cue;.bin;.zip
system Sega Genesis
info_source thegamesdb.net
I'm using windows 64 not sure if that matters
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Do me a favor..wipe you fusion config out totally..along with your list. (Yes erase them) just them though! We will start fresh.
oh..wait..you said any emulator...you can not run mame either?
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I will start a new attrack mode and a new fusion folder.. I tried gens and it also not working let me try a nes and will get back to you before starting new.
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No emulator runs.. I do not gett!!!... stupid question but on keyboard Enter/leftCtrl are the only buttons to start the game?
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You should be able to map whatever keys you want under AM controller settings. What happens if you delete your select input map then reassign it. Also, check your attract.cfg file under input_map section and see if it jives. Because your config and romlist look correct. There maybe a control mapping bug introduced with this latest update. I going to check on my end too.
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Can you check to see what happens if you delete your select input mapping and reassign it. There might be a bug but I want to be sure.
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I deleted and added a new keyboard button but still nothing happends
The roms list names are now only with out any extensions..
688 Attack Sub
Sonic The Hedgehog
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At the beginning of each line in the romlist is the name of the rom that matches exactly the rom names in your folder excluding the .zip or whatever extension. The rest is just information about the rom you want to see in your list. There is no extension like .zip in the romlist because that gets passed from the front-end emulator config to the emulator. But, the romlist you posted looked ok as long as the rom name matched with what you have in your rom folder.
#Name;Title;Emulator;CloneOf;Year;Manufacturer;Category;Players;Rotation;Control;Status;DisplayCount;DisplayType
3 Ninjas Kick Back (USA);3 Ninjas Kick Back (USA);fusion;;1994;Malibu;Action;;;;;;
6-Pak (USA);6-Pak (USA);fusion;;1996;Sega;Miscellaneous;;;;;;
688 Attack Sub (USA, Europe);688 Attack Sub (USA, Europe);fusion;;1991;Sega;Simulation;;;;;;
AAAHH!!! Real Monsters (USA);AAAHH!!! Real Monsters (USA);fusion;;1995;Realtime Associates;Action;;;;;;
ATP Tour Championship Tennis (USA);ATP Tour Championship Tennis (USA);fusion;;1994;Sega;Sports/Tennis;;;;;;
AWS Pro Moves Soccer (USA);AWS Pro Moves Soccer (USA);fusion;;1993;ASCII Entertainment;Sports/Soccer;;;;;;
Action 52 (USA) (Unl);Action 52 (USA) (Unl);fusion;;1993;Farsight Technologies;Miscellaneous;;;;;;
Addams Family Values (Europe);Addams Family Values (Europe);fusion;;1994;Ocean;Role-Playing;;;;;;
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abls-
Did you check your attract.cfg at the root. Could you post the input_map part so I can see what is assigned because this is making no sense whatsoever. Here, I am going to upload a genesis.xml file that you can import for your list.
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I added the xml file to romlist folder but nothing happend
My attrac.cfg
# Generated by Attract-Mode 1.5.2
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list fusion
layout attracman
romlist fusion
filter All
filter Favourites
rule Favourite equals 1
list gens
layout attracman
romlist gens
filter All
filter Favourites
rule Favourite equals 1
list steam
layout attracman
romlist steam
filter All
filter Favourites
rule Favourite equals 1
list nestopia
layout attracman
romlist nestopia
filter All
filter Favourites
rule Favourite equals 1
list mednafen
layout attracman
romlist mednafen
filter All
filter Favourites
rule Favourite equals 1
sound
sound_volume 100
ambient_volume 100
movie_volume 100
input_map
select E
random_game R
exit Escape
select LControl
select Return
configure Tab
prev_display Left
next_display Right
up Up
down Down
screenshot F12
up Joy0 Up
down Joy0 Down
prev_display Joy0 Left
next_display Joy0 Right
page_up Joy0 PovX+
page_down Joy0 PovX-
next_letter Joy0 Button1
prev_letter Joy0 Button2
exit Joy0 Button6
select Joy0 Button7
configure Joy0 Button8
general
language en
exit_command
default_font verdana
font_path %SYSTEMROOT%/Fonts/
screen_saver_timeout 600
displays_menu_exit yes
hide_brackets no
autolaunch_last_game no
confirm_favourites no
mouse_threshold 10
joystick_threshold 75
window_mode default
filter_wrap_mode default
track_usage yes
smooth_images yes
accelerate_selection yes
selection_speed_ms 40
scrape_snaps yes
scrape_marquees yes
scrape_flyers yes
scrape_wheels yes
scrape_fanart no
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I thought there might be a bug but it was just coincidence, I think. Anyway, I deleted my select input mapping and reassigned a different key but it didn't take for some reason. Which means I couldn't select anything on the menu, so I had to kill the task. When I ran AM again, I still couldn't select anything on the menu because the Return wasn't mapped or working. So, I checked my attract.cfg and put the right key I wanted to map for select and it worked fine. I then deleted my input again and was able to delete and reassign a key without any problem. There was definitely a glitch but something that I can't reproduce now. I will put this in the odd but working category.
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Well, that looks OK too. Not sure what to tell you :p From what you posted everything looks good. Except for one thing. If you imported the gensis.xml I uploaded then you need make sure the rom names match what's in your rom folder. I know I sound like a broken record but I need to double check everything.
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thanks for your help.. do you have an older version so i'll try that to see if i'ts an input bug!!! select does not work at selecting a game but to select other options works fine
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We could try one last thing. Make a copy of the attract.cfg and delete it. When you run AM again it will create a new attract.cfg but you need re-input stuff. But, it doesn't look like you have too much configured anyway.
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Here is the link for the older releases. https://github.com/mickelson/attract/releases (https://github.com/mickelson/attract/releases)
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I'm using windows 64 not sure if that matters
A bit of a long shot, but are you sure you installed the 64 bit version of Attract-Mode? I'm pretty sure what is happening t(no emulator being able to run at all) happens if you try running the 32 bit version on windows 64.
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Yes.. I'm running windows 7 64 abd AM 64.. I made a new installation with on a new folder but nothing.. I will upload the whole folder and someone can view the files and configurations i made
http://www.mediafire.com/download/rcpok48tnnboaaz/attracmoded151.zip
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well according to your set up you shouldn't even have a list..if what I am looking at is right.
# Generated by Attract-Mode 1.5.1#
executable D:\attracmoded151\emulation\Fusion364
args "[romfilename]" -fullscreen
rompath D:\attracmoded151\emulation\Fusion364\roms
romext .sms;.sg;.sc;.mv;.gg;.cue;.bin;.zip
system Sega Genesis
info_source thegamesdb.net
artwork flyer $HOME/fusion/boxart
artwork marquee
artwork snap $HOME/fusion/videos;$HOME/fusion/snap
artwork wheel[/code]
you say that your extension is a ".gen" file....but..you do not even have a "gen" extension for your rom extension
# Generated by Attract-Mode 1.5.1
#
executable D:\attracmoded151\emulation\Fusion364.exe
args "[romfilename]" -fullscreen
rompath D:\attracmoded151\emulation\Fusion364\roms
romext .gen
system Sega Genesis
info_source thegamesdb.net
artwork flyer $HOME/fusion/boxart
artwork marquee
artwork snap $HOME/fusion/videos;$HOME/fusion/snap
artwork wheel
Copy the above as is and try it. Name it fusion.cfg
Also if gen is the only extension you have you can delete the other extensions and leave just that gens
Also you must put a ".exe" for your executable file! I fixed that as well up there
Delete your rom list first and then rebuild it using the config file I posted
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Not working.. I think my issue is that the enter input does not work at game select. I can run Emucon with no issues it uses different parameters for launching a game
emucon
http://emuloader.mameworld.info/emucon/
Useful parameters for fullscreen on start and exit
http://www.launchbox-app.com/forum/emulation/command-line-parameters-arguments.
Tried steam games nothing
Can this frontend run any pc game or application?
Thanks for your help be back here is about 8hrs
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Hmmm...this is one of the times that you need to be there to see what is going on :(
Yes AM will work on any computer or operating system and will start any program (I've done it)
Here is what I want you to do. We need more info to fix this: The things I tell you to type are shown in quotes..DO NOT type the qoutes (i.e. "cmd" you type cmd <- see..no quotes)
1. I want you to press and hold the windows key and then press the R key to bring up the run dialogue box.
2. Next in the pop-up box I want you to type "cmd" then press enter
3. In that black screen type "D:\"
4. next Type "cd D:\attracmoded151\emulation\"
5. Then type "cd D:\attracmoded151\emulation"
6. Now type "attract.exe" AM should start.
7. Try to start a game.
8. Now exit AM (Esc then quit)
9. That stuff that prints out there from AFTER (or below) attract.exe copy that and paste it here.
That will let us see any errors that pop up. That will help us a lot in helping you.
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That command does not work I could not save the text so I took a screenshot
http://www.mediafire.com/view/83w3jxr8dkeoq4u/attrack%20mode.PNG
Maybe for next version make a log file so you can see amy errors.. not sure if attract mode is coded like hyperspin but on that frontend I cannot get any game to run either
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@abls1
>First:
Please consider that attract.exe is found there:
D:\attracmoded151\attract.exe
and not (like your screenshot tells)
D:\attracmoded151\emulation\attract.exe
It's the wrong folder for the attract.exe
>Second:
I've tested your mediafire-files on another win7 64bit system. It works by modify the fusion.cfg (but i think the sonic-rom is broken. Attack Sub worked fine):
executable D:\attracmoded151\emulation\Fusion364\fusion.exe
romext .sms;.sg;.sc;.mv;.gg;.cue;.bin;.zip;.gen
# Generated by Attract-Mode 1.5.1
#
executable D:\attracmoded151\emulation\Fusion364\fusion.exe
args "[romfilename]"
rompath D:\attracmoded151\emulation\Fusion364\roms
romext .sms;.sg;.sc;.mv;.gg;.cue;.bin;.zip;.gen
system Sega Genesis
info_source thegamesdb.net
artwork flyer $HOME/fusion/boxart
artwork marquee
artwork snap $HOME/fusion/videos;$HOME/fusion/snap
artwork wheel
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@hermine.potter
That code worked in a small window:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/nmm3gsfiejuaa7u/works.PNG
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Congratulations. The Emulator Fusion364 now starts your game '688 sub attack' successfully!
Set the Arguments (as told many posts ago) to fullscreen and auto. Enjoy:
args "[romfilename]" -fullscreen -auto
btw: use this version of fusion364 (your installed version seems not to supporting exit with esc-button)
http://segaretro.org/images/6/6c/Fusion364.7z
And for another emulators the same procedure as every year:
1) Set path to the executable of the emulator & set the name of the executable & set the extension of the executable:
D:\attracmoded151\emulation\whatever_emulator\whatever.exe
2) Set the arguments of emulator ( use google or emulator website ):
"[romfilename]" -fullscreen -whatever
3) Set rom folder
D:\attracmoded151\emulation\whatever_emulator\roms
4) Set extensions of roms
.zip; .whatever
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Wow hermine I did not even catch that. you were right I saw that as a version number and thought it was the exe left off :P I can't get am to work in a VM so i couldn't test it like i should. thanks for your help :)
we got it though...have fun abls1 :)
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This is why we always say "test your emulator on the command line first if you are having problems" which I thought was already done. Anyway, congratulations on getting it working. BTW, AM does give you error codes if you have a problem once you exit out it like Fox explained earlier. Good job Mr. Potter...
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Thanks to all for your awesome help. I will forsure need help again since I'm new to this frontend