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    Development of module-script generator for lr-mess, lr-mame and mame standalone

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    • BuZzB
      BuZz administrators @DTEAM
      last edited by BuZz

      @dteam (also for @Folly) Thanks - I appreciate that. However, I see the creation of automatic scriptmodules based on this to not be the ideal solution, and will be problematic (lots of dynamically created modules handled outside of git, which could break if a change was made to RetroPie-Setup, and it just doesn't feel like the right solution to me).

      I would prefer it to be included in a way that a single module handles the configuration for all the mess systems, without creation of scriptmodules etc. I will look at this though when I have a chance and see if I can replicate some of the basic functionality in a different way.

      BTW - the contributions are appreciated and this can be handled an external repo if needed (additional retropie module repositories can be checked out into the ext folder).

      We have a lot of code in RetroPie, and a lot of contributions end up being unmaintained, so I have to be careful what is accepted and what isn't based on whether it's the correct implementation, maintainability, and so on. As often it comes down to me and a few other devs to keep everything working.

      To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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        Folly @BuZz
        last edited by Folly

        @buzz

        Ok, I understand.

        I have no problem using the ext.
        Only problem is that 3rd party repository's cannot be installed from within the RetroPie-Setup as there is no module-script for it that can download these 3rd party repositories.

        I would like to see something like the esthemes.sh that would contain the links to these 3rd party repositories.
        So it can download them to the ext directory.
        That way it's much easier for people to install without using commands or ssh.

        I have already build such a module-script that will download only the .sh files from a 3rd party repos to theextdirectory.
        And, it will not download a specific .sh filename if there is already the same filename in the RetroPie-Setup.
        This is added to prevent the duplicate error.
        You can check the module-script over here :
        https://github.com/FollyMaddy/RetroPie-Share/blob/main/00-scriptmodules-00/supplementary/add-ext-repos.sh

        It would we nice if this,or something like this, could be implemented.
        That way we increase our main purpose of preserving the knowledge of old computers.
        It basically means that we can create a win-win situation here.

        Can you let me know how you feel about that direction.
        Thank you for your reply.

        Ps.
        Using the ext part would be an concession on our part.
        Which concession are you be willing to make here ?

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        • DTEAMD
          DTEAM @Folly
          last edited by DTEAM

          @folly said in Development of module-script generator for lr-mess and mame standalone:

          @dteam
          Are you able to make artwork for the Atari Portfolio ?
          For example only the screen.

          Done ! Here it is !
          You have three views (with computer, zoom on screen and without artwork)

          01.jpg
          02.jpg
          03.jpg
          04.jpg
          05.jpg

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            Folly @DTEAM
            last edited by Folly

            @dteam

            Superb !
            Will test asap ;-)

            Just updated the artwork from within the script.
            The update worked and was lightning fast, perfect !!!

            Running the game, looks really cool now :-)

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            • DTEAMD
              DTEAM @Folly
              last edited by

              @folly
              I am glad to hear that. Found a picture was not a walk in the park. I prefer an image with a higher definition, but not so bad for an image from the web.

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                Folly @DTEAM
                last edited by Folly

                @dteam

                In time I will dig up my original porfolio's.
                Maybe I can make some nice high resolution photo's of them.

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                • DTEAMD
                  DTEAM @Folly
                  last edited by DTEAM

                  @folly
                  It takes a lot of time to do a "MAME artwork" . If you like this one , I suggest to keep that one.

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                    Folly @DTEAM
                    last edited by

                    @dteam

                    In that case,
                    I am quite happy with it.
                    Thank you for making it happen !

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                    • DTEAMD
                      DTEAM @Folly
                      last edited by DTEAM

                      @folly
                      If you have time, send me a photo with a uniform background and I'll see what I can do. But I'm not sure I'll do it quickly.

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                        Folly @DTEAM
                        last edited by Folly

                        @dteam

                        I have to dig them up first that will take some time too.
                        No rush, in time, I will see if I can send some photo's.
                        That would be great if we could improve this way ;-)

                        ps, have to go now, later !!!

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                          Folly @DTEAM
                          last edited by Folly

                          @dteam

                          I have made some pictures, but it's quite difficult to get a good result.
                          The biggest problem is that the screen reflects images as a mirror and I have to have good light with good white background.

                          I am hoping to get some better results !

                          This is my best image up till now (reduced quality and size for upload) :
                          pofo1-small.jpg

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                            Folly @DTEAM
                            last edited by Folly

                            @dteam

                            Today I made a great picture and used gimp to get it even better.
                            Still have to do the zoom version.

                            This is how it looks like ?
                            I already edited the artwork layout for this one :
                            (Do you like it too ?)
                            2021-09-16-201616_800x600_scrot.png

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                            • DTEAMD
                              DTEAM @Folly
                              last edited by DTEAM

                              @folly
                              Very nice!
                              You should add a small drop Shadow effect (#5). You will have a deepness effect for the screen (more realistic). Where can I get it!!!

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                                Folly @DTEAM
                                last edited by

                                @dteam

                                Here is the file :
                                https://www66.zippyshare.com/v/w9W7OLDW/file.html

                                Don't know how to add the small drop shadow effect.
                                Can you add it ?

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                                • DTEAMD
                                  DTEAM @Folly
                                  last edited by DTEAM

                                  @folly said in Development of module-script generator for lr-mess and mame standalone:

                                  Don't know how to add the small drop shadow effect.

                                  Here : https://www12.lunapic.com/editor/

                                  Border section ---> dropShadow
                                  Scrollbar = 5

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                                    Folly @DTEAM
                                    last edited by

                                    @dteam

                                    Finished!
                                    With added zoomed display and back drop shadow !
                                    https://www91.zippyshare.com/v/YBEC4tim/file.html

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                                    • DTEAMD
                                      DTEAM @Folly
                                      last edited by

                                      @folly
                                      Do you have pictures of your final result!

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                                        Folly @DTEAM
                                        last edited by

                                        @dteam

                                        2021-09-16-224833_800x600_scrot-resized.png 2021-09-16-224617_800x600_scrot-resized.png

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                                        • DTEAMD
                                          DTEAM
                                          last edited by

                                          @folly
                                          Very nice!!! Do you like the drop shadow effect? I think it gives a realistic touch

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                                            Folly @DTEAM
                                            last edited by Folly

                                            @dteam

                                            Yes I do ! , it gives just that touch ;-)

                                            Shall we replace it on google drive ?

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