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[Thalamus]

You have to make sure that you are on a fairly new and updated version - https://github.com/v...eases/tag/1.8.0

 

The issue you are describing points to an outdated one.

[tartzani]

nope thats not it

You have to make sure that you are on a fairly new and updated version - https://github.com/v...eases/tag/1.8.0

 

The issue you are describing points to an outdated one.

 

Set Video = FlexDMD.NewVideo ("test", path & "test.wmv")

video.SetBounds 0, 0, 128, 32
video.Visible = True
scene.AddActor video

 

 

this works for xxxx.gif, plays fine

.wmv and .mp4 display first frame and plays sound only

 

 

all files work in ultradmd through flex so why not when you use flex only i wonder

Edited by tartzani, 26 June 2021 - 04:14 PM.

[Thalamus]

Hmm. That used to happen as you see from my response. I have a github account, I downloaded the upstream release at that time. I have no idea what version it was at that moment or if it is newer than 1.8. Have you tried this one ? https://github.com/v...ifacts/68536066

[tartzani]

well what your telling is not helping, sorry

 

nothing wrong with the files, flex can play them fine when using ultradmd with flexdmd

 

still when not using ultra they dont play, only sound

and i cant dl anything newer than what i have

and there is no point in doing it either since noone else but me will be able to play it

[tartzani]

what i should do is just leave it alone and do something else this summer

i get too worked up on things not working

[tartzani]

Hmm. That used to happen as you see from my response. I have a github account, I downloaded the upstream release at that time. I have no idea what version it was at that moment or if it is newer than 1.8. Have you tried this one ? https://github.com/v...ifacts/68536066

sorry for me being silly and alltile frustrated, i got over it and just took the .gif limit and worked from there

gonna finish a pretty nice first try flex dmd soon

[vbousquet]

Sorry, I had very little free time lately, so I was not able to answer to the thread / PM / GitHub. Regarding your question, I made a very little test by adding this code (inspired by yours) to the FlexDMDUI design tab, with the video from JP Salas Diablo table:

Dim video
Set Video = FlexDMD.NewVideo ("test", "intro-coins.wmv")
video.SetBounds 0, 0, 128, 32
video.Visible = True
scene2.AddActor video

Using the latest unreleased build (avalaible at https://github.com/v.../runs/947710015), it ran just as expected. Perhaps, I could provide some help with a bit more informations but I was not able to reproduce.

 

If you are building a table that uses the FlexDMD API, I would advise to use the latest beta. There were some significant improvments, quality of life addition, and bug fixes in it. I still need to find some free time to finish and prepare a clean, tested release, but it should already be better than the latest stable release. It also provide support for more video codec than before.

 

Regards

[tartzani]

needed one i can get others to use, and .gif files is fine.  took some searh and tinkering but im almost ready

 

https://cdn.discorda...8864/NEWDMD.png

Sorry, I had very little free time lately, so I was not able to answer to the thread / PM / GitHub. Regarding your question, I made a very little test by adding this code (inspired by yours) to the FlexDMDUI design tab, with the video from JP Salas Diablo table:

Dim video
Set Video = FlexDMD.NewVideo ("test", "intro-coins.wmv")
video.SetBounds 0, 0, 128, 32
video.Visible = True
scene2.AddActor video

Using the latest unreleased build (avalaible at https://github.com/v.../runs/947710015), it ran just as expected. Perhaps, I could provide some help with a bit more informations but I was not able to reproduce.

 

If you are building a table that uses the FlexDMD API, I would advise to use the latest beta. There were some significant improvments, quality of life addition, and bug fixes in it. I still need to find some free time to finish and prepare a clean, tested release, but it should already be better than the latest stable release. It also provide support for more video codec than before.

 

Regards

dont get how to dl that thing ....

Edited by tartzani, 06 July 2021 - 09:08 PM.

[Thalamus]

Hmm.. Seems the issue with the dl is that you can't get to the file without a github account. I downloaded if for you and put it up on dropbox temporarily.

https://www.dropbox....lexDMD.zip?dl=0

[baselope]

Hmm.. Seems the issue with the dl is that you can't get to the file without a github account. I downloaded if for you and put it up on dropbox temporarily.

https://www.dropbox....lexDMD.zip?dl=0

I have tried everything I can think of to get this to install, udated the c redistributables for x86 and x64, updated .net framework, and even tried the version you just posted here...I keep having the same problem on this PC.  When I press the Register button in the FlexDMDUI.exe for FlexDMD, it continues to have the red x. You can see my screenshot here: https://ibb.co/D5845VC

[wiesshund]

 

Hmm.. Seems the issue with the dl is that you can't get to the file without a github account. I downloaded if for you and put it up on dropbox temporarily.

https://www.dropbox....lexDMD.zip?dl=0

I have tried everything I can think of to get this to install, udated the c redistributables for x86 and x64, updated .net framework, and even tried the version you just posted here...I keep having the same problem on this PC.  When I press the Register button in the FlexDMDUI.exe for FlexDMD, it continues to have the red x. You can see my screenshot here: https://ibb.co/D5845VC

 

While it should not need it normally, try running flexDMDUI.exe as admin, and then try to register

[baselope]

 

Hmm.. Seems the issue with the dl is that you can't get to the file without a github account. I downloaded if for you and put it up on dropbox temporarily.

https://www.dropbox....lexDMD.zip?dl=0

I have tried everything I can think of to get this to install, udated the c redistributables for x86 and x64, updated .net framework, and even tried the version you just posted here...I keep having the same problem on this PC.  When I press the Register button in the FlexDMDUI.exe for FlexDMD, it continues to have the red x. You can see my screenshot here: https://ibb.co/D5845VC

 

I have now tried this as Administrator, and also tried re-selecting the install directory.  Still the same issue.  I tried the exact same download on a different machine that is also running win10 home (both are)  and it works without any issue.  So i know it is something on my cabinet build that is preventing it from registering.  I just do not know what.  I think if I could identify the registry entries on the machine it installed on properly, then I might be able to export those and import on the cabinet.  Just not sure if they would be the same...

 

I am sure, that with the help of those in this forum, we can figure it out...

 

Thanks for the suggestion @Pinball Wizard.

[Thalamus]

https://support.micr...0a-3f4e0cb543e5

 

From your picture. I would try to first unregister both flexdmd. Also the ultradmd. Get rid of old dll files after that. Download the newest. Both 32 and 64 bit, but, only extracting the DLL from the 64 bit, putting them into VPinmame. Run the GUI registration once again. When that is OK, register it to replace UltraDMD.

 

Terry has links to the newest version in bottom of this page, and maybe a good read for you too ? https://vpuniverse.c...al-dmd-support/

 

Always hard to figure out why something that works flawlessly on your side isn't on the next guys install. Maybe you've got some crappy anti-virus running or something else ?? Good luck.

Edited by Thalamus, 11 July 2021 - 09:49 AM.

[remdwaas1986]

Is it allready possible to add the gif files in the vpx file and play it with flex dmd? Or to add a mp4 and play it? I dont want to use other folders, for me everything has to be in the file it comes so the setup is not hard. It will save me so much time exporting and adjusting pictures.

Been busy whole day with ripping things from southpark episodes, resizing and adding again for the b2s and dmd

Edited by remdwaas1986, 11 July 2021 - 02:45 PM.

[tartzani]

Is it allready possible to add the gif files in the vpx file and play it with flex dmd? Or to add a mp4 and play it? I dont want to use other folders, for me everything has to be in the file it comes so the setup is not hard. It will save me so much time exporting and adjusting pictures.

Been busy whole day with ripping things from southpark episodes, resizing and adding again for the b2s and dmd

it will come,  mby next stable release.

[baselope]

I found that when I run the .bat file in a CMD window, it does not know the path.  

C:\vPinball\VisualPinball>cd /d %~dp0

The system cannot find the path specified.

Where is "%~dp0" set...Just foud that this is the Drive Path.. tried the command in the long form from CMD prompt... no errors, but also no registration.

 

FlexDMDUI.exe /register "C:\vPinball\VisualPinball\VPinMAME\"

Edited by baselope, 11 July 2021 - 08:34 PM.

[Thalamus]

Wonder a bit on how your life is - know knowing how to use google ?

 

https://stackoverflo...ow-does-it-work

 

Where its set ? I don't know - what have you shown us from your setup to get us the clues ?

Edited by Thalamus, 11 July 2021 - 08:12 PM.

[baselope]

Wonder a bit on how your life is - know knowing how to use google ?

 

https://stackoverflo...ow-does-it-work

 

Where its set ? I don't know - what have you shown us from your setup to get us the clues ?

Correct... That is exactly the article I found that showed what the above meant... I left it in to let others know that i can use google.   Unfortunately, in having been a member of this forum for many years, and having built (th first time) my cab back in 2013-2014, I have used google to find the majority of my answers, not needing to resort to asking for help... But this time I am stumped.  

 

I had also found Terry Reds great guides mentioned further up.. and read through them, trying the newest release of the FlexDMD (18.1.0)  and Freezy's Snapshots for version 19.x.x

 

What is really stumping me, is that when i used the bat file to register-flex, or the FlexDMDUI.exe, no errors of any kind show up on the cmd line, or in the windows event viewer.  

 

As to the setup, I have just used the BallerInstaller2104.exe to get setup in a new directory (C:/vPinball/) for all of the apps.  Everything works well, except the UltraDMD tables.  I have a full widebody cab with 43 inch Acer 4k playfield, 1080p 28 inch Benq Backglass, and same for topper.  Pin2DMD with version4.12 firmware.  Windows 10 home,  Full SSF install.  DOF (Doflinks) setup with a shaker and LEDs., Upgraded to Vituapin Controller ver3 a few months ago when my old controller lost the usb port on the board due to some aggressive cable pulling inside the cabinet...

 

All of the above work.

 

The only problem I am having is with FlexDMD.dll not getting registered.  

 

I have specified the Pin2DMD = true in the DMDdevice.ini

 

What else can I provide to assist you guys helping me out?  Let me know and I will bring it in the post....

 

Thanks again to all of you for helping... I do appreciate it.  and by searching the forums, I know I am not the only one that has had this issue... I just cannot find a solution that has worked for me yet.

[wiesshund]

 

I found that when I run the .bat file in a CMD window, it does not know the path.  

C:\vPinball\VisualPinball>cd /d %~dp0

The system cannot find the path specified.

Where is "%~dp0" set...Just foud that this is the Drive Path.. tried the command in the long form from CMD prompt... no errors, but also no registration.

 

FlexDMDUI.exe /register "C:\vPinball\VisualPinball\VPinMAME\"

 

 

%~dp0 means HERE

HERE being where ever the bat file is

it saves having to CD some_path, and specify paths etc

 

so if you are at a c:\ > prompt and just do c:\stuff\crap.bat
the bat file will automatically switch to it's location

 

otherwise if crap.bat says
START blahblah.exe
and blahblah.exe is in c:\stuff
and you call crap.bat from c:\ 
crap.bat will never find blahblah.exe

 

As far as the reg keys for it go

I know what they are, but i dont know the the ID is the same for every PC

and so posting them could wind up being highly destructive, and i dont know if the keys alone even fix your issue

[Thalamus]

Hmm. So, did you try to un-register via cmd prompt ? Is there any kind of clue to if that was an success or not ? Again, no anti virus running ? cmd prompt as admin ?? You are aware, you will loose 64 color support by doing this ?? Freezy doesn't support more than 16 at the moment. Telling you, because you mention the pin two dmd.

Edited by Thalamus, 12 July 2021 - 05:45 AM.