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[marcdaddy]

Hi guys, ive been using VP in my cab for about 4 years and have my toys setup using 1 LedWiz and working correctly with DOF Tools. So i downloaded everything and followed the guide, i could not get anything to launch properly but i tried someone elses INI file on a Whim and FX2 had toys working ( mostly wrong but lights came on and flashed ) in FP im getting .NET framework errors. Question is how do i go about tweaking the INI to correspond with my setup.

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[Outhere]

DOFLinx Step-by-Step Setup Walk-Through

http://www.vpforums....topic=36184&hl=

 

Maybe this for FP

http://www.vpforums....182#entry360797

[marcdaddy]

Thanks im going to try to MIMIC this INI with some of my info and report back. Thanks for finding that thread.

[marcdaddy]

Ok here is the info on my setup but how do i incorporate it into  a working INI file

 

Device LedWiz
Direct Output Framework folder C:\DirectOuput\
Location of directoutputconfig.ini file C:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig.ini
DOFLinx download and unpack location C:\DirectOutput\DOFLinxDownoad\
INI file location C:\DirectOutput\DOFLinx_INI\
FX2 file location C:\DirectOutput\DOFLinx_FX2\
Location and name of Future Pinball C:\Games\Future Pinball\BAM\Future Pinball.exe
Location and name of Visual Pinball 9.9.1 file C:\VP\VPinball_9_9_1.exe
Left Flipper key Left Shift
Right Flipper key Right Shift
Left flipper solenoid Device #1, port 11
Right flipper solenoid Device #1, port 15
RGB under cabinet lighting Device #1, port 27 (red port)
Left slingshot solenoid Device #1, port 12
Right slingshot solenoid Device #1, port 16
Mid field left solenoid Device #1, port 9
Mid field centre solenoid Device #1, port 10
Midfield right solenoid Device #1, port 13
Back left solenoid Device #1, port 30
Back centre solenoid Device #1, port 14
Back right solenoid Device #1, port 32
Shaker Device #1, port 4
Gear motor Device #1, port 5
Knocker Device #1, port 6
Strobe light Device #2, port 17
Beacon Device #2, port 7
Flasher - Outer left Device #2, port 24
Flasher - Inner left Device #2, port 24
Flasher - Centre Device #2, port 21
Flasher - Inner right Device #2, port 18
Flasher - Outer right Device #2, port 18
Start button LED Device #1, port 1
Extra ball button LED Device #1, port 2
Coin button LED Device #1, port 31
Exit button LED Device #1, port 32

Edited by marcdaddy, 20 November 2016 - 10:09 PM.

[Outhere]

Post your DOFLinx.ini file

[marcdaddy]

This is the DOFLinx.ini file that came with the package and this is where I got confused on where and how to edit it

 

 

####
# The config file for DOFLinx
# A mad idea by DDH69 to have some flipper sounds, RGB display and turn buttons on when playing Pinball FX2 via Steam
# Its grown a lot since that silly start!
# Note – this works with LEDWiz, PacLed64, KL25Z and Sainsmart (FTDI devices)
# Output devices outputs are entered in the format of
# device (D) and output number (#) in the format D##, so controller device 1 and output 3 is “103” without the quotes, controller board 2 output 23 is “223” without quotes
#
#### MISC ################################
# If you want to list the processes that will wake up DOFLinx, comment it out if you just want Pinball FX2
PROCESSES=Pinball FX2,PinballArcade11,Future Pinball,mamelayplus
# The location of your standard DOF outut configuration file
DIRECTOUTPUTCONFIG=c:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig.ini
# Setting FORCE_ACTIVE=1 will cause DOFLinx to not listen for processes and just run until you kill the process.
FORCE_ACTIVE=0
# If you want the program to stop when Pinball FX2 stops then set this to 1. If you want it to run in the background all the time leave it as 0
QUIT_AFTER_FX2=0
# 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 window game name for setting game specific colours
OUTPUT_GAME_NAME=1
# 0 = OFF (normal operation), 1 = ON – When ON a window will appear and a log file will be created in the EXE directory.
DEBUG=1
PATH_FX2=c:\DirectOutput\DOFLinxConfigs\FX2\
#### FUTURE PINBALL SETUP ##############
FP_LINK_WAIT_TIME=50000
FP_ATTEMPT_LINK=1
LINK_LF=101,25,8000
LINK_RF=102,25,8000
LINK_LS=103,75,1000
LINK_RS=104,75,1000
LINK_ML=105,75,1000
LINK_MC=106,75,1000
LINK_MR=107,75,1000
LINK_BL=108,75,1000
LINK_BC=106,75,1000
LINK_BR=110,75,1000
LINK_FN=111,75,9999
#LINK_SH=111,75,9999
#LINK_GR=111,75,9999
LINK_SR=116,ON,0
LINK_BK=132,ON,0
LINK_ST=114
LINK_LB=115
LINK_FR=113
LINK_FLOL=129
LINK_FLIL=126
LINK_FLCN=123
LINK_FLIR=120
LINK_FLOR=117
#### FLIPPER OUTPUTS ###################
# Which DOF Controller output for the flipper solenoids / contactors
#FLIPPER Key Codes:
#Left Flipper = DB ([)
#Right Flipper = DD (])
L_FLIPPER_KEY=DB
R_FLIPPER_KEY=DD
L_FLIPPER_OUTPUT=101
R_FLIPPER_OUTPUT=102
#### MAX FLIPPER TIME ON ###############
# 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=8000
#### RGB_OUTPUTS #######################
# What LEDWiz output(s) are used for RGB devices. Just enter the Red output number. Multiples can be entered seperated by a space
#Outside Right=117
#Right=120
#Center=123
#Left=126
#Outside Left=129
RGB_OUTPUT=117,120,123,126,129
#### RGB_OUTPUT Colour Changing ########
# 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_DIFF
# What changes the colour? Time – set time period, Flipper = flipper press after the RGB_TRIGGER minimum time (to stop rapid colour changes)
RGB_TRIGGER=TIME
# Dependent on trigger selection the period between changes or the minimum time for change between flipper flips
RGB_MIN_TIME=8000
#### BUTTON LED OUTPUTS ################
# The button(s) to turn on when your game starts, ie the Start button LED
#Fire=113
#Start=114
#Launch=115
BUTTONS_ON=113,114,115
#### KEY_TO_OUTPUT #####################
#Key Codes:
#Beacon = BA (
#Strobe = DE (“)
#Fan = BC (,)
KEY_TO_OUTPUT=BA,132,DE,116,BC,111
#### KEY_TO_COLOUR ######################
#RGB_OUTPUTS:
#Outside Right=117
#Right=120
#Center=123
#Left=126
#Outside Left=129
#Key Codes:
#OutLeftLED = 54 (T)
#LeftLED = 59 (Y)
#CenterLED = 55 (U)
#RightLED = 49 (I)
#OuterRightLED = 4F (O)
#Nudge = 4E (N)
KEY_TO_COLOUR=54,129,Green,59,126,Green,55,123,Green,49,120,Green,4F,117,Green
KEY_TO_COLOUR_TIMER=E,129,Red,3000,4E,126,Red,3000,4E,123,Red,3000,4E,120,Red,3000,4E,117,Red,3000
#### KEY_TO_COLOUR TOGGLE################
#RGB_OUTPUTS:
#Outside Right=117
#Right=120
#Center=123
#Left=126
#Outside Left=129
#Key Codes:
#Left Flipper = DB ([)
#Right Flipper = DD (])
KEY_TO_COLOUR_TOGGLE=DB,129,Purple,DB,126,Purple,DD,120,Yellow,DD,117,Yellow
#### GAME_COLOUR ##########################
# Game specific colours in the formnat of a CSV of Game Name,Colour#1,Colour#2 – colours as they appear in your directoutputconfig
##Pinball FX 2 Colours##
GAME_COLOUR=AlienIsolationPinball,Medium_Blue,Lime,Dodger_Blue,Lime_Green
GAME_COLOUR=AlienvsPredatorPinball,Medium_Blue,Lime_Green,Dodger_Blue,Yellow_Green
GAME_COLOUR=AliensPinball,Medium_Blue,Dark_Golden_Rod,Dodger_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=AmericanDadPinball,Medium_Blue,Lime_Green,Dodger_Blue,Yellow_Green
GAME_COLOUR=MarvelsAntMan,Medium_Blue,Dark_Red,Dodger_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=ArcherPinball,Medium_Blue,Yellow,Dodger_Blue,Blue_Violet
GAME_COLOUR=MarvelsTheAvengers,Blue,Dark_Red,Dodger_Blue,Gold
GAME_COLOUR=MarvelsAvengersAgeofUltron,Dark_Red,Dodger_Blue,Lime_Green,Light_Salmon,Cyan
GAME_COLOUR=Biolab,Dark_Red,Lime,Blue,Cyan,Blue_Violet,Yellow
GAME_COLOUR=Blade,Blue,Blue_Violet,Salmon
GAME_COLOUR=BobaFett,Lime,Golden_Rod,Blue_Violet
GAME_COLOUR=BobsBurgersPinball,Medium_Blue,Lime_Green,Dark_Red,Dodger_Blue,Yellow_Green
GAME_COLOUR=CaptainAmerica,Blue,Dark_Red,Dodger_Blue,Gold
GAME_COLOUR=CastleStorm,Blue,Gold,Lime,Dodger_Blue,Orange,Lime_Green
GAME_COLOUR=CivilWar,Blue,Dark_Red,Dodger_Blue,Light_Salmon
GAME_COLOUR=STARWARSDARTHVADER,Light_sky_blue,Dark_Red,Cyan
GAME_COLOUR=Deadpool,Dark_Red,Blue,Medium_slate_blue,Dodger_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=DoctorStrange,Dark_Red,Blue,Gold,Lime_Green,Dark_Violet,Orange,Dodger_Blue,Lime,Medium_Slate_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=StarWarsPinballDroids,Medium_Blue,Yellow,Orange,Navy,Gold,Orange_Red
GAME_COLOUR=EarthDefense,Dark_Red,Blue,Gold,Dark_Violet,Orange,Dodger_Blue,Lime
GAME_COLOUR=ElDorado,Orange,Lime_Green,Yellow,Coral,Lime,Yellow_Green,Cyan
GAME_COLOUR=EpicQuest,Lime_Green,Dodger_Blue,Yellow_Green,Cyan
GAME_COLOUR=StarWarsPinballEpisodeIVANewHope,Cyan,Golden_Rod,Dodger_Blue,Yellow
GAME_COLOUR=StarWarsEpisodeVTheEmpireStrikesBack,Medium_Blue,Yellow,Dark_Red,Dodger_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=StarWarsEpisodeVIReturnoftheJedi,Slate_Blue,Golden_Rod,Medium_Blue,Lime_Green,Dodger_Blue,Yellow
GAME_COLOUR=Excalibur,Dark_Red,Blue,Lime,Dodger_Blue,Cyan
GAME_COLOUR=FamilyGuyPinball,Dodger_Blue,Lime_Green,Salmon,Dark_Violet,Yellow_Green
GAME_COLOUR=FantasticFour,Blue,Yellow,Dodger_Blue,Orange_Red
GAME_COLOUR=FearItself,Dark_Red,Blue,Yellow,Lime,Dark_Violet,Orange
GAME_COLOUR=SuperLeagueZenStudiosFC,Lime_Green,Orange,Lime,Yellow,Red
GAME_COLOUR=GhostRider,Dodger_Blue,White,Yellow,Light_Salmon,Orange_Red
GAME_COLOUR=GuardiansoftheGalaxy,Dodger_Blue,Orange,Medium_Purple
GAME_COLOUR=StarWarsPinballHanSolo,Dodger_Blue,Royal_Blue,Antique_White
GAME_COLOUR=IRONMAN,Blue,Dark_Red,Dodger_Blue,Gold
GAME_COLOUR=Mars,Blue,Yellow,Deep_sky_blue,Gold
GAME_COLOUR=StarWarsPinballMastersoftheForce,Medium_Blue,Salmon,Dodger_Blue,Purple,Cyan,Dark_Red
GAME_COLOUR=StarWarsPinballMightoftheFirstOrder,Light_sky_blue,Dodger_Blue,Dark_Red,Cyan
GAME_COLOUR=MoonKnight,Dodger_Blue,Blue,Cyan,Royal_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=MsSplosionMan,Dodger_Blue,Pink,Medium_Blue,Purple,Royal_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=Paranormal,Lime_Green,Dodger_Blue,Yellow_Green
GAME_COLOUR=Pasha,Dark_Violet,Golden_Rod,Dodger_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=PlantsVSZombies,Lime_Green,Yellow_Green,Dodger_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=Portal,Dodger_Blue,Yellow_Green,Medium_Blue,Yellow
GAME_COLOUR=StarWarsPinballStarWarsRebels,Medium_Blue,Yellow,Royal_Blue,Orange_Red,Purple,Lime_Green
GAME_COLOUR=Rome,Dark_Red,Gold,Dodger_Blue,Light_Salmon,Yellow_Green,Orange
GAME_COLOUR=SecretsoftheDeep,Blue,Yellow,Dodger_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=Shaman,Dark_Red,Blue,Gold,Dark_Violet,Orange,Dodger_Blue,Lime
GAME_COLOUR=SorcerersLair,Blue,Blue_Violet,Dodger_Blue,Slate_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=SpiderMan,Dark_Red,Lime,Blue,Gold,Dark_Violet,Orange
GAME_COLOUR=StarWarsStarfighterAssault,Medium_Blue,Dodger_Blue,Dark_Red
GAME_COLOUR=Tesla,Lime_Green,Yellow_Green,Dodger_Blue,Golden_Rod
GAME_COLOUR=StarWarsTheCloneWars,Dark_Red,Pink,Medium_Blue,Medium_Turquoise,Lime,Lime_Green
GAME_COLOUR=StarWarsPinballTheForceAwakens,Dark_Red,Medium_Blue,Blue_Violet
GAME_COLOUR=TheInfinity Gauntlet,Dark_Red,Blue,Gold,Dark_Violet,Orange,Dodger_Blue,Lime
GAME_COLOUR=TheWalkingDead,Lime_Green,Royal_Blue,Yellow_Green
GAME_COLOUR=Thor,Dark_Red,Blue,Gold,Dark_Violet,Orange,Dodger_Blue,Lime
GAME_COLOUR=V12,Dark_Red,Blue,Gold,Dark_Violet,Orange,Dodger_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=Venom,Dark_Red,Blue,Dark_Violet,Dodger_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=WildWestRampage,Yellow_Green,Dodger_Blue,Royal_Blue
GAME_COLOUR=Wolverine,Dark_Red,Medium_Blue,Yellow,Dark_Violet
GAME_COLOUR=WorldWarHulk,Lime_Green,Yellow_Green,Dodger_Blue,Lime,Yellow
GAME_COLOUR=XMen,Blue,Blue_Violet,Gold,Dodger_Blue,Slate_Blue,Orange
##Future Pinball Colours##
GAME_COLOUR=A Nightmare on Elm Street (Ultimate Edition).fpt,Red,Black,Red,Black
GAME_COLOUR=Tron Legacy (Ultimate Edition).fpt,Yellow,Cyan,Orange,Dodger_blue
##Future Pinball NoDMD Colours##
GAME_COLOUR=Blue Vs Pink.fpt,Blue,Pink,Blue,Pink
GAME_COLOUR=Bad Cats (Ultimate Edition).fpt,Yellow,Orange,Yellow,Orange
##The Pinball Arcade Colours##
GAME_COLOUR=Attack From Mars,Red,Blue,Red,Blue,Red,Blue,Red,Blue
GAME_COLOUR=Black Hole,Blue,Black,Blue,Black
##MAME Colours##
#### SUMMARY OF CODES,ETC #######
#################################
# The keyboard hex code for keys is from https://msdn.microso...1(v=vs.85).aspx
#################################
#KEY_TO_OUTPUT, Key Codes:
#Beacon = BA (
#Strobe = DE (“)
#Fan = BC (,)
#################################
#FLIPPER Key Codes:
#Left Flipper = DB ([)
#Right Flipper = DD (])
#################################
#KEY_TO_COLOUR TOGGLE, Key Codes:
#################################
#KEY_TO_COLOUR, Key Codes:
#OutLeftLED = 54 (T)
#LeftLED = 59 (Y)
#CenterLED = 55 (U)
#RightLED = 49 (I)
#OuterRightLED = 4F (O)
#Nudge = 4E (N)
#################################
#RGB_OUTPUTS:
#Outside Right=117
#Right=120
#Center=123
#Left=126
#Outside Left=129
#################################
#Button LED Outputs:
#Fire=113
#Start=114
#Launch=115
#################################
#FUTURE PINBALL OUTPUTS
#LF = Left flipper
#RF = Right flipper
#LS = Left slingshot
#RS= Right slingshot
#ML = Mid field left solenoid
#MC = Mid field centre solenoid
#MR = Mid field right solenoid
#BL = Back left solenoid
#BC = Back centre solenoid
#BR = Back right solenoid
#SH = Shaker motor
#GR = Gear motor
#KN = Knocker
#FN=Fan
#SR=Strobe
#BK=Beacon
#ST = Start button
#EB = Extra Ball button
#EX = Exit button
#CN = Coin button
#LB = Launch Ball button
#FR = Fire Button

[Outhere]

# device (D) and output number (#) in the format D##, so controller device 1 and output 3 is “103” without the quotes, controller board 2 output 23 is “223” without quotes

You need to change the output number on the LINK to match you setup

LINK_LF=111,25,8000

LINK_LS=112,75,1000

[marcdaddy]

OK I GOT FUTURE PINBALL Working!!! HOORAY!!!! Thank you Outhere!!

 

Pinball FX2 still isn't working properly, Do I need a Separate INI for that? Thanks again guys.

[Outhere]

Pinball FX2 still isn't working properly, Do I need a Separate INI for that?  ----  No+

Are you using a front-end to launch FX2 games

[marcdaddy]

Oh no im not, For some reason in Pinball X when i launch a table from there it always launches whatever last table i played like its stuck in a loop. I dont play the tables much because they didnt have feedback. I tried to get it resolved in the PINBALL X forums but its messed up. At one time it worked and i even reinstalled windows and started from scratch. So no way to do it withoput a front-end?

[Outhere]

You can use it without front-end

FX2  using the grid for selecting games
Add this line to your DOFLinx.ini file and set the amount of time it will take for you to select the right game you would like to play -

PROCESS_TO_ACTIVE_TIME=25000

(25000 is 25 seconds)

-

Just so you know this will cause a delay for all programs that are using the DOFLinx like future pinball....
to stop future pinball from taking longer to be recognized by the dof you can add this line

See page 5 of the DOFLinx Guide under  FP_LINK_WAIT_TIME=

 

If that does not work then

Clear your log, Run ones -  post your log and your DOFLinx.ini

Edited by Outhere, 21 November 2016 - 02:23 AM.

[marcdaddy]

Thanks for all the help again Outhere!! Im gonna get some sleep and tackle it tommorrow after work and report back!! I really need to get it intergrated into Pinball X again. When i check the log its only showing 3 ports starting, and its all 3 flashers in the game menu that are locked to one color and wont turn off until i exit and close of DOFLinx. Hopefully that will change with your edit.

 

Does it matter where I add that line? PROCESS_TO_ACTIVE_TIME=25000?

Edited by marcdaddy, 21 November 2016 - 02:48 AM.

[Outhere]

Thanks for all the help again Outhere!! Im gonna get some sleep and tackle it tommorrow after work and report back!! I really need to get it intergrated into Pinball X again. When i check the log its only showing 3 ports starting, and its all 3 flashers in the game menu that are locked to one color and wont turn off until i exit and close of DOFLinx. Hopefully that will change with your edit.

 

Does it matter where I add that line? PROCESS_TO_ACTIVE_TIME=25000?

Does it matter where I add that line? PROCESS_TO_ACTIVE_TIME=25000?  --  No

[DDH69]

@marcdaddy, glad to have you onboard the DOFLinx journey.  Outhere is giving great advice.

 

A question for you, in your earlier post you stated "This is the DOFLinx.ini file that came with the package and this is where I got confused on where and how to edit it"

 

That isn't the default file I ship with the package so I wondered where it came from?  If it came from another member or user of DOFLinx, excellent, if it was packaged up somewhere else I'd love to know where.  To be clear, no problem with what you're doing, we're all happy to support, just wondering about origins, etc so we can keep track - thanks.

[TerryRed]

@marcdaddy, glad to have you onboard the DOFLinx journey.  Outhere is giving great advice.

 

A question for you, in your earlier post you stated "This is the DOFLinx.ini file that came with the package and this is where I got confused on where and how to edit it"

 

That isn't the default file I ship with the package so I wondered where it came from?  If it came from another member or user of DOFLinx, excellent, if it was packaged up somewhere else I'd love to know where.  To be clear, no problem with what you're doing, we're all happy to support, just wondering about origins, etc so we can keep track - thanks.

 

It was actually my DofLinx.ini that I sent him a while back ( he wanted to see an example).... no worries DDH69.

 

I haven't had much time to help out with marc or Avi....so thanks Outhere for helping out!

[marcdaddy]

Thanks for helping out Guys!!! I used Terrys to test to make sure it was even working and it was. DOFLinx is awesome in FP! I need to get the FX2 figured out and hopefully i can get my Pinball X issues ironed out with it, When i launch a FX2 game in Pinball X it will load the last played game and no other one. Its really weird and i havnt been able to track down why its stuck in the loop. I also have some really good news, My Ghostbusters Premium will be shipped the 2nd week of December!! Finally, ive been waiting since May. Batman 66 hopefully in Jan/Feb

[Outhere]

This should up with Pinballx setup

As you will see parts of the guide are outdated

I use Pinballx for videos so

in FX2 I set DMD Location to my 3rd screen  and I set the Back glass Location to 3300 and the size to 0

http://www.vpforums....topic=31994&hl=

[marcdaddy]

Thanks Outhere, i might not be able to mess with this further until tommorrow. Dinner with the family then quick run to the store then off to beds to be up at 4am for work... Man i need to retire to have time to play more.

[DDH69]

...

 

It was actually my DofLinx.ini that I sent him a while back ( he wanted to see an example).... no worries DDH69.

 

...

 

Thank you for explaining my friend.  I thought it looked a bit like your very organised handywork 

[marcdaddy]

I am using the one DDH69 packaged and inserted my info, still need to test in FX2 again. Hopefully changing the timer will get it to work. If it doesnt ill post the Logfile here and the INI