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General / (SOLVED!) Controls Not Working In Attract Mode

« on: April 09, 2019, 07:28:18 PM »

I know i’m loong over due on this, but wanted to thank you for that last reply. That was the fix for this issue (loss of focus). Hopefully anyone else that may of experienced this issue will see the solution.

My mates arcade machine has been going strong ever since!

Cheers!

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General / Re: Controls Not Working In Attract Mode

« on: March 25, 2018, 12:01:11 AM »

No, not a shell script. A shell, like explorer.

Open regedit and navigate to ```HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon``` and replace the key ```string``` value to ```pathtoattract/attract.exe``` and reboot. Any issues, control+alt+delete and open task manager, then run new task and type ```explorer.exe```.

I gave this a try over the weekend. I modified the binary for the “shell” string. I changed it from “explorer.exe” to the path to my Attract Mode setup “C:\Attract Mode\attract.exe”. When I boot the PC it does load to Attract Mode, but unfortunately to the menu screen, NOT the emulator. I can’t actually exit to the games selection either. Only resolve is to ctrl + alt + delete and kill the Attract.exe process.

I also have the same result when scheduling a task, it will load Attract Mode (skip the splash intro) and result in the tab menu screen. Is there something I’m missing? Do I need a batch command or something?

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General / Re: Controls Not Working In Attract Mode

« on: January 30, 2018, 05:29:43 PM »

You’ll have to forgive my inexperience, but I don’t know how write a shell script? Would you be able to share your script, and I can change the paths?

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General / Re: Controls Not Working In Attract Mode

« on: January 30, 2018, 03:09:11 PM »

I’ll give that a go and report back. I have a shortcut of the Attract.exe file placed in the startup folder. It almost feels as though Windows doesn’t fully load the program sometimes, not too sure. I tried creating a scheduled task to boot Attract Mode at startup. But it didn’t really work, for some reason it booted Attract Mode, but it would skip the intro video and the tab menu would appear instead of the games list for MAME.

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General / (SOLVED!) Controls Not Working In Attract Mode

« on: January 30, 2018, 01:06:04 PM »

Hey guys,

I built a M.A.M.E arcade machine for a friend of mine, and he seems to be having an annoying issue with it. The machine has the following setup:

Frontend: Attract Mode version 2.3 (latest release)
Layout/Theme: Game Station (4:3)
M.A.M.E: GroovyMame64 0.186
ROM Sets: 0.185
CRT_Emudriver: Beta 10 16.2.1
Arcade OSD: 2.0
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD6450
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Keyboard Emulator: J-PAC

Now, the problem is when Attract Mode loads (I have Windows boot straight into Attract Mode) sometimes you're able to use the joysticks and buttons, and other times not? When the controls aren't working, you cannot scroll up or down the games list, nor can I launch a game. I don't believe it to be an issue with the J-PAC as there are no warning lights on the PCB. Also, I've closed Attract Mode and opened a notepad up to test the buttons and Joysticks. They all register an input. When the joysticks/buttons work in Attract mode, they will always work. When they don't work, the only solution I've found is to end the Attract.exe processes, and re-open Attract Mode. Or to simply reset the PC. I've also tried connecting an actual USB keyboard, it too won't work in Attract Mode. Could it be a Windows problem?

I believe I have the latest driver/firmware for the J-PAC, I know that it isn't a Groovymame issue as I can play the games..

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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General / Re: How to update Attract Mode on a PC Setup?

« on: January 23, 2018, 11:36:34 PM »

Cheers guys, the last thing I wanted to do was ruin all of my settings by updating incorrectly.

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General / How to update Attract Mode on a PC Setup?

« on: January 23, 2018, 01:30:29 AM »

Hey guys,

I just wanted to know how to safely update Attract Mode from 2.2.1 to 2.3 on a PC? Is it as simple as copying over the main executable file and replacing the current one?

Cheers,

Dylan

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General / How To Randomise Sounds When Scrolling?

« on: November 12, 2017, 09:59:46 PM »

Hey guys,

I currently have the latest build of Attract Mode, using the latest Game Station layout. I would like to know if it's possible to randomise the sound played (from the "sounds" folder), when scrolling up or down through the games list. i.e Like Hyperspin, where a different sound is played every time you scroll up or down the games list. I know how to assign a single sound to up, and another sound to down, but I want them to randomise to any 1 of the 125 .mp3 samples that I have in the "sounds" folder.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,

Dylan

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General / Re: Hide Command Prompt Dialogue When Launching & Exiting Games?

« on: September 19, 2017, 08:05:53 PM »

Launch app has been released.

http://forum.attractmode.org/index.php?topic=1872.msg13023#msg13023

You're a legend! You've enhanced Attract Mode by creating a more realistic arcade experience and for that, I could not be more grateful!

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Themes / Re: Game Station Theme v2.6.3 (Support 4:3 & Wide Screen now)

« on: September 13, 2017, 05:24:35 AM »

Is there any way to hide the ROM information that is displayed at the very bottom-center of the screen?

I.e "MAME > All > 64th Street: A Detective Story |64street|"

It is very difficult to read on a CRT display, and detracts away from the the rest of the layout.

Cheers,

Dylan

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General / Re: Hide Command Prompt Dialogue When Launching & Exiting Games?

« on: September 13, 2017, 05:15:05 AM »

If you could, that would be great! It's a shame there is no work around to hide command prompt when running Attract Mode on a PC. Little jealous of those running a Linux setup of Attract Mode, with the option to hide the terminal...

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General / Hide Command Prompt Dialogue When Launching & Exiting Games?

« on: September 11, 2017, 11:22:50 PM »

Hey guys,

I'd like to know if it is possible to remove/hide the command prompt dialogue box that pops up everytime I launch or exit a game within Attract mode on PC? I'm using the latest build, and Robospin version 4 as the layout. Also, would it be possible to hide the cursor?

I have read that it is possible using RetroPie and by following the guide posted here: http://forum.attractmode.org/index.php?topic=1249.0

Unfortunately that doesn't apply to a Windows setup...

Cheers,

Dylan