HOW TO USE ROMLIST EDITOR
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A powerful GUI editor for Attract Mode romlist files (.txt)
FEATURES:
- Edit individual cells by double-clicking
- Bulk edit entire columns with one value
- Open, save, and save-as functionality
- Clean, user-friendly interface
- Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)
INSTALLATION:
1. Double-click the file to run it:
python romlist_editor.exe
BASIC USAGE:
OPENING A FILE:
1. Click "File" → "Open" or press Ctrl+O
2. Navigate to your romlist file (usually .txt or .lst)
3. Select the file and click "Open"
EDITING INDIVIDUAL CELLS:
1. Double-click on any cell you want to edit
2. Type the new value in the dialog box
3. Click "OK" to save the change
BULK EDITING COLUMNS (CHANGE ALL VALUES IN A COLUMN):
Method 1 - Menu:
1. Click "Edit" → "Bulk Edit Column" or press Ctrl+B
2. Select the column you want to edit from the dropdown
3. Type the new value for the entire column
4. Click "OK" to apply to all rows
Method 2 - Right-click:
1. Right-click on the column header you want to edit
2. Select "Bulk Edit This Column"
3. Type the new value for the entire column
4. Click "OK" to apply to all rows
Example: To change all values in the "extra" column to "mame":
- Right-click on the "extra" column header
- Type "mame" in the dialog
- Click OK
SAVING YOUR CHANGES:
- Save: Click "File" → "Save" or press Ctrl+S (saves to current file)
- Save As: Click "File" → "Save As" or press Ctrl+Shift+S (save to new file)
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS:
Ctrl+O - Open file
Ctrl+S - Save file
Ctrl+Shift+S - Save As
Ctrl+B - Bulk Edit Column
Double-click - Edit individual cell
Right-click column header - Bulk edit that column
TIPS:
- The header row (first line) is displayed at the top and cannot be edited
- All changes are made in memory until you save the file
- Always keep backups of your original romlist files
- The editor preserves the semicolon-delimited format required by Attract Mode
TROUBLESHOOTING:
- Large files may take a moment to load/save
SUPPORT:
This editor is designed specifically for Attract Mode romlist files.
ATTract Mode Romlist Format Notes:
- First line is the header with semicolon-separated column names
- Subsequent lines are data rows with semicolon-separated values
- Common columns: name;title;emulator;cloneof;year;manufacturer;etc.
Enjoy editing your romlists!
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/19l3hnbgy4s5o7w/AM_Romlist_Editor.zip/file
