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[MPTech]

Here's a couple more things I tried:

• Booted Win10
• Removed DOFLinx from Startup (removed everything from Startup)
• Used Task Manager to End Task DOFLinx
• Deleted DOFLinx Registry
• Rebooted Win10
• Confirmed DOFLinx registry does not exist
• Executed DOFLinx
• Can see DOFLinx Window with ALT-Tab
• Viewed Registry, no DOFLinx tree
• Saved DOFLinx Log

 

• Rebooted Win10
• System generated DOFLinx registry entry,  Main_Y=0
• Executed DOFLinx
• Can see DOFLinx Window with ALT-Tab, but still doesn't appear on desktop
• Used Task Manager to End Task DOFLinx
• Confirmed DOFLinx registry entry still set to Main_Y=0
• Cleared and closed Log file

 

• Rebooted Win10
• Set DOFLinx registry entries,  Main_X=400, Main_Y=400   (Trying to force it to display in middle of Playfield)
• Executed DOFLinx
• Can see DOFLinx Window with ALT-Tab, but still doesn't appear on desktop
• Used Task Manager to End Task DOFLinx
• Confirmed DOFLinx registry entry still set to Main_X=400, Main_Y=400

 

I also did a couple Google searches, but it looked like solutions we already tried. (one was Outhere had same issue)

[DDH69]

Do you have DEBUG=1 in your DOFLinx.INI file to make the window visible?

 

Can you post that DOFLinx.LOG from above that you mentioned?

[MPTech]

Yes, Debug=1.  I'm open to any suggestions. Very frustrating. I can see it with ALT-Tab, but can't click it to open the window.

And it did work when I started this a couple weeks ago, but inexplicably stopped working.

I also tried setting X and Y to 400 to force it to the Playfield (Main Screen). 

DEBUG=1
####
# The config file for DOFLinx to achieve B2S backglasses only with Pinball FX3
#
# IMPORTANT - when used just for backglasses with FX3 and no output devices with toys, you must add this command line options for DOFLinx, DISABLEDOF=YES
#
# Edit this file as you see fit, lines that start with a hash (#) or are blank are not processed.  This blurb and comments can be cut out if you want.
####

# Point to your directoutputconfig.ini file.  Your file may have a number, ie directoutputconfig20.ini
# You can point to any of your directoutputconfig.ini files, but only one
# Keep this as the first pararameter to process in your INI file.  The order past ths point is not relevant

DIRECTOUTPUTCONFIG=c:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig-colours_only.ini

# The location of the .FX3 game specific files included with the DOFLinx release package
# Ensure your path has a \ on the end of it

PATH_FX3=C:\DirectOutput\DOFLinx_FX3\

# The path to where you keep all of the .directb2s files that you've downloaded for use with FX3
# Ensure your path has a \ on the end of it

PATH_FX3_B2S=C:\DirectOutput\DOFLinx_FX3_B2S\

# This is the folder where B2SServer.exe can be found on your system

PATH_B2S_SERVER=C:\Visual Pinball\Tables\

# The list of processes that can activate DOFLinx, in this case, just Pinball FX3

PROCESSES=Pinball FX3

# An over-ride to the default setting given this is just being used with Pinball FX3, not FX2, FP or other systems that may require the default delay

PROCESS_TO_ACTIVE_TIME=1

2 Logs attached from earlier today:

20-Nov-20 09:54:38.034 - DOF Linx for Pinball Emulators - DOFLinx by DDH69
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.050 - Starting up - version 7.21
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.050 - For support come and visit the community here http://www.vpforums.org/index.php?showforum=104
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.050 - Pre-Reading DOFLinx.INI startup config file details
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.112 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window True
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.112 - Turning DEBUG off
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.128 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window False
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.128 - No DOF Global Config file supplied
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.143 - Joystick # 1 detected : 32 buttons   Z-Axis
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.143 - Reading DOFLinx.INI startup config file details
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.143 - Turning DEBUG off
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.159 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window True
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.159 - Turning DEBUG off
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.175 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window False
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.175 - Reading DirectOutputConfig file named c:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig-colours_only.ini
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.175 - Set Debug Privilege = Set OK

20-Nov-20 10:06:51.521 - DOF Linx for Pinball Emulators - DOFLinx by DDH69
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.537 - Starting up - version 7.21
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.537 - For support come and visit the community here http://www.vpforums.org/index.php?showforum=104
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.537 - Pre-Reading DOFLinx.INI startup config file details
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.599 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window True
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.599 - Turning DEBUG off
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.615 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window False
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.615 - No DOF Global Config file supplied
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.631 - Joystick # 1 detected : 32 buttons   Z-Axis
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.631 - Reading DOFLinx.INI startup config file details
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.631 - Turning DEBUG off
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.646 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window True
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.646 - Turning DEBUG off
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.662 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window False
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.662 - Reading DirectOutputConfig file named c:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig-colours_only.ini
20-Nov-20 10:06:51.678 - Set Debug Privilege = Set OK

[DDH69]

OK, so the LOG is telling the story.  You can see that DEBUG is being enabled twice, the first time with the showing of the window (ie DEBUG=1) and the second time immediately after without showing of the window (DEBUG=2)

20-Nov-20 09:54:38.143 - Turning DEBUG off
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.159 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window True
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.159 - Turning DEBUG off
20-Nov-20 09:54:38.175 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window False

Are you running a supplementary INI somewhere?

 

You should be able to make DOFLinx visible with "DOFLinxMsg DEBUG=1", then sort out what is running to send it a DEBUG=2 command.

[MPTech]

Not intentionally running another INI.

I was wondering why it was showing True, then False (?)

 

I'll try the  "DOFLinxMsg DEBUG=1".  Just execute it as a CMD?

How do I determine what is sending Debug=2?  would it be in the EXE(?)

[DDH69]

Let's see if we can get it on the screen first then we'll figure the rest out.

[MPTech]

DDH69, you nailed it!

I went back and used the oldest version of the ini that I could find and it WORKED!!

Somewhere along the way I copied (or cut) Debug=2 down further in the DOFLinx.ini. (it wasn't intentional)

 

 

SO, I have a DOFLinx window showing and I can execute the DOFLinx tests.

 

As far as the speaker grills, I also discovered they are only appearing on the Bally/Williams BGs. The Zen BGs look great.

I tried the B2S Test, but it pulls up the first table (Aliens) and the speaker grills are not there, but how do I remove them for the Bally / Williams tables.

 

And again, THANKS for your patience & understanding.  And also THANKS for the Animated BGs, they look great!

[DDH69]

Fricking YAY ! 

 

Nice work, and great logical progress through what can be incredibly frustrating.

 

No onto the next fun thing!

[Larog88]

I cannot get the pup packs to work with FX3, I have tried animated back glasses as well neither work below is the debug file

 

 

 

 here is doflinx.ini

 

 

######    DOFLINX - MAIN CONFIG INI FILE     ######

######         MINIMAL DESCRIPTIONS          ######

######         UPDATED BY TERRYRED           ######

 

# IMPORTANT! Please go through and edit EVERY section for your particular setup! If you don't you may get errors!

 

DEBUG=1

 

SHOW_IN_TASKBAR=1

 

DIRECTOUTPUTCONFIG=c:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig.ini

 

PATH_B2S_SERVER=C:\Vball\VisualPinball\Tables\

 

DIRECTOUTPUTGLOBAL=C:\DirectOutput\config\GlobalConfig_b2SServer.xml

 

PATH_FX3=C:\DirectOutput\FX3_SSF PuP-Packs

 

PATH_FX3_B2S=C:\DirectOutput\FX3_B2S\

 

FP_ATTEMPT_LINK=1

 

FP_LINK_WAIT_TIME=95000

 

 

PROCESSES=Pinball FX3,Pinball FX2,Future Pinball,mamelayplus

 

 

What am i doing wrong?  Doflinx work great in future pinball but not FX3 

 

I have 4 screen Cab

 

[Outhere]

I cannot get the pup packs to work with FX3, I have tried animated back glasses as well neither work below is the debug file

 

 here is doflinx.ini

 

######    DOFLINX - MAIN CONFIG INI FILE     ######

######         MINIMAL DESCRIPTIONS          ######

######         UPDATED BY TERRYRED           ######

 

# IMPORTANT! Please go through and edit EVERY section for your particular setup! If you don't you may get errors!

DEBUG=1

SHOW_IN_TASKBAR=1

DIRECTOUTPUTCONFIG=c:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig.ini

PATH_B2S_SERVER=C:\Vball\VisualPinball\Tables\

DIRECTOUTPUTGLOBAL=C:\DirectOutput\config\GlobalConfig_b2SServer.xml

PATH_FX3=C:\DirectOutput\FX3_SSF PuP-Packs

PATH_FX3_B2S=C:\DirectOutput\FX3_B2S\

FP_ATTEMPT_LINK=1

FP_LINK_WAIT_TIME=95000

PROCESSES=Pinball FX3,Pinball FX2,Future Pinball,mamelayplus

What am i doing wrong?  Doflinx work great in future pinball but not FX3 

I have 4 screen Cab

 

Add  \
PATH_FX3=C:\DirectOutput\FX3_SSF PuP-Packs

[Larog88]

I already have it that path in there see below in blue

 

DEBUG=1

SHOW_IN_TASKBAR=1

DIRECTOUTPUTCONFIG=c:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig.ini

PATH_B2S_SERVER=C:\Vball\VisualPinball\Tables\

DIRECTOUTPUTGLOBAL=C:\DirectOutput\config\GlobalConfig_b2SServer.xml

PATH_FX3=C:\DirectOutput\FX3_SSF PuP-Packs

PATH_FX3_B2S=C:\DirectOutput\FX3_B2S\

FP_ATTEMPT_LINK=1

FP_LINK_WAIT_TIME=95000

PROCESSES=Pinball FX3,Pinball FX2,Future Pinball,mamelayplus

What am i doing wrong?  Doflinx work great in future pinball but not FX3 

I have 4 screen Cab

[Outhere]

 

I already have it that path in there see below in blue

 

DEBUG=1

SHOW_IN_TASKBAR=1

DIRECTOUTPUTCONFIG=c:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig.ini

PATH_B2S_SERVER=C:\Vball\VisualPinball\Tables\

DIRECTOUTPUTGLOBAL=C:\DirectOutput\config\GlobalConfig_b2SServer.xml

PATH_FX3=C:\DirectOutput\FX3_SSF PuP-Packs

PATH_FX3_B2S=C:\DirectOutput\FX3_B2S\

FP_ATTEMPT_LINK=1

FP_LINK_WAIT_TIME=95000

PROCESSES=Pinball FX3,Pinball FX2,Future Pinball,mamelayplus

What am i doing wrong?  Doflinx work great in future pinball but not FX3 

I have 4 screen Cab

 

Add this at the end of the path > \
PATH_FX3=C:\DirectOutput\FX3_SSF PuP-Packs
 

[Larog88]

are you referring to the \ at the end of the line?

 

I think I did add it after I posted this and nothing changed but I will check again tonight when I get home

 

Do you notice anything else that I could have wrong?  DOF works great on all my Future tables with pin event so I know its working, I tried for 4 hours last night trying to get this to work and nothing I do seems to make any difference

 

I tried using one of the sample.ini files last night that comes with DOFlinx and that didn't work either.  I will post the debug tonight if the \ is not successful

[Outhere]

are you referring to the \ at the end of the line?

 

I think I did add it after I posted this and nothing changed but I will check again tonight when I get home

 

Do you notice anything else that I could have wrong?  DOF works great on all my Future tables with pin event so I know its working, I tried for 4 hours last night trying to get this to work and nothing I do seems to make any difference

 

I tried using one of the sample.ini files last night that comes with DOFlinx and that didn't work either.  I will post the debug tonight if the \ is not successful

DOF  for FP pinevent games as nothing to do with DOFLINX
 

Edited by Outhere, 25 July 2022 - 08:59 PM.

[Larog88]

I now have 1 pup pack working for fx3 alien vs predator, but none of the others load or even come up like this one.  I have SSF in some tables like Jurassic world but not in others. I still must have a lot wrong to have only one table with pup pack running

[Larog88]

I am still struggling to get my controller working in fx3 through doflinx, below is my doflinx.ini file  everytime I uncomment the flippers i break doflinx and it gives me an error code.  I have been trying to get SSF and my flippers/plungr to work in FX3 for over a month and beyond frustrated.  I have had my cab since 2015 and neve had so many problems getting something to work.  I have Virtuapin controller and 4 exciter speakers with a 4 monitor setup

 

 

###

# DOFLinx config file for DDH69's cabinet

####

 

####

# Debugging settings for local and remote connection for debugging

####

DEBUG=1

SHOW_IN_TASKBAR=1

 

DIRECTOUTPUTCONFIG=c:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig.ini

DIRECTOUTPUTGLOBAL=c:\DirectOutput\config\GlobalConfig_b2sServer.xml

PATH_FX2=D:\DirectOutput\DOFLinx_FX2\

PATH_FX3=D:\DirectOutput\DOFLinx_FX3\

PATH_FX2_B2S=D:\DirectOutput\DOFLinx_FX2_B2S\

PATH_FX3_B2S=D:\DirectOutput\FX3_B2S\

 

PATH_B2S_SERVER=D:\visualPinball\VisualPinball\Tables\

AUTO_MX=0

# Use the setting below to disable toys and report the trigger names

#FX3_DETECT_TRIGGERS=0

 

#XBOX_RUMBLE=LF,1,L,20000,500,RF,1,R,20000,500,LS,1,L,40000,1000,RS,1,R,60000,1000

#XBOX_RUMBLE=LS,1,L,60000,2000,RS,2,R,60000,2000

 

PROCESSES=Pinball FX3,Pinball FX2,Future Pinball,mamelayplus

PROCESS_TO_ACTIVE_TIME=1

 

# Which DOF Controller output for the flipper solenoids / contactors

JOY_PORT=1

LINK_LF=110,50,5000,255

LINK_RF=102,50,5000,255

# The keyboard hex code for the key that is used for each flipper from https://msdn.microso...1(v=vs.85).aspx

Left Shift = A0, Right Shift = A1

L_FLIPPER_KEY=A0

R_FLIPPER_KEY=A1

 

# Just in case things go wrong (ie no keyup signal is detected, flipper held down for a long time), what is the maximum time a flipper solenoid / contactor can be in in milliseconds

MAX_FLIPPER_ON=5000

# What LEDWiz output(s) are used for RGB devices.  Just enter the Red output number.  Multiples can be entered seperated by a space

#RGB_OUTPUT=209

# Rainbow - cycle through the colours, Random - pick a random next colour, A colour name as it appears in the DirectOutputConfig.ini file

RGB_STYLE=RANDOM

# What changes the colour?  Time - set time period, Flipper = flipper press after the RGB_TRIGGER minimum time (to stop rapid colour changes)

RGB_TRIGGER=FLIPPER

# Dependent on trigger selection the period between changes or the minimum time for change between flipper flips

RGB_MIN_TIME=1000

 

 

 

# Set to 1 to output the game name to the log regardless of the DEBUG flag setting.  Set to 0 to simply follow the DEBUG flag.

# Quite useful when you trying to get the FX2 window game name for setting game specific colours

OUTPUT_GAME_NAME=1

 

#CLOSE_DEVICES_BETWEEN_ACTIVE=1

 

#FX3_FOCUS=0

 

####

# Pinscape analogue nudge settings that get made into key strokes

####

JOY_PORT=1

JOY_X_OFFSET=32767

JOY_Y_OFFSET=32767

NUDGE_LEFT_POINT=-5500

NUDGE_RIGHT_POINT=5500

NUDGE_FORWARD_POINT=4000

NUDGE_LEFT_KEY=4C

NUDGE_RIGHT_KEY=52

NUDGE_FORWARD_KEY=20

NUDGE_LEFT_INPUT=A2

NUDGE_RIGHT_INPUT=A3

#NUDGE_CHECK_BASIC_KEYBOARD=1

 

####

# Pinscape analogue to key stroke plunger settings

####

PLUNGER_AXIS=Z

PLUNGER_JOYSTICK_NUMBER=1

PLUNGER_KEY=0D

PLUNGER_PULL_POINT=64589

PLUNGER_RELEASE_POINT=48000

 

####

# Ensure I try and link to Future Pinball

####

FP_ATTEMPT_LINK=1

 

 

 

####

# Add the details for the setup "DMD" style menu to pop up when L&R FLipper + L&R Magna are all pressed at the same time

####

SETTING_ACTIVATE=A0,A1,A2,A3

SETTING_UP=A0

SETTING_DOWN=A1

SETTING_CHANGE=31

SETTING_EXIT=32

SETTING_MESSAGE=L Flipper = Up, R Flipper = Down, Start = Change, EB = Exit

 

#####

# Legacy FX2 colours - All other colours now in individual FX3 files

#####

GAME_COLOUR=MsSplosionMan,Dodger_Blue,Pink,Medium_Blue,Purple,Royal_Blue

GAME_COLOUR=PlantsVSZombies,Lime_Green,Yellow_Green,Dodger_Blue

GAME_COLOUR=SouthParkButtersVeryOwnPinballGame,Dark_Red,Blue,Gold,Dark_Violet,Orange,Dodger_Blue,Lime_Green

GAME_COLOUR=SouthParkSuperSweetPinball,Dark_Red,Lime,Blue,Gold,Dark_Violet,Orange,Dodger_Blue,Lime_Green,Yellow_Green

GAME_COLOUR=SuperLeagueASRoma,Lime_Green,Orange,Lime,Yellow,Red

GAME_COLOUR=SuperLeagueZenStudiosFC,Lime_Green,Orange,Lime,Yellow,Red

GAME_COLOUR=SuperLeagueArsenalFC,Lime_Green,Orange,Lime,Yellow,Red

GAME_COLOUR=SuperLeagueLiverpoolFC,Lime_Green,Orange,Lime,Yellow,Red

GAME_COLOUR=SuperLeagueJuventus,Lime_Green,Orange,Lime,Yellow,Red

GAME_COLOUR=SuperLeagueACMilan,Lime_Green,Orange,Lime,Yellow,Red

GAME_COLOUR=SuperLeagueRealMadridCF,Lime_Green,Medium_Blue,Lime,Yellow,Red

GAME_COLOUR=SuperLeagueFCBarcelona,Slate_Blue,Lime_G

 

 

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[Outhere]

https://vpuniverse.c...back-pup-packs/

[Larog88]

I already have the Terry Redd pup packs, they do not work on my cabinet.  I have been trying to make them work but they do not, besides without flippers and a plunger I can't play FX3.  I followed his video and still nothing works.  I followed Nailbuster's video on the dmd in FX3 that does work, but again i have no flippers or plunger to play the games on my cab.  I need to get my controller working with doflinx and then I will try thee puppacks again.

[Outhere]

I already have the Terry Redd pup packs, they do not work on my cabinet.  I have been trying to make them work but they do not, besides without flippers and a plunger I can't play FX3.  I followed his video and still nothing works.  I followed Nailbuster's video on the dmd in FX3 that does work, but again i have no flippers or plunger to play the games on my cab.  I need to get my controller working with doflinx and then I will try thee puppacks again.

 

Start the DOFLinx and the window that opens right click it and do a test to make sure you are working with the right device

Edited by Outhere, 16 August 2022 - 03:53 AM.

[Larog88]

ok I did right mouse click and my plunger works I can see the number changing when i pull back the plunger.  The buttons only show up when i test game pad.

Where can i  read or see how flippers are setup in Doflinx.  The sample files that are in the doflinx install do not work for my controller as they are.  So i need to understand the programing I need to get my buttons/plunger to work when FX3 is launched