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  • Submitted: Apr 07 2021 06:20 AM
  • Last Updated: Dec 06 2023 10:49 AM
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  • Author(s): TerryRed
    Nailbuster
  • Permission to MOD?: No

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  • 16 Apr 2022 Download PinEvent V2 Guide and Files - DOF, PUP SSF, PUP DMD - for Future Pinball 1.0

Download PinEvent Guide (for TerryRed's releases on Future Pinball) 3.0

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PinEvent V2 Guide and files for Future Pinball

I created PinEvent V2 so I could have a complete feature set and quality standard for my own table releases on Future Pinball.


PinEvent V2 features:
  • DOF (direct output framework) for cabinet feedback and lighting
  • Night mode (turn off DOF noise makers at night)
  • Pinup Player / PuP-Packs
  • PUP DMD for a dazzling modern display for scores, text and videos
  • PUP SSF (surround sound feedback) and 3D positional ball rolling
  • PUP Stream which can stream the PUP DMD display into FP directly
  • no need for additional apps to control DOF or PuP
  • TILT BOB support for analogue nudge
  • optional PinEvent V2 global settings
  • optional custom PinEvent V2 settings per table
  • works in ALL modes (Desktop, Cabinet, VR)
 

What is PinEvent V2 used with?

All of TerryRed's PinEvent V2 releases for Future Pinball


PinEvent V2 features are all optional:
  • PinEvent V2 tables work in all setups (Desktop, Cabinet, VR)
  • they don’t require additional files to be able to run
  • you need DOF and Pinup Player installed if you wish to use those features
 
Why was PinEvent V2 created?
  • Future Pinball restricted the usage of external applications with tables. This made it difficult to add DOF and PUP support to Future Pinball tables
  • PinEvent V2 uses the new COM Extensions plug-in for BAM (made by Nailbuster and ravarcade) that allows Future Pinball to "directly" access DOF and Pinup Player and be able to use ALL their features!
  • as a result I was able to make a new script / command standard for myself to add DOF / PUP / SSF features to any Future Pinball table
 
What does PinEvent V2 do?

PinEvent V2 will manage and control DOF, PUP SSF, PUP DMD, PUP Stream, TILT BOB, and Night Mode features automatically.


How PinEvent V2 Works
  • on startup, the table will check for PinEvent_V2_Settings.txt in the Scripts folder
  • if it’s found, then it will use the user’s settings in that file to enable PinEvent V2 features
  • if it’s not found, then it will use PinEvent V2 Custom Table settings in the table script
  • if DOF or PuP are not installed, then the DOF and PuP features are disabled and their commands are bypassed (the table will operate like a normal Future Pinball table)
  • if PUP DMD is enabled, it will verify if the correct PuP-Pack is installed
  • if the PuP-Pack is not installed or is an incorrect version, all PUP features are disabled
  • if PuP is detected and enabled, the PuP-Pack is started
  • if DOF is detected and enabled, a DOF session is started
  • the table starts
  • shortly after the table starts (3-6 secs), any PUP Stream options enabled will appear on the table
  • the table will now play and be able to trigger and control DOF, PUP SSF, PUP DMD (if enabled)
 
PinEvent V2 Custom Table Settings
  • this option can be used to override settings in the PinEvent_V2_Settings.txt file
  • this can be handy if you have a desire to have different settings for a specific table
  • these settings are what will be used if PinEvent_V2_Settings.txt file can’t be found
 
Pinup Player PuP-Packs
  • each PinEvent V2 PuP-Pack has multiple “Options” to choose from for every type of setup
 
Thanks to:

- ravarcade for the many updates to BAM that allowed this to be possible
- ravarcade and DJRobX for the PuP Plug-in that allows PUP Stream to work
- Nailbuster for Pinup Player, the PUPDMD Framework, and help with vbs code examples



For a video showcase of PinEvent in action, watch these epic videos:
 
 
https://youtu.be/QICv4MiGCHU
 
 
 https://youtu.be/j9k37VCbQXI
 
 
https://youtu.be/PjtfGE5p5Pg
 
 
 
 
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DISCLAIMER

Please DO NOT use the name PinEvent in your table mods or code
  • “PinEvent” refers to my own table releases only
  • “PinEvent” has specific features and updates that represent my own work
  • please do not use the name “PinEvent” when referring to PUP or DOF mods of a FP table
  • I don’t want any confusion
  • I will not give support to any mods of PinEvent tables or code
  • I will only give support and add updates to my own PinEvent releases
PinEvent V2 tables and mods

You are free to mod PinEvent tables, but please consider the following:
  • some PinEvent tables may be an update to a table from someone else who may not want their creations converted to or used on another program such as Visual Pinball. This can be confirmed at the top of the table script
  • if modding, please wait a long while after I release a table, and ask me first as I am always adding updates and fixes
  • I may make changes to both the DOF config and the pup-pack in the future which will no longer be compatible with older table versions
  • PinEvent tables have complex control code for PUP and DOF
  • table mods may be used by some people in a cabinet with expensive feedback and lighting hardware. If you can’t test all of these features, then you could be allowing the table to cause unknown damage to the cabinet or hardware!
  • I will not recognise any mods as “PinEvent” tables, and will not give support for them. I will direct ALL support to you
  • I worked VERY hard to create a standard of “quality” and “support” for my releases. Please respect that.
Please DO NOT modify my DOF configs for PinEvent tables on DOF Config Tool
  • I have VERY specific DOF configs that are designed to work with PinEvent updates only!
  • you can make your own DOF changes on your own Private config
  • DO NOT submit changes from your private DOF config for Public consideration! (if there is a problem on one of my tables, please message me)
  • I specifically added separate “PinEvent only” configs so that everyone is free to use the normal FP configs to mod other FP tables for DOF
You CAN add FizX, PuP and DOF to your own tables or mods (you don’t need PinEvent code)
  • here is an All In One Example table and Tutorial that includes everything you need to add FizX physics, FLEEP sounds, DOF, PUP SSF and Ball Rolling sounds to your own FP tables easily!
https://pinballnirva...y-to-add.21983/
 
 
 
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******   PinEvent V2 Guide and Files ******
 
Created by: TerryRed
 
PinEvent V2 Guide: 3.0, Oct, 2023
 
 
What is included?
 
  • PinEvent V2 Guide
  • PinEvent_V2_Settings.txt (for global settings)
 
 
This guide is now completely updated
  • I now have all my guides and tutorials in PDF format
  • this new guide has been created to be used with the FP and BAM Essentials AIO package
  • all my guides and tutorials are now only included with the FP and BAM Essentials AIO package
 
 
You can download the FP and BAM Essentials AIO package here:
 
https://www.vpforums...0&st=0&p=520783
 
 
 
A video tutorial that walks you through this guide can be seen here:

https://youtu.be/2sZ...wvOifTid79ifMq4

Chapters

00:00 Start
01:20 What is PinEvent?
04:28 PinEvent features
07:19 How does PinEvent work?
10:31 PinEvent Lite
11:21 Disclaimer
13:03 Requirements (for DOF, PUP, etc)
16:13 Windows, Defender, Security issues
17:57 PinEvent Settings
20:12 PinEvent Custom Table Settings
21:35 Pinup Player
26:09 PUP SSF
29:06 Future Pinball Backbox problems (the evil villain for FP PuP-Packs)
34:40 TILT BOB
37:21 DMDExt
40:22 PUPDMD
42:19 PuP-Pack Options
49:34 PUP Stream
54:46 PUP Stream setup
56:52 PUP Stream quick demo
1:01:34 How to install PinEvent table and PuP-Pack
1:04:40 PinEvent TABLE OPTIONS (in table script)
1:07:53 Popper options (to disable FP Backbox and DOFLinx, run DMDExt, etc)
1:16:05 Start FP BAT files (no front-end, disable FP Backbox, run DMDExt, etc)
1:17:32 Debugger features
1:19:56 Tables MUST use correct PuP-Pack version!
1:22:11 Closing

What's New in Version 3.0 (See full changelog)

  • 3.0
  • - This guide is now completely updated
  • - I now have all my guides and tutorials in PDF format
  • - this new guide has been created to be used with the FP and BAM Essentials AIO package
  • - all my guides and tutorials are now only included with the FP and BAM Essentials AIO package
  • - new video tutorial
  • 2.1 - Popper launch script example updates
  • - updated Popper's launch script to use folder paths that are inline with Baller Installer
  • - updated DMDExt launch script example for Popper to use the Future Pinball folder's path to run dmdext.exe
  • - there should be a copy of dmdext.exe and DmdDevice.ini installed in the Future Pinball folder (this gets installed when you install the FP and BAM Essentials AIO package)
  • 2.0 - updates and PinEvent Lite
  • - updated all new relevant info
  • - removed outdated info
  • - added PinEvent Lite info
  • - added "FP and BAM Essentials AIO" files info
  • 1.1
  • - updated various bits of the Guide
  • - added new information relevant to new version of Baller Installer
  • - updated FAQ
  • ==============================================
  • This is the new PinEvent V2 standard I will be using going forward for all my releases.
  • Copy the new PinEvent_V2_Settings.txt file to your "Future Pinball \ Scripts" folder. Then edit it to enable the features you want to use.
  • Please read the all new PinEvent V2 Guide. It will tell you everything you need to know. Many things have changed, and there are new features as well such a the new TILT BOB key feature.
  • All new PinEvent Install Guide 2.0
  • - this has been overhauled into a new PDF
  • - links to the newest locations for PinEvent tables
  • - new links to my various other new guides and their new locations
  • - new Baller Installer section with a link to my "Baller Installer - FP Tips Guide"
  • - now includes links and info for the new DMDExt (freezy) 1.9 that now had FP DMD support
  • - all Popper Launch Script examples now include DMDext
  • - and a bunch of other crap




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licwip
Apr 07 2021 06:36 PM

Thanks, TerryRed!

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simbamame
Apr 07 2021 06:46 PM

nice thanks TerryRed , all your work is appreciated.

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Gandalf1973
Apr 07 2021 06:49 PM

Thank you very much for your hard work and helping us.

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Bushav
Apr 07 2021 10:52 PM
Thanks for your contributions
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rockclimber
Apr 11 2021 07:39 PM

Just downloading this now to install on my home made cab. I mainly use VPX but I set up Future Pinball with Bam using your previous excellent step by step guide where you had links to all the files required and the config files to get it working. I havent updated it since I set it up because it just works. This is going to be very interesting, I'm sure I'll break it first and then have a lot of fun/headaches getting it going again. I'm thinking of a harddrive backup before I start. Thanks Terry Red. Looking forward to the challenge!

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TerryRed
Sep 29 2021 07:24 PM

To whoever reported the file "broken".... it downloads just fine. You have a problem on your end.

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PsychoKillerr
Mar 17 2022 06:38 PM

Do I still need this file if I have the updated pinup Popper released February 2022? Just wondering if its included in the all in one installer or the update that just released.

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TerryRed
Mar 17 2022 07:52 PM

Do I still need this file if I have the updated pinup Popper released February 2022? Just wondering if its included in the all in one installer or the update that just released.

 

The vbs files are included with Baller Installer, but the Install Guide is not.... so I still recommend downloading this, as the Guide gives you important info that is needed.

 

 

That said, I am updating PinEvent to an all new V2 version that will replace this version, and all tables and pup-packs will also be updated for that progressivly.

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TerryRed
Apr 09 2022 09:32 AM

PinEvent V2 Guide and Files

 

 

This is the new PinEvent V2 standard I will be using going forward for all my releases.

Copy the new PinEvent_V2_Settings.txt file to your "Future Pinball \ Scripts" folder. Then edit it to enable the features you want to use.

Please read the all new PinEvent V2 Guide. It will tell you everything you need to know. Many things have changed, and there are new features as well such a the new TILT BOB key feature.

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Manbearpig
Apr 10 2022 12:26 AM

ok, the Sonic Table pushed me to get everything installed. thank you for all your hard work!
i mean i should get it figured out since that silent hill will be epic as well! :)


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