Attract-Mode Support Forum
Attract-Mode Support => Scripting => Topic started by: JJTheKing on June 24, 2025, 05:59:50 PM
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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)
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Thanks for sharing, you made my day. Happy gaming :)
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I recently started using the AHK Layout Generator, and it's truly a game changer for setting up my emulator front end. The tabbed interface makes navigation seamless, and I appreciated the variety of customization options, especially the visual effects that add a touch of personality to my setup. Integrating artwork was straightforward, which really enhanced the overall aesthetic. If you're into customizing your gaming experience, I can't recommend this tool enough. By the way, if you're looking for some fun, check out Block Blast as an entertaining diversion.
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This AHK tool looks incredibly handy for speeding up Attract-Mode layout builds and emulator configs—love the tabbed workflow and smart path handling with $PROGDIR. The wheel customization and artwork toggles are a nice touch for theme polish. If you’re testing visual effects or animation timing, I found Crazy Cattle 3D to be a fun benchmark for motion smoothness: Crazy Cattle 3D. Props to JJTheKing and contributors—v1.5 feels thoughtfully put together.