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[shadowshd]

@OzBlackKnight : strange, for me it's the exact opposite : Setup.exe's Test function works without any issue but VP(9/X) crashes when launching a table.

 

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[sliderpoint]

heh,  I get the best!  I get the crash in Test and VP crash when launch.

 

-Mike

[shadowshd]

Sliderpoint you're the winner     

 

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[poposchmatzer]

I dont get any further.

I have full color DMD support up and running for 2 tables but for these tables, I have to alt-tab once or to click with the mouse onto the main Screen (3 screen setup) to get back focus to VPX. Otherwise my keyboard/pinscape inputs are not recognized.

All other standard DMD tables just running like a charm. VPX ist setting up in windowed mode without any problems.

I would like to say thanks in advance for any help

[freezy]

@poposchmatzer; As always, I need to be able to reproduce the problem in order to fix it. If you don't tell me which tables don't work (preferably with links), I can't do that.

[jocooter]

Freezy, I would just like to say thank you for the huge advancement in our entertainment system! Your time and effort is greatly appreciated!

Or more simply put, you rock dude!

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[poposchmatzer]

@poposchmatzer; Basically I have this focus problem for every table I switch to color palette support e.g. lucky1 altcolor palette files or ***** projects (disable Show DMD/Display window and enable Use external DMD dll and copied altcolor file)
After starting table, I have colored DMD and everything looks fine except for the missing focus. Switching back to standard DMD (enable Show DMD/Display window and disable Use external DMD dll and erase altcolor file) focus is there and I can instantly play.

[JSpradlin]

Just to clarify here, I can use this setup without an actual physical DMD controller correct? All I need is my VP cab, my third monitor where I display my DMDs, and the drivers/software setup right? Sorry if this seems like a dumb question, but after reading through this a couple of times I still was not 100% certain whether this allowed for the bypassing of a physical DMD controller or if it was a supplement to one.

 

Thanks.

[jocooter]

Yes you can use a 3 monitor setup, just edit .INI file for your setup.

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[poposchmatzer]

@poposchmatzer; Switching to VPX "Force exclusiv Fullscreen" setting and the focus problem is gone. But I would rather play in windowed mode because of some Problems. Help!

Edited by poposchmatzer, 03 March 2017 - 03:38 PM.

[STAT]

I just have the Problem, where VPM 2.9 is ?

( needed for MTL LE C )

[poposchmatzer]

@poposchmatzer; I got my beloved focus Back!! Copied all relevant files again and I get it! Want to say thank you for this super project!!!

[Andypc]

I can not get this working :-(  I either get "No DMD device driver found" or the table crashes within a few seconds. I am running a two screen setup with a virtual DMD on my second monitor (Windows 7). I have tried the DMDdevice.dll in both my Vpinmame folder and SysWOW64 folder. The rom works fine when I don't check the "Use external DMD (dll)" but not in colour. I have the Altcolor folder in my Vpinmame folder. I am at a loss as to whats wrong?  

[jocooter]

Andy did you add palette folder also

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Andy did you add palette folder also

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And edit dmddevice.INI


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[Andypc]

I have the .pal file in a folder that matches the rom name in the altcolor folder. Is that correct?

I have also tried it with the DMDdevice.ini  edited to False for all the PINDMD options.

[jocooter]

I have the .pal file in a folder that matches the rom name in the altcolor folder. Is that correct?
I have also tried it with the DMDdevice.ini  edited to False for all the PINDMD options.

Yes that is correct but you also need palette folder with (romname).pal


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[poposchmatzer]

I don't use a (romname).pal file only a pin(two)dmd.pal file in \altcolor\rom_name\ folder.

Do you check the option "Colorize DMD (4 colors)" in the VPinMAME settings for each table as well?

Edited by poposchmatzer, 05 March 2017 - 08:12 PM.

[jocooter]

I don't use a (romname).pal file only a pin(two)dmd.pal file in \altcolor\rom_name\ folder.
Do you check the option "Colorize DMD (4 colors)" in the VPinMAME settings for each table as well?

Yes

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[poposchmatzer]

Is there a way to use only these standard red 16 shade color palettes without coloring and patching? According to my understanding, the palettes already exist in (some) roms? 

[Thalamus]

I'm not 100% sure on this. But I believe that the release 141 palettes or so, are fine for general usage. But, if you patch a rom, then there is also a palette file that you are supposed to use that correspond to the patch.

 

So, yes, play Congo pr. example and you will get 4 color, but no more. For *** emulation there is 16 I believe.